About Us

The Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals is a trade association whose members are companies established in the promotional products industry.   The Association's region covers the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Western Wisconsin.     

UMAPP is the smart solution for today's promotional professionals.   We help grow your business through education, networking, and legislative action.   

It is because of our members that UMAPP is one of the most successful and active regional promotional professionals associations in the country.   As a 501(C)(6) trade association, our members are companies in the promotional products industry who have pre-qualified for membership by meeting certain criteria (existence of a current ASI, PPAI, or SAGE number, or the ability to produce 5 purchase orders or invoices from different ASI, PPAI, or SAGE member companies). 

What does each company membership in UMAPP bring to you?  It's hard to believe, but EACH company membership covers ALL staff.  This means that every one of the individuals working for a UMAPP member company can reap the benefits of having a professional membership with UMAPP.   READ MORE