To ensure brand consistency, cost efficiency, and quality control, all promotional merchandise (swag) orders must be coordinated through the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Marketing Department.

Before You Order

Contact the Marketing Department early in your planning process, especially for events with firm deadlines.
Provide details about your event, audience, quantity needed, budget, and desired delivery date.
Allow sufficient lead time for product selection, design, proofing, production, and shipping.

Approved Vendors

EICC primarily works with two approved promotional product vendors:

AO Swag
Knoblauch

For bulk orders and giveaway items, Marketing will obtain competitive quotes from AO Swag, Knoblauch, or both vendors as appropriate to ensure the best value and product quality.

AO Swag Online Ordering Portal

AO Swag | https://logogeareicc.merchorders.com

AO Swag gives departments a trusted path for EICC-branded items—without every project becoming a custom design request.

Brand consistency: Approved logos, colors and placement protect the EICC identity.
Quality Control: Products and decoration methods are selected to represent EICC well.
Less rework: Files are set up correctly, which prevents resizing, layout, and vendor issues.
Faster Purchasing: Departments can order standard items without starting from scratch.

When should I use AO Swag?

Department apparel
Event giveaways or promotional items in small quantities
Orders paid by purchase order
Standard EICC or mascot-branded gear

How to Login to the EICC Site Amin group

Select the Groups icon on the top left and click “Site Admin” in the drop down.
On the left side of the screen, you will see the ‘LOGIN’ option. For this section you will need to enter your Email and the Access Code ( EICAdmin2026 ), then press login.
If you haven’t received an access code or the password has been changed, please create an account on the right side of the page under “New Customers”. press "Login"
Since this is the first time logging-in, you will need to create your personal password to create your own account.
You will then be taken back to the first step on the LOGIN process. Enter your Email, The Access code provided by the university and your new Personal Password and you will be logged in and ready to shop!

This group is designated for orders using a PO#. The statement for each order is sent at the end of the month to get paid. This group is for larger bulk orders placed by departments.

Design and Branding

To maintain a consistent institutional brand:

All artwork, logos, and messaging must be reviewed and approved by the Marketing Department.
Marketing will provide approved designs and branding assets for production.
Departments should not submit logos or artwork directly to vendors without Marketing approval.

Need a bulk order or something not on the site?

Work with Marketing

We may already have a similar product available, or an approved option in development.

Working with us helps ensure:

Logos are sized and placed correctly
Artwork is prepared to vendor specifications
Print and embroidery quality meet EICC standards
Colors, materials and products represent the brand well
Existing designs can be reused instead of recreated

Give yourself a 6–8 week timeline. Production and delivery times can vary depending on where products are coming from, product availability, customization and shipping.

Ordering Process

For Bulk Orders or Custom Items

Submit your request to the Marketing Department.
Marketing will help identify products and obtain quotes from AO Swag and/or Knoblauch.
Marketing will create or approve artwork and branding.
Final proofs will be approved before production.
The order will be placed with the selected vendor.

For Standard Approved Items

Work with your campus or department's designated AO Swag representative.
Select from approved EICC-branded merchandise available through the AO Swag portal.
Orders will be placed through the portal using the appropriate purchase order process.

Tips for Successful Swag Orders

Plan ahead—custom merchandise often requires several weeks for production and delivery.
Consider your audience and select items that are practical and likely to be used.
Order quantities carefully to maximize budget efficiency.
Coordinate all event giveaways and promotional items through Marketing to avoid duplicate purchases and ensure brand alignment.

Following these guidelines helps EICC maintain a professional brand presence while maximizing the value of promotional merchandise investments.