Sign Biz Inc. 2003 Special Events

(April 6, 2003) The Sign Biz International Convention had plenty of special events, and stellar guests, such as Mark Rugen, pictured here. Eighteen workshops were organized into a flawless two-day program that was preceded by new "Walk the Floor with a Mentor" guided tours of the International Sign Association tradeshow. Below you will find some highlights that capture the uniqueness of Reunion 2003!


Everbrite, Inc., an industry leader in innovative design, engineering and manufacturing of indoor signs, neon, point-of-purchase displays and outdoor sign systems, announced two new ways to increase profits for existing Sign Biz companies without the expense of manufacturing. NeonCentral is Everbrite's wholesale neon sign program specifically designed to bring neon sign solutions direct to these companies; and an exclusive LED Channel letter program for those who wish to expand their existing product line and increase their company profits. more>> Press Room "The Internet has created a new avenue for us to reach these sign shops and provide them with the means to compete in today's neon sign market," says Tony Lane, Everbrite's eBusiness Account Executive. "And for the first time, we have created a special program for LED channel letters to be distributed by an international chain of sign companies." Tony Lane and Matthew Klahorst were guest moderators at the Sign Biz International Convention in Las Vegas. For more information, visit >> "Workshops."		N. Glantz & Son, LLC., of Wauwatosa, WI, was a featured Gold Sponsor at the Sign Biz International Convention in Las Vegas this past April. Davey Glantz himself was present to moderate a special customer sign materials seminar for a two-hour breakout session. The seminar featured Bronze Sponsors Avery, MainTape, Laminators Plus, and Alliance Metals. The program incorporated the when, why and how of more than 40 substrates. Network Member Peter Wolf moderated the educational session. N Glantz & Son developed a special pricing and distribution program with Sign Biz, Inc. for the Sign Biz Network. "This is the first sign chain program ever offered by N. Glantz & Son, and we are very proud to launch this at Reunion 2003," stated Paul Strauch, Sign Biz Vice President of Marketing. Representatives from N. Glantz & Son, and from each of the Bronze Sponsor companies were present at the Sign Biz International Convention. For more information, visit >> "Workshops."

A group of Sign Biz Network Members gathers around Peter Wolf, a mentoring store owner and Sign Biz Advisory Board Member. Tours of the International Sign Association Trade Show, the largest of its kind in the world, were pre-arranged for the Sign Biz International Convention. Bill Potts, another Advisory Board Member, led groups on Thursday, April 3rd, and Wolf scheduled his groups for Friday, April 5th.

Well-known industry consultant, Mark Roberts, gave a special opening address to kick off the Sign Biz International Convention, "Reunion of 2003." This address was described as powerful, relevant, and eye-opening. A transcript of his speech is included in his May newsletter, downloadable at no charge for Network Members. For further information and copies of four of Mark's terrific industry newsletters, visit the>> Sign Biz Technical Department.

Digital Print Color Management was a favored workshop at Reunion 2003, and the moderator was Sign Biz Wide Format Digital Print Specialist, Kirk Bishopp.

Kirk provides on-going color calibration and technical support services from the East Coast technical offices of the corporation. His energy and depth of knowledge have been utilized by such industry manufacturers as Scanvec Amiable, Encad and ColorBlind. He now supports the enterprises of the Sign Biz Network.

Every Sign Biz Convention includes plenty of food and fun. From a Saturday night party that has industry leaders begging for an invitation, to bountiful morning and afternoon food breaks, a Sign Biz Network Member never leaves hungry!

Lunch is a four-course affair, and was finished off with three birthday celebrations for Network Members in attendance. It's all about the cake!

During the Advisory Board meeting in Denver, CO last September, the agenda for this year's Reunion was mapped out. It was noted that at the conclusion of every Sign Biz International Convention, Network Members would stay put, and keep their conversations going with other Members. No one wanted to leave!

Thus was born the idea of Mentor Sessions after the convention's closing General Session! Here, Steve Scalph, and seasoned business owner, coaches Marwan Samara, a newbie, in the importance of marketing and networking.

Sign Biz, Inc. is founder of the world's largest international chain of non-franchised computer-aided sign (CAS) companies. The corporation was established in 1989 to guide entrepreneurs into the new field of digital visual communications, and today trains, equips, and supports their network of 150 independent sign businesses across the US and in 6 foreign markets. The corporate office is located in Dana Point, CA.

The mission of the Sign Biz organization and it's network is to "provide tools and examples for those who are serious about owning their own business and becoming the architects of the most fulfilling experience of entrepreneurship possible." They can be contacted toll free: 800-633-5580.

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