In the Game since '74
Celebrating NEPPA's Golden Anniversary!
APRIL 9, 2024
Client Show
Gillette Stadium
Putnam Club WEST
Foxborough, MA
DISTRIBUTOR REGISTRATION 
DEADLINE FOR ADVANCE REGISTRATION: APRIL 4th
Review the show details below and click "NEXT" at the bottom
to register DISTRIBUTOR personnel (not your clients).
There is a separate registration form to register your clients.

Schedule

Monday, April 8, 2024

BEACON AWARDS PRESENTATION & NETWORKING DINNER

Splitsville/Howl/Topgolf | Patriot Place
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM     

Join us the evening before the show at a new venue offering golf, bowling and great food to enjoy with industry friends for a FUN night of networking

We'll celebrate the achievements of NEPPA members and honor our award recipients followed by a delicious dinner buffet! 

Hummus Platter with Veggies, Nachos Station, Chicken Tenders, Salad, Pizza Station (Marguerita, Meat Lovers, BBQ Chicken), Sliders Station (Cheeseburgers, Buffalo Chicken, Portabella Mushroom) and Coffee/Tea/Dessert (Ghirardelli Brownies), Cash Bar. 

No one under the age of 21 may attend.
Suppliers and distributors only - not open to clients.
Advanced Registration Only


Tuesday, April 9, 2024

EDUCATION SESSION

On the Trade Show Floor
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Continental Breakfast at 8:30
1 CAS Point
 
"The Evolution and Future of the Industry" - Panel Discussion

NEPPA is celebrating 50 years as a regional and we have invited Industry veterans from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to share their views on where the Industry is headed in the next 50 years.

The discussion focus is the Evolution and Future of the Industry and will cover topics including technology, name brands, POD and more!

The panel will be moderated by Rising Star Emily Codner, Director of Affiliate Services of iPROMOTEu.

The panelists sharing insights include:

Trina Bicknell, CRO
HPG

Michael Braley, VP of Operations
Gemline

Jason Lipsette, Vice President Strategic Initiatives
Charles River Apparel 

Ben MacDonald, VP Sales
The Ad King

David Miller, President
NC Custom

Andy Shape, President
Stran Promotional Solutions

Ellen S. Orne, President
Ellco Promotions, Inc. 

Selim Tobey, Owner
Coed Sportswear Inc.


TRADE SHOW
Gillette Stadium | Putnam Club WEST

Complimentary Parking - Lot 22B
Registration is taking place on the first floor at the W4 Entrance to Putnam Club West across from the parking lot. Badges for pre-registered distributors will be ready upon arrival. 
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Exhibits Open to DISTRIBUTORS ONLY
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM      Exhibits Open to DISTRIBUTORS and their INVITED CLIENTS
 
Gillette no longer offers concessions; please plan accordingly.

Distributors may attend the show anytime from 10:00 - 2:00 PM whether or not you've invited clients.
 
You'll see suppliers' exciting 2024 product trends featured in the Product Pavilion, now located at the show entrance, before meeting with them on the show floor!     
 
 

 

Admission Fees

BEACON AWARDS PRESENTATION & NETWORKING DINNER - APRIL 8TH
NEPPA Members: $70 per person
Non-members
: $85 per person
 
 
TRADE SHOW & EDUCATION - APRIL 9TH
NEPPA Members: Free admission for all company personnel!
District 1 Members: CPPA, PAPPA, SAAGNY, TRASA and VAPPA members may attend the show free. The attending member's office is located in the respective association region. 
Non-members: $100.00 per person.
We welcome non-members to join!  Submit the Application for Membership and register at NEPPA member rates.
Please visit NEPPA.com or call 603-529-8400 to learn more about the benefits of membership. 
 
 
CLIENT REGISTRATION 
Click the link below for details on inviting and registering your clients, including pricing:
Client Registration Link 
 
 
PAYMENT
Credit cards and checks are accepted - U.S. Funds.  Please make your check payable to NEPPA.  Checks must be received at NEPPA's office no later than April 5th.
Mail to:
368 NH Route 11 #214
Farmington, NH 03835
 
 
CANCELLATIONS
Refunds will be given for cancellations received by March 29, 2024. No credit or refunds after March 29th.
 
 

Directions / Hotels / Parking

TRADE SHOW
Gillette Stadium, Putnam Club WEST
(Please note: the show is back on the WEST side of the Putnam Club.)
One Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA 02035
508-543-8200
 
Parking Lot 22B - Parking is complimentary.
W4 Entrance  
NEPPA Registration is on the first floor.
 
 
AREA HOTELS
The Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn are located in Patriot Place, adjacent to Gillette Stadium. Home2 Suites by Hilton is 1 mile away. NEPPA does not have room blocks at these hotels. 

Hilton Garden Inn 
27 Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA 02035
508-543-2040  
 
Renaissance Patriot Place Hotel 
28 Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA 02035
508-543-5500  

Home2 Suites by Hilton Walpole Foxboro
2375 Providence Hwy.
Walpole, MA 02081
508-668-8500
 

 

Attendance Qualifications / Policies / Client Show Rules

NEPPA's POLICIES & REGULATIONS

The New England Promotional Products Association (NEPPA) produces trade shows and related events for the benefit of qualified distributors/suppliers and their employees/independent contractors actively engaged in the promotional products industry. Any person falsely representing themselves in any manner at NEPPA events will be asked to leave and will be barred from all future events. Any NEPPA member who falsely registers a non-employee/independent contractor as a representative of a NEPPA member company may have their membership revoked for a period of one year, be barred from future events and/or be fined in the amount of $250.00. No recruiting of any attendees shall be permitted at any time or in any manner during NEPPA trade shows or events. No one under the age of 16 may attend. Any hospitality suite or company meeting held at the NEPPA host facility must be approved by NEPPA in advance. NEPPA Distributor members only may invite and/or register clients. Violations may result in revocation of membership, being barred from future events, and/or fines in the amount of $250.00.

Attendees assume any and all risks including injury by any cause, illness, disability, death in connection with attending the NEPPA Spring Expo and release and hold harmless NEPPA and its respective employees, representatives, affiliates, and agents from any related claims. Registrants agree not to attend if they are ill.

Registration and attendance at, or participation in the NEPPA Spring Expo or any association meetings or events constitutes an agreement by the registrant to fully consent to NEPPA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant’s or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS TO ATTEND
Members of NEPPA, Regional Affiliate Associations, PPAI, PPAI Associate-formerly UPIC, SAGE or ASI may attend (admission fees may apply - see Admission Fees page).  If you are not a member/affiliate of one of these organizations, you must provide 3 copies of invoices from 3 different PPAI/SAGE/ASI suppliers.  

CANCELLATIONS

Refunds will be given for cancellations made by March 29, 2024.  No credit or refunds after March 29th.

 

CLIENT SHOW RULES
No Distributor Advertising or Self Promotion: No distribution of any imprinted products that carry your name – this applies to clients and distributors. The “NO ADVERTISING POLICY” includes such items as company shirts, hats, bags, etc. No banners or signs on vehicles in the parking lot.

No Soliciting of Clients or Distributor Personnel: Don’t use the show as a forum to solicit new customers or personnel for your company.

No Business Cards: Don’t hand out business cards – even if it is YOUR client. Everyone at the show is invited as a guest by someone. Handing out cards can be misinterpreted.

No Children or Pets: Don’t bring children under 16 years old or pets (with the exception of service animals).

NEPPA Members Only May Invite Clients: Non-members - please complete the Application for Membership if you wish to join. You and all company personnel may then attend the show and invite/register clients.

CLIENT SHOW RULES FOR EXHIBITORS
No Business Cards: Exhibitors are prohibited from handing out their business cards to clients or from collecting business cards from clients.    

Client Friendly Literature: Exhibitors will be informed in advance that all literature must be "client friendly" – may not contain any contact information. 

Discussions with Clients: Exhibitors will discuss product benefits, case histories, suggested selling prices. Exhibitors won’t discuss company names, addresses, phone numbers, net prices, what codes mean, or selling direct.

 

Sponsors

Special Thanks to Our Show Sponsors!

Premier Sponsor




                                                               
 
EXHIBITOR LIST
As of 3/15/2024
Click "Next" below to register.
New England Promotional Products Association
368 NH Route 11 #214
Farmington, NH 03835
P: 603-529-8400
info@neppa.com
NEPPA.com