Downstream Casino ResortFirst Class Amenities • 5 Fabulous Restaurants• Championship Golf Course • Full Service Spa

• Over 2,000 Slots • 24/7 Poker Play

4 MILES WEST OF JOPLIN, MOon 1-44 Ext 1

$94/night (request group rate for “TRI16”)

918-919-6000

The regions premiere trade show &educational event for the sign industry

August 11-13, 2016

Premier Tradeshow• 18,000 square feet of display space filled with over 100 exhibitors.• Find the latest advancements in materials and sign technology. • Meet with the leading suppliers in the sign industry. • Learn new solutions for producing the best quality signs, sign products and increasing sales

and profits.

Premier Educational Seminars• Powerful presentations covering relevant topics. • Learn from industry experts. • Find out how to be successful in today’s challenging business environment.

Premier Networking Opportunities Tradeshow, Seminars, Social and Recreational Activities.

• Meet and talk with the suppliers and sign company attendees. • Learn from others how they pursue new opportunities and use best practices to solve

common problems. Share your solutions.• Find new business opportunities.

Win!Throughout the three days of the Expo, there will be many chances for you to win several really exciting prizes, including a fantastic exotic vacation.

Register Now!We know that you will want to experience this great event. In this brochure, you will find details about the 6th Annual Tri-State Sign Expo & Golf Tournament. We have included registration forms, full event schedule, and hotel reservation details. If you have any questions about the event please contact Julie Olivarri, Executive Director at (913) 305-3915 or email: exec.director@tristatesign.org

We look forward to seeing you at the 2016 Expo!

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The regions premier trade show and educational event for the sign industry!

THURSDAY 8/116-9 pm Welcome Reception

7 pm Golf Calcutta Scholarship Auction

FRIDAY 8/128 am Golf Tournament & Lunch, Eagle Creek Golf Club

5 pm Banquet Reception

6-9 pm Hall of Fame/Scholarship Awards Banquet & Auction

SATURDAY 8/137-8 am Hot Breakfast

8 am Tri-State Sign Association Membership Meeting

9-9:50 am Educational Seminars

10-10:50 am Educational Seminars

11am-12:30 pm Buffet Lunch for Registered Sign Company Expo Attendees (*Lunch Ticket Required)

11:30-3:30 pm Tradeshow

6pm-12 am Expo Celebration Poolside Party

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Networking, Seminars & Tradeshow

August 11 - 13,2016

EVENTSCHEDULE

EVENTLOCATION

Lodging4

*Plus applicable taxes

RATES: STANDARD KING orDOUBLE QUEEN GUEST ROOM

$94/Night*

Request group rate for “TRI16”

For reservations call 918.919.6000

Call todayand make yourreservation!

• First Class Amenities• 374 Rooms & Suites• 5 Fabulous Restaurants• Championship Golf Course

• Over 2,000 Slots• 24/7 Poker Play• Live Entertainment• Full Service Spa

4 MILES WEST OF JOPLIN, MO ON I-44 EXIT 1

The regions premier trade show and educational event for the sign industry!

2016 TRI-STATE SIGN EXPOGOLF TOURNAMENT

Friday, August 12 • 8 amSHOTGUN START

4 PLAYER SCRAMBLE FORMATLIMITED TO THE FIRST 144 ENTRIES

Lunch will be served • Awards presentation at lunch

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To play, please complete golf section of registration form or register online at tristatesignexpo.com

3601 Rangeline RoadJoplin, MO 64804

417-781-8000druryhotels.com

10 minutes from DownstreamRATES: $99/Night*

(breakfast included)For reservations before Juy 31, 2015

Drury Inn & Suites

*Plus applicable taxes

Downstream offers 40 RV spots with water, electrical

hook ups, and shuttle service.

Call 417.626.6750 for information and rates.

RV PARK

Lodging accommodations

also available at these nearby

locations

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS

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SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 12Choose from four powerful seminars presented by sign industry experts that will provide you

with the knowledge that you need to be successful in today’s challenging business environment. Mark your selections in the Educational Seminars section of the registration form.

SEMINAR #2 - 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M.

How Secure is Your IT Network? Jason Rincker – Stronghold DataWhat are the potential threats to your network environment? It is important to know how to check for those threats and what the cost consequences are. We will discuss how network breach attempts are unrelenting and why data secu-rity is an ongoing process of learning, adapting, and remaining vigilant about protection. Our presentation will touch on fundamental data security practices and business continuity. The primary focus will be on discovery of the location of data which contains Personal Identifiable Information (PII).

SEMINAR #1 - 9:00 A.M. to 10:50 A.M.

You can do that with Vinyl !?! Jeff Wagner – J3 IndustriesIndustry leading installer and trainer Jeff Wagner will discuss multiple types of vinyl installations along with the materials and techniques that will provide you with professional and lasting results. With this open discussion format, you will have the opportunity to share best practices and ask questions about challenges you face in the field. Whether you are new to the industry or a vinyl veteran you are certain to walk away with tips you can immediately ‘apply’ in your work place.

SEMINAR #3 - 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M.

Where Are We Going from Here? Panel of Industry Leading RepresentativesIn this Q&A industry panel discussion we will share ideas and listen to industry leaders discuss where they see the future of our industry heading. Whether it is with lighting technologies, large format printing, supply and distribution, aerial and shop safety, manufacturing trends, increased government regulations, a shallow hiring pool or other sectors of interest – one thing is certain. Our industry is moving forward, and we want to be leading the way!

SEMINAR #5 - 10:00 A.M. to 10:50 A.M.

Winning Sign Variances! Bill Behrens – Warren Sign CompanyOne thing we all have in common is getting sign variances! The most common variances are requests for larger size characters, more square footage, or allowing an EMC where it is prohibited. This seminar will demonstrate the best techniques along with many do’s and don’ts that will help improve your success rates! You will see actual presentations and qualified arguments that have proven success. Bring a flash drive and make a copy of the presentation formats that you can take back to your company and customize for yourself.

SEMINAR #4 - 10:00 A.M. to 10:50 A.M.

Are You Really Covered? Insurance Trends and Risk Management for Sign Companies Dalls Johnson, CIC AAI – The Insurancenter

What are the greatest risks and cost concerns facing sign companies today? What trends are happening in the insurance world that we should all be aware of? This open discussion will focus on increasing challenges and future trends that sign companies face regarding insurance and the challenges ahead.

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SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 12

REGISTRATION: SIGN COMPANY ATTENDEES ONLYOnline registration available at: tristatesignexpo.com

ENTER THE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES REGISTERING FROM YOUR COMPANY FOR EACH EVENT(Children of Registered Attendees Under 12 Are Not Required to Register)

Check One COMPANY INFORMATION (Please Print Clearly) q Tri-State Sign Association Member q Non-MemberName: (Primary Contact)

Sign Company Name:Address:City: State: Zip: Email:Phone: Fax:

mail, email or fax registration to Julie Olivarril: Tri-State Sign Association, PO Box 1753, Ballwin, Mo 63011 Email: exec.director@tristatesign.org • Fax (913) 273-6882

Check One Method of Payment q Check q Visa q Mastercard q American Express q DiscoverCredit Card Account #: Exp. Date: CVC Code:Print Billing Address:(Where you receive the credit card statement) STREET/PO BOX CITY STATE ZIP

Print Name: (As it appears on the card) Signature: X

List Names of Attendees BelowPlease Print Clearly.

Please copy form for additional names.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

GeneralRegistration

Events &Tradeshow (x)

GolfersHandicap

or Avg. Score

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY FOR EACH ATTENDEE

Banquet(x)

Tradeshow ONLY

(x)

OR, 2. TRADE SHOW ONLY REGISTRATION (Name badge required for admittance to trade show floor) Enter # Total Amount

Tradeshow ONLY: FREE x attendees = FREE

SEMINAR #2 - 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M.

Educational SeminarsSelect the seminars you plan

to attend1 2 3 4 5

*must register by July 31, 2016 Enter # Total AmountMember: $95.00 x attendees =

Non-Member: $115.00 x attendees =

HALL OF FAME/SCHOLASHIP AWARDS BANQUET Enter # Total AmountBanquet Ticket Price: $75.00 x attendees =

GOLF TOURNAMENT (limited to the first 144 entries) Enter # Total Amount Golf Entry Free (Enter Handicap/Score Below): $95.00 ea x players =

ENTER TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $

1. Expo General Registration • Trade show Admittance • Enrollment in Educational Seminars • Thursday Welcome Reception • Saturday Buffet Lunch • Saturday Hot Breakfast • Celebration Poolside Party

q First Time Expo Attendee

Email

March 2016 Marcch 2016

P.O. Box 1753Ballwin, MO 63011