February 8, 2008 - On Wednesday, February 27 Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink.com's Economic and Research Center and one of the industry's best known consultant, forecaster and commentators, will discuss future economic, technological and customer relations issues, and how they will affect graphic communications businesses in the coming years.

Dr. Joe Webb will feature printing industry, print buyers and content creation forecasts through 2012 from national and local perspectives; what needs to be done to thrive and not just survive in the current economy; management and strategy pitfalls to avoid; getting your business ready for the next wave of technology and communications shifts; and building better relationships with customers to avoid the margin squeeze.

Following his presentation will be an interactive panel discussion among Dr. Webb, Joseph Benty (Director of Marketing Communications for Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, PC), and Walter Sosnowski (Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Print Promotional Products, AllianceBernstein, LLP).

The program, which is sponsored by Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc., begins with a cash bar/networking reception at 5:30, dinner at 6:30, presentation with Dr. Webb (7:30), interactive panel discussion (8:30), and 9:00 pm conclusion. Cost per individual is $35 (includes presentation, handouts and dinner.

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