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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • What's In the Box?! A Virtual Unboxing Experience

    • Thursday, February 19, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual - Link Will Be Sent 48 Hrs. Before Event
    Register


    What’s In the Box?! is a unique unboxing experience featuring exclusive product showcases from two of our presenting supplier partners: Cedar Crest Manufacturing and Xpres. Each supplier will lead a 30-minute live presentation, offering a closer look at what they’ve included in your mystery box, but no peeking before the 19th!

    How It Works

    • Distributors who register by January 29 will receive a special curated box from our participating suppliers.

    • Enter your full mailing address during registration to ensure your box arrives on time.

    • Registering after January 29? No worries! You're still invited to join the virtual event, but you won't receive a box to unbox.

    Sign up today to reserve your spot and your box!

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  • 2026 Pizza With The Stars | Distributor Registration

    • Wednesday, March 11, 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Shields Pizza,1476 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084
    • 20
    Register


    Join us for Pizza with the Stars at Shield's Restaurant & Pizzeria on March 11th. Connect with our four exhibitors starting at 11:30 AM:

    - Mike Jones with Big River Marketing

    - Jennie Eberz with Eberz & Associates

    - Allison Schaden with HIT Promo

    - John Bates with The Bates Group

    Presentations will begin at 12:00 noon, along with lunch, which will consist of a pizza, pasta and salad buffet. After all exhibitors have presented, you may re-visit with them, view their displays and request samples/information!

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  • 2026 LEAD Lansing

    • Wednesday, May 06, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Mackinac Room in the Anderson House Office Bldg 124 North Capital Avenue 5th Floor Lansing, MI 48933
    Register

    Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Mackinac Room, House Office Building, Lansing MI

    Join us for a special breakfast with your State Representatives and State Senators on May 6th. This is your chance to share your story and connect with the elected officials who shape the policies that affect your industry. We encourage you to invite your elected officials to this important event and your team!

    Showcase your business at LEAD Lansing 2026!

    This year, we are offering new sponsorship opportunities for Michigan-based supplier and distributor members. During our breakfast with Michigan legislators, sponsored Spotlight Boards will be prominently displayed throughout the room for elected officials to view.

    • MI-Based Manufacturer Dedicated Spotlight Board Sponsorship – $500
      Receive your own dedicated Spotlight Board to highlight your company, products, and impact in Michigan.

    • MI-Based Distributor Shared Spotlight Board Sponsorship– $100
      Feature your business on a shared distributor Spotlight Board displayed alongside other Michigan distributors.

    Showcase your company to the elected officials influencing our industry, and help elevate the collective voice of Michigan’s promotional products community. Sydney will contact you after you register for a Spotlight Sponsorship for more detailed information on your company including size, number of employees, location, sales, history, etc. FOR A FULL DETAILED SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE, CLICK HERE.

    In addition, 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 Representative - click here

    To Find Your State Senator - click here

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

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

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  • 2026 Ideas in Bloom

    • Wednesday, May 13, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525


    Exhibitor Registration

    Distributor Registration

    Additional Client Registration (for the distributor that's registered already, but needs to add another client(s)

    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. Supplier Love Party registration is included in supplier and distributor registration links above.

    Exhibits Open on Wednesday, May 13 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. 

    Need an invite to send to your clients? Click here to download a special event invitation you can send to folks you'd like to bring as a guest. 

    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.

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  • SAVE THE DATE - Power Partners: The Client Edition

    • Thursday, May 14, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Troy, 850 Tower Dr, Troy, MI 48098


    Power Partners is back, and your clients are invited too.

    Register by April 10th and bring your top client to join you at this exclusive hosted buyer meeting with our leading suppliers.

    What to Expect:

    • One-on-one, 25-minute meetings with our top seven suppliers.
    • Convenient time slots to fit your busy day! Pick your preference of morning (8:30 - 12) or afternoon meetings (1 - 4:30)
    • Opportunity to invite your top client to each meeting. Limited to one client per distributor session. Max. of two client representatives/session.
    • Customized product samples provided by participating suppliers.

    Create and grow true partnerships with key suppliers that will pay huge dividends for years to come. Register now!

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  • Power Partners: The Client Edition | Supplier Registration

    • Thursday, May 14, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Troy Auburn Hills 850 Tower Dr, Troy, MI 48098
    • 14
    Register


    Limited to Just 7 Suppliers!

    MIPPA's Power Partner meetings are back... and with a little twist!

    This Power Powers event allows Distributors to bring along one client, creating a unique opportunity to connect directly with both decision-makers and end users. Distributor meetings will include a maximum of two attendees (either two distributor representatives or one distributor and one client).

    These meetings are designed for relationship-building, not traditional PowerPoint presentations. We ask participating suppliers to come prepared to engage in meaningful conversations, understand distributor/client needs, and showcase products in a hands-on, interactive way.

    Important participation criteria (please review before registering):

    • Suppliers should be prepared to build relationships, not deliver slide shows or generic run of the mill presentations. Engage with the distributor!

    • Each registered supplier must provide a guaranteed spec sample for every distributor meeting. Information on each distributor/client in attendance will be provided to you well in advance, including industry, av. budget, promo needs, etc. so you can understand who you are meeting with and prepare accordingly.

    • A required supplier prep meeting will be hosted once registration closes to review expectations, logistics, and best practices for a successful event

    Event Format – Two-Part Meeting Day

    • Morning Meetings: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    • Afternoon Meetings: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    You will meet with 14 distributors on Thursday, May 14, in 25-minute sessions held in your private suite.

    Event Schedule & Logistics

    • Check-in: Evening of Wednesday, May 13 (following Ideas in Bloom, if you attended)

    • Meeting Day: Thursday, May 14

    • Late Checkout: 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 14

    Your exhibit fee includes:

    • One-night stay in a suite at Embassy Suites Troy

    • Daily cocktail happy hour reception

    • Complimentary parking and Wi-Fi

    • Access to all hotel amenities

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  • 2026 Sizzle in the City

    • Tuesday, June 23, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Kellogg Conference Center, Michigan State University 219 S. Harrison Rd. East Lansing, Michigan US 48824


    Sizzle in the City Showcase

    The Best of Michigan meets at MSU.

    Exhibitor Registration 

    Distributor Registration

    Additional Client Registration (for the distributor that's registered already, but needs to add another client(s) -

    Join us for our third annual end user experience in East Lansing. This unique event brings together top suppliers and reps for a truly "WOW" experience, where distributors can showcase the best of the industry to their top clients.

    Event Highlights:

    • Top Distributor sales professionals hosting their top clients.

    • Pre-qualified end users (Distributors pay just $10 per registered client)

    • Exhibitor Space starting at $425

    • Convenient show hours: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • Free parking in the adjacent lot with provided validation

    • Spacious venue in the Big Ten Ballroom

    Experience the heart of Michigan — all in one place. Don’t miss this exciting new opportunity to connect, impress, and grow your business.

    Need an invite to send to your clients? Click here to download a special event invitation you can send to folks you'd like to bring as a guest. Two versions available, one is printer friendly and won't eat all your ink.

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  • 2026 Northern Connections | Supplier Registration

    • Wednesday, June 24, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, 7741 M-72, Williamsburg, MI 49690
    • 17
    Register


    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 at a new location: Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel! Just outside of Traverse City, this venue provides the same great access to the wineries, craft breweries, and the charm of Northern Michigan, without the downtown traffic.

    NOTE:  American Solutions For Business will be hosting an end user show here on June 25. 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.

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  • 2026 Northern Connections | Distributor Registration

    • Wednesday, June 24, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, 7741 M-72, Williamsburg, MI 49690
    Register


    Formerly known as the TC Mini Showcase.

    Register now for Northern Connections! This year, we'll be at new location: Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel. 

    At this show, you'll have time to meet with suppliers and ask questions, request samples, and connection personally. The surroundings are conducive to creating thinking and new ideas!

    Come up for the weekend, bring your spouse and your family- this is one business trip that everyone can enjoy!

    This is a distributor-only show, no end users please. Distributor members of MIPPA enter for free.


    Exhibiting Suppliers:

    Big River Marketing

    Hess & Associates

    BRBGroup

    Koozie Group

    Apogee Commemoratives

    Soardist USA

    SnugZ USA

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