Do you know a woman working directly in print or in a vendor role supporting print who deserves recognition for their passion, experience, advocacy and mentoring? Nominate them for GLGA's Third Annual Woman in Print Excellence Award. Click here to read more and to download a nomination form.

Overall printing employment in February 2023 was up 0.3 percent from January. Production employment was up 0.1 percent while non-production employment was up 0.7 percent. Read more in this data analysis on WhatTheyThink.com.

Employers need to rethink the way they’ve been operating – because the workplace has been evolving at a rapid pace. Read more on FisherPhillips.com.

As you prepare to take your business from your current state to your desired future state, begin with a thoughtful examination of your internal resources: your staff, equipment, technology, and how well you integrate those three areas to solve client problems. Read more by Mike Philie of The Philie Group.

The Semper Workforce Solutions Q1 employer survey survey of print, graphics and packaging companies is open. The Semper leadership team analyzes and presents the results from a hiring and retention viewpoint. Click here to read more and take the survey from GLGA member Semper Group.

Harper College, Palatine, IL, has eight print and graphics students ready to start an apprenticeship with you.

At Harper College, the retention rate for our Apprenticeship programs is 75 percent and graduation rate for Graphic Arts – Print Graphics Apprenticeships is 100 percent.

Harper’s registered apprenticeship programs are unique, flexible instruction programs combining job-related credit courses with structured on-the-job learning experiences. They can help companies improve their strategy for hiring a skilled workforce; fill in a skills gap; increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover; diversify the workforce; reduce recruiting costs; and ensure knowledge of seasoned employees is passed down before they retire.

For more information, contact Besa Sadiku, Manager of Workforce Initiatives, at (847) 925-6452, [email protected].

Trish Witkowski of Fold Factory digs in the archive to find five hexagon-shaped brochures across several different folding families. See more, which features projects by GLGA members Yorke Printe Shoppe and HM Graphics (now Color Ink).

Join us on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at DMS Packaging in Elk Grove Village, IL, for some for a fun-filled bags tournament. GLGA will provide the boards, the bags, food, beer and wine. Register as a two-person team or as a single player (we'll pair you up). Don’t miss your opportunity to network with friends, meet new ones and have a great time with the industry. Click here for more info and to register.

Fun, food, prizes and camaraderie! Don’t miss the 2023 state golf outings – our most popular networking events of the year. Hope you can join us for one, two or all three!

Indiana Golf Outing – Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Plum Creek Golf Club, Carmel, IN.

Tenth Annual Chicagoland Printers Scholarship Golf Outing – Wednesday, July 19, 2023, White Pines Golf Club & Banquets, Bensenville, IL.

Wisconsin State Golf Outing – Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Lake Ripley Golf Club, Cambridge, WI

Get maximum ROI from your GLGA membership: take advantage of our Group Buying Programs - local and national programs can save you money. Here's this issue's program:

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