Branding Style Guide

Preferred Vendors

In 2010, Union University established a Preferred Vendor List for promotional items. In exchange for inclusion on this list, vendors agree to provide competitive and fair pricing for all Union clients, strive for first-rate service and the quickest turn-around times possible, and to adhere to Union's branding guidelines as stated in this guide.

Two Important Points

1. Union clients are NOT required to use one of these vendors when ordering promotional items. The vendors are recommended based on the work of a special committee formed by members of the Union community and discussions with individual contacts at each business. Everyone is free to make their own arrangements for ordering Union promotional items.
2. Whether or not you use preferred vendors for your project, a preproduction branding approval is required for all items that will be purchased with Union funds. This can be done by submitting a proof to the Director for Creative Services (jgandy@uu.edu)

The term "promotional items" can be defined in many ways. Our definition includes, but is not limited to items such as apparel, auto accessories, awards, bags, business supplies, bumper stickers, calendars, caps or hats, clocks or watches, folios or notebooks, furniture, golf items, hardware or tools, house wares, jewelry, mouse pads, notepads, pens or pencils, refrigerator magnets, sports items, toys or travel gear. Below are the four current preferred vendors for promotional items at Union University (listed in alphabetical order).