EXPO! EXPO! EXPO!
The International Sign Expo! The 2017 show is taking place April 19-22 (tradeshow starts April 20) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas and registration is open!
Of course you are going to the International Sign Expo – the world’s largest tradeshow for sign professionals – and of course you know all about the Expo. You’ve been going for a while! But with the Expo there are some “extra” special events that can make this business trip an even more fulfilling excursion! Here is what we are especially excited about!
GET YOUR SWAGGER ON!
Use your power as a California Sign Association Member and receive huge discounts on education programs, plus free registration to the Expo! We’ve been given unique registration promo discount code and housing links. New this year, the promo code received gives our members 50% off education through the entire registration cycle and even onsite. In prior years, the code gave our members 50% off before the early bird deadline, and 25% off after the early bird deadline and onsite. Realizing most people register in the last few weeks leading up to the show, this is a huge new value-added benefit for our members.Click the image or here to your registration page: Register Today
By using your powerful code, you will:
- Receive 50% Discount on Education Programs
- Get a Free Trade Show Pass
- Support the work of the sign association
More good stuff!
Become a Sponsor – Register for this superior networking event! This golf tournament takes place on April 19th at the Las Vegas National Golf Course. Many sponsorship opportunities are available, and you can win publicity and prizes! Here is the Registration/ Sponsorship form: The Great Golf Tournament (PDF)
With the tournament, the Elliott Crane Ball Drop event will give you more ways to support your associations, and the chance to walk away with a cash prize! Download the form here: Great Ball Drop (PDF)
LET’S PARTY AT ISA ROCKS: THE INDUSTRY PARTY!
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 8:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M., HOUSE OF BLUES
Get ready to have some fun at THE industry party of the year, ISA ROCKS. Back by popular demand, this is THE place to connect with industry professionals, while enjoying the food, music and atmosphere of the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. CSA members receive access to the upstairs VIP area at the party where you can enjoy complimentary drinks and food. Contact the California Sign Association for your VIP access pass or stop by The Hub. Space is limited!
Young Professionals Happy Hour
Friday, April 21, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Eye Candy, Mandalay Bay
Come to a special happy hour to network with other young professionals in the industry! No prior registration for the happy hour is required; however, you must be registered for the trade show to attend.
ISA Networking Reception for National and Custom Sign Companies
Friday, April 21, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Islander I
Bring your show badge to enter; no separate registration is required.
Custom and national sign company executives are invited to join us as ISA hosts its annual Networking Reception for National and Custom Sign Companies. This popular event brings together representatives from major U.S. national sign companies with custom sign company executives to discuss their specific installation needs. This is a great opportunity for both custom sign company and national sign company executives to meet, network and potentially develop new business relationships. There will be free beer, and a cash bar will be available. Bring your show badge to enter; no separate registration is required. National Sign Companies interested in participating should contact Alicia Auerswald at alicia.auerswald@signs.org. Free beer will be available — must be 21 to drink.
Here’s your handy member info:
- Registration Promotional Discount Code: CALISAVE
- Page on Sign Expo Website: www.signexpo.org/California
- Registration Link: www.signexpo.org/CaliforniaReg
- Housing Link: www.signexpo.org/CaliforniaHotel
See you Las Vegas!
The entire crew here at CNP Signs & Graphics looks forward to our semiannual trip to Las Vegas to attend ISA International Sign Expo. It’s a tremendous learning, networking and relationship-building opportunity. In just a few days in one convenient spot, we’re able to meet with old and new friends from across the country, see suppliers from around the world showcasing the latest materials and equipment, and attend high-energy education sessions that our whole team finds valuable. ~ Bob McCarter, CNP Signs & Graphics
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.