“Where’s my support”?
After all your company pays sizably into the system through taxes each year…shouldn’t that earn you the right of an equivalent value in return of services/assistance?
Simply answered, YES.
In this revealing seminar you will uncover how to access significant resources and millions of dollars in hidden federal and provincial capital through links to government programs. You will gain a solid understanding of how these programs work and what they will mean to your company’s future growth. Now is the time to mobilize your organization to your competitive advantage today and tomorrow.
If you answer NO to the question; “Is the government funding your business”? - Then you owe it to yourself to attend this seminar. What you don’t know is hurting your business and limiting your growth potential.
Click here to download the Important notice for this seminar! IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
English Only
S2 - 1:00pm
“Cutting Through the Red Tape”
Panel Discussion on Regulatory Issues & Policy Shifts Affecting the Industry
Presented by: Bill Houston – Twightlight Signs & Neon, Svetlana Levant – Permit World, Tony Delcaro – Mr. Sign, Daniel Provencher - l’entreprise Daniel Provencher et compagnie, Just Cole – SAC.
Your customer has just awarded you the job of producing and installing his signage…Great but now comes the tricky part of weeding through the quagmire of codes and regulations associated with installation.
This focus panel of industry experts will plot the course, addressing everything from engineering requirements and site inspections to the sign, street and hoisting permits necessary to complete the job on time and within the parameters of the law.
This highly informative seminar will be exceptionally useful for sales staff, estimators, installers and municipal officers.
English and French as required
S3 - 3:00pm
“Lighting the Way”
Canadian LED Codes Discussion Panel
Presented by: Lee Hewitt, UL's Principal Engineer for Signs and Speciality Luminaires, Dave Heron, Electrical Safety Authority, and Patrick Hew from CSAI.
It is no surprise that the Sign Industry’s use of LED’s is quickly increasing in the face of rising energy costs. Economics notwithstanding, LED’s attention grabbing appeal through its ability to produce more lumens per watt than conventional fluorescents bulbs have captured market interest.
As with all things new, regulatory changes follow. Representatives from CSA, ESA and UL will enlighten us on the new national regulations governing LED use and clarify the necessary certification usage requirements.
Don’t be left in the dark…this highly illuminating discussion panel will bring clarity to the new regulations surrounding LED usage. A perfect seminar for LED manufacturers, distributors, installers and maintainers.
English Only
Three Seminars for Saturday:
S4 - 10:00am
“Bottoms Up”
How to Increase your Profit by 61% this Year
Presented by: Adam Arseneau, Business Advisor – Advance Business Consulting.
The journey towards increasing your profits first begins in your mind… Adam’s initial step is to transform the way you think of your business from that of business owner to that of an investor.
Now that you’re thinking more objectively, tools to execute the proven 5 keys to business success will be revealed. Learn how to work less and make more; identify untapped business and sales potential; discover how to get former customers to return and find out how to make your advertising and marketing an investment and not just another cost of doing business.
This insightful, collaborative workshop is a must attend for those wanting to take their business to the next level.
English Only
S5 - 12:30pm
“Colour My World”
Spot Colour Matching Today & Everyday
Presented by: Angus Pady of Digital Solutions - Angus is a leading authority in colour management.
In the highly competitive and demanding world of printing, consistent matching of custom corporate colors is not merely important but essential.
As an actual participant in this hands on workshop complete with the latest printer and software on hand, you will gain invaluable insight into how to measure customer supplied colours using a handheld device and how to load those colours directly into the RIP.
Become skilled in re-calibrating your printer to compensate for inevitable colour shifts; learn how to measure and create your own custom spot colours and understand how to utilize ONYX’s internal Pantone look up table to hit Pantone colours consistently and with confidence.
This exciting, interactive training session will prove invaluable for Prepress Managers, Pressman, and Owner/Operators
English Only
S6 - 2:30pm
“The $7 Billion Government Secret”
Innovation is no Longer an Out of Pocket Expense
Presented by: Nikolai Rostarchook – consultant and account manager with Tripol Canada inc. and
Mark Sorkin – Director of business development with Tripol Canada inc.
Print related and sign making companies may qualify to receive $20,000 - $500,000 in government funding for technological advancements and shop-floor experimentation. In fact, the average sized print shop with 5 – 10 employees usually qualifies to receive $20,000 - $80,000!
Sign making, printing and finishing companies of all sizes often engage in process experimentation - looking for ways to produce unique and higher quality products. In support of industry development, the government of Canada offers several funding programs aimed at making these advancements more affordable and therefore, more attainable.
Over $7 Billion Dollars is available through programs such as SR&ED, and IRAP. Nikolai and Mark will expertly educate you on specific programs available and teach you how to capitalize.
This is a must attend seminar for all Imagemaking producers regardless of size.
English Only
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