
PAPPA Winter Showcase
Exhibits Open: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - PAPPA Members: FREE / Non-Members: $25 per person
Tuesday, Jan. 31 - Pre-Event Party 6:30 to 8 p.m. @ the Holiday Inn & Suites Lobby Bar (connected to The Drexelbook) - $25 per person Includes appetizers and 2 drink tickets. $25 PAPPA members / $35 non-members.
Wednesday, Feb 1 - Professional Education: 9 to 10 a.m. Join us as we dig into cyber security and discuss common fraudulent trends and tips to keep you safe.

Guest speaker: Eric Alessi, President & CEO at Essent Corporation, will lead the presentation.
Eric Alessi is the Co-founder and Chairman of PromoStandards, Founder of Essent Corporation, and Chief Architect of Essent’s innovative business management and commerce software solutions. In his 30+ years leading Essent, Eric has consulted with companies ranging from startups to multinational corporations, including Air Products, AT&T, Merck, Nestlé, Papa John’s Pizza, and Pfizer. During his tenure, Eric transformed Essent from a regional custom software development house to a multimillion-dollar corporation focused on business commerce automation solutions that serve thousands of trading partners worldwide.
Door Prizes given away at 11 a.m., Noon, and 1 p.m.
Grand Prize Drawing for members only - one lucky distributor and one lucky exhibitor from the show week will each win a Promocation Cruise. Each prize valued at over $4,000. Winners will be announced on Friday, February 3. (see details below).

Promocations is proud to partner with SAAGNY, NEPPA, PAPPA, and CPPA in the Power of 1 show week, giving away one supplier and one distributor spot on the inaugural PromoCruise presented by Promocations! This is a unique opportunity to build business bonds through shared experiences that will yield results for years to come. Each supplier and distributor prize includes:
- 5 day / 4 night cruise on the fabulous Liberty of the Seas leaving from Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- One supplier and their plus one
- One distributor and their plus one
- Luxury accommodations the night before cruise departure
- Transfers to and from airport/hotel/ship
- Tiki dinner the night before the sailing
- Introductions and arranged one-on-one meetings as you sail
- All meals & premium drinks
- High speed internet
- Promo dinner each night of the cruise
- Daily promo collisions such as karaoke, optional excursions, and happy hours
- Dedicated promo area on CocoCay – the Royal Caribbean private island
- Choice of excursion in Nassau, Bahamas: Chill, Casual, or Caution
Each prize is valued at over $4,000.00!
The Fine Print
- Prizes DO NOT include airfare to and from Fort Lauderdale and will be the responsibility of each winner.
- Event will take place from Sunday, April 23, 2023 – Friday, April 28, 2023
- You MUST attend one of shows and be a member of your respective regional to be entered into the drawing.
- Drawing will be held Friday February 3rd, 2023 @ 1:00 pm EST by Promocations and winners will be notified by their respective regional.