19 Scenes from SAC’s YPN Leadership Conference

Sign Builder Illustrated recently joined nearly 20 Canadian (and one American) sign professionals for the Sign Association of Canada (SAC) Young Professionals Network (YPN) Leadership Conference in Montréal. Here are a few snapshots from this memorable and educational three-day event. See our upcoming July 2024 edition for more takeaways.

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ISA Elite 2025 Applications Now Open

The ISA Elite program will host another class of up-and-coming sign, graphics and visual communications leaders at ISA International Sign Expo 2025. The application process is now open for this prestigious program. “There have been incredible results since the ISA Elite program launched in 2015,” said Lori Anderson, ISA president and CEO. “Many Elite alumni […]

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PRINTING United Expo and Drupa Trade Shows Form Partnership

PRINTING United Alliance and Messe Düsseldorf Group have formed a partnership, a move the printing technology event organizers say will advance the industry overall. Starting this year, the partnership between PRINTING United Expo and drupa, located in North America and Europe, respectively, will bolster the reach of each trade fair brand internationally. “Our partnership with […]

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PRINTING United Alliance Partners with Advertising Specialty Institute

PRINTING United Alliance has formed a partnership with the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), a technology, marketing and information provider in the promotional products industry. The partnership allows members of both organizations to benefit from the increasing convergence of promotional products and print distributors, printing, and apparel and promo decoration. “For the many printers and print […]

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Ryan Strowger Joins ISA as VP, Trade Shows and Meetings

The International Sign Association (ISA) has named Ryan Strowger, CEM, its new Vice President of Trade Shows and Meetings. Strowger comes to ISA from Optica, formerly The Optical Society, where he was Chief Events and Corporate Engagement Officer. During his tenure at Optica, Strowger led conference programming, event logistics and marketing, corporate membership, and sales […]

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Longtime ISA Director Patti King Honored for Distinguished Service

Patti King, a longtime leader at the ISA Affiliated Association level, was presented the Kirk L. Brimley Distinguished Service Award during a special reception at ISA International Sign Expo. King served as executive director of ISA affiliates Arizona Sign Association, Colorado Sign Association, Nevada Sign Association, Utah Sign Association, Northwest Sign Council and Western States […]

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Alliance Franchise Brands Hosts 2024 Convention

Alliance Franchise Brands, a world leader and franchisor serving the multi-billion-dollar market for marketing, print, sign, and graphics communications services, recently hosted its annual Alliance Franchise Brands 2024 Convention & Trade Show in St. Louis, Missouri. The three-day event brought together franchise members and support teams from the entire organization for educational sessions and panel […]

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Orbus Visual Communications Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility

Orbus Visual Communications® is proud to announce the relocation and grand opening of a new manufacturing facility for SEG Systems® and Fabric Images® in Huntersville, North Carolina. Orbus is North America’s largest producer of visual communications solutions for tradeshows and events, retail environments and workplace interiors. The media is invited to join us in commemorating […]

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ADA, Engineering, and Permitting Forums at ISA Event

Working in a small segment of a niche industry like the sign, graphics, and visual communications industry can be lonely. But everything changes when there are more of you in one room. There’s camaraderie, networking, and an ability to solve common issues. That’s why ISA International Sign Expo 2024, taking place April 10-12 in Orlando, […]

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ISA’s David Hickey Named 2024 Leading Association Lobbyist

David Hickey, the International Sign Association’s vice president of advocacy, has been named one of the Association Trends’ 2024 Leading Association Lobbyists. The award was presented on February 27 in Washington, D.C. Hickey was cited for leading ISA and the sign, graphics, and visual communications industry in developing a collaborative approach to planners and city […]

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