Promotional Product Professionals of Canada The power of #PromotionalProducts MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS ADVANTAGES! www.pppc.ca /pppc.ca @pppcinc
VISION STATEMENT/// The voice of the BEST BRANDING SOLUTION in Canada. MISSION STATEMENT/// TO LEAD, INSPIRE AND ADVANCE the promotional products industry through the strength of its participants. www.pppc.ca /pppc.ca @pppcinc DID YOU KNOW? 83% of people LIKE receiving promotional products! Why choose any other advertising medium? (PPAI ) 2
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Hello, Thank you for your interest in the Promotional Product Professionals of Canada (PPPC). Promotional Products represent a 3 Billion dollar Industry in Canada with over 4000 independent companies working in the Industry. PPPC is proud to say that over 50% of that 3 Billion dollar sales volume is directly related to business transactions between corporate buyers of Promotional Products and our 1400 member companies. PPPC is the only Canadian not-for-profit trade organization serving the Promotional Products Industry continuously since its inception in 1956. As the leading Association serving the Canadian promotional products Industry, we believe in the power of promotional products. Our mission is to lead, inspire, and advance the promotional products Industry through the strength of our participants; we are here to help you strengthen and grow your business. Your PPPC membership provides you with the necessary tools and services to do so and will help your business excel in the promotional product Industry. Member benefits include admittance to our premier trade shows where you can showcase your products and connect with PPPC distributors. The value of these trade shows cannot be overstated as PPPC is a true community with many networking opportunities throughout these events. PPPC Publications, both electronic and printed, are available to PPPC members and are excellent tools to help build your business. Our Professional Development and Certification program is very accessible and is perfect for those who are serious about the professionalism of the Industry. Our regional chapters, events and networking opportunities are additional ways for you to connect with people that can help you grow your business. PPPC members also benefit from discounts offered by PPPC s many Value Benefit Partners, providing you with numerous essential services needed to successfully run your business. The discounts negotiated through our Value Benefit Partners provide our members with savings opportunities that could equal or exceed the cost of membership! We hope to see you become a member of the PPPC family. Sincerely, Ed Ahad President & C.E.O 3
SUPPLIER INFORMATION SUPPLIER DEFINITION A SUPPLIER is an organization whose principal business is manufacturing, importing, converting, imprinting or otherwise processing promotional products for sale to a promotional products distributor; or a firm maintaining an affiliate, division or department devoted to this work exclusively. REQUIREMENTS To qualify for membership in the Corporation as a SUPPLIER, an applicant must: A B Own or control a registered business enterprise which is, or contains an affiliate, division or department which is, primarily engaged in the manufacturing, importing, converting, imprinting or otherwise preparing promotional products or promotional programs and the selling of such products or programs to distributors. A copy of the registration must be submitted with the application. Have at least one employee working exclusively on a full time basis selling promotional products. Names, titles and duties of the full time person or people must be submitted with the application. C Be sponsored by a representative of at least (5) PPPC member companies. Sponsorships are to be confirmed in writing (or 5 invoice copies) and submitted with the application. D Provide a bank reference listing the name and address of the applicant s bank and business account number and the applicant must have an acceptable credit history over the past twelve (12) months with no record of bankruptcy in the last twenty-four (24) months. E Have an appropriate catalogue illustrating the applicant s products and services in a generally recognized industry format at the time of application, listing the suggested selling prices in Canadian funds. These catalogues are to be submitted to PPPC once a year upon publication. DID YOU KNOW? 88% of people who have received a promotional product can remember the name of the company who gave it to them. (PPAI) 4
PRICING BECOME A PPPC SUPPLIER MEMBER FOR ONLY $1,215 ANNUALLY + $99 PROCESSING & REGISTRATION FEE + APPLICABLE TAXES Jump on the fast track & leave the hassle to us! For an additional $39, PPPC will contact your application sponsors on your behalf to complete the sponsorship forms. 5
SUPPLIER APPLICATION PROCESS APPLICATION PROCESS Processing of a membership application cannot commence unless all required items are submitted. An application must include: Completed application form Five (5) completed sponsorship forms or invoice copies from PPPC distributor members A copy of the applicant s business license and/or registration or incorporation document Payment of the membership and registration ACCEPTANCE: Should all required items be provided, the applicant s credit history be positive and the application be approved by the Membership Committee of the Board of Directors, the application is automatically accepted. Please note that if accepted as a member of the Association, the applicant is subject to a one (1) year probationary period. MEMBERSHIP FEES: Membership fees are non-refundable and are pro-rated. If an applicant is accepted in July, the payment sent with the application covers membership for twelve (12) months. The following year the applicant s membership renewal will be pro-rated therefore being invoiced from July to October (4 months), bringing membership to PPPC s fiscal year end of October 31st. Thereafter, the applicant will be invoiced annually as is all the membership. >>Take advantage of our payment plan option! PPPC offers monthly payment installments for your membership fees. Contact us for more information and to take advantage of this option! REFUSAL / CANCELLATION: Should an application be refused by the President or by members of the Membership Committee, the applicant may appeal to the Association s full board. When an application is refused, the applicant is reimbursed for the payment of the dues received with the application; however, the processing fee is non-refundable. DID YOU KNOW? Wearables represent 30% of the promotional products industry. (PPPC) 6
OTHER SUPPLIER MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS PPPC Subscriber Membership A PPPC Subscriber membership allows you to get a taste of what we re all about. A subscription to PPPC is a 12 month trial membership, allowing you to experience the benefits of being a PPPC member, first hand! Once your subscription has expired, should you choose to remain active in the association, you must move up to a full supplier membership. A SUBSCRIBER is a company who is: Active in the Promotional Products Industry Not yet a member of PPPC Has not been a member of PPPC in the last 12 months Is on the PPPC qualified non-member list OR is able to provide a registration form proving activity in the industry and 3 invoices for merchandise in the last 12 months Subscriber Benefits: PPPC Subscriber members are entitled to the following products and services within the association, with certain conditions. Exhibit at all PPPC Trade shows at a subscriber price. Advertise in PPPC Publication at a subscriber price. Attend select professional development sessions, at a subscriber cost. Attend PPPC regional networking events, at a subscriber cost. The opportunity to upload your catalogue to Promocan, for an additional cost. >>Subscriber price: $225 + applicable taxes Visit our website for more information on these and other PPPC membership options. >> www.promocan.com/become-a-member DID YOU KNOW? 75% of people who receive a promotional product could also remember the intended message! (A Lasting Impression, PPAI Research and Market Tool Inc) 7
PPPC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Your PPPC membership grants you access to these membership benefits and MUCH, MUCH MORE! 8
Promocan is PPPC s website and product search engine, viewed by THOUSANDS of visitors each day! Get connected to other PPPC members and their clients by showcasing your products online! A PPPC Supplier membership allows you to display your entire promotional product catalogue on Promocan for all to see. PROMOTING YOUR BRAND has never been so EFFORTLESS! 9
G et connected at the PPPC National Convention! The National Convention is the premier trade show of the Canadian Promotional Products Industry. Hosting an average of 300 suppliers in over 600 booths, the National Convention welcomes an average of 3500 motivated distributors each year, looking to connect with PPPC suppliers. This is the ideal opportunity for networking, education, and social events. 10
T his unique traveling show allows you to exhibit your products to distributors and their clients across the country. One of Canada s largest and best-run regional travelling shows, the TOPS show is usually held in the spring while TOPS+ hits the road in the fall. Visited cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. 11
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY The PPPC Membership Directory is a current listing of all PPPC members. This sought-after directory includes member contact information, sales policies, and vital association information. PPPC members get a copy of the Membership Directory for FREE with their membership! A FREE real-time electronic version of the PPPC membership Directory is also available exclusively to PPPC members, on PPPC s website. PPPC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER The PPPC Weekly is an important e-newsletter that circulates weekly. It provides members with the latest industry news, keeping you current on what s taking place within the industry and within the membership. Stay up-to-date with the PPPC Weekly, your connection to the industry! PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Let us help you take your career to greater heights! PPPC s Professional Development Certification now offers 4 different designations - TAS,CAS, MAS, MAS+ - a certification level for each stage in your career. Achieve accreditation to promote your status within the industry! IDEA BOOK The PPPC Idea Book is our premiere industry catalog. It features hundreds of products, and circulates to over 50,000 clients. It is an excellent sales tool for distributors, and an excellent exposure opportunity for suppliers. Promote your brand in the PPPC Idea Book! INDUSTRY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 12 Only members have access to the new, awesome, customizable marketing material that they can use to promote themselves. Download the material and PROMOTE YOUR BRAND in as little as a few seconds.
marketingedge magazine marketingedge magazine is the premier magazine of the Canadian promotional products industry and PPPC members. Published quarterly, marketingedge is known for its informative articles by industry participants and eye-catching layout, showcasing promotional products to their best advantage. As a PPPC member you will receive a FREE subscription to marketingedge, lasting the duration of your membership! NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES As a PPPC member you can participate in regional networking opportunities with other PPPC members at our regional PPPC Chapter events, throughout the year. Get to know the association and its members. The connections made at these PPPC events are invaluable! PPPC REWARDS PPPC is pleased to provide our members with a members-only incentive program, rewarding members for their involvement with the association and purchases made from PPPC. No purchase necessary! Your attendance and participation at PPPC events earns you points as well! Redeem your points towards many advertising opportunities, booth space, office gifts and MUCH MUCH MORE! PPPC AWARDS Let us put you in the spotlight! The Image Awards, the Momentum Award, Hall of Fame, Humanitarian Award; PPPC takes great pride in the accomplishments of our members and is very proud to shine the spotlight on their achievements with various PPPC Awards. Enhance your credibility and get noticed! PPPC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Take advantage of a PPPC Scholarship for you, an employee or even a family member! Approximately 11 scholarships of $1500 are presented annually to students, enrolled in the last 12 months in a full-time program at an accredited college or university in Canada, leading to a certificate, diploma or degree and seeking a career in Sales, Marketing, Business, Management or a profession specific to the promotion industry. 13
VALUE BENEFITS Your PPPC membership grants you access to a number of our Value Benefit partners, offering discounts to help you grow and manage your business. EASILY EARN BACK YOUR MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT MANY TIMES OVER! Canadian Professional Sales Association: SAVE ON TRAVEL, INSURANCE, AUTO EXPENSES & MUCH MORE! PPPC membership entitles you to CPSA membership at a discount! CPSA s benefits include discounts for travel, automobiles, insurance, financial planning, communications and business and office products. Professional development sales training, a Sales Resource Centre with information to assist in the management of your business and additional individual membership are available for you and your staff. www.cpsa.com Logistic Solutions & Services: SAVE AS MUCH AS 65% WITH UPS & CANPAR You can realize significant savings through Logistics Solutions & Services Inc. Using preferred carriers such as UPS for North American and international shipments, and Canpar for services within Canada by ground, PPPC members can benefit from 15-65% discounted rates depending on annual volume, discounted air and ocean freight services, no third party surcharges, third party sourcing and negotiation on warehousing and distribution as well as special discounts at Canadian UPS stores. www.lssaves.com Office Beacon: SAVE ON ARTWORK & DIGITIZING EXPENSES & LOTS MORE! Office BEACON Office Beacon provides member-only discounted pricing on artwork production and proof approvals, digitizing for embroidery, 2D virtual samples, graphic and design services, data services including order entry of invoices and purchase orders and list and data management. Other services such as e-mail blast design and development, and fulfillment are also available. www.officebeacon.com Access Credit: SAVE ON CREDIT REPORTS, COLLECTION SERVICES & EMPLOYMENT INQUIRIES 14 Play it safe! PPPC s partnership with Access Credit gives you reduced costs on credit reports, collection services and pre-employment investigations. Access Credit s collection rates, no collect, no pay policy and easy to read credit reports will definitely be a benefit to your accounting procedures. www.access-credit.ca
ASSOCIUM: SAVE ON GROUP INSURANCE STARTING AT 2 EMPLOYEES Associum s selection of health, dental, long term disability and life insurance plans for members are based on the number of employees beginning with as few as 2 individuals. The plan is supported by excellent customer service and effective cost-containment features. NABS: SUPPORT YOURSELF & YOUR EMPLOYEES SUP PORT DEVELOP CONNECT The National Advertising Benevolent Society (NABS) is the only charitable organization in Canada that provides assistance to professionals in the communications industry, who may need help due to illness, injury, unemployment or financial difficulties. NABS offers job postings, financial, personal and career counseling, workshops and a national toll-free help line. www.nabs.org IMA CANADA COUNCIL: INCREASE YOUR BOTTOM LINE BY ADDING INCENTIVES IMA Canada Council will help you capitalize on your investment in the incentive marketplace. Your company will benefit from the IMA s targeted efforts to increase the corporate community s use of incentives and you will personally benefit from the educational and networking opportunities offered. IMA-Canada Council offers outstanding learning and networking opportunities and funds industry research. www.imacanada.ca UL VERIFICATION SERVICES INC.: ENSURE THE BEST PRODUCT QUALITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS UL Verification Services, Inc. is an accredited, third-party laboratory and global quality assurance provider with more than 25 years of experience in the toy and premiums industry. As the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) continues to implement new regulations, UL will be an essential resource, offering product-testing services at preferred member rates. UL Consumer Products services include testing, auditing, certification and responsible sourcing. www.ul.com/consumer-products DATA DIRECT: 5% REBATE FOR PPPC MEMBERS Proudly Canadian owned and operated - Data Direct Group Inc. is fast becoming one of the largest and most diversified service providers in the industry. Data Direct has a long standing tradition of excellent customer service, accurate work, competitive pricing and some of the fastest turnaround times in the Fulfillment industry. With Data Direct offering in-house Design, Printing, Data Processing, Direct Mail and Fulfillment we can provide seamless production capabilities to all your marketing and communication needs. Data Direct welcomes all PPPC Members with any size of project. Find out how Data Direct can partner with you to ensure your success and improve your ROI! www.datadirect.ca 15
Let us help you GET CONNECTED Interested in becoming a PPPC member? >> Contact us for more information! PPPC 455 Boul. Fénelon, Suite 202 Dorval, QC H9S 5T8 Canada Catherine Dubois Membership Services Coordinator Telephone: 514-489-5359 Toll Free: 1-866-450-7722 catherine@pppc.ca www.promocan.com/become-a-member