Training your way at GPX Charlotte in November

Take your training on new tools, tech, and processes offline and get it in real time at GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX) Charlotte through four different options: GPX University, STAHLS’ Pro Day (new at GPX!), classroom training, and one-on-one sessions at exhibitor booths.

Held in Charlotte, North Carolina, Nov. 5-8, GPX brings together three full days of learning opportunities with over 40 industry exhibitors from across the country, 20-plus in-class workshops, two full-day workshops, and more!

GPX University

Whether you’re just getting started or you are years into the industry and looking to upskill or upgrade the tools you use on a daily basis, GPXU is the perfect place to test out new equipment offerings from industry leaders, ask questions, and troubleshoot common issues.

Stan Banks of T-Shirt Side Hustle will be at GPXU Charlotte to share his knowledge and expertise. After starting multiple hustles growing up, Stan found his place in 2011 when he pursued apparel decoration full time. On Jan. 3, 2017, he set out to teach people skills he had picked up in the last six years, and T-Shirt Side Hustle was born. Stan is now one of the top influencers in the T-shirt, apparel decorating, and customization market in the U.S.

Jennifer Cox leads the National Network of Embroidery Professionals (NNEP), a national association for commercial embroidery business owners and apparel decoration business owners. Jennifer’s goal is to increase the profitability of NNEP members through the ongoing development of member programs, benefits, and services to create and host the best events within the industry of commercial embroidery and decorated apparel.

Our sponsors at GPXU Charlotte include Epilog, Ranar Screenprinting Equipment, American Print and Supply, Happy Japan provided by Texmac, Ikonics Imaging, The Magic Touch, and NABCO.

STAHLS’ Pro Day

Make sure to join us Wednesday, Nov. 5, for a full-day seminar at STAHLS’ Pro Day and the opportunity to take your decorating skills to the next level. Learn how to tackle the most challenging and constantly changing markets successfully through four different sections:

• Trending apparel showcase: Get a firsthand look at the latest trends in apparel from wholesalers
• Efficient decoration techniques: Demonstrations on efficient decoration methods highlighting a variety of product solutions
• Business development tools: Learn how to sell your decorated products and develop your business further using essential tools tailored to each market vertical, including web stores, accurate quotes, samples, and more
• Profitability analysis: Gain valuable insights into the profitability of each decorated piece and how to communicate this to your customers

This is the first time STAHLS’ has teamed up with GPX to host their Pro Day event — don’t miss the full day workshop for your growing business!

Classroom training

While you’re at the show, take some time to learn with our sponsors and industry experts in our classroom sessions. Here is just a selection of what you can expect at GPX Charlotte (visit graphics-pro-expo.com to get the full classroom training schedule and register for the show):

• How to Start & Scale a Profitable Business, an all-day direct-to-garment seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 5
• Laser Mastery: Engraving Essentials for Beginners
• Maximizing Shop Efficiency & Sales for Apparel Decor and Signage
• Building a Rock Star Team: How to Hire, Train & Lead for Growth
• AI Revisited: A Playbook for Transforming Your Business Operations
• From Skills to Sales: Sandcarving Strategies for High-Margin Markets
• Current 2025 Business Development Strategies for Laser, UV Print, DTF, HTV & Embroidery
• Lessons in Apparel Decor, Parts 1
  & 2: Your Guide to Screenprinting
  in 2025
• And much more!