News March 06, 2024
Facilisgroup Holds Annual Supplier Showcase
The three-day event included an awards ceremony, a 39,000-square-foot show floor, entertainment and education.
St. Louis, MO-headquartered Facilisgroup, a partnering community and software-as-a-service company for the promotional products industry, hosted its annual Supplier Showcase in Atlanta, GA, last week.
Facilisgroup held a three-day Supplier Showcase in Atlanta last week that included a 39,000-square-foot show floor.
The event united Facilisgroup distributor partners and preferred suppliers, offering the opportunity for industry leaders to connect, collaborate and celebrate innovation and excellences, according to the company.
“There is a unique atmosphere created by the quality of distributors and suppliers that unite under the Facilisgroup umbrella,” said Chris Lee, president of Facilisgroup. “Together, we are focused on creating an environment of mutual success within our community, and I am excited to be part of this journey.”
The showcase began with a ceremony recognizing and celebrating a variety of Facilisgroup members for their 2023 accomplishments. Among the winners were Counselor 2024 Best Place to Work You Name It Specialties (asi/365123), which received Partner of the Year; Top 40 supplier Starline (asi/89320), which was named Supplier of the Year; Jeckil Promotions (asi/234315), which received a Facilis Cares award; and Top 40 supplier S&S Activewear (asi/84358), which also received a Facilis Cares award.
“The Supplier Showcase in Atlanta was like three months of experiences rolled into three days,” said Josh King, CEO of You Name It Specialties. “We learn, grow and celebrate together like no other.”
During the three-day event, attendees were able to walk a 39,000-square-foot space, where suppliers exhibited their latest product assortments. In addition, expert-led educational panels were offered. In the evenings, attendees enjoyed a supplier-sponsored fashion show, musical entertainment and networking opportunities during themed dinners.
At the close of day two, attendees participated in Facilisgroup’s charity initiative, Facilis Cares, assembling resource bags in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities Atlanta.