BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Session Board//Session Board//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:164285-20270122T133000Z@longbeach.impressionsexpo.com DTSTAMP:20261114T000757Z DTSTART:20270122T133000Z DTEND:20270122T144000Z SUMMARY:BO02 –\; Sports Licensing 411: From Local Teams to Big-League Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Want to print for your favorite college\, sports team\, or athlete? Join Steven Farag of Campus Ink to learn how sports licensing\, approved vendor relationships\, and NIL deals work\, what they cost\, and how to turn them into profitable opportunities. Using our athletic apparel collection\, explore real licensing scenarios and see the designs and decoration techniques come to life throughout the Impressions show floor.\nWho Should Come\nPrint shop owners\, apparel decorators\, entrepreneurs\, and sales teams interested in producing merchandise for schools\, sports teams\, colleges\, and individual athletes. Ideal for beginners exploring sports licensing or established shops looking to expand.\nWhat They Will Learn\n\nSports Licensing Fundamentals: Understand trademarks\, collegiate licensing agencies\, and brand approvals.\nGetting Your First License: Learn how to approach schools\, navigate CLC and Affinity\, and prepare a successful application.\nLicensed vs. Approved Vendor: Discover when you need a retail license versus authorization to produce directly for a team or institution.\nCosts\, Royalties &\; Profitability: Understand minimum guarantees\, royalties\, reporting\, and how to evaluate the financial opportunity.\nNIL &\; Athlete Partnerships: Explore opportunities to create merchandise and promotional partnerships with student athletes.\nFrom Design to Licensed Product: See how athletic apparel designs\, garment choices\, decoration methods\, and sales channels work together.\nFinding Your First Opportunity: Identify practical ways to start with local schools\, athletic departments\, and college programs. LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR