ISS Imprinted Sportswear Show Long Beach

Event Dates
2015-01-16 - 2015-01-18
Exhibitors
300
Attendees
12000
Event contact title
Senior Account Executive
Event contact first name
Erin
Event contact last name
Cianciolo
Email
Erin.Cianciolo@Emeraldexpo.com
Event contact telephone number
770-291-5486
Description

ISS Long Beach trade show and convention brings together buyers, suppliers and manufacturers in screen printing, embroidery and graphic design. The largest of the five Imprinted Sportswear shows, the Long Beach convention hall is filled with over 350 exhibitors ranging from apparel screen printing equipment, multi-head embroidery machines, direct-to-garment printing options, heat-applied rhinestone designs, neon inks, performance stretch inks, sublimation equipment and much more. You’ll see multi-head embroidery machines making twelve caps at a time. See the options of rhinestone application from heat-press application to robot-arm application from a computer design. See foil appliqué, laser applied lettering, screen printed team numbering systems as you walk around the immense show floor. All of the blank apparel vendors attend ISS Long Beach with the new collections for the year. You’ll see the latest t-shirt colors, hoodie string and zipper colors, heather and marling sweatshirt designs, placket shirts, embroidery-ready corporate apparel, super-soft baby apparel, matching blankets, blank robes and slippers, backpacks, tote bags, aprons and every other apparel item that can be custom decorated.

Attendee information

ISS covers embroidery, screen printing, sublimation and direct-to-garment printing. In addition to the exciting trade show atmosphere, ISS offers educational session and hands on workshops with top industry speakers.

Exhibitor information

Thousands of buyers come to the shows looking for the latest in equipment, supplies, inks, apparel, digital art, threads and business knowledge.

Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.    Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.    Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.   The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.    MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.     MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.