Three Rivers Advertising Specialty Association (TRASA) held its first outdoor show on September 2 in Washington, Pennsylvania.

The TRASA Show was held in the parking lot of Crazy Horse Coffee, a veteran-owned business, from 10 am to 1 pm. Despite a 60-percent chance of rain, the weather held out, and the event drew 55 distributors and clients. With suppliers and reps driving in from Ohio, Eastern Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Jersey, TRASA describes the show as an opportunity to get back to business and socialize with industry peers. Attendees also received a show bag full of samples.

TRASA board members Kris Fredricks and Jenn Edwards were responsible for the show’s hot products pavilion this year. Each exhibitor provided a one-minute video of a hot product with suggestions of how it can be sold during these challenging times. The video clips will be shared with TRASA members who were unable to attend the show.

In the spirit of giving back, attendees donated non-perishable food to a local church food bank to assist those in need.