The Premier Group is delighted to have guest speaker Bob McLean open this year's annual meeting on April 27, 2021. The virtual event will include the annual board election, award celebrations and a big announcement about 2022. Read more or register here.

Bob McLean, PPAI President & CEO

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS BY APRIL 15

DISTRIBUTOR AWARD NOMINATIONS

SUPPLIER AWARD NOMINATIONS

PG CELEBRATED 14 MEMBER COMPANIES DURING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

WMOB by Dana Geiger

PG LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND MEMBER DASHBOARD POWERED BY WILD APRICOT

You may have noticed the website looks a little different. PG is pleased to roll out a new cloud -based member dashboard and website. The goal with this association management software (Wild Apricot) is to streamline processes internally and externally. Helping us to provide content and communication in a more consistent manner. Additionally this platform will allow us to create a member dashboard of resources you can locate at anytime. While design and content are still being finalized, members are welcome to begin using the platform as they would the previous version.

Here are just some of the features we will be rolling out in the coming months:

Online Member Directory

Member Dashboard

Event Calendar and Registration

Mobile App (Apple and Android) - Coming Soon

Online Member Payments & Automated Payments- Coming Soon

Member Forums - Coming Soon

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CONNECTING MEMBERS DIFFERENTLY

PG is committed to embracing new technologies to streamline communications between members and to provide member information to all. Here are just a few of what is new fro PG members.

PG MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS

In 2020, PG welcomed three new members. Our inability to meet in person makes it hard to connect new members with the rest of the PG family. We asked these newer members a few questions to tell us learn more about their companies. Please help extend a proper welcome to thee member companies.

Company Name | Distributor:
1388 Tryon

PG Main Contact:
Heather Comerford

Location:
Portland Oregon

Year Founded: 1914

What are the words you work by (or what is your motto when it comes to the way you approach your career?

Abbreviated version goes something like this: Be the wolf. Be the lion. Take no ____. Set goals, smash them. Eat people’s faces off. Be a better person. Show people who you are.Never apologize for being awesome. Stay the course.

What is one business technology and personal technology that you would recommend to others?

Business: Cameo, Sometimes employees need a pep talk from Fortune

Personal: Duolingo & Audible (Keeps my mind from racing when I can’t sleep)

What podcasts or books would you recommend that has helped you professionally or personally?

The Innovation Ultimatum

What business challenge would you like to see Premier Group help you solve?And/or why are you excited to be part of the PG family?

Staffing: I set the bar high and I would like to see Premier Group take a larger role in grooming the next generation of employees that will need to service clients in the post AI world. I am excited to be a part of the PG family to have a group of peers to bounce ideas off of and solve larger scale programs with. Rebates, higher customer service levels and elevating pricing structures are nice as well.

Do you have a specialty or niche or do you specialize in any particular industries?

Commercial vehicle vertical is our bread and butter. Technology clients have always been a mainstay as well so it is great to see the two groups crossover with the electrification and automation of driverless vehicles and AI. I am a nerd at heart and it looks like the tech Iron Man promised me years ago is finally coming to fruition. Yeah science!

Company Name | Distributor:
Bagley

PG Main Contact:
Jill Stults

Location:
Lakeland. FL

Year Founded: 1952

What are the words you work by (or what is your motto when it comes to the way you approach your career?

Bagley is a women-owned, tight-knit, "YES", company. Our motto is to gain trust, deliver product excellence and build long term relationships.

What is one business technology and personal technology that you would recommend to others?

CommonSku and Outlook

What podcasts or books would you recommend that has helped you professionally or personally?

Daily Boost Books- The 4 Disciplines of Execution, The Power of Moments

What business challenge would you like to see Premier Group help you solve?And/or why are you excited to be part of the PG family?

We would like more networking opportunities through the wide range of suppliers and distributors within the PG family in order to connect with new contacts and increase our sales and profitability.

Do you have a specialty or niche or do you specialize in any particular industries?

We specialize in problem resolution, creative brand marketing and fulfillment.

Company Name | Supplier
Cap America

PG Main Contact:
Grace Schettler

Location:
Fredericktown, MO

Year Founded: 1985

What are the words you work by (or what is your motto when it comes to the way you approach your career?

"YES" Cap America is here to help you sell more caps and our motto is yes, period.

What podcasts or books would you recommend that has helped you professionally or personally?

Linchpin by Seth Godin is a book that we based our sales meeting off last year. It's a good one!

What business challenge would you like to see Premier Group help you solve?And/or why are you excited to be part of the PG family?

We are excited to be part of the PG family because of the loyalty and family atmosphere you all bring. We have noticed it already and are excited for what is to come!

Do you have a specialty or niche or do you specialize in any particular industries?

Decorated headwear! We truly specializing in decorated headwear from caps to beanies to contract work!

MEMBERS MAKING HEADLINES

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A Year After Launch, SwagCycle Has Kept 60,000 Promo Products Out of Landfills and Raised $168K for Charity

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MARKETING MATTERS

If you joined us for the March Distributor Mastermind you know we talked about marketing resources. If you missed the conversation, you can see the slideshow that guided conversation here.

Stay tuned for a refinement of resources and offering that will be made available to members through and after the annual meeting.

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