Sand, Sun, Summit and CSA
Hot Stuff! Mark August 27th on your calendars now. The Sign Industry Summit and CSA’s Annual Meeting will fill the day, from trade show and auction, to dinner and awards. This is the place to be if you are a part of California’s sign industry! Registration opens soon, but already, the table top and sponsor opportunities are going like, you guessed it, hot cakes! Want to sponsor? Start here!
Our venue is The Wyndham Hotel, Bayside! It is unsurpassed among downtown hotels in San Diego, located moments away from Little Italy, San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal, and San Diego Convention Center. With breathtaking views, this hotel provides a peaceful escape from the vibrant city outside. Your stay at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside Hotel is sure to be a truly memorable experience!
Located on the harbor of San Diego, our hotel is within walking distance to many downtown restaurants. If you don’t want to leave the hotel, enjoy the scenic Wyndham San Diego Bayide complex that offers an array of dining experiences. Feast on a perfectly cooked steak at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, enjoy casual fare at the Lobby Grab -n- Go or enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at Hazelwood’s Bayside Cafe. Dine in the privacy of your room on your balcony overlooking the bay or enjoy breakfast in bed with In Room Dining – available from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Reservations: To reserve your room at the Group Rate, please contact the CSA office (by email or fax), with the number of rooms required, attendee’s name, address, and arrival & departure dates, secured with a valid credit card number, expiration date, and card holder’s name.
Group Name: California Sign Association
Group Rate: $139 (Single or Double); $159 (Triple); $179 (Quad), from 8/23/15 through 8/30/15.
Group Rate Deadline: We ask that all reservations be made by July 28, 2015, to ensure availability and discounted rate.
Contact CSA today for more information (916) 932-0021 or cflahive@calsign.org
2015 California Sign Industry Summit and CSA Annual Meeting
Schedule of Events (Full details below)
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Bowling Event: $65
Thursday, August 27, 2015
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CSA Annual Meeting & Elections – FREE!
Stay Informed – Brief reports will be given to bring all in attendance current on the association, for the (2014-2015) year. It’s been a busy year; this is the time to get updated. Then it’s election time! Come and join other CSA members casting their ballot to elect the 2015-16 CSA Board of Directors.
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Luncheon Presentation
$75 Regular / Early Bird by 8/7/15 -$65
Attendees will enjoy a fabulous lunch, as the widely admired and much in demand, Gaslamp Players present historic vignettes based upon the early history of what was then known as San Diego’s New Town. These costumed performers portray some of San Diego’s most interesting characters – from Alonzo Horton “Father of New San Diego,” to Chief of Police Keno Wilson, to Ida Bailey, the popular madame who ran the high-class brothel, Canary Cottage!
1:30 – 2:45 p.m. – Education Session – The Sale: More Than Asking For The Order! Closing The Sale is all about what comes after prospecting, and there’s much more to closing than simply asking for the order. Dave will teach you to think in terms of proposals rather than quotes, and how to manage your expectations so that you can lose the initial battle but still win the war. He will also teach you to negotiate effectively, addressing value, cost and price – in that order! -$25
Presented by Dave Fellman! David M. Fellman is the president of David Fellman & Associates, Cary NC, a sales & marketing consulting firm serving numerous segments of the graphic arts industry. He is the author of Sell More Printing (2009) and Listen To The Dinosaur (2010), which Selling Power magazine listed as one of its “10 Best Books To Read in 2010.” His articles on sales, marketing and management topics have appeared in a variety of industry publications, and he is a popular speaker who has delivered seminars and keynotes at industry events across the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Vendor Showcase – FREE!
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – CSA President’s Reception + Banquet
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – 2015 California Sign Industry Summit Banquet
$135 Regular / Early Bird by 8/7/15- $120 | Children – $ 35
Friday, August 28, 2015 – San Diego Zoo!
10:30 a.m. – Depart Wyndham Hotel
11:30 a.m. – Lunch will be served
– (Adult) $58 (Includes Transportation & Lunch)
(Children: 3-11) $35 Ea. (Includes Transportation & Lunch)
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Event Details
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Bowling Event: $65
Pub+Grub+ Bowling – Let the Good Times Roll!
Our evening activities will take us to East Village Tavern + Bowl, (EVT) located in downtown San Diego just minutes away from the Wyndham San Diego Bayside. CSA is taking over a room with a six-lane alley inside; bowling, shoe rental, fabulous food and drink tickets included. If bowling is not your thing, observers are encouraged to cheer for their favorite bowlers and enjoy the good food, beverages and camaraderie. CSA will provide transportation between the Wyndham Hotel and (EVT) – No need to drive – No need to find parking – No need to dodge Johnny Law in order to get back to your room!
Thursday, August 27, 2015
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CSA Annual Meeting & Elections – FREE!
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Luncheon Presentation – $75 Regular / Early Bird by 8/7/15 -$65
1:30 – 2:45 p.m. – Education Session – The Sale: More Than Asking For The Order! -$25
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Vendor Showcase – FREE!
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. –
CSA President’s Reception + Banquet
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. –
2015 California Sign Industry Summit Banquet and Silent/Live Auction
$135 Regular / Early Bird by 8/7/15- $120 | Children – $ 35
The Silent and Live Auction is a great way to gain fans – donate today! Download (PDF) information and donation form!
Friday, August 28, 2015 San Diego Zoo
10:30 a.m. – Depart Wyndham Hotel
11:30 a.m. – Lunch will be served
– (Adult) $58 (Includes Transportation & Lunch)
(Children: 3-11) $35 Ea. (Includes Transportation & Lunch)
$10,000 Drawing Tickets @ $100 each
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.