John Corrigan

1 week ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

PPAI and business services member Green Business Benchmark are hosting two sessions of informal, open "office hours" tailored to the promotional products industry. The goal is to help member organizations better understand GBB's sustainability software as well as extended producer responsibility regulations. Each session will kick off with a brief, PPAI-specific demonstration, offering an overview of GBB and how it can benefit your organization.

2 weeks ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

PPAI's annual Legislative Education and Action Day drew dozens of industry leaders to the nation's capital to build relationships and advocate for the interests of the branded merchandise community. Tariffs and trade topped the list of concerns, as well as opposition to the SWAG Act and support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act.

2 weeks ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

Every year, PPAI hosts promo pros in Washington for a day on Capitol Hill to inform legislators and their staffers about the promotional products industry. PPAI's annual Legislative Education and Action Day gives industry leaders the opportunity to build relationships and advocate for the interests of the branded merchandise community. Tariffs and trade topped the list of concerns, as well as opposition to the SWAG Act and support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act.

2 weeks ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

Last September, PPAI partnered with Green Business Benchmark to help member companies create and track their own sustainability goals with certifications available through GBB. Houston-based supplier is the most recent company to achieve a Platinum Certification from the organization. "We are thrilled to share our plans for conscious growth with our industry partners and clients," says HIRSCH CEO Paul Hirsch.

2 weeks ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

After facing strong opposition, including from PPAI, during a recent public hearing, the office of the United States Trade Representative is changing its approach to proposed remedies under its Section 301 investigation on China shipbuilding. Those proposed remedies include implementing fees of up to $1.5 million on Chinese-made ships entering U.S. ports, penalties on operators ordering from China and U.S.-flagged shipping mandates.