VASA January Newsletter
Save The Date, and preregister for the ISA International Sign Expo 2019
Registration is now open for ISA international Sign Expo® 2019 , taking place in Las Vegas Wednesday, April 24 - Friday, April 26 with pre-conference sessions on Tuesday, April 23. VASA Members have a special promotional discount code VASASAVE.

This code not only provides a discount, but also offers benefits such as a free trade show pass good for all three days of the show which includes networking, education, and programs located on the trade show floor, as well as free admittance to the ISA Game Changer Sessions and SRF Mega Session (Note: The Game Changer and Mega Sessions must be selected when registering online in order to attend), and a 50% discount on ISA member pricing for ISA Education Sessions and Packages, including Pre-conference Sessions. Discount applies to early bird pricing if registered by 3/26/2019 and regular member pricing if registered after 3/26/2019 or onsite. Discount does not include SRF Sessions or Packages.  
Sign Industry Quarterly Economic Report – Q4 2018
This comprehensive economic analysis covers future trends and upcoming market shifts by key segments in the sign, graphics and visual communications industry. The report assesses four segments: two supplier markets (printing and electrical/digital signage) and two end markets (electric/digital signage and architectural signage). It also forecasts commodities.
Join a webinar on January 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm ET/11:00 am PT to hear the report’s authors from IHS Markit cover a macroeconomic overview of the global economy and review key findings of the Q4 2018 Sign Industry Quarterly Economic Report.
The report and webinar are free for VASA custom sign company members and ISA members at  signs.org/quarterlyreport .
Are you the next Sign Code Champion?
The International Sign Association (ISA) is now accepting applications for the third annual Sign Code Champion. This award recognizes individuals who have positively impacted the sign, graphics and visual communications industry through their work on sign codes. The champion will receive a trip to Las Vegas for ISA International Sign Expo 2019.
A Sign Code Champion is one who has gone "above and beyond" to progress reasonable sign codes and has communicated to local jurisdictions how visible and effective signs help promote safe and vibrant communities.
Is it you? Or someone you know? Applications are due February 1 at signs.org/champion .
Business Boot Camp for Wrap Professionals
Justin Pate of the Wrap Institute and John Duever of Vinyl Images & Design will help wrap professionals build their businesses for long-term success at the Business Boot Camp for Wrap Professionals by Avery Dennison. The day-long event is part of the pre-conference at ISA International Sign Expo 2019.
Business Boot Camp is designed for companies and freelancers at all skill levels, from the most experienced to those just starting. Both Duever and Pate use their experiences and expertise to offer systems and concrete steps that any business can apply.
Learn more about the Business Boot Camp and ISA Sign Expo 2019 at www.signexpo.org .
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