The 2009 Print Solutions Conference & Expo closed on October 15th with the highest attendance in the past three years. 1,356 attendees, 243 booths, 15 conference sessions, 30 free education presentations and 2 networking receptions attributed to one of the most successful meetings in recent history. Click for event slide show.

"The education was excellent (best ever in my opinion) and the networking was very successful both on the printer's side as well as the distributor's interaction. Everything went smoothly and timely allowing us to make the most of our investment to be there. Thank you! Let's keep the momentum going in Baltimore!" - Randy Eubanks, owner, Suncoast Marketing

"I must say that I was very impressed with the job the organization did in preparing and presenting the program. The quality of leads we obtained this year appears to be better then I can ever recall. JMB is excited and optimistica about pursuing those leads for future business." - Ron Pollock, sales executive, JBM Envelope Company

"We [Datatel] picked up new business directly attributable to the show one week after returning from Chicago!" - Simon Allen, president/CEO, Datatel

Print Solutions Weekly reports:
While the recession cast a shadow over the conference, it didn't rain on the parade. Instead, conference and show floor education sessions were filled with enthusiasm about topics such as the rise of social networking and digital media. Lori Shaw, chief financial officer at documedia, Irvine, Calif., attended the conference for the first time. She was excited to learn about Twitter and other social media networks and how to use them at her company. Click to continue reading the full article.

Best Booth Winners at Print Solutions Conference & Expo
Best Overall Booth Small - Envelope Mart
Best Overall Booth Medium - Primadata
Best Overall Booth Large - Wilmer
 
Best Product Demo Small - Gill Studios
Best Product Demo Medium - GDS
Best Product Demo Large - DemandBridge
 
Most Graphically Appealing Small - Independent Printing
Most Graphically Appealing Medium - PromoPrint Solutions
Most Graphically Appealing Large - Wise
 
Most Creative Small - Datamart
Most Creative Medium - Business Stationery Inc.
Most Creative Large - Formax
 
Best Educational Value Small - Stylecraft Printing/Stylerite Label
Best Educational Value Medium - Acculink
Best Educational Value Large - PPAI
 
Most Knowledgeable/Helpful Staff Small - Americal
Most Knowledgeable/Helpful Staff Medium - Ward/Kraft
Most Knowledgeable/Helpful Staff Large - InfoSeal

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