FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2007

SGIA Expands 2008 Educational Opportunities - Association adds workshops, Webinars that explore new markets

Fairfax, Virginia -- Get ready to learn about even more imaging technologies, processes and business management issues in 2008 from SGIA's hands-on workshops and Webinars. http://www.sgia.org/events/sgia_calendar.cfm

The Association will offer at least 20 Webinars and 23 workshops throughout the year, including hot-topic sessions such as the Laminating & Finishing: Profits in Post-Finishing Workshop and Corporate Sustainability Webinar.

"SGIA's expanded educational schedule reflects our position as the premiere information resource for the specialty imaging community," said SGIA President/CEO Michael Robertson. "Attendees receive first-rate instruction on important issues without having to spend much time away from work."

See the full schedule below and register for any of these workshops at SGIA.org, Keyword: Events. http://www.sgia.org/events/sgia_calendar.cfm

SGIA 2008 Schedule:

Webinar -- Lean Manufacturing
November 8, 2007


Workshop -- Graphics Four-Color Process: Controlling the Variables
November 13-16, 2007
SPTF Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Webinar -- HR & Safety: It's a Match
November 15, 2007


Workshop -- Screen Making: Basic to Professional
December 3-7, 2007
SPTF Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Webinar -- Flatbed Inkjet Printing: Markets & Applications
January 23, 2008


Workshop -- Laminating & Finishing: Profits in Post-Print Finishing
January 28-30, 2008
SGIA Digital Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Webinar -- Introduction to Color Management
February 12, 2008


Workshop -- Graphics Four-Color Process: Controlling the Variables
February 12-15, 2008
SPTF Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Webinar -- Creation & Management of Color Profiles
February 13, 2008


Webinar -- What Every Person in Print Sales and Customer Service Should Know about Color
February 14, 2008


Workshop -- Intro to Digital Printing
February 25-26, 2008
SGIA Digital Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Webinar -- Corporate Sustainability
February 27, 2008


Workshop -- Vehicle Wrap
March 3-4, 2008
SGIA Digital Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Webinar -- Making the Choice: What Kind of Printer and Print Technology is Right for Your Business
March 12, 2008


Workshop -- Special Effects: Enhance Your Textile Print
March 12-14, 2008
SPTF Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Workshop -- Screen Making: Basic to Professional
April 14-18, 2008
SPTF Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Webinar -- Textile Press Setup
April 16, 2008


Webinar -- Business Transition Planning
April 23, 2008


Workshop -- Advanced Garment Printing
April 25-26, 2008
Pawtucket, Rhode Island


Workshop -- Color Management for Specialty Imaging
May 1-2, 2008
SGIA Digital Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Webinar -- Opportunities in Web-to-Print
May 7, 2008


Workshop -- Graphics Four-Color Process: Controlling the Variables
May 20-23, 2008
SPTF Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Webinar -- Management by Numbers
May 21, 2008


Workshop -- Direct-to-Garment Digital
May 29-30, 2008
Roland DGA Corp; Irvine, California


Workshop -- Vehicle Wrap
June 12-13, 2008
SGIA Digital Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Webinar -- Direct-to-Garment Inkjet Printing
June 25, 2008


Workshop -- Advanced Garment Printing
August 1-2, 2008
Portland, Oregon


Workshop -- Color Management for Specialty Imaging
August 4-5, 2008
SGIA Digital Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Workshop -- Screen Making: Basic to Professional
August 18-22, 2008
SPTF Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Workshop -- Intro to Digital Printing
September 8-9, 2008
SGIA Digital Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Workshop -- Laminating & Finishing: Profits in Post-Print Finishing
September 17-19, 2008
SGIA Digital Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Workshop -- Textile Printing: Basic to Professional
September 22-26, 2008
SPTF Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Workshop -- Vehicle Wrap
September 29-30, 2008
Irvine, California


SGIA '08 
October 15-18, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia


Workshop -- Direct-to-Garment Digital
October 27-28, 2008
SGIA Digital Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Workshop -- Graphics Four-Color Process: Controlling the Variables
November 3-6, 2008
SPTF Lab; Fairfax, Virginia


Workshop -- Screen Making: Basic to Professional
December 8-12, 2008
SPTF Lab; Fairfax, Virginia