Sunbelt Promotional Products Association upcoming events

Tuesday Learning Lab: "The Growth Gap" (10/13/2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

In this webinar, Jamie will focus on the gap between knowing and doing, what gets in the way of execution, and how to turn insight into more consistent action.

Participants will learn how to:

Recognize the patterns and barriers that derail progress.
Prioritize the behaviors and actions that have the greatest impact.
Create practical strategies for stronger follow-through, accountability, and momentum.

About the presenter:

Jamie Lorenty is the Founder and Growth Strategist of Lorenty Consulting, LLC, where she helps sales professionals and business leaders in the branded merchandise industry strengthen performance through mindset, outcomes, visibility, and execution. With more than two decades of experience in sales, leadership, training, and consulting, Jamie brings a practical, industry-specific approach to improving sales skills, strengthening processes, and driving sustainable growth. Jamie is passionate about empowering the potential within people, both personally and professionally. Her work is rooted in helping individuals strengthen their mindset, take intentional action, and create a ripple effect of positive change that extends beyond business results.

Wild Wednesday Webinar: " Beyond the Product: Building a Smarter Social Media Strategy for 2027" (10/28/2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Learn how to leverage social media, artificial intelligence (AI), and search engine optimization (SEO) to increase your visibility, stay relevant in a changing digital landscape, and turn your content into a valuable sales asset. This session will explore practical strategies and tools to help you reach the right audience, create more effective content, and build a stronger online presence that supports your business goals.

Learning Outcomes By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify ways to use social media and SEO to improve online visibility and reach their target audience.
Explore practical AI tools and strategies to streamline content creation and improve engagement.
Apply content strategies that turn digital engagement into meaningful business opportunities and sales.

About the Presenter Nicki Witek has been the owner of Wellspring Business Solutions for nine years. Her successful marketing agency focuses on comprehensive digital marketing strategies, including social media management, email marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), lead generation, and paid marketing strategies like social ads, Google ads, display advertising, and retargeting. Before establishing her digital agency, she worked as a promotional products distributor and now proudly supports distributors, suppliers, and multi-line reps, as well as clients in a variety of other industries.

2026 SPPA Beachside Brand Bash (10/29/2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

We know you missed us last year so...WE'RE BACK!

October 28-29, 2026
Prices start at $525 for standard exhibit space.

Date & Location

Thursday, October 28-29, 2026 (Seminar & Show)

Perdido Beach Resort
27200 Perdido Beach
Orange Beach, AL 36561 (map it)

Full Schedule & Setup

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
6:00pm -8:00pm Welcome Reception

Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:00am – 11:00am Exhibitor Setup
10:00am - 11:00am Brunch Seminar

11:00am – 2:00pm Show Open to Distributors and Clients

Exhibit Information

This is an end-user show!

The SPPA Fall Showcase is a “table top” show. Each exhibitor will have a 6’ table with cloth. Some electricity is available, please specify on your booth contract if you need electricity ($75 charge). Please specify on your contract if you need space for a table, a rack or both. For example, if you purchase both a table and rack space you will have 12 feet of space with one table (6 feet for rack and a 6 foot table). If you only purchase one rack space, you will have 6 feet of space with no table. You must be a member of SPPA to exhibit at this show.

Host Hotel

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM

Please read:

By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to abide by all the policies and conditions outlined in the 2026 SPPA Holiday Showcase Exhibit Space Contract.

Tuesday Learning Lab: "An Inside View: Integrating commonsku with QuickBooks Online" (11/10/2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Promotional Product Distributors excel at driving sales, but managing orders and accounting behind the scenes is just as critical—even if it’s often the least favorite part of the job. While QuickBooks Online (QBO) is used by 60–80% of small to medium-sized businesses, it isn’t built specifically for the unique needs of the promotional products industry. That’s where specialized order management software comes in.

In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into one of the industry's leading order management platforms, commonsku, and explore how it connects seamlessly with QBO.

Key Takeaways:

Behind-the-Scenes Integration: See exactly how the integration works from inside the commonsku interface.
Seamless Data Flow: Learn how order details and financial data transfer directly into QBO to eliminate double entry.
Real-World Examples: Review live exports of invoices and bills moving directly from commonsku into QBO.

Presenter Bio:

Harriet Gatter is an independent consultant dedicated to helping Promotional Product Distributors streamline their back-office operations. A former distributor and accounting professor, Harriet sold her business in 2013 to become a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and found Accounting Support, LLC. Her mission is to provide distributors with practical, affordable solutions that integrate QuickBooks with industry-specific order management systems. She brings deep software expertise across QuickBooks, commonsku, SAGE Workplace, ProfitMaker, and OrderMaster.

Wild Wednesday Webinar: "Generating Recurring Revenue through Stores, featuring Matt Parisi, SAGE" (11/18/2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

As we progress towards a more digital world, end-users are looking for easier and more efficient ways to shop, especially online. Join Matt Parisi from SAGE for a deep dive into online stores, including best practices, practical examples, and common pitfalls distributors may face.

Learning Outcomes:

Setup: Learn what questions to ask your customers to determine the right store setup and what to consider internally to ensure expectations are aligned from the start.
Approaches: Explore key considerations such as payment options, product selection, branding and design, and logistics.

About the Presenter

Matt Parisi is the new Corporate Programs Manager at SAGE as of 2026! He has five years of experience in the promo industry working with SAGE as a Distributor Account Advisor in his previous role. After growing up in Fayetteville, Arkansas, he graduated from Texas A&M and currently resides in Houston, Texas.