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Facilisgroup Takes Las Vegas: A Rundown of What Happened at the PPAI Expo

Written by The Folio Staff | Jan 20, 2025 8:57:23 PM

Viva Las Vegas! 

Facilisgroup just returned from the 2025 PPAI Expo, showcasing their innovative technology on the trade show floor and celebrating the previous year’s successes from their community members. From charity walks to shopping sprees and the fun in between, here’s what went down during the PPAI Expo according to Facilisgroup.  

Facilis Cares and Gabriel’s Journey

Facilisgroup kicked off their week at the PPAI Expo with their Facilis Cares initiative; during every Facilisgroup event, the company gives back to the local organizations or causes that matter to their Distributor Partner community. For our Facilis Cares initiative at PPAI, the company partnered with You Name It Specialties to launch Gabriel’s Journey, raising awareness and support for individuals living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). 

The one-mile walk began near the Shark Reef Aquarium near the South Convention Center in Mandalay Bay and spanned the entire length of the building. It was all smiles from attendees as they walked the floor with their purple rally towels in hand with information about SMA.  

The program was named after the son of You Name It Specialties’ COO, Jenna Martinez, who lives with SMA. All of the donations raised for Gabriel’s Journey will go directly to Cure SMA. The family wanted to give back to Cure SMA since the organization has done so much for Gabriel and other children living with SMA.  

As another way to give back to the local Vegas community, Facilisgroup’s emPOWER Committee handed out “One to Wear, One to Share” bracelets during registration. All donations will go towards Las Vegas Leading Ladies, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting and assisting women facing tough obstacles including unemployment, education roadblocks, and more.  

SanMar Black Card Blitz 

After the one-mile charity walk, Facilisgroup headed to The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace to play personal shopping assistant for the three lucky winners of SanMar’s $10,000 shopping spree. Winners Lauren Ritt of BRANDITO, Ammon McBride of Brand Makers, and Jack Wheeler of KB Graphics were greeted with a black carpet and champagne glasses as they prepared for an afternoon of shopping. From Louis Viton to Tiffany & Co., our shoppers walked away with an enviable haul. 

The 16th Annual TASA Ceremony 

On to the main event: the 16th Annual TASA Ceremony! Every year, the Facilisgroup Community comes together to celebrate and highlight the achievements of our Distributor Partners, Preferred Suppliers, and the more than 350 sales reps who reached Achiever status, or have over a million dollars in sales. Here are this year's TASA winners:

  • Partner of the Year: Bergman  
  • Supplier of the Year: HPG Brands  
  • Facilis Cares Awards – Demonstrates love, service, and social responsibility to their community:   
    • Brandability – Distributor Partner winner   
    • SnugZ USA – Supplier winner   
  • Preferred Champion – Exemplifies dedication to Facilisgroup’s Preferred Supplier Network: Team SCG  
  • Excellence in Electrifi Award – Outstanding performer of the Electrifi Program: Greg Forrester, Gorilla Marketing  
  • ThreeSixty Award – Outstanding performer of the ThreeSixty Program: Chelsea Schulte, Idlebrook Promotions   
  • CSR of the Year – Excellence in Customer Service: Becca Fraser, KMK Promotional Sales   
  • Finance Person of the Year – Exceptional leadership in Finance: Sharon Briseno, HF Custom Solutions  
  • Randy Shippam Award – Honors the joyful spirit of founding Facilisgroup Distributor Partner, Randy Shippam: Craig Kornblum, Jeckil Promotions  
  • Inspire Award – Demonstrates exceptional and inspiring leadership: Jamie McCabe, McCabe Promotional Advertising 
  • Innovator Award – Recognizes innovative Preferred Suppliers: Pop! Promo   
  • Facilisgroup Champion Award – Recognizes groups or individuals dedicated to supporting Facilisgroup’s Distributor Partners: Patti Muller, PCNA  
  • Breakout Supplier Award – Honoring suppliers going above and beyond in our community: Terry Town  
  • emPOWER Award – Honoring women who uplift and support the women in the Facilisgroup Community:    
    • Stephanie Zafarana, Pica Marketing Group - Distributor Partner winner  
    • Suzanne Simpson, Gemline - Supplier winner  

Once the TASA Ceremony concluded, everyone let their hair down and partied all night long at our homecoming-themed afterparty. Trust us, this was one homecoming dance you didn’t want to miss. 

 

Until Next Year, Las Vegas 

If we haven’t said enough, thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us during the PPAI Expo. Nothing warms our hearts more than spending time with our community and creating memories that’ll last a lifetime. We can’t wait to reconnect with our community later this year for our Supplier Showcase in New Orleans.