SGIA Announces 2010 SPIRE Event for Imaging Executives

Fairfax, Virginia - The 2010 SPIRE meeting, set for February 21-24 in Delray Beach Florida, will bring together the biggest players in the specialty imaging industry to address today's most critical issues.

"SPIRE is a unique opportunity for leading graphic producers to learn from their peers and talk about the diverse specialty imaging community," said Michael Robertson, SGIA President and CEO. "This year's educational program will deliver thought provoking presentations and discussions to help members maximize opportunities in a competitive market."

The three-day conference offers a strategic platform for CEOs and top executives to analyze the specialty imaging marketplace and develop innovative business strategies. Session topics include:    

• Changes in the Retail Supply Chain, Customer Strategies and Execution   
• The Drivers of Green Retail and Your Opportunity    
• Increased Regulations on Temporary Signage and Graphics    
• Optimizing Social Media Tools       
• Maximizing Service Based Business Opportunities in a Product Focused Marketplace  

"SPIRE offers members the opportunity to network with the largest-revenue-producing companies in the industry," said Dolf Kahle, 2010 SPIRE Chairman. "The meeting provides the perfect venue to discuss company issues with other owners and CEOs, while building strategic relationships with key suppliers."

SGIA recognizes the following sponsors for contributing to the meeting's educational sessions and events: DuPont, EFI, Hewlett Packard, i-cut and FUJIFILM Sericol. For more information about the 2010 SPIRE meeting, visit SGIA.org, Keyword: SPIRE.

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.

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. Make the most of your specialty imaging business.

SGIA press releases and artwork are available at SGIA.org.

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