MIPPA KNOWS HOW TO HAVE FUN...  AND DO SERIOUS BUSINESS

UPCOMING EVENTS

    • Thursday, May 08, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Mackinac Room in the Anderson House Office Bldg 124 North Capital Avenue 5th Floor Lansing, MI 48933
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    Join us on Thursday, May 8th from 9:00–10:00 AM for a special breakfast with your State Representatives and State Senators (Elected Officials) in the Mackinac Room at the Anderson House of Representatives Building. This is your chance to share your story and connect with the elected officials who shape the policies that affect your industry.

    In Michigan, over 29,000 citizens across 1,047 firms rely on the promotional products industry to earn their livelihoods, support their families, and contribute to our state’s economy. We encourage you to invite your elected officials to this important event, and if possible, we’d love for you to attend as well to meet your representatives in person.

    The event will feature informational literature on the impact of our industry, a slideshow highlighting our association’s work, a delicious buffet breakfast, and a welcoming space for meaningful conversations with your elected officials.

    We look forward to seeing you there and working together to strengthen our industry’s voice!

    To Find Your State Senator - click here

    To Find Your State Representative - click here


    Click here for a sample letter you can send to your representatives inviting them to this event.


    RSVP to let us know you'll be joining us!

    • Thursday, May 15, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 1000 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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    Discover the beauty of Ideas in Bloom, the Pyramid-Award-Winning Destination, End User Experience at the acclaimed Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.

    • Top Distributor sales people hosting their top clients.
    • Exhibit space starting at just $525.00.
    • Free parking for set-up, show day and at the show hotel.
    • Set-up the day before the show - Wednesday, May 14th. 
    • Pre-Qualified end users - distributors pay $15.00 for each client registered.
    • Convenient, compact show hours from 10 am - 2 pm.
    • Distributor Hospitality Suites.
    • Free Supplier Love Party before the show.

    Note: Grand Room is fully BOOKED! Taking registrations for the North Room, located on the same floor.

    Hotel Room Block at the Country Inn and Suites - located just a half mile south of the Gardens and next to Gravity Taphouse - Home of the Supplier Love Party on Tuesday evening. King Rooms or Double Queen Rooms just $119.99 plus tax includes breakfast and free parking.

    Book your room here: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/GI17T2. Or call 616-320-5946. Group Name: MIPPA 2025. Reserve by April 18, 2025.

    • Thursday, May 15, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Frederik Meijer Gardens | 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525
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    West Michigan's biggest and best end user experience at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park featuring the best promotional products suppliers and representatives showing the newest and hottest trends in the promotion industry. Open for MiPPA Member Distributors to host their end buyer clients to participate in a day of creativity and discovery. Non-member distributors may attend for a fee.

    Exhibits Open on Wednesday, May 15 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Free professional headshots available in the North Room.

    Help support our Philanthropic Partner for Ideas in Bloom: Gateway Mission. Your donation of T-shirts, new underwear, shoes, and clothing in XL+ sizes for for men, women, and children can help serve as a first step toward a new life for homeless men, women and children across West Michigan.

    • Tuesday, June 17, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Great Wolf Lodge, 3575 US 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49684
    • 12
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    Formerly known as the TC Mini Showcase.

    Register now for Northern Connections! This will be a great opportunity to connect with Northern Michigan distributors that you won't see at other shows. They do a lot of business and this is a great opportunity to develop a loyal following.

    This year, we'll be back at Great Wolf Lodge. The Lodge features a beautiful conference center, large spacious suites, a water park and lots of family fun amenities too. Easy access to the wineries, craft breweries, and the charm of Northern Michigan.

    NOTE:  American Solutions For Business will be hosting an end user show here on June 18. If you are invited to exhibit with them, you'll be able to keep your exhibit up for a double dose of fun.

    Warning: once you exhibit here, you'll want to come back every year. This area was named by Good Morning America as the Most Beautiful Place in the United States. Surrounded by the lake, sand dunes and small town charm, the area boasts wineries, craft breweries, spas, art galleries and world class golf courses. Wise exhibitors come up for a romantic weekend and stay up for this Tuesday show.


    Reserve your hotel stay at Great Wolf Lodge with the link below. Reservations MUST be made prior to Saturday, May 17th, 2025. 

    www.greatwolf.com/traverse-city/plan

    Reference Block Code: 2506MPPV

    • Tuesday, July 15, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Kellogg Conference Center, Michigan State University | 219 S. Harrison Rd. | East Lansing, MI 48824
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    Sizzle in the City Showcase

    A Summertime End User Show


    The Best of Michigan meets at MSU. Join us for our second annual end user experience in East Lansing.

    • Top Distributor sales people hosting their top clients.
    • Exhibitor space starting at $425.00
    • Free parking in the adjacent lot with provided validation.
    • Pre-Qualified end users - distributors pay $5.00 for each client registered.
    • Convenient, compact show hours from 10 am - 2 pm.
    • Spacious Big 10 Ballroom

    Hotel room information coming soon!


    • Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Ford Field, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226

    Save the Date!

    Promotions that ROAR!

    Promotions That ROAR! is the most exciting end user experiences in the promotional products industry. Over 130 booths featuring the top suppliers and reps in the branded merchandise world. Michigan's top distributors bringing their top advertisers, clients and prospects to Ford Field - Home of the Detroit Lions for a day of discover, innovation and fun.

    Thousands of the hottest trends, newest styles and colors of promotional products and marketing ideas filling the Adams Street and Brush Street concourses. VIP Stadium tours offered every fifteen minutes. Roary - the mascot available for selfies. And much, much more.

    This is the trade show experience that cannot be missed! Show hours are September 17 from 11 am - 3 pm.

    Hospitality suites available for distributors to host their best customers.


    • Tuesday, October 21, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Wednesday, October 22, 2025
    • 4:30 PM
    • Embassy Suites - Livonia/Novi 19525 Victor Parkway Livonia, MI 48152

    Save the Date!


    Join us for an exclusive opportunity at the Power Partner Meetings, limited to just 15 suppliers!

    You'll have the chance to meet with 15 distributors in private, 20-minute sessions within your suite. Each distributor meeting will include up to two representatives from a distributorship.

    Meetings will run from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday. Your exhibit fee includes two nights in a suite at the Embassy Suites Livonia/Novi. Check-in is on Monday, October 20th.

    Your stay includes:

    • Hot, cooked to order breakfast
    • Daily cocktail happy hour reception
    • Networking lunch on Power Partner Meeting Days
    • Free Parking, wifi and other hotel amenities.
    • Thursday, November 06, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Carpe Diem Banquet Hall, 28847 Franklin Rd, Southfield, MI 48034

    Save the Date!

    Annual Members' Meeting and Awards Celebration Dinner


    A special evening of fine dining, the MiPPA Annual Meeting, and the celebration of our Award Winners. Meet the Board of Directors, the Executive Director, say thanks to outgoing board members, and hear from President David Szidik on the State of the Industry.

    All this and an open bar and a delicious buffet.

    Join us for an incredible evening.

    • Thursday, November 20, 2025
    • 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
    • Grand Rapids

    Save the Date!

    The Annual West Michigan MiPPA Luncheon. Learn about your 2026 Board Officers and board of directors and learn the State of the Association and the year that was and get a sneak preview of the Events planned for the upcoming year. Share your thoughts on the direction of the industry and suggest ways we can better serve our members.  

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