TexasDesign

Come and learn from our diverse panel as they discuss: What does it take to start and grow a design business? Whether you are a full-time contractor, small firm or established company, or even just considering your own future, please join us as our panel describes the challenges of starting a company and managing its growth. Our panelists will discuss how they transformed their love for design into a successful venture. They will share their tips on how to manage people, how to manage the “growing pains,” how to market yourself and how to establish your reputation and brand image.

Moderator: Robin Tooms, AIGA Houston President

Panelists:
Brand Extract: Jonathan Fisher, Co-Founder and CEO
Deuce Creative:Founders Aimee Smith, Marketing Director,
and Kristen Moses, Creative Director
Phusion Graphics: Bill Page, Owner and Creative Director
Water Design Studio: Owners Matt Loftiss, Business Development and Heather Loftiss, Creative Director

DATE
Friday, July 25, 2008
11:30-12:00 Check-in and Socializing
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-01:15 Discussion and Dessert

AIGA Members: $35
Non-Members: $45
Admission price includes lunch

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
Use the link below to purchase tickets
https://www.aiga.org/secure/houston/businesslunch/default.html

MORE DETAILS
Use the link below for more information about the event & speaker
http://www.aigahouston.org/public/KBYFU534442243.aspx

LOCATION
At Ouisie’s Table Restaurant
3939 San Felipe, 713-528-2264

For other payment options, or for information, contact Robin Tooms at
713-522-1555 or president@houston.aiga.org