Registration Open

7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Colorado Foyer

Welcome Networking Reception

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

Capitol Peak

Registration Open

8:00 am -   6:00 pm

Colorado Foyer

Breakfast

8:00 am -   8:45 am

Aspen Ballroom

State of the Network

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Aspen Ballroom

Revenue Club Awards Lunch

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Aspen Ballroom

Trade Show & Raffle

12:30 pm -   5:00 pm

Colorado Ballroom

Awards Banquet

6:30 pm -   9:00 pm

Aspen Ballroom

Registration Open

7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Aspen Foyer

Breakfast & Learn: Emerging Leadership in the Sign & Graphics Industry presented by Ricoh  

7:30 am - 8:15 am

Aspen Ballroom

Join Ricoh as they take you through their growing presence in the Sign & Graphics industry by introducing new products for 2019, taking an in-depth look at their portfolio in wide-format finishing solutions, their enhanced professional services related to software solutions, color management solutions, and trainings.

Corebridge Release Highlights with Shaun Corbridge  

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Aspen Ballroom

Shaun Corbridge will be unveiling the newest version of Corebridge which includes brand new look and interface as well as a robust and customizable CRM built in.

Keynote with Art Coley: Chop Wood, Carry Water

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Aspen Ballroom

Art Coley, CEO of CGI Franchise, will share insights of successful small business ownership through franchising.  He will tap into his personal experience in the franchise industry, specifically large format printing to provide you with strategies and best practices for success.  You will also learn about the ancient philosophy of Chop Wood Carry Water to achieve and exceed your goals.

Breakout Sessions*  

10:45 am - 12:30 pm

Mt. Sopris / Mt. Columbia

-Session 1-Your Strategic Partner to Improve Profitability and Productivity presented by AGFA
Please join June White, Agfa's National Account Manager, as she discusses ways to improve your profitability using Agfa and their Duratex consumables in your purchasing mix. She’ll take you through available products like laminates and adhesives offering a complete solution for your wide format graphic needs.

-Session 2-Relationship Building and Nurturing through Networking, Social Media and Email Marketing
Even the most skilled networkers can learn something from Chicago Loop owner Eric Lazar and the approach that earned him 400 coffee meetings last year. Find out best practices on how to enhance in person networking with social media and email marketing automation using the Keap email marketing platform (formerly InfusionSoft) to create the touchpoint trifecta.

Lunch & Learn: Gain an Edge in 2019 with 3M Marketing and Education Tools

12:30 pm -   1:30 pm

Aspen Ballroom

Join 3M on their new marketing tools available to help grow your business, software to manage installation workflow and find an installer, their graphics hub, and product selector.

Breakout Sessions*  

1:45 pm -   3:30 pm

Mt. Sopris / Mt. Columbia

-Session 3a-Panel of the Pros: Sales, Marketing & Operations (under 5 years)
Owners participating: Jeff Meade, Mark Simmons, John & Alan Ferguson, Mike McKenny, and Gregg Richey. This session will be geared towards new studios (under 5 years old) and cover operational efficiencies and sales tactics. We encourage everyone to bring questions with them to ask at the panel.

-Session 3b-Panel of the Pros: Sales, Marketing & Operations (5 years or more)
Owners participating: Jeff Meade, Mark Simmons, John & Alan Ferguson, Mike McKenny, and Gregg Richey. This session will be geared towards new studios (under 5 years old) and cover operational efficiencies and sales tactics. We encourage everyone to bring questions with them to ask at the panel.

-Session 4-Landing Clients in the Commercial Interior Design Space
Owners participating: Michael Enright, Paul Reinhardt, and Darin Schneider. This session will be geared towards more experienced studios (5 or more years old) and will cover operational efficiencies and sales tactics. We encourage everyone to bring questions with them to ask at the panel.

Breakout Sessions*  

3:45 pm -   5:30 pm

Mt. Sopris / Mt. Columbia

-Session 5-SpeedPro Website & Marketing: 2018 Recap & 2019 Outlook presented by WebFX 
The SpeedPro Website & Marketing Recap and Outlook presentation will go through a timeline of events including the new website launch, marketing efforts, 2018 wins and takeaways. The second half of our presentation will focus on our 2019 organic marketing plan for SpeedPro.com and studio locations.

-Session 6-The 4 Gaps of Coaching and eliciting real Sales Results with Bill Brakemeier 
Join Bill Brakemeier as he presents his findings, tips and techniques from a panel discussion of 10 owners. This best practice group will reveal their daily behaviors, mindset and routines with regards to promotions, sales, and marketing in a way you can adapt and implement to grow your studio.

Trivia Night hosted by Geeks Who Drink

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Aspen Ballroom