Free Training & Live Interviews at GPX Denver

For shops looking to expand their offerings, delve into new profit centers, and improve their business and production processes, GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX) in Denver, April 14-15, provides a full slate of expert-led classes, which start on April 13.

In addition to free Training in the Classroom, the event presents GPX Theater in the expo hall. GPX Theater features live interviews with outstanding shops and personalities in the graphics market.

GPX Theater schedule

Thursday, April 14

• 11 a.m. Josh Kice, owner, Ink & Drink, Denver, Colo.
• 11:30 a.m. Shelly Armstong, president, Award & Sign, Englewood, Colo.
• 2 p.m. Narayan Andrews, owner, Spectrum Auto, Colorado Springs and Jim Bacon, owner, Peak Graphic Installs, Denver, Colo.
• 3 p.m. Lon Winters, owner, Graphic Elephants with Shane Wilson, owner and founder, Scottsbluff Screenprinting, Scottsbluff, Neb.

Friday, April 15

• 1:30 p.m. Mark Johnson, founder and principal partner, Husky Creative, Frederick, Colo.
• 2:30 p.m. Braden Todd, owner, Glassmith 2/GS2 Awards, Boulder, Colo.

Training in the Classroom schedule

(click on the class title for more information about each class)

Wednesday, April 13

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Join the DTG Revolution! Sponsored by Hirsch Solutions Inc.

Thursday, April 14

8-9:30 a.m.

Finding Success in the Laser Engraving Industry: Application Ideas and Tips to Boost Production. Sponsored by Epilog Laser

Printing Outside the T-Shirt Box. Sponsored by STAHLS’

Starting Sublimation: What Do I Need? Sponsored by JDS Industries

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Learning the Sublimation Business. Sponsored by HIX Corp

Lights, Camera, Action! Become a Sandcarving Star! Sponsored by IKONICS Imaging

1:30 – 3 p.m.

Screen Print with Just a Heat Press. Sponsored by Transfer Express

Skills, Materials & Laser Hacks to Help You Succeed in a Changing Business Environment. Sponsored by Trotec Laser

4-5:30 p.m.

Everyone Can Learn CorelDRAW. Sponsored by Corel Trainer

Print More Than T-Shirts. Sponsored by Transfer Express

Sell More to Existing Customers. Sponsored by Advertising Specialty Institute

Friday, April 15

8-9:30 a.m.

Accelerating Your Decorating Techniques. Sponsored by GRAPHICS PRO with Lon Winters

Pricing Strategies: Are You Getting Paid for Your Time? Sponsored by GRAPHICS PRO with Matt Charboneau

Wraps Designer Tools & Tips. Sponsored by GRAPHICS PRO with Dallas Fowler

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Managing the Details of the Sign Creation Process. Sponsored by GRAPHICS PRO with Matt Charboneau

How to Price Yourself for Profit. Sponsored by GRAPHICS PRO with Matt Richart

Registration is free, and includes:

• Entrance to the exhibit hall each day
• Unlimited Training in the Classroom and Training in the Hall
• Chances to win $500 in Buyer Buicks each day
• Networking event: Drinx @ GPX takes place in the expo hall at the GRAPHICS PRO booth, Thursday, April 14, 3-4 p.m. Join your peers for casual beers and soft drinks.

Click here to register for GPX Denver.

GPX gives graphics shops access to the awards and personalization, apparel decorating, and sign and digital graphics markets, all under one roof in six convenient locations. Go to g-p-x.com for more information and updates.