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Dec 1, 2008

ISS Long Beach offers the industry's most comprehensive educational program, featuring five all-day workshops and 44 individual seminars. This year's program not only features updated sessions on apparel decorating basics, but also includes classes focusing on some of the newest technologies and processes available.

The heat press is an excellent way to decorate on a variety of substrates, and our line-up includes several related sessions: "Heat Transfers Made Simple: Sublimation & Traditional Transfers for Fabrics and Ceramics," "Understanding How a Vinyl Cutter & Heat Press Can Bring Versatility to Your Business," "Introduction to Direct-to-Garment Printing," "Discovering CAD Printing," and "Combined Media — Traditional and Innovative Ways to Utilize Your Graphics and Embroidery."

And since running your business the right way is vital to its success, we're offering several classes that will help you secure a successful future. These include: "Write It Right the First Time: Fail-Proof Order Entry Procedures," "Selling Apparel to Teams & Leagues," "Customer Service Strategies for Screen Printers & Embroiderers," "Maximizing Your Web Presence" and "Networking Your Way to Success."

For a complete workshop and seminar line-up, visit issshows.com/long_beach. — M.D.

Enter the Impressions Awards Today
Be a star! Enter the Impressions Awards.
Apparel decorators, this is your chance to have your work displayed and assessed in the industry's most prestigious apparel decorating competition — the 2009 Impressions Awards. The 31st annual contest will be judged at the Fort Worth Imprinted Sportswear Show, September 25-27, 2009. Winners will then be announced on Sunday, September 27.
July 02, 2009

stitch-FX Acquires Corporate Promotions
stitch-FX, a Greensboro, N.C.-based company that offers custom embroidery, screen printing and promotional products, recently announced that it has acquired Corporate Promotions Inc.
July 02, 2009

Join Impressions' discussions on LinkedIn!
Join the latest discussions or start your own on the Impressions Magazine Network LinkedIn page! Recent topics include recession-battling strategies, advice for newbie decorators, going green and more. Become a member today to discover the latest news and most popular discussion topics in the decorated apparel industry.
July 02, 2009

Boxercraft Founder Named Entrepreneur of the Year
Jon Carroll, founder of Boxercraft, Atlanta, recently was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 award winner for the Southeast region.
July 01, 2009

AKT Enterprises Targets Music Industry
As home to Walt Disney World, central Florida is no stranger to creative ventures. Winter Park, Fla.-based AKT Enterprises, which identifi es itself as a one-stop shop for entertainment professionals, fi ts the bill. Founded by music enthusiast Alex Tchekmeian, AKT is structured as an umbrella under which some 16 individual companies offer a variety of services, from merchandise manufacturing and distribution, to graphic design, Web development and live entertainment promotion.
July 01, 2009