Print World 2016 announces its seminar series. From sales strategies to mergers and acquisitions, to packaging printing tips, the topics reflect what's important now.
Register for Print World today. All seminars are free to Print World attendees.
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Frank Romano |
Seminar S1
The future of print in North America
Speaker:
Frank Romano, professor emeritus from RIT
Sunday, Nov. 20, 10:30 a.m.
Frank Romano will focus his address on The Future of North American Printing. He’ll look at the past and future of print in a digital age, review the state of the industry, and cover new print technology from litho to nanographic methods.
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Bonny Koabel |
Seminar S2
How to get government funding for your printing business
Speaker:
Bonny Koabel, president of AKR Consulting Canada
Sunday, Nov. 20, 12:30 p.m
Every year governments at all levels give out millions of dollars to companies via grants, subsidies, tax credits and refunds. Bonny Koabel, president of AKR Consulting Canada, will be your guide through the government maze. Bringing years of experience to the task, including several years applying for funding at a flexo narrow web label printer, she will go over what’s available, tell you how you can qualify for funding, and offer strategies for dealing with arcane rules.
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Sean Cavanagh |
Seminar S3
What is your printing business worth
Speakers:
Sean Cavanagh, noted author and expert in mergers and acquisitions
Sunday, Nov. 20, 2:00 p.m.
Do you dream of selling your company and retiring? If you haven’t positioned your business for the 21st century marketplace, you may be in for a shock because the rules have changed.
In this crucial seminar, Sean Cavanagh, managing director of First Servant Capital Corporation and noted author, will explain the new rules of engagement. He’ll show you how to valuate your company, maximize your corporate value, and make buyers compete for your business.
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Jay Mandarino |
Seminar S4
How to sell printing in a competitive market
Speaker:
Jay Mandarino, President and CEO of The C.J. Group of Companies
Monday, Nov. 21, 12:30 p.m.
With a unique perspective on what makes for successful sales, Jay Mandarino, president and CEO of The C.J. Group of Companies, will go over the strategies that have made his company successful, provide insight into what today’s print buyers want, and outline how he’s been able to find opportunities in the market.
Mandarino started out on the sales side as a print broker and over the years, has been through all the great times and the challenging times. Through it all, Mandarino and his team have grown sales every year for the last 10 years, despite a tough Toronto market.
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Jeff Uzbalis |
Seminar S5
How to make money in wide format
Speaker:
Jeff Uzbalis, a wide-format applications specialist at 3M
Monday, Nov. 21, 2:00 p.m.
This seminar is right on point for today’s market where printers are seeking new opportunities. Jeff Uzbalis, a wide-format applications specialist at 3M, returns to deliver his hugely popular seminar on how to master this printing sector and deliver an update on new developments in this area over the last two years.