PromoEQP’s EXPO 26 Agenda

Updating of the full PromoEQP Plans for PPAI EXPO 2026

**November Discount Code:** **PROMOEQP-L4799**

For the Updated Details for PromoEQP and PPAI EXPO 2026

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Below is a breakdown of the scheduled activities.

Thank you to SanMar for being the EVENT SPONSOR for the PromoEQP Happy Hour, at The Border Grill

Monday, January 12th, 6 pm to 8 pm — PromoEQP at Border Grill — Sponsored by:

PromoEQP is building off the success from last year’s Mixer by booking out Border Grill for a PromoEQP Happy Hour!

This event will run at the end of Conference Day, the night before the floor opens on Tuesday, January 13th — AND WILL BE THE PERFECT CHANCE TO PICKUP YOUR PROMOEQP EXPO KIT.

Happy Hour RSVP

Given the space and surrounding demands, PromoEQP is requesting that interested distributors RSVP their potential attendance at the Happy Hour event.

PromoEQP Meeting Room is Tropics AB

Room will be open and available for distributors beginning on Tuesday, January 13th at 8am.

Tuesday, January 13th and Wednesday, January 14th…

Morning Coffee
Afternoon Water and Beverages.
Special Supplier Displays.
Pick-Up of PromoEQP EXPO Kits.
Breakout Room for Distributors ALL DAY.

Thursday, January 15th at 8am:

PromoEQP Annual Distributor Conference & Coffee

Distributors are welcomed to come in and learn about PromoEQP’s plans for 2026 — while additionally hearing from key Supplier Partners and invited guests.

Coffee and pastries available at 8am.
Conference begins at 8:30 am.
Afternoon Water & Beverages
Breakout Room available for Distributors until the end of EXPO.

NEW in 2026… PromoEQP Walking Map

For details on SAGE Mobile and how to access, click on this link: **www.getpromoeqp.com/peqp-event-map**

The PromoEQP Walking Map will be available as a physical resource AND a digital partner in the SAGE MOBILE APP.

Once completed, the SHOW MAP will be available either for download prior to EXPO, or in the PromoEQP Meeting Room.

To access in SAGE Mobile, PromoEQP will be creating a short-term PEQP-EXPO preference group inside of SAGE.

Each map will highlight:

PromoEQP Supplier Partners and their EXPO location.
Special Show Offers available to all distributors *

* Since the PEQP-EXPO group will be a short-term preference group inside of SAGE, all distributors to PromoEQP will have access to participating supplier Show Offer!

PromoEQP will continue updating our dedicated EXPO26 website as more information becomes available.

If you are curious, or need more information, you can always reach out to me OR follow updates coming from Nadia Freitag on Facebook or LinkedIn.

PromoEQP’s goal to “Do Better” never stops… but it must stay vibrant and subtly tweak to address challenges. This is why PromoEQP will be focusing on doing what’s necessary to “Keep You Working”.

Keep doing what You do best… and keep demanding that PromoEQP gets better at supporting you. The industry needs it… Your client needs it… You deserve it!

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

PromoEQP

312-392-1064

jeremy@promoeqp.com

Insider Information

**Visit the Strategic Supplier page for Benefit Details and Information**

PromoEQP Strategic Partnership

Market focused Content from Strategic partner HPG.

Meditative Merch

Melissa Bettua, Director of Sales, HPG

If you have ever practiced yoga or any form of fitness with a coach or a guide– you may have been told to leave your worries on the mat, feeling better in return.

Well, my mat is so full of sweat and tears it could write a screenplay.

While I can metaphorically leave it all on the mat, it is one tangible part of the practice with a simple imprint to remind me of my focus. I recently began my journey to expanding my knowledge in the teachings of yin yoga. It’s slow and intentional, yet expansive and hydrating, opening the channels within your body to promote the flow of communication between your organs. It is as if nature has magically established a high-speed internet connection between you to your best-self, resulting in better communities, teams and environments!

What is the connection between merch + meditative yin?

They both tell stories without spoken words while cultivating a sense of reciprocity like yin & yang, give + take. Letting assumptions go, inviting peace and logic. The beat goes on. By taking an approach to creating swag that is ceremonious and in harmony, we open the channels of communication to our outer network while we let the imprint do the talking.

If you are catching the drift I’m very calmly telling you to stop saying too much with peace and love. For every action there is a reaction and to every yin – there is a yang that we can bring it into the promotional space:

If you fill your branded tote bag with non-perishable groceries for the local food bank, the feel-goodness it produces and the possibility that a volunteer at the food bank needs your services, can coexist.

A shared love of serving others in need and growing your business can happen in a natural and authentic way. It’s altruism with benefits.

Size down the logo –enhance the emotion. Giving backpacks like this one are the perfect match for keeping logos nonchalant using smaller imprint areas such as a zipper pull– while patches or plates to illustrate existential meaning.

You are capable of reminding the person in the airport security line behind you that the universe has their literal and metaphorical back – who knew zipper pulls worked on heartstrings, too!

One of my most coveted apparel pieces is a hoodie designed by a local artist with a silkscreen statement on the back that reads “Dear Person Behind Me, see the beauty in the rough waters that got you where you are today” – followed by a dash and signed by the artist

You can turn casual wear into a moment of empowerment for a complete stranger, through a simple phrase.

Friendship bracelets are still having a movement of their own. We’re stacking them, trading them and tossing them at concerts like confetti cannons. A wrist accessory can spur a conversation around how simple words connect us and instantly bond like-minds, even if a different path brough us to the same space.

Open the channels to new ways of communication – and maybe leave a few old ways of doing it on the mat behind.

Namaste

And, furthermore...

Upcoming Supplier Webinars

**EDUCATION WEBINAR with Champro — November 18th**

And now for something new

Short Story, Big Picture:

Did You Say “THANK YOU?”

Burned into us since we were kids, and as we raise our own, good manners are just as important in business as they are in personal life. We have to remember to say, “Please and Thank you.” You have already done the hard work of asking, “Please, will you buy from me?” Now it’s time to say, “Thank you for buying from me.”

Today’s SHORT STORY is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the BIG PICTURE.

The action of “Thank you” can be done by a simple phone call or email. I have seen distributors go out of their way and travel long distances to deliver a thank you gift.

Here are three reasons why saying “Thank You” at the end of the year can lead to more business next year:

Strengthens Emotional Connection and Loyalty

A sincere thank you reminds customers they’re valued beyond their transactions. This emotional recognition builds loyalty, and loyal customers are more likely to reorder, refer others, and choose you over competitors. Gratitude makes them feel part of your story, not just your sales figures.

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Creates a Natural Touchpoint for Engagement

Year-end messages give you a warm, non-sales way to reconnect. A thank you card, video, or small gift reopens communication and keeps your brand top-of-mind. This makes it much easier to start conversations about upcoming projects or new offerings when the new year begins.

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Reinforces a Positive Brand Reputation

Thoughtful appreciation signals professionalism, stability, and care, all traits customers want to be associated with. People remember how you make them feel, and gratitude leaves a lasting impression that differentiates your business in a crowded marketplace

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As you plan for the year ahead, don’t overlook the power of appreciation. Reach out, say thank you, and make your customers feel seen. It’s one of the simplest ways to turn this year’s success into next year’s momentum.

Believe me… You got this!