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• 2026 LEAD Lansing

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

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  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. Use this flyer here to accompany your letter.

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

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• 2026 Ideas in Bloom

  • When
    Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    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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• 2026 Sizzle in the City

  • When
    Tuesday, June 23, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    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

  • When
    Wednesday, June 24, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, 7741 M-72, Williamsburg, MI 49690
  • Spaces left
    14

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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 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

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

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  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:

  Goldstar

  Edwards Garment

  S & S Activewear

  Big River Marketing

  Hess & Associates

  BRBGroup

  Koozie Group

  Apogee Commemoratives

  Soardist USA

  SnugZ USA

  WOWLine

  Sock 101+

  Peerless Umbrella

  The Bates Group

  Imperial

  KS Sales, Inc.

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• Smitten with the Mitten: Edwards Garment Factory Tour

  • When
    Tuesday, August 11, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 1:45 PM
  • Location
    Edwards Garment, 4900 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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  Visit this Michigan-Based Top Twenty Supplier’s headquarters in Kalamazoo. Enjoy the tour and learn about the modern and contemporary options for uniform programs and custom apparel and their state of the art Order Processing, Decorating, Customization Services! Edwards also provides it’s customers with a single vendor purchase order model- saving you time and money!

  Event Schedule:

  10:30 - 11:00 am am:  Arrivals and Coffee Service

  11:00 am - 12:00 pm:  Edwards Factory Tour

  12:00 - 1:45 pm: Edwards Presentation & Lunch

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