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The Embroidery & Direct to Garment Extravaganza 2008 Schedule
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Advanced Seminars

There is an additional $25 fee per person/advanced seminar. Click "register now" to go to the payment page and reserve your spot

Advanced DTG Garment Printing Seminar

In this in-depth workshop, you'll learn how to maximize the capabilities of your DTG and increase production by following some important techniques.

Time - Friday, Main room 8:30 - 9:45
Cost - $25 (Full registration fee is due and payable prior to start of seminar. Due to staffing and scheduling, this admission fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.)

Advanced Machine Maintenance Seminar

In this in-depth workshop, you'll learn how to maximize your embroidery machine’s capabilities and increase production by following important techniques such as how to remove and re-attach a head while changing a reciprocator, properly lubricating your machine, proper needle tension, rotary hook, timing and adjustment of machine.

Time - Friday, Main room 4:30 - 6:30
Cost - $25 (Full registration fee is due and payable prior to start of seminar. Due to staffing and scheduling, this admission fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.)

Sierra Software Advanced Digitizing, lettering and editing Seminar

The ability to digitize your own designs is a powerful asset, but if it takes too much time or doesn't have the quality needed, then you're losing money. Learn how to make digitizing not only a profit center, but an important service that makes your company stand out. We will also cover small lettering, advanced editing and workflow.

Time - Saturday, Main room 8:00am - 9:45
Cost - $25 (Full registration fee is due and payable prior to start of seminar. Due to staffing and scheduling, this admission fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.)

Free Seminars

Free seminars are limited to 20-25 people so click the "reserve your spot now" button under the seminar you wish to attend

Learn how to start an apparel decorating business --- by Bill Richards (secondary room Friday 8:30am - 9:45am)

Apparel decorating is a 47 billion dollar a year industry that offers entrepreneurs an enormous amount of opportunities. In this seminar we will go examine industry trends, comparing Profits and Business Growth of One Stop Shops vs One Process shops. (info Provided by Impressions industry report)

How to identify products and vendors needed for a successful apparel decorating business --- by Bill Richards ( main room Friday 10:00am - 10:30am)

The informative seminar kick-off will be an exciting introduction with fresh ideas and marketing information for the Start-Up decorators who want to learn about the process of getting into the business. You will also discuss exhibitor products and services featured throughout the day.

How to Profitably Communicate with your Contract Decorator --- by Greg Kitson (secondary room Friday 2:30pm - 3:30pm)

The seminar will be an exciting informative discussion filled with new ideas on how your contract decorator and you can communicate and work together to increase your profit margin

Beginner / Intermediate CorelDRAW Training--- By David Ihm of the Garment Graphics Network (secondary room Friday 4:00pm - 5:30pm)

Learning the basics CorelDRAW is the main focus of this class and the majority will be spent training you on the most commonly used tools and design techniques. This class will also explore the capabilities of CorelDRAW and how it can be used in specific types of businesses; Embroidery, Screen Printing, Heat Applied Graphics, Sublimation, Sign Making and much more. Whether you’re a newbie and trying to figure out which design software is best for you or an experienced CorelDRAW user that could use a few pointers, you will find this class to be a great help. This class is taught by a Certified CorelDRAW Training Partner with over 15 years experience in the graphics industry

Marketing your Apparel Decorating Business--- By Dana Zezzo of ProTowels (secondary room Saturday 8:30am to 9:45am)

New presentation about how and to whom you should market your decorating apparel business to. This seminar will cover some proven strategies and outside the box approaches. If you are looking for fresh ideas and explore the endless opportunities in this business, this is a seminar you must attend.

How to Identify growth markets for your apparel decorating business --- Bill Richards (main room Saturday 10:00am - 10:30am)

The informative seminar kick-off will be an exciting introduction with fresh ideas and marketing information for the Start-Up decorators, who want to learn about the process of getting into the business. You will also discuss exhibitor products and services featured throughout the day.

How to sell more decorated apparel for a higher profit --- By Dana Zezzo of ProTowels (secondary room Saturday 1:00pm - 2:00pm)

Learn how to sell your apparel for the highest possible profit. Understanding how to present your clothing as exclusive and use pricing to your advantage with proven sales techniques and delivery methods (etc. Good, Better, Best sampling)

Advanced CorelDRAW Training--- By David Ihm of the Garment Graphics Network (secondary room Saturday 2:30pm - 4:00pm)

This class will focus on teaching you advanced drawing tools and design techniques with an emphasis on designing for Direct To Garment printing. Unless you’re an experienced user of CorelDRAW it is highly recommended that you attend the Beginner / Intermediate CorelDRAW Training prior to taking this class. This class is taught by a Certified CorelDRAW Training Partner with over 15 years experience in the graphics industry.