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    • 09/26/2023
    • 09/27/2023
    • Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront
    Registration is closed

    NWPMA 2023 FALL SHOWCASE

    Wednesday, September 27th

    Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront

    (Formerly Red Lion)

    909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR 97217

    Jantzen Beach Island Map     Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront Property Map

    Booth Pricing: 
    Premium: 10 x 14: $1000
    Standard:  10 x 10: $800
    Additional 10 x 10 booth: $600

    Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available! Contact shay@nwpma.org

    Schedule

    Tuesday, September 26th

    Set-up in the Grand Ballroom: 12pm - 5pm  Loading Dock Map 

    Networking Party in the Columbia Event Center A: 5pm - 7pm

    Wednesday, September 27th

    Set-up in the Grand Ballroom: 8am - 10am  Loading Dock Map 

    Annual Meeting Breakfast Sponsored by  in the Weyerhaeuser Meeting Room: 9am-10am

    Show Hours in the Grand Ballroom: 10am - 2pm


    Need Hotel Accommodations?

    Holiday Inn Portland Columbia Riverfront Discounted Room Block

    Room Rates Starting at $125

    Reserve Your Room

    Single and Double Occupancy/Standard and Premium Options Available


    Special Thanks to our Sponsors

    Questions? Call 425.667.2454 or email shay@nwpma.org

    • 09/26/2023
    • 09/27/2023
    • 4 sessions
    • Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront, Portland, OR
    Register

    NWPMA 2023 FALL SHOWCASE

    September 26-27, 2023

    Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront (Formerly Red Lion) in Portland, OR

    Members and Non-Members are invited to attend for no fee

    Members may bring clients to the show between 10am-2pm by purchasing a client ticket for $10 ($20 at the door)

    Legendary Exhibitor List


    Special Thanks to our Sponsors

    Schedule for Tuesday, September 26th

    AJ Cole, CAS

    AJ is a seasoned marketing leader with a successful track record in implementing promotional product strategies. She has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Cole is also an experienced entrepreneur, owning and investing in multiple businesses. She is passionate about promoting the value of strategic promo and has been an end-buyer herself, experiencing its success firsthand.

    Outside of work, Cole is actively involved in philanthropic initiatives, including hosting Houston's Heroes Aim for Zero, a fundraiser highlighting Vision Zero efforts. She is a dedicated mother to twin toddlers and enjoys spending her free time outdoors, engaging in activities with her family. Cole has a creative side as well, as she enjoys refinishing furniture, self-publishing business-related books, and indulging in long-form content writing and poetry.


    Presenting in the Weyerhaeuser Meeting Room: 3 - 4pm

    "Beyond the Swag Bag: The Strategic Value of Promotional Products in Building Your Brand"

    1 MAS Credit for Attending

    Session Description: In this session, we'll explore the strategic value of promotional products beyond the traditional swag bag. From building brand awareness to driving customer loyalty to improving employee retention rates, promotional products can be a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes. We'll discuss the latest trends, best practices, and case studies that demonstrate the ROI of promotional products. Join us to learn how to elevate your branding and marketing efforts with the strategic use of promotional products.


    Stacey Seamount, SAGE Sr. Account Advisor 

     Stacey joined the SAGE Distributor Sales Team in January 2011. Stacey is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she studied Business and Retail Marketing. Stacey enjoys working at SAGE because of her strong relationships with clients and loves helping grow her customers’ businesses. She received the Top Distributor Sales Award in 2014 and in 2019. When she is away from the office, you can find her hiking and enjoying outdoor activities with her husband Eric and son Alek.

    Presenting in the Weyerhaeuser Meeting Room, 4 - 5pm

    Going Digital: SAGE Websites - 30 min. session

    .5 CAS Credit for Attending

    Learn how easy it is to customize your very own website with SAGE. Plus, we will go over how we create content for SAGE Website Professional Plus, giving you a library of blogs, videos, and more to add to your website to gain more traction with those Google rankings.


    What Is New At SAGE - 30 min. session

    .5 CAS Credit for Attending

    Take a peek behind the curtain to see what we’ve been up to in the SAGE labs. This session will reveal new features and enhancements for your SAGE services, including cutting-edge AI to make you more efficient and new SAGE Company Stores. You won’t want to miss it!

    Networking Party in the Columbia Event Center A: 5pm-7pm

    Schedule for Wednesday, September 27th

    Annual Meeting Breakfast in the Weyerhaeuser Meeting Room: 9am-10am - Sponsored by 

    Show Hours in the Grand Ballroom: 10am - 2pm

    SUPERHERO LAIRS AVAILABLE AT HQ:

    Holiday Inn Portland Columbia Riverfront Discounted Room Block

    Room Rates Starting at $125

    Reserve Your Room

    Single and Double Occupancy/Standard and Premium Options Available


    Questions? Call 425.667.2454 or email shay@nwpma.org

    • 03/18/2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • 03/19/2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Greater Tacoma Convention Center
    Register


    NWPMA 2024 SPRING SHOWCASE

    March 18-19, 2024

    Greater Tacoma Convention Center

    1500 Commerce, Tacoma, WA 98402


    Early Bird Booth Pricing: 
    Premium: 10 x 14: $1150

    Standard:  10 x 10: $900
    Additional 10 x 10 booth: $700


    Early Bird Pricing Ends December 1st, 2023!


    Special Thanks to our Sponsors

    Schedule

    Monday, March 18th

    Set-up in the 3rd Floor Ballroom: 12pm - 5pm

    Networking Party: 5pm - 7pm


    Tuesday, March 19th

    Set-up in the 3rd Floor Ballroom: 8am - 10am

    Show Hours in the 3rd Floor Ballroom: 10am - 2pm


    Questions? Call 425.667.2454 or email shay@nwpma.org

Past events

08/01/2023 2023 Power Partners in Person - Distributor Registration
08/01/2023 2023 Power Partners in Person
03/09/2023 2023 NWPMA Spring Showcase Distributor Registration
03/08/2023 2023 NWPMA Spring Showcase Exhibitor
08/30/2022 2022 NWPMA Fall Showcase Exhibitor
08/30/2022 2022 NWPMA Fall Showcase Distributor Registration
05/16/2022 2022 Power Partners in Person
04/05/2022 2022 NWPMA Spring Showcase - Distributor Member Registration
04/05/2022 2022 NWPMA Spring Showcase - Distributor Non-Member Registration
08/12/2021 2021 NWPMA Portland Showcase - NON-MEMBER DISTRIBUTOR REGISTRATION
08/12/2021 2021 NWPMA Portland Showcase - MEMBER DISTRIBUTOR REGISTRATION
08/10/2021 2021 NWPMA Seattle Showcase - NON-MEMBER DISTRIBUTOR REGISTRATION
08/10/2021 2021 NWPMA Seattle Showcase - MEMBER DISTRIBUTOR REGISTRATION
04/22/2021 NWPMA Eco-Trendy Unboxing Event
03/25/2021 Pulse of the Northwest - Supplier Panel
03/03/2021 NWPMA 2021 ECO-TRENDY Samples Box Project - Supplier Participation
03/03/2021 NWPMA 2021 ECO-TRENDY Samples Box for Distributors--Unboxing on April 22, 2021
02/24/2021 WILD WEDNESDAY WEBINAR: No One Cares about your Logo! with Charity Gibson
02/09/2021 SPECIAL WEBINAR: Shared Future - Translating trends into products - presentation by Vicki Ostrom
02/09/2021 TUESDAY LEARNING LAB: Quickbooks integration with SAGE Online
10/12/2020 NWPMA 2020 Premium Samples Box Project
09/30/2020 Wild Wednesday Webinar: “New Growth Opportunities for Distributors: Brand Media and Engagement”
09/24/2020 Pulse of the Northwest - September 24th, 2020
09/16/2020 Wild Wednesday Webinar: “Rise from the Ashes! How to Start Your Recovery Now”
09/15/2020 Learning Lab Tuesday “CANVA: Graphics Made Quick, Easy & Free. No Really!”
09/11/2020 Supplier Live Friday with Brinton Slaeker from Cutter & Buck
08/26/2020 Wild Wednesday Webinar: “Finding Your Voice: Strategies to Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace”
08/19/2020 Wild Wednesday Webinar: “Technology Tools to Increase Efficiency in 2020”
08/18/2020 SAGE Virtual Show - TUESDAY 8-18-2020
08/12/2020 August 12th, 2020 Wild Wednesday Webinar: “The Transition Man”
07/31/2020 Supplier Live Fridays with Sharron Griffith from Soft Stuff Promotions
07/24/2020 Supplier Live Fridays with Thomas Dalis from Timbuk2
07/22/2020 July 22, 2020 Wild Wednesday Webinar: “Using Technology to Stay in Front of Customers and Sell More Ideas”
07/17/2020 Supplier Live Fridays with Jon Pierce of Showdown Displays
07/15/2020 July 15, 2020 Wild Wednesday Webinar: “State of the Industry Across North America: A Regional Association Town Hall Meeting”
07/10/2020 Supplier Live Friday with Melissa Hoffman of Bag Makers, Inc
06/26/2020 Supplier Live Friday with Robin George, Jim Snell, Lori Dollar of Sanmar
06/19/2020 Supplier Live Friday with Mark Shinn of Incentives West
05/20/2020 Special Edition Wild Wednesday Webinar - “Tim Andrews Answers YOUR Questions About COVID-19 and the Advertising Specialty Industry"
05/13/2020 Special Edition Wild Wednesday Webinar - “COVID-19 Town Hall with Paul Bellantone & Anne Stone"
05/06/2020 Special Edition Wild Wednesday Webinar - “How to Open Doors During A Recession"
04/29/2020 Special Edition Wild Wednesday Webinar - “COVID-19 Where Do We Go From Here?"
04/22/2020 Special Edition Wild Wednesday Webinar - “When It Rains Lemons"
04/15/2020 Special Edition Wild Wednesday Webinar - “Work at Home Technology"
04/08/2020 Special Edition Wild Wednesday Webinar - “When the Pendulum Swings Back, Will You Be Ready?”
04/06/2020 2020 NWPMA Spring Showcase Distributor Member
04/01/2020 Special Edition Wild Wednesday Webinar - “Navigating COVID-19’s Impact”
03/25/2020 Wild Wednesday Webinar
02/26/2020 Wild Wednesday Webinar - February 26, 2020
01/29/2020 Wild Wednesday Webinar - January 29th, 2020
12/03/2019 PPEF - Giving Tuesday
11/20/2019 Wild Wednesday Webinar - November 20th, 2019
11/07/2019 District 5 Collaborative Webinar - November 7th, 2019
09/27/2019 2019 NWPMA Fall Showcase Distributor
08/29/2019 NWPMA Seattle Town Hall with Paul Bellantone
08/28/2019 NWPMA Portland Town Hall with Paul Bellantone
08/21/2019 Sip N' Learn
07/23/2019 District 5 Webinar - Practical Tips For Dealing With Changes In Sales Tax Laws
06/06/2019 June Sip N' Learn
05/15/2019 PPAI L.E.A.D
05/13/2019 Promotional Products Work Week
04/11/2019 District 5 Webinar - "Pre-Tirement - The Secret To A Successful Retirement"
04/08/2019 2019 Spring Showcase
03/05/2019 2019 Ideas & Inspiration Tour
02/21/2019 February Sip N' Learn
02/05/2019 District 5 Webinar - Why Regional Membership
01/21/2019 ASI Roadshow Seattle & Portland
11/28/2018 Portland Sip N' Learn
11/14/2018 Seattle/Bellevue November Happy Hour
10/25/2018 Sip 'n Learn
09/17/2018 2018 NWPMA Fall Showcase Distributor
09/17/2018 2018 NWPMA Fall Showcase Exhibitor
08/20/2018 Sip n' Learn

who we are 

NWPMA is a regional affiliate of PPAI.  We are directed and move forward because of dedicated volunteers - peers in the promotional marketing industry.  Serving industry professionals in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, our membership includes suppliers, distributors, multi-line reps, and service companies. 

our vision

  • To become the premier resource for the promotional marketing community.
  • To become the catalyst to establishing and fostering loyal regional relationships.
  • To  advance the professionalism and image of the promotional marketing industry and the community it serves. 
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