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February 8–10, 2006
ASI Dallas
Dallas Convention
Center
Dallas, TX
Contact:
877/274-7469
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February 26–
March 1, 2006
PMA 2006
Orange County
Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Contact:
517/788-8100
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February 27–
March 1, 2006
PODi Applications
Forum
Las Vegas Hilton
Las Vegas, NV
Contact:
585/239-6063
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May 10–12
IRgA Annual
Convention &
Trade Show
Gaylord Palms
Orlando, FL
800/833-4742
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September 29 –
October 1
Central Reprographic
Association
Austin Marriott
at the Capitol
Austin, TX
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Shirley Zawoyski
October 5–7
Western Reprographic
Association
Westin Mission
Hills Resort
Rancho Mirage, CA
Click for Email:
Monica Vargas
October 12–15
Eastern Regional
Reprographic
Association
Baltimore, MD
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Craig Perry
October 17–23
Southeastern
Reprographic
Association
Myrtle Beach
Marriott Resort
at Grande Dunes
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Larry Condon
We need your help! Your participation is critical to the success of this project. As a reward for your participation, a copy of the bound report will be available for FREE to all companies that complete and return their survey form by the March 17 deadline. If you are unable to complete the form, please forward it to your CFO or accountant. All data will be held strictly confidential by our independent consultant and will be reported in aggregate form. Individual surveys will be destroyed after tabulation. The completed study, scheduled for May distribution, will represent a compilation of financial data pertaining to various sales, expenses and profits. You will be able to analyze various factors such as cost of goods, labor, and overhead expenses, as well as growth rates and profitability, and compare the ratios against various sales volumes. For questions about the survey, please contact John Stewart of Q.P. Consulting, Inc. at 321/727-2442. Best Practices in Digital Services. The IRgA has formed a committee for the purposes of defining digital services, setting minimum guidelines and defining best practices in this area. A web survey will be sent to you this week asking for your current practices with regard to digital services. After compiling the data, the IRgA will share the results through the News Digest, with information posted to the website at www.irga.com. Additionally, committee members will present the results and lead a dialogue on the subject during an educational session at the Convention and Trade Show this May (details provided below). The final document will be in the form of a best practices statement from the IRgA that can be used by all industry members to communicate with their employees and customers. IRgA 2006 – A True Industry-wide Event Industry Groups Set to Meet. Several reprographics industry groups have informed the IRgA of their intention to hold their business meetings in conjunction with the IRgA, including ARC/PEiR, ReproMAX and RSA. ARC and PEiR are holding meetings prior to the event and ReproMAX and RSA are holding their meetings Friday afternoon and Saturday following the IRgA. Friday Reception Open to Entire Industry. In an effort to accommodate the needs of all groups, the IRgA's Friday evening closing reception will be open to all industry members. While we would like everyone to attend the full convention and trade show, we realize that this is not possible for everyone. At the same time, The IRgA Convention Committee and Board of Directors would like every reprographer, vendor and affinity group to experience the IRgA's event. Therefore, in an effort to unite the entire reprographics industry, the IRgA will sponsor a cocktail reception open to all on Friday, May 12, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Gaylord Palms. Trade Show Nears Sell-Out. Response to the IRgA's call for exhibitors has been tremendous, as more than 90% of the available space for the 2006 trade show has been committed. Any vendor company that wishes to exhibit their products and services at the 2006 trade show is encouraged to act now by contacting Nicole Boland at (312) 673-5828. Education A Primary Focus. The Program Committee has assembled an excellent educational line-up for 2006 with even more time slots. You don't want to miss the opening keynote session, "12 Trends Impacting the AEC industry – Opportunities for the reprographics industry" by David Watkins, of WHR Architects, or the Friday Luncheon session by syndicated sales guru Jeffrey Gitomer. Click here for more information. This year, there will be concurrent breakout sessions on Wednesday, May 10 following the Golf Tournament. Breakout sessions will also take place Thursday morning and Friday afternoon. Some of the topics include:
Registration is Open! It's easy to register for the IRgA Convention and Trade Show. Simply click here to register online, register by fax or simply call IRgA Headquarters at 800/833-4742 for additional information. The important part is to register NOW to qualify for reduced rates and to secure your room at the popular Gaylord Palms at the reduced rate of $179/night. Roland Opens New Training and Distribution Facility FastSigns Increasing Number of Franchises - Direct Competition for Repro Shops
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2006 Bukovsky Recipients Named
The Bukovsky Award honors the memory of George K. Bukovsky, who worked in the reprographics industry for more than 30 years, served as a champion for the IRgA and actively promoted the industry. His enthusiasm and spirit were an inspiration to all those with whom he worked. The award is the highest honor one can receive in the reprographics industry. For more information about the Bukovsky Award, click here. Call for Nominations to the IRgA Board of Directors To be considered for Board service, a candidate's company must be a member in good standing of the IRgA. According to bylaws requirement, President Michael Shaw has appointed a Nominating Committee led by Immediate Past President Chuck Gremillion. Other members of the committee include Rusty James, Bob Margolis, Peter Morin and Mike Tackett. For more information, refer to the IRgA's Bylaws or call the office at (800) 833-4742.
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