PG Distributor Principal / Leadership Meeting

DISTRIBUTOR PRINCIPAL | LEADERSHIP  MEETING 2023

(2022 Distributor Only Meeting pictured above)

When: October 15-18, 2023 | Vantage Apparel
Where:  Vantage Apparel | 100 Vantage Drive, Avenel, NJ 07001
Register:  Each attendee member should register separately here
Who Should Attend:  Distributor Principal Owners or Leadership Teams 

What To Expect:  

PG charter member , Vantage Apparel, is graciously hosting our 2023 Distributor Principal/Leadership meeting.  We have arranged a cozy and easy to navigate hotel near the Vantage facility for a great rate. The hotel is directly across the street from Rahway Train Station that can take us directly into THE CITY for some fun evening activities.  Please see below for a list of FAQs and a tentative agenda. 

Arriving to NJ:

Book your flight arriving Oct 15 (arriving in time for dinner) and departing Oct 18 (We recommend flying into Newark - the train from the airport goes directly to the station across from the hotel)

October 15-18, 2023 | Vantage Apparel New Jersey

Day 1 - Sunday Oct 15 - Arrival & Dinner Hosted by Vantage Apparel

Arrivals 

6:00 PM | Meet for Dinner at Il Forno. (Hosted by Vantage)
Dress casual, private room. Directly behind the Watt.

Day 2 - Monday Oct 16 - Vantage Apparel

Breakfast independently

8:30 AM | Meet in Lobby to Uber in groups to Vantage - Attire: Business Casual, nice jeans are fine. No heels or open-toed shoes are permitted when touring factory.

9 AM | Arrive Vantage Apparel – Main Stage

9 AM |  Welcome – Bryan Vaughn

9:15 AM | Welcome and State of the Industry – Ira Neaman

10:00 AM | Factory Tour

Break

11:15 – 12 PM | Ecommerce - Chris Alfano, Chief Digital Officer

Noon | Working Lunch – “Behind The Logo” Vantage Marketing Capabilities Featured

1 PM | Trends – Vantage Head of Merchandising – Lauren Cocco

1:45 – 2 PM | Break

2 - 3 PM | Interactive Discussion – What does a perfect partnership look like? What are the current challenges in the industry? Bryan Vaughn

3 - 4 PM Laying the groundwork for Distributor Only conversation

4 PM | Return to Hotel

6 PM | PG Group Outing – Top Golf (Hosted by PG)

Day 3 - Tuesday Oct 17 - PG Only Meetings - Vantage Apparel

8:30 AM | Meet in Lobby Uber to Vantage

9 AM - 4 PM | Full Day Premier Group Principal Only Meeting

6 PM | Coordinated outing to NYC for those interested. Greenwich Village Comedy Club & Dinner.

Day 4 - Wednesday Oct 18 - Departures

Departures

Q: What airport should I fly into?

A: Whatever is best for your travel schedule. We recommend flying into Newark for ease of transport to hotel upon arrival. (We recommend flying into Newark - the train from the airport goes directly to the station across from the hotel) Cost for train approx $16

Q: When to arrive and depart?A: Arrive Oct 15 by mid afternoon | Depart anytime Oct 18

Q: What hotel are we staying at?A: Watt Hotel Rahway, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - $129 per night - Click here to book