
September 24 - 26, 2009 • InterContinental Buckhead - Atlanta, Georgia

This is the premier regional event for sign industry professionals in the Southeastern U.S.
Your competitors will be there. Shouldn't you be there too? Make it your business to show up and position your company to win!
About the Show
ISA and the Southern States Sign Council invite you to join us at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta luxury hotel for this valuable trade show and networking event. Buckhead, Atlanta, is a fantastic location for networking and shopping for the latest sign industry products, technologies and services to help your business succeed in this increasingly competitive marketplace.
We have so much to offer you in Atlanta ...
Schedule of Events
Education Seminars
Sponsorship
Exhibitors
Hotel Information
ISA/SSSC Golf Tournament
Networking Events
Ground Transportation
Registration
Sponsorship
Sponsorship Levels
To purchase sponsorships online for the Southern States Sign Show, click on the level below:
To purchase golf tournament sponsorships online, click on the event below:
Sponsorship Form
For information on sponsorships, contact Jennifer Graham at graham_jennifer@charter.net.
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Exhibitors
Exhibitor Facts
Table Top Floor Plan
Exhibitor List
Exhibitor Contract
For information on exhibiting, contact Mellisa Cooper at mellisa.cooper@signs.org or (703) 836-5685.
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Hotel Information
InterContinental Buckhead
3315 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 946-9000

You must book your hotel reservations by Wednesday, September 9, 2009 to be guaranteed the discounted rate of $189 per night plus taxes. The reduced rate is available from Wednesday, September 23 through Saturday, September 26 .
Alternatively, call the hotel at (404) 946-9191 or (877) 422-8254 and request the "Southern States Sign Council Show" group rate.
Self Parking: $7 daily / $12 overnight
Valet Parking: $12 daily / $24 overnight
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Southern States/ISA Golf Tournament
North Fulton Golf Course
216 W. Wieuca Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 255.0723 ext. 3
Thursday, September 24, 2009
11:00 a.m.
$85 per player includes greens fees, golf cart, sleeve of balls, lunch and a glove.
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Networking Events
Buckhead Hold ‘em Poker Tournament
Thursday, September 24, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Cost: $75
This Texas Hold ’em style poker challenge is an event you should not miss. First and second place winners receive cash prizes. All remaining proceeds go towards the Southern States Sign Council scholarship program benefiting the children of SSSC members.
Silent Auction Open
Friday, September 25, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This will be a great way for people to mingle, bid on some great gifts, and support the Southern States Sign Council scholarship program. Be sure to get your auction bid number in order to participate. All proceeds go towards the Southern States Sign Council scholarship program benefiting the children of SSSC members.
Custom / National Sign Company Reception
Friday, September 25, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $0
Representatives from national sign companies will exhibit at the reception and be available to meet with local/custom sign companies in attendance about their installation needs in different areas of the country. This is an opportunity for both custom sign company representatives and national sign company executives to meet, network and potentially find installers in those parts of the country where they do business. Participation is free for sign company represnetatives.
80s Theme Party featuring “The Electrodes”
Friday, September 25, 2009
7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Cost: $60 includes 2 free drinks and a wide selection of hors d’oeuvres
Join the Southern States Sign Council as we rock out with “The Electrodes” a band made up of sign industry representatives:
Joey Gerhart, Sign Builders, bass
Rick Nipper, Knoxville Neon, drums
Tony Picklesimer, The Channel Letter Co., vocals
Rod Seay, Sign Faces, guitar
David Watson, Transco, lead vocals/guitar
Chris Wear, Sign Builders, guitar
Come as you are or dress up in your favorite 80s attire.
Silent Auction Open
Saturday, September 26, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This will be a great way for people to mingle, bid on some great gifts, and support the Southern States Sign Council scholarship program. Be sure to get your auction bid number in order to participate. All proceeds go towards the Southern States Sign Council scholarship program benefiting the children of SSSC members.
Ground Transportation

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Distance: 17 miles
Shuttle: $22
Taxi: $35
Peachtree DeKalb Airport (PDK)
Distance: 3 miles
Taxi: $20
I-85 North from Hartsfield Airport
Take I-85 north through downtown Atlanta. I-75 and I-85 will merge and then split. Stay on I-85. Continue to the off-ramp for GA 400, exit #87 (Buckhead). Take 400 north to Exit #2 Lenox/Buckhead. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left towards Piedmont Road. You will see Buckhead Station shopping center on your left. Turn left onto Piedmont Road and follow to Peachtree Road. Turn left onto Peachtree Road. InterContinental Buckhead is on the right.
I-85 South
Take the Lenox Road exit (exit #88) and at the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Lenox Road. Turn left onto Buford Highway. Exit Sydney Marcus Boulevard. Follow through to Piedmont Road. Turn right onto Piedmont and follow through to Peachtree Road. Turn right onto Peachtree Road. InterContinental Buckhead is on the right.
I-20 East or West
Take I-20 into downtown Atlanta. Follow the signs to I-85 north through downtown to GA 400 (exit #87). Take 400 north to exit 2, Lenox/Buckhead. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left towards Piedmont Road. You will see Buckhead Station shopping center on your left. Turn left onto Piedmont Road and follow to Peachtree Road.Turn left onto Peachtree Road. InterContinental Buckhead is on the right.
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Registration
Register online:

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Download registration form to register via fax, e-mail or mail.
Questions on registration? Contact SSSS@signs.org or (703) 836-4012.
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