Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals upcoming events

Facebook Live Sign Up for Suppliers (10/15/2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Facebook Live registration is open to SUPPLIER MEMBERS ONLY.

Suppliers may sign up for one Live per quarter.

Each Facebook Live presentation is 15 minutes long and hosted by a UMAPP Board or Committee Member. Prior to your scheduled presentation, the Zoom link will be sent along with instructions and potential questions to be asked. This is an opportunity for you to connect with your host and format the presentation as you wish or keep to the standard questions.

To view previous Live presentations, go to UMAPP.org and click the "Facebook Live" page from the menu.

This sign up is for February 2027 - December 2027 (we are not hosting a January or a July Live). One supplier per date.

Young Professional Mini Golf Event (11/18/2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

UMAPP Young Professionals Networking Event!

Ready to connect with other young professionals in the promotional products industry? Join us on Wednesday, November 18 at 4:30 PM at Puttshack in Edina for an afternoon of mini golf, food, and drinks!

Whether you're looking to grow your network, meet new faces, or just have some fun with others in our industry, this is a great opportunity to connect outside the office with other young professionals!

Where: Puttshack, 330 Southdale Center, Edina, MN 55435

When: Wednesday, November 18 at 4:30 PM

Cost: $25 per person (UMAPP Members) and $35 per person (Nonmembers) - plus a $2.00 credit card processing fee. Fee includes golf & appetizers.

Grab your spot and come ready to network, golf, and have some fun!

Mission of UMAPP Young Professionals Group:

The UMAPP Young Professionals group is dedicated to fostering a supportive community for individuals aged 18-40 or those newer to the industry. Our mission is to provide a platform for networking, idea exchange, and career development, helping young professionals grow and thrive in the promotional products industry. Through engaging events, insightful conversations, and opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders, we aim to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of professionals to shape the future of our field. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in our events, regardless of experience level.

Join our new Facebook Young Professionals Group!

Share with your colleagues! Everyone is welcome.

Room Show - Supplier Application to be on the Ballot (05/03/2027)

Mon, 03 May 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Room Show 2027

May 3 (Set Up)

May 4 (Show Day)

Location: Twin Cities Metro Area. We are touring new venues!

DETAILS:

There are 9-11 suppliers who will be invited to exhibit at this show.

Complete the application (click "register").

Every supplier who applies (and is eligible - see below) will be placed on a ballot with the information provided.

The ballot goes out to UMAPP's distributor email database. Distributors vote for who they wish to see at the show. The committee has the final say based on the line description, variety of products amongst exhibitors, and suppliers who have not exhibited at all or in recent years.
We plan to have the final slate of exhibitors chosen by the end of November.

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Do you know how this show works? Each exhibitor gives an EDUCATION to each distributor group about their products, case histories, ways to sell, ways to market, how to appeal to customers, and more. This is a "teaching show." Each exhibitor has 11 presentations - 25 minutes each - to rotating groups of distributors. Cost is $1,350 and includes access to approximately 120 distributors in one day (50+ different companies), lunch buffet, meeting room for eleven, 25-minute presentations to rotating groups of distributors, and a follow up spreadsheet of registrations and contact information. Plus, the newly revamped "Prizes & Pours" party after the show featuring high-end door prizes, food and free drinks.

There are exciting changes for this show in 2026! (1) We will be asking each exhibitor to provide attendees with a show special or self-promo; (2) Newer to the industry sales reps will be able to attend for free to entice more younger professionals to attend; (3) We will be asking each exhibitor for a prize or donated product for the raffles at the end of the day.

Ineligible Suppliers (Exhibited in 2025 or 2026).

Past exhibitors must stay off the ballot for two full shows.

ADG	2026
Ball Pro	2026
Crystal D	2026
Edwards	2026
Formgraphics	2026
HPG-Handstands & Orig Audio	2026
Illini	2026
Prime	2026
S&S Activewear	2026
Spector	2026
Warwick	2026

North Mallow	2025
Charles River Apparel Promoted You Powered By Sticker You	2025
Landway/Sonic Patch & Pin	2025
IDLine	2025
Maple Ridge Farms	2025
WOWLine	2025
Pentel & Discount Marketing Products	2025
Alexander and Honest Abe	2025
Storm Creek	2025
Starline USA	2025
HPG - Evans & Mixie	2025

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Europa Room, right off the hotel lobby. Free food and drinks, plus door prizes for distributor show attendees.