If assistance is needed in creating new artwork, contact Student Engagement as soon as possible. Refer to the Collin College Graphic Standards Manual when using the Collin College brand.
Printed Promotional Products
At times, student organizations may want to purchase promotional items. The college contracts with certain vendors who provide a percentage discount. Each vendor offers a large variety of promotional items.
If your organization uses Agency Account funds, you may use any vendor. However, if SAFAC or Collin College funds are being utilized, you must use one of the following approved vendors and get SES Administrative approval. The college reserves the right to limit the purchasing of apparel and promotional items in accordance with purchasing contract limitations and requirements.
Approved Vendors as of November 1, 2023:
• Authentic Promotions: www. authenticpromotions. com; amy @ authenticpromotions. com
• Big Hit Creative: www. bighitcreative. com; info @ bighitcreative. com
• Buffalo Specialties: https:// www. buffspec. com /; elizabethn @ buffspec. com
• Joy Promotions: https:// www. joypromotionsinc. com /; contact7 @ joypromotionsinc. com
• Logotology: www. logotology. com; monica @ logotology. com
• 4imprint: https:// www. 4imprint. com; acundy @ 4imprint. com
• Bay Promo: https:// www. baypromo. net /; bids @ baypromo. net
• Bernstein Lash Marketing: https:// www. bernsteinlash. com /; sdeantonio @ bernsteinlash. com
• Empire Marketing: https:// www. empiremktg. com /; dawn @ empiremktg. com
• Exalt Printing Solutions, LLC: https:// www. exaltprinting. com /; kyle. marta @ exaltprinting. com
• Facility Management International Consult: https:// www. fmicconsulting. com /; pvercher @ fmicconsulting. com
• Speedpro: https:// www. speedpro. com /; info @ speedpro. com
• The Urban Circle: https:// www. tucllcpromo. us /; info @ tucllc. us
Steps to Order Printed Products Below are the initial steps in ordering apparel and printed items. These steps serve as a guide and are subject to change.
1. Artwork- contact Student Engagement for artwork assistance and approval. a. Artwork must be in EPS( vector format). b. Student Engagement and the Communications Department must approve artwork. c. Artwork can take up to 10 weeks for creation and 3-6 weeks for approval. d. Student Organizations can work within their groups( or outside groups) to create their artwork but must still be approved by Student Engagement and the Communications Department. 2. Quotes- contact college-approved vendors directly for your quotes a. Information needed for a quote: requested item, quantity, artwork to be printed, date required by( please plan accordingly).
3. Advisors of Student organizations will place all orders. Once artwork has been created and approved and quotes have been received, you may work with the vendor directly for the order. a. The utilization of any funds must be approved by the organization and advisor and recorded in meeting minutes. b. Communicate with the vendor if the organization will pay the purchase or if a check will be mailed to the vendor. c. You can pay with your T-Card, process a purchase order, or create a Supplier Invoice Request( formerly check request)
Apparel-T-Shirts & Polos as of January 1, 2025
The Collin College logo on t-shirts and polos is preferred. If t-shirts or polos don’ t have the logo, they must at least have the name of the college visible( see“ Use of Collin Logo” above). The Communications Department requests for printed materials ' review must come through Student Engagement.
The college currently works with Ad Wear & Specialty of Texas and Allmark Impressions for all apparel( t-shirts, hats, polos, etc). You can view the apparel offered at https:// www. adweartex. com / and https:// www. buffspec. com /. David Tannenbaum; david @ adweartex. com( 713) 953-9881 ext. 6, Gini Caradori; gini @ adweartex. com( 713) 953-9881
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