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SGIA has scheduled a number of free webinars this year that cover a variety of topics of interest in the large-format printing market. All Webinars are free, broadcast online and are hour-long presentations beginning at 2 p.m. EST. For complete Webinar schedule and session descriptions, click here. Upcoming Webinars include:

Understanding & Working with the Graphic Installation Community on Aug. 26: Rob Ivers will give an inside view of the graphics installation industry and provide valuable tips on how to work effectively and efficiently with graphic installers.

Strategic Sales Management with David Fellman on Sept. 9: This comprehensive program will cover a number of issues revolving around effective sales management, which is the combination of four inter-related activities: hiring, training, monitoring, and motivating. The Webinar will also discuss compensation issues and how to use commission rates and bonus plans to lead salespeople to high performance.

SGIA Brown Bag – Digital Graphics panel on Sept. 23: The focus of this Webinar panel will be on developments in UV-curable inkjet printing. The panel will discuss technology and markets, along with ample time for you to submit questions to the expert panel.

2009 SGIA Expo Preview on Sept. 30: The preview will cover emerging industry trends and major new product releases, as well as networking and learning opportunities at the SGIA Expo in New Orleans, Oct. 7-9.