September 29, 2024 – The 2024 Western Imprint Canada Show returned to Calgary — where the Imprint Canada Shows debuted 25 years ago — to see increased attendance of seven per cent compared to 2023.
The first ever Imprint Canada Show was held in Calgary in 1999, and though much has changed since then, the enthusiasm and support from the western Canadian market remains strong.
The 2024 Show (September 27 & 28) welcomed 943 trade attendees as well as dozens of end-buyers during the Event’s PromoQuest Client Hours.
Attendee exit surveys revealed that:
• 95.6% of respondents rated the Show as Good to Excellent.
• 90.7% stated that they already plan to return in 2025.
“Attending the Show was a great experience,” reported Lessa Speck of Enkased Supply Co. “The variety of vendors and unique products available made the Show a one-stop shop for everything I needed. I can’t wait for the next one!”
“The Show was stunningly amazing!” praised Sherilyn Loedeman of Diamondback Branding Co. “So much good stuff to see.”
“Great selection of clothing and headwear, with in-depth supplier knowledge for print options,” said Barb Heise of Creo Promotions.
The Show saw many big winners:
• Big K Clothing, which hosted the free Cappuccino Bar, was voted by attendees as having the Best Sales Environment
• S&S Canada was voted by attendees as Best Booth Design
• Les Burton of A Corporate Expression won the Friday draw for $500
• Cherie Morgan of Sherwood Trophies won the Saturday draw for $500
• Jillian Hartley of I Of The B Holder won the Show’s $1,000 draw
“Returning to Calgary is always so special,” said Show Manager Tony Muccilli. “The support and loyalty from the promotional marketing industry, the familiar faces of those who have attended for years, really makes coming to Calgary feel like a homecoming for us and for our supporting exhibitors, many of which have been there since that first Show in 1999.”
Dates for the 2025 Western Imprint Canada Show will be announced soon on ImprintCanada.com
