CONNECT: Connections + Education for Sign Trade Professionals
The first CSA Educational Conference of the new, six-year plan is scheduled to take place Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 23-25, at the Ontario Convention & Airport Hotel in Ontario.
Consistent with the goals of the CSA Board, the emphasis this year will be on education. With the finishing touches being put on the enhanced training (STEPS) program, the conference provides a good opportunity to kick off this ambitious program for the 2017-18 CSA year. Teeing off with golf, you will make new connections that boost your business. Then soak up knowledge, hang with movers and shakers at the dinner event, and leave with batteries charged! Participation in the 2017 conference is sure to be memorable! READ AND REGISTER HERE.
HOTEL REGISTRATION INFO
Reservations: To reserve your room at the Group Rate, please contact the Ontario Convention & Airport Hotel at 909-975-5000 and identify yourself as being with the “CSA” Group.
Group Name: California Sign Association “CSA”
Group Rate: $85 (Single or Double); $149 (Executive Suite); $189 (Presidential Suite), from 8/22/17 through 8/25/17.
Group Rate Deadline: We ask that All Reservations be made by August 8, 2017, to ensure availability and Discounted rate.
REGISTRATION FEES
Option #1 – Full Summit Registration - Early Bird: Full Summit Registration (payment must be received by August 8) - $299
Regular: Full Summit Registration - $355
(Includes admittance to: Bowling Party, Annual Meeting, Luncheon, Education Sessions,
President’s Reception, and 2017 CSA Educational Conference Banquet)
Option #2 – Individual Event Options Registration. Download PDF Registration form to enter your information and selections. PDF FORM available in Shop.
GROUP BLOCK
There are a limited number of rooms available at the Ontario Convention & Airport Hotel – So don’t delay – Make your reservation today. Contact: 909-975-5000 and reference “CSA” for your group rate!
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Sponsorship Level
Doctoral - $3,000
Masters - $2,000
Bachelors - $1,000
Associate - $750
Certificate - $500
• Four complimentary full registrations
• Name and logo on rolling EMC over alleys at Opening Reception/Bowling Party (one minute duration hold)
• Reserved table at Banquet (for ten assigned guests)
Note: Six additional banquet tickets will be given, which when added to the four tickets received as part of the four full registrations, totals a table for ten.
• Name and logo on all promotional and on-site material*
• Verbal acknowledgement at luncheons and Banquet
• Name and logo in CSA Publication thank you ad
• Top level placement on large conference banners/signs
• 1/2 page full-color ad in the CSA Membership Directory
• Website sponsor logo & link, at bottom of CSA homepage
• Two complimentary full registrations
• Name and logo on rolling EMC over alleys at Opening Reception/Bowling Party (30 second duration hold)
• Reserved table at Banquet (for six assigned guests)
Note: Four additional banquet tickets will be given, which when added to the two tickets received as part of the two full registrations, totals six guests at your reserved table.
• Name and logo on all promotional and on-site material*
• Verbal acknowledgement at luncheons and Banquet
• Name and logo in CSA Publication thank you ad
• Second level placement on large conference banners/signs
• 1/3 page full color ad in the CSA Membership Directory
• Website sponsor logo & link, at bottom of CSA homepage
• Two complimentary full registrations
• Name and logo on rolling EMC over alleys at Opening Reception/Bowling Party (15 second duration hold)
• Reserved table at Banquet (for four assigned guests)
• Note: Two additional banquet tickets will be given, which when added to the two tickets received as part of the two full registrations, totals four guests at your reserved table.
• Name and logo on all promotional and on-site material*
• Verbal acknowledgement at luncheons and Banquet
• Name and logo in CSA Publication thank you ad
• Third level placement on large conference banners/signs
• 1/4 page full color ad in the CSA Membership Directory
• Website sponsor logo & link, at bottom of CSA homepage
• One complimentary full registration
• Name and logo on rolling EMC over alleys at Opening Reception/Bowling Party (10 second duration hold)
• One additional banquet ticket will be given, which when added to the one ticket received as part of the one full registration, totals two banquet reservations.
• Name and logo on all promotional and on-site material*
• Verbal acknowledgement at luncheons and Banquet
• Name and logo in CSA Publication thank you ad
• Fourth level placement on large conference banners/ signs
• 1/4 page full color ad in the CSA Membership Directory
• Website sponsor logo & link, at bottom of CSA homepage
• One complimentary full registration
• Name and logo on rolling EMC over alleys at Opening
Reception/Bowling Party (combined slide - 5 second duration hold)
• Name and logo on all promotional and on-site material*
• Verbal acknowledgement at luncheons and Banquet
• Name and logo in CSA Publication thank you ad
• Fifth level placement on large conference banners/signs
• 1/6 page B&W ad in the CSA Membership Directory
• Website sponsor logo & link, at bottom of CSA homepage
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
12:00 p.m. ……………………………………… Golf Tournament Check-in
1:00 – 5:30 p.m. ……………………………… Golf Tournament (Sierra Lakes Golf Course – Fontana, CA)
7:00 – 7:30 p.m. ……………………………… Golf Tournament Awards & Recognition (Big Al’s – Ontario, CA)
7:30 – 10:30p.m. ……………………………… CSA Educational Conference Opening Reception (Big Al’s – Ontario, CA)
Thursday, August 24, 2017
8:00 – 10:30 a.m. ……………………………… 2016-17 CSA Board of Directors Meeting
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. ……………………………… Education Session #1
The Permit Counter: Who’s Side Are You On?
Mitch Chemers, Imagetech Services & James Carpentier AICP, ISA
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. …………………………… 2016 CSA Annual Meeting
State of the Association and Board Elections
11:55 – 1:10 p.m. ……………………………… Luncheon
1:20 – 2:20 p.m. ………………………………… Education Session #2
Company Culture: It’s Not Your Father’s Workplace Anymore”
Lori Anderson, President & CEO, International Sign Association
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. ………………………………… Education Session #3
Cyber Security! Dr. Lance Larson, President & CEO, Larson Corporation Inc.
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. ………………………………… President’s Reception
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. ……………………………… CSA Educational Conference Banquet, Awards, Installation of Officers, Silent Auction Closeout, Live Auction and $10,000 Drawing
Friday, August 25, 2017
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. ……………………………… 2017-18 CSA Board of Directors Meeting
10:15 a.m. ……………………………………… Session #4 – Signs: Dr. Dydia DeLyser, CSU-Fullerton
There are a limited number of rooms available at the Ontario Convention & Airport Hotel – So don’t delay – Make your reservation today. Contact: 909-975-5000 and reference “CSA” for your group rate!
Teresa M. Young has been a consultant to entrepreneurs since 1986, in both retail and B2B sectors. In 1991, she became President of Sign Biz, Inc., a full-service business development company. Young sits on multiple boards, including as Past Chairwoman of both the International Sign Association (ISA) and California Sign Association. She is an accomplished code writer, web developer and contributor to the Git Repository. Young is also an in-demand speaker, engaging business owners with topical and powerful business insights and strategies in support of best business practices and modern marketing strategies under her MintyWorks and Coffee with T brands. 200 click-and-mortar enterprises were established under the Sign Biz business model with more than $19,000,000 worth of SBA-backed funding for these businesses.