March
24-25, 2001
"A Very Special Sign Biz®
Network Convention"
There
are times when a plan really comes together. This was one
of those times.
(LV, Nevada)
The Sign Biz International Convention, dubbed "The
Reunion," was hosted in Las Vegas, NV March 24-25th.
Now in its 11th year, the Sign Biz Convention took a
fresh approach and utilized input from 12 Advisory Board
Members to create a new focus on workshops involving
Network Members.
A series of twelve
"OwnerShare Workshops" was created over a four
month period prior to the convention, capitalizing on an
instant "bulletin board" system. Input from all
Sign Biz Network Members was transmitted instantly via a
private message posting system.
This system allowed Sign
Biz Inc and the Advisory Board (comprised of elected
Members to act as the "ears" of the Network) to
focus on the needs of the Members when building a new
agenda around workshops to address particular issues.
Attendance at this year's
convention was an all-time high. The newly renovated
Stardust Hotel notes that the Sign Biz group was the
largest of the weekend. Every Network Member received a
surprise free upgrade to a luxurious suite. The much
anticipated Reunion Party was overflowing with food and
drink in the glorious Venetian Hotel. All the ingredients
for a very special event were in place.
The results? The twelve
workshops were given in 4 time slots over the two-day
period. Evaluations were issued after each session, and
the reviews were "outstanding," summed
one Advisory Board Member. This should not come as a
surprise, since the program was built around direct
requests from attendees.
The
OwnerShare Workshops included: New
Shop Owner, Mature Shop, Contracting, ADA, Beginning Digital Print,
Advanced Digital Print, Point of Sale Software, and more.
The agenda included a
number of general sessions, encompassing the Milestone
Awards ceremony, Sales Consultants of the Year Awards,
the president's address, and a first time ever award for
strongest new store in the Network. This last was
bestowed to Sign Biz Network Members Paul and Janice Glaab, who in their first year as business owners grossed
$669,000 in sales.
Related
Story: See
"News/Awards"
here.
The success of this year's
Reunion will become the blueprint for future programs.
Next year's convention is slated for the Bahamas, and
already the attendance figures indicate a new all-time
high.
Comments From Convention
Attendees:
"Wonderful - Wonderful - I am so
glad we decided to come -- well worth the time and money." --
Terri Jackson
"A 10-- This was the best
convention I have attended in the 6 years I have been a part of
Sign Biz." -- Rob Germain
"I give it a 48+! How could it get
any better!!?." -- Steve Scalph
"Saved me $10,000 in mistakes." --
Mike Lucero
"An 11. If you missed the Reunion,
you really missed out." -- Fred Barbaria
"To anyone who missed it, GO NEXT
YEAR" -- Esta & Jerry Holden
"Overall, the best agenda ever!
Kudos to the committee!" -- Steve Dunn
"Let's have 2 1/2 days rather than
1 1/2 days!" -- Kelly Singer
"If you missed attending, besides
having fun, you missed workshops that would have paid you back
10-fold!" -- Bill Potts
"Make it to the next one!" --
Dale & Kathy Graham
"11+!"-- Peter
the American
"A terrific, educational, powerful
Reunion. 10+!" -- Sue Callinan
"Keep it up!"--
Vickie Gilmore
"If you missed it - talk with
someone who went so you can say 'see you next year!'"--
Dennis Anderson
"A Great Time!"--
Lynn Whitebook
"The cocktail party at the
Venetian was first class." -- Paul Lambert
"The party - 11+ -- Fantastic
venue, food, vendors, fellowship." --
Peter Wolf
"GOOD WORK!"--
Bob Patrician
"I enjoyed the workshop program
very much. Each workshop was of great benefit to my
company!"-- Myriam Ceballos
For further
information call (949) 234-0408 or (800) 633-5580.
About Sign Biz® Inc.
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.
Sign Biz Inc. Address: 24681 La
Plaza, Suite 270, Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: (949) 234-0408 ~ Fax: (949)
234-0426
www.signbiz.com www.signbiznet.com
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If you have any further questions or would like additional information about
Sign
Biz
Inc., please contact:
Paul
Strauch
Vice President Corporate Communications
24681
La
Plaza,
Suite
270
Dana
Point,
CA
92629
800-633-5580
pstrauch@signbiz.com
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