Thousands of individuals gathered in Corner Brook this week to attend the 50th Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games, with a local business playing a crucial role in supplying event merchandise. MegaTrends, a Corner Brook-based company specializing in embroidery, screen printing, and signage, produced a large quantity of merchandise for the occasion, including thousands of T-shirts, 3,000 lanyards, and around 1,400 medals.
Owner Rob Marche expressed his excitement and sense of responsibility, stating that being an entrepreneur involves both fun and pressure. Marche, who has been involved in T-shirt printing since the early 2000s, described the experience of creating merchandise for the event as both challenging and rewarding.
Marche shared his feelings of humility and pride in seeing people wearing the N.L. Games branded T-shirts, emphasizing how it creates a sense of unity and belonging. To manage the high demand for merchandise, an online store was launched a few weeks prior to the games, which helped streamline the ordering process.
The use of an automatic screen printer significantly facilitated the fulfillment of the overwhelming number of orders. Marche credited the efficiency of the machine for boosting their production capacity. He also acknowledged the dedication and hard work of the MegaTrends team, highlighting the importance of teamwork in achieving success.
In a video interview, Marche emphasized the psychological impact of wearing merchandise, likening it to performing better while wearing a sports jersey. The involvement of MegaTrends in creating the N.L. Summer Games merchandise was showcased, underscoring the significance of their contribution.
Overall, the successful production and distribution of event merchandise were made possible through the combined efforts of MegaTrends and its team. The seamless execution of the merchandise creation process added to the overall experience of the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games, leaving a positive impact on participants and attendees alike.