EDUCATION One of the main purposes of our organization is to offer members the opportunity to attain their CAS/MAS ranking. We offer: • CEU Seminars throughout year all reasonably priced or at No Charge to members • CEU National Keynote Speaker at Tradeshows • Other events are offered that may include, but are not limited to, local interest topics, i.e., area growth or economy; networking gatherings at spots of interest, i.e.; newly opened clubs, museums and entertainment centers and opportunities for discount rates at area sporting events.
NETWORKING AND INVOLVEMENT • Member poll/questionnaire yearly on our web site • One tradeshow booth upgrade drawing open to any supplier attending Membership-at-Large meeting. • Distribution of marketing brochures highlighting CEU education and events for coming year for advance planning • Spring full booth trade Expo with CEU education • Fall tabletops and CEU case history presentations • Factory Tours • Entertainment-networking events throughout the year
NEWSLETTER
TSPPA offers six issues of their newsletter which includes:
• Both local and national industry information • Informative articles related to sales/marketing/communication/ personnel/financial and all business aspects • A forum for member supplier firms to advertise and for all members to voice their opinions and concerns • TSPPA calendar of events and a bit of oft-needed humor. Any member or member employee can submit an article for publication.
DISCOUNTED FREIGHT
TSPPA, in conjunction with PPAI, offers an extensive Federal Express discount program:
Priority and Standard Overnight-up to 35% 2-day and 3-day Service - up to 30% Ground Service - up to 20% Click here to download a FedEx discount application form.
COMMITMENT
TSPPA board members strongly believe that our organization is only as strong as our membership involvement. We have a long history, we cover primary states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, we have an excellent mix of suppliers, distributors and multi-line reps and we continue to be financially solvent. We are committed to involving those new to our industry by offering membership discounts, mentoring programs, quality education and the opportunity to just have fun with your peers. Recently we have established a minimum goal of 10 new INVOLVED volunteers per year to expedite these commitments. Please plan to join us!
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