The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the promotional products industry with unprecedented challenges.

Ashley McCune, president of Facilisgroup

Facilisgroup, a software-as-a-service company and partnering community for the promo market, is launching a series of virtual townhalls and educational sessions to help industry firms navigate these dire times.

Called Rebound-20, the series aims to help distributors and suppliers manage the uncertainty, identify new opportunities and create a roadmap for success.

“No one could have prepared for the challenges and tough decisions that have become part of the new normal caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Facilisgroup President Ashley McCune. “Despite the disruption, many Facilisgroup distributor partners have quickly pivoted their business to adjust to the new normal. And our community has leaned in and relied on each other for advice. Shared knowledge has always been a key benefit of the Facilisgroup community. Rebound-20 takes that to a whole new level.”

The series will run from May 19 to June 12.

The roster of speakers includes David Nicholson of Polyconcept North America (asi/78897), Jeremy Lott of SanMar (asi/84863), CJ Schmidt of Hit Promotional Products (asi/61125), Chris Anderson of HPG (asi/61966), Jonathan Isaacson of Gemline (asi/56070) and Paul Bellantone of PPAI. Rebound-20 also features a special appearance by John O’Leary, author of the national best-selling book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.