We are excited to be heading to the PPAI Expo this January!

December 10, 2024

Behind Your Design Heads to the PPAI Expo 2025!

Matt and Chelsea are thrilled for their upcoming trip to the 2025 Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas this January. The PPAI Expo is the promotional products industry's largest and longest-running trade show, showcasing hundreds of thousands of innovative promotional items and bringing together more than 1,000 exhibiting suppliers.

What Does This Mean for Our Clients?

Attending the PPAI Expo allows us to connect directly with the manufacturers behind the promotional products you use and love. We gain valuable insights into the production process, ensuring we recommend items that meet the high standards your brand deserves. Plus, we can see, touch, and feel product samples, giving us the confidence to stand behind the quality we deliver.

Why Choose Behind Your Design for Your Promotional Needs?

Did you know that the online companies selling promotional products source their items from the same manufacturers we do? The difference is that when you work with Behind Your Design, a local Michigan-based business, you receive personalized support and a host of added benefits:

Design Expertise: We assist with the creative process, ensuring your promotional items align perfectly with your brand.
Simplified Communication: We handle all interactions with manufacturers, saving you time and stress.
Sample Availability: Whenever possible, we can provide samples so you can see and feel the product before you order.
Local Impact: Supporting Behind Your Design means keeping your dollars in Michigan. Our team of six lives, shops, and contributes to the local economy, supporting schools, small businesses, and government services.

By choosing Behind Your Design, you’re not just ordering products; you’re partnering with a team that cares about your success and our community.

Let Us Help You Stand Out

We’d love the opportunity to quote your next promotional product order! Reach out to Tracy (orders@behindyourdesign.com) today or visit promo.behindyourdesign.com to explore our selection and get started.

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