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In this issue:
National News and Education
Printing Establishments 2010-2020
Your Next Level Leadership Team
Keep US Posted
Communication Styles
Anti-Paper Greenwashing
"Options" Win Work
Video - Cardboard Sessions
GLGA Association News
Lunch n Learn - Nanography
Wisconsin State Golf Outing
FREE Member Webinars
Lunch with the Printers
Wage and Benefit Survey
Member News
INX International
Branded by Woods
Tharstern
Arandell


GLGA Members, Participate in the 2022 Wage and Benefit Survey and Receive the Report for FREE
Participate in the 2022 GLGA Annual Wage + Benefit Survey, one of our most popular programs! GLGA's Wage + Benefits Survey annually captures labor costs and human resource practices from more than 400 firms and nearly 15,000 employees across North America. All data is reported in averages to ensure strict confidentiality of participants.

There are two ways to participate: through the online portal or by downloading and completing the pdf of the survey.

The deadline to submit your data is August 13, 2022, and the report will be published in Fall 2022. Every member who participates receives a free copy of the report (members who do not participate may purchase it for $250; the non-member cost is $1000).
National News and Education
Printing Establishments—2010–2020
According to the latest, just-released edition of County Business Patterns, in 2020 there were 22,225 establishments in NAICS 32311 (Printing). This represents a decline of 18 percent since 2010. In macro news, Q2 GDP declined -0.9 percent. Read more in this analysis on WhatTheyThink.com
Why You Should Develop Your Next Level Leadership Team
We have talked plenty about the need to develop and strengthen your senior leadership team. The reality is they can’t do it all by themselves. They need those on-the-floor leaders to help implement and execute the ideas that take your company to the next level. Read more by Mike Philie of The Philie Group.
Keep US Posted Calls on Regulators to Curb USPS Postage Hikes
In comments to the Postal Regulatory Commission, Keep US Posted urged increased scrutiny and better consumer protection. Read more on KeepUSPosted.org.
Can Differences in Communication Styles Among a Diverse Workforce Contribute to Discrimination Claims?
Employers can take the following approach to increase their understanding of the communication styles that exist in their workplace. Read more by GLGA member Husch Blackwell.
Inflation Accelerates Anti-Paper Greenwashing As Companies Look to Cut Costs
Research has found that the Two Sides Anti-greenwashing Campaign has annually preserved more than $300 million in revenue for the paper, printing and mailing sector over the last decade. Read more by Two Sides North America.
“Options” - Win Work – Even Major Work….!
For years I’ve encouraged Account Executives - and Estimators - to provide their customers – “Meaningful Options… on their Letters of Quote” - whether or not their customer requested those Options. Read more on American Printer.com.
VIDEO - Cardboard Sessions #1
Welcome to Cardboard Sessions, a jam format music series that brings musicians together to play cardboard instruments built and designed by the creators of Cardboard Chaos. In the premiere episode Jon Theodore of Queens of the Stone Age and Isaiah Mitchell of the Black Crowes get together at Gold Digger Studios in Los Angeles. Read and see more.
GLGA Association News
THIS WEDNESDAY - Curious About Nanographic Printing? Get Your Questions Answered at the Lunch n Learn
What exactly is this disruptive technology called nanography? Join us for a technology Lunch n Learn on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at White Pines Golf & Banquets in Bensenville, IL. Joe Falcone of Landa Digital Printing will discuss nanographic technology and how it can help your company's profitability with today's business challenges. The program includes a deli buffet lunch. For more information, click here.
Last Chance to Register for Last Golf Outing of the Season
Our last golf outing of the summer, the Wisconsin State Golf Outing, is next Wednesday, August 10, at Lake Ripley in Cambridge, WI.

This is your last chance to register and join us for a fantastic networking day. Singles, we do have other single players looking for you.

Questions? Contact Sharon Flick at (262) 201-4730 or sflick@glga.info.
Upcoming FREE Member Webinars:
Thursday, August 11, 2022

Thursday, August 25, 2022
(Rescheduled from April. If you were registered for the April date, your registration automatically carries over to this new date.)
Indiana Printing Community: It's Lunch Time!
Please join us, a group of Indiana print enthusiasts, who are getting together to talk about industry ideas, forecasts and resources as well as to build a community in support of the Industry. We're getting together on Wednesday, August 24, at Dawson's on Main in Speedway. Please RSVP so we know how many people to save space for.

(Please note date change from the originally announced date.)
Member News
Have some news to share? We want to hear about member company achievements, activities and anything else that's new at your business. Press releases, photos, company e-newsletters, and links to social media posts and blogs welcome! Send your news to Sharon Flick
See more news about and featuring GLGA members posted
INX International Announces Winner of the INX Can Design Contest
INX International, Schaumburg, IL, has announced that Great Lakes Brewing Company won the third annual Colored by INX Can Design Contest. This year's entries were created by designers who produced a commercial can design before December 31, 2021, using the INX Metal Color Catalog. Read more.
Branded by Woods Helps Jasper Soccer
Posted on LinkedIn by Branded by Woods, Huntingburg, IN:

What better way to celebrate National Soccer Day by showcasing the amazing work produced by our team for Jasper Soccer! By updating printed materials with a new design and color registration forms, the Jasper Soccer team saw an increase of 50 percent attendance at their Youth Camp this year. Read and see more.
Tharstern Offers Systemization E-Book Download
Posted on their website blog by Tharstern:

If you want to turn your print business into a well-oiled, finely tuned machine, then you need to Systemize your company. We have put together a guide to help you do just that. Read more and download your copy.
100 Years Strong | Arandell Corporation
Posted on YouTube by Arandell Corporation, Menomonee Falls, WI:

Learn all about the history of Arandell Corporation as it celebrates its 100th year in business. See more.
About Us
The Great Lakes Graphics Association is the trade association dedicated to representing the graphic arts industry throughout Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin through education, promotion, and public affairs. It represents approximately 13 percent of the total print market in the United States with its three-state region, accounting for combined annual shipments of nearly $19 billion. Founded in 1886, GLGA celebrated its 135 year anniversary in 2021 and continues to be the oldest print trade association in North America. 
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