Professional Development

• February 24, 2021, Charity Gibson, National Account Coordinator, Peerless Umbrella, "No One Cares About Your Logo!"
• February 25, 2021, TOMS Lunch & Earn, featuring Regina Harrington of Tekweld, Denise Davis of 3M Promotional Products, Tim Fox of HUB Promotional Group
• March 9, 2021, Joel Schaffer, MAS, CEO and Founder of Soundline, LLC
• March 11, 2021, TOMS Lunch & Earn, featuring Regina Harrington of Tekweld (Part 2), Tim Fox of HUB Promotional Group (Part 2), Kyle McGovern of Outdoor Cap
• March 25, 2021, TOMS Lunch & Earn, featuring Jaclyn Lingo of BEST Promo, Travis Terry of Hirsch Gift, Joe Durand of Larlu
• March 31, 2021, Johnny Campbell, Founder of Rise-Up and Win International

January 20 - January 21, 2021 // TOM Shows

Wednesday, January 20:  Bridgewater Conference & Banquet Center, 10561 Sawmill Parkway, Powell, OH  43065 - Show Floor 9am-1pm

Thursday, January 21:  LaVilla Conference & Banquet Center, 11500 Brookpark Road, Brooklyn, OH  44130 - Show Floor 9am-1pm

**Please note, there is no education at either location this year due to social distancing guidelines.  Please check back for virtual learning opportunities! 

Supplier Registration

No pre-registration required for distributors.  Please bring a business card for entry.  A name badge and marker (donated by Beacon) will be available along with personal hand sanitizer (donated by Tekweld).  No end users or minors admitted to the trade show floor. 

According to OPPA Safety Guidelines and state and facility regulations: 

• Your temperature will be taken upon arrival. 
• All attendees, exhibitors, staff, and OPPA Board Members must wear a mask. 
• Social Distancing guidelines will be posted and must be respected. 
• We kindly ask that you refrain from attending if you are not feeling well. 

May 4-5, 2021 // Sales Safari

Stay tuned for details!! 

August, 2021 // Golf Outing & Social

Stay tuned for details!! 

October 5-6, 2021 // Holiday Client Showcase

October 5, 2021:  Canton, Ohio

October 6, 2021:  Columbus, Ohio

Stay tuned for details!! 

OPPA cares about the health and well being of our members.  In order to get back to in-person events, OPPA has worked closely with local officials, venue managers, and reviewed industry protocol to ensure a safe environment for all attendees. 

OPPA's Wellness Initiatives

• No-touch temperature check-in for all staff, exhibitors and attendees
• Face masks are required
• Hand sanitizing stations set up throughout the event area
• New floors plans to support social distancing
• All participants are expected to respect and observe distancing requirements
• Food service to follow Ohio guidelines

We ask that if you are sick, had a fever, or other symptoms referenced by the CDC in relation to COVID-19 or other transmittable diseases within 48 hours of the event, you kindly refrain from attending.