Lunch 'N Learn-Trends for 2025

UMAPP Distributor Members! It is time to talk, learn and connect with our industry supplier partners beyond the product they sell. 

At this Lunch ’N Learn program, three suppliers will be addressing trends for 2025 and beyond based on their product category. 

Join us to talk, learn and connect with one another. 

• 1 CAS continuing education unit awarded for UMAPP members who submit their PIN during registration.  Another 1.0 CAS point for those members who attend the factory tour.
  
  
• To register, members must sign into their website account. If you do not have an account yet on our site, click here.  Note: only staff of member companies current on 2025 dues may have an account on the site. 
  
  
• Not sure if your company is a current UMAPP member?  EMAIL the office.
  
  
• Deadline to register: Sunday, February 23.  Food will be ordered on Monday morning.   

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11:30 am Check in, pick up lunch, get seated 

12:00 pm First Presentation - Showdown Displays 

12:20 pm Second Presentation - 3M Promotional Markets 

12:40 pm Third Presentation - Spector & Co. 

1:00 - 1:15 Wrap up

1:15 - 2:00 Optional factory tour of Showdown Displays 

Lunch is provided courtesy of 3M Promotional Markets, Spector & Co., and Showdown Displays. 

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Karen helps educate her customers with signage, display and promotional event needs and partners with resellers and their clients to provide exceptional expertise and service.

Karen has been at Showdown for 10+ years and has an abundance of knowledge and expertise! Karen currently serves on the UMAPP board of directors and has a leadership role in the Brand Connection Expo.

3M Promotional Markets - Misty Friedrichs 
National Sales Manager

Misty oversees the sales of all Post-it® Custom Printed Products in the US, Canada, and Europe. She partners with each sales team to bring communication solutions to our distributors. Misty has been with 3M Promotional Markets 18+ years, gaining experience in customer service, business development, and sales. Through her experience she has become an expert in this field. Misty is currently serving as the UMAPP board chair.

Spector & Co. - Devin Martin 

Strategic Account Manager for the Midwest territory

Devin Martin has enjoyed more than 25 years in the promotional 

products industry with experience on both the supplier and distributor sides.
 

She focuses on ensuring success through a customer focused approach. Devin is a huge proponent of UMAPP and was honored to serve as a UMAPP board member and volunteer in the past.

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Showdown Displays

Showdown was established in 1999 and has continuously propelled itself towards excellence, fostering exceptional growth driven by innovation, a collaborative corporate culture, and unparalleled customer experiences. Headquartered in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Showdown Displays stands as a premier, privately held global manufacturer and supplier of cutting-edge visual communication, event, and display products.

Showdown Displays has been recognized for its work by: Inc. Magazine, Counselor Magazine, PromoMarketing Magazine, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, and Minnesota Business Magazine, we have earned our reputation as the trailblazer in visual communication products. We are honored to be consistently recognized as one of Minnesota's top employers.

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3M Promotional Markets

3M Promotional Markets began in 1983, shortly after the Post-it® Note itself was invented, combining the innovation of adhesive notes + laying ink on paper.  We’re the original adhesive note, not to be confused with a “sticky note”.  Maintaining adhesive integrity is crucial for creating items that effectively display a logo, message, or information while being moved from place to place—all without leaving residue or causing damage to surfaces. Our manufacturing is located in North Mankato, MN. We take pride in our products and our award-winning customer service team. We’re constantly exploring innovative ways to use our products empowering our distributors to be heroes for their customers.  We are a member of the PPAI 100 and Counselor Top 40 Supplier lists, our commitment to excellence drives everything we do!

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Spector & Co.

Founded in 1950, Spector & Co. has established itself as a progressive Top 40 ASI supplier and has built a reputation for innovative product development and decoration, exceptional product quality, and outstanding customer service. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Spector & Co. employs over 200 people worldwide. The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of promotional merchandise for businesses such as writing instruments and journals, Ashbury bags, Scribl custom books, Ora drinkware, luggage and accessories, tech, travel, fitness, and home goods. Spector & Co. is C-TPAT certified, FSC certified, SMETA 4 Pillar audited, and sells through authorized distributors.