A Successful Day at the 2026 MSU Vendor Fair

September 29, 2026

We had a fantastic time at the 2026 Michigan State University Vendor Fair! It was a great day of connecting with so many wonderful people including current customers, new faces and plenty of potential future clients from departments and organizations across campus.


One of the biggest hits at our booth was our T-shirt bags, which definitely got people talking. We also had lots of interest in the fully sublimated, two-sided umbrella we created for the CRIM Fitness Foundation. It was a great example of how a promotional product can go beyond simply adding a logo and become something truly custom and memorable.

We also loved sharing our own MSU connection. Many of the departments we met were excited to learn that Matt is an MSU alumnus and that our daughter, Addison, is currently a sophomore at Michigan State. We heard more than once how much people enjoy supporting fellow Spartan businesses!


Events like this are always a great reminder of how valuable it is to get products into people’s hands, share new ideas and have face-to-face conversations about what’s possible.


Thank you to everyone who stopped by to meet us, check out our samples and learn more about Behind Your Design. We had a wonderful experience and are already looking forward to returning next year!


Go Green! 💚

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