Signs of the Times - June 2015 - 49

GET DECORATING TRACK
co-sponsored by:

TUESDAY, JULY 14
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

DECORATE MORE TO SELL MORE:
ANY QUANTITY, ANY COLORS, ANY FABRIC
SPEAKER: Carleen Gray, Stahls'
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM

THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD EMBROIDERY
SPEAKER: Colleen Hartigan, Madeira USA

THURSDAY, JULY 16

1:30 PM - 2:25 PM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

DISCOVER DECORATION METHODS

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: RHINESTONE
MULTI-DECORATION USING A VINYL CUTTER

SPEAKER: Aaron Montgomery, Coastal Business Supplies Inc.

SPEAKER: Craig Mertens, Digital Art Solutions

Whether you're looking for a new business venture or simply another
decoration method to add to your current business, this session will give
you a better understanding of how garments are decorated. An industry
pro will take you through today's garment-decoration methods, and will
enlighten you on:
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What it takes to be an embroiderer
How to master direct-to-garment (DTG) inkjet printing
The pros and cons of screen printing, sublimation,
and heat-transfer decoration
The expense and capital investment each method requires
How to combine methods to increase your proﬁt margins

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS WITH DYE SUBLIMATION
SPEAKER: David McClaskey, S&K Manufacturing

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INCREASE PROFITS WITH FULL-COLOR
DIGITAL AND DIRECT-TO-GARMENT PRINTING
SPEAKER: Carleen Gray, Stahls'

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM SUBLIMATION
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM DIRECT-TO-GARMENT PRINTING
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
EMBROIDERY AND DIGITIZING
SPEAKER: Jimmy Lamb, Sawgrass Technologies
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

SCORE MORE SALES BY USING SPECIALTY THREADS

Looking for a way to expand your product offerings without a lot of
capital investment? Dye sublimation can produce spectacular prints on
a wide range of garments and promotional products, while allowing for
short runs that would otherwise be too costly. This jam-packed session
will teach you:
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2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

How dye sublimation differs from other heat-transfer processes
Which fabrics can and can't be printed through dye sublimation
How artwork should be prepared for best results
Everything you need to know about heat presses
Tips for getting optimal results when applying dye-sub transfers

SPEAKER: Colleen Hartigan, Madeira USA

THURSDAY, JULY 16
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM SUBLIMATION
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM DIGITAL HEAT TRANSFERS
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

DIRECT-TO-GARMENT PRINTING
EMBROIDERY AND DIGITIZING

SPEAKER: Jimmy Lamb, Sawgrass Technologies

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

SELL TO 30 NICHE MARKETS
SPEAKER: Terry Combs, Equipment Zone

KEYNOTE SESSION

Whether you're a decorator or distributor, having the right product to sell
is only half the battle. You also have to be in the right place at the right
time. In this fast-paced session, a garment industry veteran will provide a
wealth of ideas on new markets to explore-along with plenty of tips on
how to sell to these niche categories. You'll learn about:

THURSDAY, JULY 16 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

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Secret markets right under your nose
Micro-markets within markets
Unique and unusual marketplaces
How to tap into emerging markets for garment resellers
Speciﬁc ideas on markets to seek out today

LESSONS FROM THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE:
BECOME A LEADER FOR LIFE
PEYTON MANNING Denver Broncos Quarterback
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, the league's only
ﬁve-time MVP and a 13-time Pro Bowl selection, has earned his place
among the NFL's greatest quarterbacks. Now, hear how Manning used
dedication, discipline and leadership to become a true champion- both
on the football ﬁeld and off. After this inspirational keynote, you'll leave
feeling ﬁred up to succeed in setting clear personal and professional
goals...and taking the steps you need to achieve them.

GET THE DETAILS
Aaron Montgomery
Coastal Business
Supplies Inc.

David McClaskey
S&K Manufacturing

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