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UPCOMING EVENTS

    • Tuesday, June 17, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Great Wolf Lodge, 3575 US 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49684
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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.

    • Tuesday, June 17, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Great Wolf Lodge, 3575 N. US Hwy 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49684
    Register


    Formerly known as the TC Mini Showcase.

    Register now for Northern Connections! 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.

    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:

    ModernLine

    American Ad Bag

    Big River Marketing

    BamBams

    Peerless Umbrella

    Hit Promo

    Orbus

    Tekweld

    Apogee Commemoratives

    RK Marketing

    Cotton Heritage

    Koozie Group

    The Bates Group

    Showdown Displays

    S & S Activewear

    DMannding Results, Inc.

    Natural Trends, LLC

    Sock 101

    Goldstar

    SnugZ USA

    KS Sales, Inc

    Imperial

    WOWLine

    Sanmar

    • 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

    Book your hotel at the Kellogg Conference Center by clicking here and using group ID: 1158. Rooms are $140.00/night. Must reserve by June 20th to receive discount!

    • Tuesday, July 15, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center | 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
    Register


    Sizzle in the City Showcase

    A Summertime End User Show - Distributor & Client Registration

    Join us for our second 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:

    • Pre-qualified end users (Distributors pay just $5 per registered client)

    • Convenient show hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 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.

    Exhibiting Suppliers:

    Big River Marketing

    Edwards Garment

    AAkron

    The Bates Group

    Hit Promo

    Hess & Associates

    Sierra Pacific Apparel

    Brbgroup

    MCGOVERN MARKETING GROUP INC.

    Goldstar

    Showdown Displays

    Imperial

    • Tuesday, July 29, 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Fields Manufacturing, 520 S Gould St, Owosso, MI 48867
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    Join MIPPA for a behind-the-scenes tour at Fields Manufacturing, a Michigan based supplier committed to sustainability and U.S.-made excellence!

    You can expect a tour of the Fields Owosso facility and a complimentary lunch. Come ready to ask questions and learn more about what Fields has to offer, especially their USA made products!


    Event Schedule:

    10:30 – 11:00 AM: Registration & Networking
    Arrive at 10:30 AM to check in and chat with fellow members and Fields reps.

    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Guided Factory Tour
    Explore how Fields brings purpose and innovation to the production floor. 

    12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch & Informal Discussion
    Enjoy a catered lunch while learning more about Fields' products and their approach environmental stewardship.

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


    SUPPLIER REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE

    DISTRIBUTOR & CLIENT REGISTRATION - COMING SOON!

    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 bring 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. 

    Free parking in the Lions lot across from Gate G on St. Antoine Street - just touch MiPPA on the touch screen to receive a validated ticket.

    This is the trade show experience that cannot be missed! Show hours are Wednesday, 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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