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  • Subject: Construction, installation
  • Application: Sign Design
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Project Status: Completed

Gravity: When it Really Needs to Stick

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The A-List of Adhesives, Tapes and More: What are the best go-to adhesive products today, for architectural sign products? Which DP media is best for wall murals? Drill down to exterior applications and get the low-down on the new Low-VOC paints! Bring your trickiest installation questions, from high-temp environments, to the great chill – get the pro answers you need! Graphic artists invited!

Moderators

Experts John Sharkey of RTape, and Graham Threinen of 3M!

FACTS
  • Subject: Graphic Design, Flexi
  • Where: Nevada
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Venue: Planet Hollywood
  • Length: Two Hours

FLEXI AND DESIGN CLASS

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There are more questions than ever before for Mark, about FLexi Cloud, Finishing Tools, enhancements, new features and much, much more. Come enjoy the only Certified Flexi Instructor and Crowd Favorite, Mark Rugen, as he takes a deep dive into new Flexi attributes!

Mark Rugen

President since 1989 of GiveMeHelp.com, based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Mark has over 25 years of experience in the sign and graphics market. He has traveled throughout the world teaching CASmate, Inspire, FlexiSIGN, and Color Management Principles. He is also familiar with Adobe products and all Microsoft Office products and provides unparalleled guidance in Flexi Sign Pro and graphics tools. He is a much-loved presenter valued by graphic designers coast to coast, and he shared a two-hour session with Sign Biz Members this year, and all of your Flexi Cloud questions were answered – finally!

FACTS
  • Applications: Retail, hospitality, quick serve, restaurants
  • Market Segments: Digital
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Project Status: Completed

Illuminated Signs of the Dynamic Kind

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The past year has proven to be a watershed one for the dynamic sign industry. With big players such as Roland and other “traditional” sign industry stakeholders entering the arena, the demand for information and resources to serve sign clients with this new medium has exploded. Partnering, technology and case studies are revealed in this must-see event. Whether you are simply curious, or are ready to offer your clients this exciting new communication medium, this lively forum will focus on “the path in” to the field of dynamic signs. From simple software applications to understanding displays and networks, this “sip from the fire hose” will arm you with support services, sales strategies, quality partners and a Member case study to boot!

Speakers & Sponsors

A High Caliber Panel Discussion with Samsung Business; Premier Mounts; Brawn Consulting; and Teresa M. Young, LobbyPOP! Young has been a featured speaker at NBM in Indianapolis and the California Sign Association Summit in Lake Tahoe on the subject of DS. In 2015, she is contracted to speak on DS for Directories and Menu Boards at the International Sign Association Expo in Las Vegas. Sign Biz Members get an exclusive review and step by step guidance in Dynamic Signs. Hear Member case studies as well!

FACTS
  • Content: Dynamic Sign Technology
  • Requested By: California Sign Assocation
  • Attendees: Members and Non-Members
  • Start Date: September 18, 2014
  • Completion Date: September 18, 2014
  • Cost: $195 USD
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Stateline
  • Venue: Harvey's Lake Tahoe

Dynamic Sign Class for CSA Summit

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Push or Pull? The marketplace IS asking for digital signage applications. They just may not have thought to ask YOU, yet…
This class provides a first-hand, real-world understanding of how sign shops offer dynamic signage to their clients, how to fulfill, and more! The presentation was rated “Excellent” by all attendees at this year’s NBM show in Indianapolis.

Is dynamic signage something you should offer? This class will answer that question with a definitive “Yes!” Learn how and why this exploding market is rapidly becoming the domain of the “traditional” sign shop. Whether you are simply curious, or are ready to offer your clients this exciting new communication medium, this enlightening, provocative and brutally honest workshop divulges the ways to win with DS. Learn types and uses of digital signage, how these systems work, ways to offer content, and gain confidence to proceed! This class will review three content models; a variety of low-cost yet sophisticated systems; and case studies. Bonus Handout: A concise Needs Analysis form for use with prospects! Full Brochure PDF

Speaker

Teresa M. Young, DSCE
President/ CEO Sign Biz, Inc. & Founder, LobbyPOP®

FACTS
  • Subject: Building Commercial Print
  • Target: New / Existing Clients
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Project Status: Completed

Landing Print Jobs

Landing Print Jobs
A session about innovations and methods that allow visual communications product providers to add more to their offerings. Whether it is digital print, menus for restaurants, tent cards, brochures or other print collateral, the option to build in more revenue exists for sign shops. With a focus on marketing and proven sales practices, you learn that “build it and they will come” is more than a line in a movie – it works today, to draw the best customers: Landing pages are the focused web real estate platforms that draw them in. Bonus for attendees, three new Landing Pages!

Panelists

Panel Discussion with Dave Fellman, Author of Sell More Printing, with Mark Larson, VP of Sales, Zoo Printing and Teresa M. Young, web developer.

FACTS
  • Subject: Sales Strategies
  • Audience: Sales Personnel, Managers
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Course Status: Completed

Follow-Up Strategies

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Wanda Allen is a national speaker, coach and author. She authored “Follow Up Savvy” and is a contributing author to Amazon’s #1 Best Seller, “Selling With Synchronicity.” Wanda teaches her clients what follow-up entails and the components that form this system. The goal is to change the common knowledge and perception of follow-up and how mastering this skill can improve sales performance, increase client retention, and create loyalty. Discover follow-up tools, and the results you can expect from an effective follow-up system!

Speaker

Author & Coach, Wanda Allen

FACTS
  • Subject: Sign shop insurance
  • Recommended For: Owners and Managers
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Project Status: Completed

THE USUAL SUSPECTS – Insurance 201

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What you don’t know can hurt you! How do you shop for insurance that covers you, and all sign services you offer, plus workers comp coverage that won’t break the bank! What are the tips and types of coverage that save your bacon if you handle wraps in-house? The Affordable Care Act – learn more. Find policies that balance coverage and savings!

Presenters

Justin Pretzer, of Der Manouel Insurance Group, specializing in sign business coverage and Sign Biz Member, Jon Hoffman.

FACTS
  • Subject: Operational & Financial Management
  • Recommended For: Owners and Managers
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Project Status: Completed

Speed 2: Cyrious Control

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The many features of this POS program can be explored in an interactive session with favorite, Brandon Readlinger. For those that have been working with the program for a while and might not know many of the new product features, or if you are brand new to this powerful program– Come and learn more about the popular “document management” feature. And discover the all-in-one view of your projects in the workflow: Where they are, at a glance! Take charge of your Customer Relationship Management like a pro!

Instructor

Presented by consummate expert, Brandon Readlinger, Director of Operations, Cyrious Software.

FACTS
  • Subject: Printing, Equipment
  • Recommended For: Owners
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Project Status: Completed

EXECUTIVE DECISION: Dye Sub: Your Prints Charming

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Finding the Perfect Fit! Everything you need to know about this incredible technology, and what markets it opens up! Today, new innovations allow for extreme printing possibilities. Tap the resources at this table and discover the ROI that sign professionals are achieving today with the new dye-sublimation printers. Ask any and all questions!

Subject Matter Experts

Presented by Mike Renna, Regional Sales Manager, Roland DGA Corp. with David McCutcheon, Sign Biz Tech Director

FACTS
  • Subject: Construction, Commercial Development
  • Market Segment: Architectural, ADA
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Project Status: Completed

Vdara: The Dissection

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Las Vegas City Center’s Vdara Hotel is part of the largest, single, privately funded development in US history, totaling $9.2 billion. The joint venture of MGM Resorts Intl, and Infinity World Development ultimately awarded an over $300,000 interior sign contract to Wolfpack Sign Group. Ryan Meyer and Peter Wolf will provide an eye-opening look at how this large contract was presented, won, and fulfilled. There is a system for winning the bid – and then maintaining control! Step by Step, the process is revealed… Don’t miss this priceless dissection!

Presenters

Featuring Sign Biz Members Ryan Meyer, President and Peter Wolf, Alpha Wolf, Wolfpack Sign Group!

FACTS
  • Subject: Construction, Equipment
  • Recommended For: Shop Managers
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Project Status: Completed

UP! Prepare for Sales Lift!

sign shop bucket truck specs
Find out if a bucket truck is right for you, from one of the country’s largest suppliers: A lively forum with breakfast! Maybe your company is at the point when it’s time to add an aerial device to your fleet. Or maybe it is in your future. For the first-time buyer, or for a company relatively new to the process this guide will serve as a great starting point to help prepare you for this tall order. Expect lively discussions with experts!
Topics include recent changes in federal regulations, minimum chassis requirements, financing insights, and more!

Presenters

A Panel Discussion with senior advisers with Utility Crane & Equipment; Beacon Funding, and Elliott Equipment with Member contributors!

FACTS
  • Subject: Charitable Works
  • Recommended For: Owners and Graphic Designers
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Project Status: Completed

Wrap Heroes Program

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Get in on the #1 feel-good-do-good gig of the century – Every detail covered here! Wrap Heroes builds a little color into not so colorful situations. Over 1,500 helmets wrapped and 65 partner shops to date! Baby helmets are stark white. With a Wrap Heroes makeover, the look is transformed into a positive experience for everyone. Wrap Heroes is our initiative to transform a doctor-ordered baby helmet into something that brings smiles and happiness. Wrap Heroes takes it to a new level for Sign Biz Members, with 100’s of ready-to-go art files, first-hand experience!

Presenter

Toby Stevens, Hero, Sign Biz Member Hero!

FACTS
  • Subject: EMC, Sales, Support
  • Recommended For: Managers
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Project Status: Completed

Friday Night Lights: EMC Sign Sales

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Vantage LED is the company chosen to provide billboards for Brazil FanFest Events at the World Cup. Yet this company is focused squarely on their sign company partners, building real relationships with their education and support services. A new partner program debuts for Sign Biz Members, providing deep group buy advantages. The most innovative software platform coupled with US based manufacturing gives Vantage LED partners a great advantage. Learn more and gain additional resources!

Presenter

Deacon Wardlow, a developer for Vantage LED and guest speaker at the Sign Biz Convention

FACTS
  • Subject: ADA, Engraving
  • Recommended For: Managers
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Project Status: Completed

New Skid on the Dock: Meet Duets Direct

engraving products
There’s a new ADA substrate in town! Meet Duets Direct and discover architectural possibilities never before imagined! Gemini, a trusted leader, introduces the first competitive line of ADA materials, plus hot new architectural products! Get your samples TODAY, discover the hottest new material around!

Subject Matter Experts

Kenan Hanhan, VP Sales & Marketing, Gemini Sign Products and Gary Harder, Business Director for Duets Direct

FACTS
  • Subject: Materials, Tools
  • Recommended For: Designers
  • Attendees: Sign Biz Members
  • Start Date: April 11, 2015
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2015
  • Cost: Free to Members
  • State: Nevada
  • City: Las Vegas
  • Project Status: Completed

Graphic Applications: No Limits

graphic design course
The range of materials and finishing services has GROWN. Time to catch up on all that is new! From “changeable signage” logo mats to rink floor graphics, fabric “printing” and more, the possibilities are astonishing – and each is a profit center. Learn which applications should be considered for branding, advertising, and information applications, and How-To.

Subject Matter Expert

Presented by consummate expert, Paul VanDyke, of Montroy Supply, specializing in sign business applications!

FACTS
  • Recommended For: Owners
  • Attendees: Sign Professionals
  • Subject: DS, Technology
  • Start: June 13, 2014 1:00PM
  • Conclusion: 2:30 PM
  • Cost: Free
  • State: Indiana
  • City: Indianapolis
  • Sponsored By: SAi
  • Status: Completed

Make the Move to Dynamic Sign Sales

teresa young presenting seminar
This hour and a half class provides a first-hand, real-world review of how sign shops offer dynamic signage to their clients, how to fulfill, and more! Is dynamic signage (DS) something you should offer? This class will answer that question with a definitive “Yes!” Learn how and why this exploding market is rapidly becoming the domain of the “traditional” sign shop. Whether you are simply curious, or are ready to offer your clients this exciting new communication medium, this enlightening, provocative and brutally honest workshop divulges the ways to win with DS. Learn types and uses of digital signage, how these systems work, ways to offer content, and gain confidence to proceed! Bonus Handout: A concise Needs Analysis form for use with prospects!

Presenter

Teresa M. Young, President, Sign Biz Inc., and Founder of LobbyPOP. Workshop sponsored by SA International (SAi)

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