Industry Events March 2012 The National Network of Professional Embroiderers (NNEP) has added a new event to its trade show lineup for 2012. The Embroidery Trade Show 2012 will be held March 30-31 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. This show will feature a range of top embroidery suppliers. It’s a one-stop shopping experience to look for new embroidery equipment, thread, notions, stabilizers, apparel and more. Attendees can watch machine demonstrations, and touch and feel the latest in stabilizers and garments. The trade show also will offer seminars on pricing, sales and marketing, and what it takes to succeed as an apparel decorator. March 30-31 | REGISTER NOW April 2012 Roland Academy's Digital Printing Boot Camp Roland Academy is offering its Digital Printing Boot Camp workshop for the first time on the East Coast. Scheduled for April 10-12 in Baltimore, the boot camp is offered to all Roland inkjet customers. Led by large-format digital printing expert David Goetter, Digital Printing Boot Camp is a three-day, hands-on workshop focused on teaching the 10 core applications important to every digital print shop, including signage, floor graphics, backlit displays, window graphics, rigid displays, presentation boards and more. In addition, attendees learn to accurately evaluate their cost structure, acquire trouble-shooting techniques, and explore a variety of waste reduction strategies to increase efficiency and profits. April 10-12 | REGISTER NOW Transfer Express Fashion Trends Webinar At 2 p.m. on April 12, Transfer Express is presenting a free “Fashion Frenzy 2012” webinar that will update you on the hottest fashion trends inspired by the runway. This hour-long webinar will discuss and demonstrate how to incorporate fashion trends into your day-to-day business selling to schools, businesses and organizations. April 12 | REGISTER NOW From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 13, Graphic Solutions Group (GSG) is offering a Screen Printing 101 class at its Oklahoma City location. This class will cover the basics of screen making including emulsions, how to use an exposure calculator and screen coating techniques. Inks and special effects also will be covered. The class costs $99 and is limited to the first 30 registrants. Lunch is included. To register, contact Lauren Mason at Lauren.Mason@gogsg.com. April 13 | REGISTER NOW Broder, Bella + Canvas Trends Webcast Broder Bros. Co. (Alpha / Broder / NES) and Bella+Canvas executives have been chosen to participate in an interactive webcast hosted by CNBC contributor Ron Insana. On April 25, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. EDT, Insana will question the industry experts about the state of the industry, and its current trends and opportunities. The conversation also is expected to highlight the strategies industry customers can use to gain a competitive advantage. April 25 | REGISTER NOW May 2012 ISS returns to Columbus in 2012. Join us to see new techniques, new equipment and new ideas at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in the Battelle Ballroom. It’s a great place to network with manufacturers, suppliers and other business owners. The workshops will take place on May 3, 2012, and the expo and conference will take place May 4-5, 2012. May 4-5 | REGISTER NOW From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on May 18, Graphic Solutions Group (GSG) is offering a Maintenance Lab at its Houston location. Roland-trained instructors will guide attendees through the steps of cleaning, diagnosing problems and replacing consumable parts. They also will be available to answer any questions. The class covers any make or model of Roland printer. The cost is $99 per person and includes a maintenance kit with parts worth more than $100. Additional registration from the same company is only $75, but does not include an additional kit. To register, contact Lauren Mason at Lauren.Mason@gogsg.com. May 18 | REGISTER NOW SGIA Dye Sublimation Workshop: Basic to Advanced This three-day workshop — a mix of lecture and hands-on exercises — will cover the full spectrum of dye-sublimation technology, including equipment, software and consumables for every budget; troubleshooting techniques to enhance production efficiency; tools and materials to speed up workflow; proper procedures for soft-signage, ad-specialty and high-end apparel production; how to get great color from dye sublimation; and creating a new profit center. It will cover the science behind sublimation technology, popular dye sub systems, a variety of consumable and software options, and product-specific accessories needed for success. This workshop will take place in SGIA's state-of-the-art laboratory located in Fairfax, Va. May 22-24 | REGISTER NOW June 2012 From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 15, Graphic Solutions Group (GSG) is offering a Maintenance Lab at its Dallas location. Roland-trained instructors will guide attendees through the steps of cleaning, diagnosing problems and replacing consumable parts. They also will be available to answer any questions. The class covers any make or model of Roland printer. The cost is $99 per person and includes a maintenance kit with parts worth more than $100. Additional registration from the same company is only $75, but does not include an additional kit. To register, contact Lauren Mason at Lauren.Mason@gogsg.com. June 15 | REGISTER NOW July 2012 Embroidery Mart, a national trade show for the commercial embroidery and decorated apparel industry, featuring more than 75 industry suppliers, is being held in Nashville, Tenn. It is open to anyone involved in or interested in apparel decoration, which includes commercial embroidery, direct-to-garment printing, transfers, sublimation, promotional products sales, laser engraving, rhinestoning and screen-printing. July 27-28 | REGISTER NOW August 2012 This NEW location will be a destination you won’t want to miss. Industry buyers know that the Imprinted Sportswear Shows are the place to see the latest equipment, industry trends, and techniques available. ISS Las Vegas will take place at the Las Vegas Hilton. Workshops will be held Aug. 12; seminars will take place Aug. 13-14; and the expo will be held from Aug. 12-14. Aug. 12-14 | REGISTER NOW
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