SGIA '07 Social Events Offer Energized, Fun Networking

For Immediate Release
September 24, 2007
Contact: Marguerite Higgins, SGIA
703.359.1310
mhiggins@sgia.org

Fairfax, Virginia -- The specialty imaging industry is just 30 days and counting until SGIA '07 (Orlando, Florida; October 24-27, 2007), featuring the biggest Expo show floor in SGIA history as well as nonstop networking events.  http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/index_attend.cfm

"Specialty imagers come to SGIA Expos to see the industry's latest innovations and build up their industry connections," said SGIA President/CEO Michael Robertson, adding "attendees really amass the most contacts on the Expo's show floor and through its social events."

The Friday Night Dinner Party (October 26; 6:30 pm-10:00 pm) is the top event for attendees to rub shoulders with the industry's movers and shakers. Amidst the cocktails, dinner and conversations, SGIA will welcome its new board of directors and chairman at the party. http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/Networking/dinnerparty.cfm

The Association will also shine the industry spotlight on the Howard A. Parmele Award recipient and top winners for the Golden Image/André Schellenberg Award competition. Plus, the people's voice will be heard when SGIA recognizes winners for the first-ever People's Choice Awards. http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/award_programs/

Even before the Expo begins, attendees can shoot the breeze, and the birdies, with their colleagues at the John M. Crawford Golf Tournament (October 23; 8:00 am-2:45 pm). The 18-hole tournament, held on the lush greens of the Shingle Creek Golf Club, offers prizes at every hole and for the top players. http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/Networking/golf.cfm

Additionally, Expo attendees can find inspiration and more of their peers at the Keynote Luncheon (October 24; Noon-1:45 pm). Keynote speaker Oren Harari, Ph.D., will discuss how specialty imagers can battle the growing concern of commoditization. http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/Networking/keynote.cfm

Make sure your Expo visit includes time to strengthen your relationships within the specialty imaging community. Sign up for the Expo’s networking events at SGIA.org, Keyword: SGIA07. http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/Networking/index.cfm

SGIA -- Supporting the Leaders of the Digital & Screen Printing Community
"Specialty imaging" comprises digital imaging, screen printing and the many other imaging technologies SGIA members use, including those they'll tap in the future. These are the imaging processes and technologies employed to create new products and to enhance existing products including point-of-purchase displays, signs, advertisements, garments, containers, and vehicles. To make the most of your specialty imaging business, take full advantage of the information on SGIA.org, and experience the specialty graphic imaging industry first-hand at SGIA '07 (Orlando, Florida, October 24-27, 2007).

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