Connecting Specialty Imaging Leaders Through Strategic Discussion

Join Fellow SPIRE Members in Sunny Florida
Join us in beautiful Delray Beach, Florida, February 21–24 for four days of intensive discussion about the many opportunities of a changing marketplace. This year's meeting will focus on the drivers and inner workings of the retail sector to explore marketplace dynamics that are creating a new set of values and priorities for retailers.

Tackle Corporate-Level Challenges
Discussions will address the market drivers that have brought change to key areas such as: retail, operations, design and construction and supply chain, as well as help SPIRE members shape new social media networking strategies to maximize their search engine optimization and connect with all levels of their diverse customer base.

Speakers will explore possible business expansion opportunities by examining techniques for adding value-added services and using performance metrics for these service-based business models.

Maximize Customer Value
The 2010 SPIRE program will bring together expert discussion leaders to discuss the retail sector's internal priorities, their use of social media, how to become part of their communication network and how sustainability has become a defining concern. Speakers will discuss new regulations and zoning issues and how to expand value through services and maximized business development opportunities.

Program-at-a-Glance
Read the complete descriptions of the comprehensive 2010 SPIRE sessions online.

Changes in the Retail Supply Chain, Customer Strategies and Execution 
Bill Schick, EDS (an HP Company) 
Bill will share a unique inside view of the issues and priorities within the retail sector.

The Drivers of Green Retail and Your Opportunity
Justin Doak, CEO & GreenTelling™ and President, Ecoxera
This discussion will address why some retailers are embracing sustainability, and what it means for your company and your specific role.

Increased Regulations on Temporary Signage and Graphics
David L. Williamson, Principal, The Visual Information Group LLC
David will share his view on what the graphics community can expect as tighter controls on temporary signage and graphics are implemented.

Optimizing Social Media Tools
Heather Lutze, Nationally-Acclaimed Search Marketing Authority
Heather will help SPIRE members shape their strategies to maximize the effectiveness of social media as well as improve their search engine optimization.

Maximizing Service Based Business Opportunities in a Product Focused Marketplace
Sam Klaidman, Principal Adviser, Middlesex Consulting Group
The session will also address the differences in marketing product and services and will recommend performance metrics for service based business models.

Network With Colleagues
Mix a little business with pleasure at the many social events planned to provide SPIRE members a chance to network and connect over dinner, golf or cocktails (or all three!). Join your colleagues for:

Optional Golf Outings
Sunday, February 21
Deer Creek
Starting Tee Time is at 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, February 23
Polo Trace
Starting Tee Time is at 1:30 p.m.

Optional Dinners
Sunday, February 21 – 6:00 p.m.
Delray Beach Marriott

Monday, February 22 – 7:00 p.m.
32 East Restaurant

Tuesday, February 23 – 7:00 p.m.
Cugini Steakhouse & Martini Bar

About SPIRE
SPIRE is a network of CEOs and top executives for the industry's leading producers of retail, point-of-purchase, OEM, transit, outdoor and similar graphic solutions. SPIRE is an exclusive group of qualified colleagues committed to building strategic industry relationships and advancing the specialty imaging industry.