Michigan Promotional Professionals Association upcoming events

MIPPA Member's Night - LMCU Ballpark, Grand Rapids (Wednesday, July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join us for MIPPA Member's Night at the LMCU Ballpark in Grand Rapids!

This laid-back summer evening is all about bringing our members together to relax, catch up, and enjoy time as a community. We’ve reserved a block of seats so you can sit back, watch the game, and connect with familiar faces (and make a few new ones). Your ticket includes a classic ballpark voucher for a hot dog and soda.

No agenda, no pressure, just good company, great conversation, and a fun night at the ballpark. ⚾ Employees and family members welcome!

MIPPA Member's Night - UWM Field, Utica (Thursday, August 06, 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join us for MIPPA Member's Night at the UWM Field in Utica!

This laid-back summer evening is all about bringing our members together to relax, catch up, and enjoy time as a community. We’ve reserved a section so you can sit back, watch the game, and connect with familiar faces (and make a few new ones). Your ticket includes access to the All American Buffet featuring hot dogs, BBQ pulled chicken, sliced smoked sausage with peppers & onions, baked beans, fresh pasta salad, potato chips, coleslaw and cookies. Unlimited Pepsi soft drinks, lemonade.

This is a $40 value at just $20!

No agenda, no pressure, just good company, great conversation, and a fun night at the ballpark. ⚾ Employees and family members welcome!

Smitten with the Mitten: Edwards Garment Factory Tour (Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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

MIPPA Annual Recognition Night & Awards Celebration Dinner (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

MIPPA Annual Recognition Night & Awards Celebration Dinner

September 15th, 2026 | 6-9 PM | Fishbones - Greektown Detroit

A special evening before the biggest show of the year!

Join MIPPA for our Annual Recognition Night & Awards Celebration Dinner at Fishbones in the heart of Greektown Detroit. This year, we’re bringing the celebration to a new venue and an exciting new time, the evening before Promotions that ROAR, creating the perfect opportunity to reconnect, celebrate, and kick off an incredible experience.

Enjoy an evening of camaraderie, conversation, and a delicious dinner as we honor the individuals and companies who help make our community stronger year after year.

Throughout the evening, we’ll:

Celebrate our Hall of Fame inductee(s)
Past Hall of Fame winners and their accomplishments
Recognize our Supplier of the Year, Community Volunteer of the Year, and others

Whether you’re attending to celebrate our award winners, grow relationships within the industry, or simply enjoy a memorable evening with the community, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Join us for a night filled with recognition, appreciation, great food, and great company as we celebrate the people who continue to move our industry forward.

Seats are limited — reserve your spot today!

2026 Promotions that ROAR! (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

September 16th, 2026 | Ford Field, Detroit

SUPPLIER REGISTRATION - Click Here

DISTRIBUTOR REGISTRATION - Click Here

ADDITIONAL CLIENT REGISTRATION - Click Here**

**for the distributor that's registered already, but needs to add another client(s)

Promotions That ROAR! is the most exciting end user experience in the midwest promotional products industry. Over 100 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 16 from 10 AM - 2 PM. Hospitality suites available for distributors to host their best customers.