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Welcome to Currents, the Great Lakes Graphics Association's weekly e-newsletter, bringing you information and education you can use to run your business. Currents is published every Tuesday.

Currents to Unveil New Look

Your weekly e-newsletter is about to debut a new appearance. It will still have the useful and informative content that you count on - plus a fresh new look to match our new brand. Watch for your updated and improved Currents coming in September.

National News and Education

Act Now to Protect Paper

Loupe Americas Preview

Periodical Publishing

The Lonely Sales Rep

Who Owns Marketing?

PaperSpecs Short

GLGA Association News

PrintOberfests

Upcoming Webinars

GLGA Academy

Member News

Branded by Woods

Jamali Kopy Kat Printing

Suttle-Straus

Graphic Image Corporation

National News and Education

Act Now: Protect Paper and Consumer Choice

Proposed regulations would change the default delivery method for many healthcare and financial documents from paper to electronic, without requiring consumers to opt in first. The impact of the proposed legislation could mean the loss of up to 24 billion fewer sheets of paper printed and delivered to consumers every year.

Sylvamo has created a Protect Consumer Choice grassroots advocacy site that makes it easier for you to submit your concerns to your Congressional representatives and to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Click here to go to the site, which has letter templates plus links to find your elected officials and to send comments to the SEC. 

The best way to protect our industry is to advocate for it. Act now before the September 21 comment deadline.

Related: Proposed Legislation to “Go Digital” Still Pending

Loupe Americas 2026 Preview

Loupe Americas 2026, taking place at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, from September 15-17, is the very first show under the Loupe brand (formerly Labelexpo). The technology on display underscores what this global event series is all about: all things label printing and converting, alongside the converging packaging segments, particularly flexible packaging and folding carton. By Labels & Labeling.

Periodical Publishing Establishments—2010–2023

In 2023 there were 3,869 establishments in NAICS 51112 (Periodical Publishing), a decrease of 46 percent since 2010. From WhatTheyThink.

The Lonely Sales Rep

In this second of five special August Short Attention Span Sales Tips, Bill Farquharson prepares you for a September sales blitz with ideas for creating multiple sales campaigns. From the Sales Vault.

Who Owns Marketing in Your Printing Company?

How much business are you willing to lose because nobody does? By GLGA member Debbie Nicholson of Think-to-INK! on American Printer.

PaperSpecs Short: Exposed Smyth Binding

🤔 DESIGNERS! Why hide the stitches when they can ELEVATE the design? Discover how Smyth binding creates a perfect balance of style AND durability. By Sabine Lenz of PaperSpecs.

GLGA Association News

PrintOberfests!

Join us for the 2026 PrintOberfests – a celebration of print with a twist. Come for the fun, to connect with old friends and meet new ones, and to celebrate print. Registration is now open for the Milwaukee event; watch Currents, our website and the GLGA LinkedIn networking group page for the Indianapolis and Illinois event announcements.

PrintOberfest – Milwaukee

Tuesday, October 6

Third Space Brewing, Milwaukee

PrintOberfest – Indianapolis

PrintOberfest – Illinois

Dates Coming Soon

Upcoming Webinars - FREE for GLGA Members

Thursday, September 6 - September 2026 Marketing Brief - The Cobbler's Shop: Why Printers Struggle to Market the Thing They're Best At

Wednesday, September 9 - September 2026 Talent Report – The Data-Driven CHRO: Turning People Analytics into Business Strategy

Thursday, September 10 - September 2026 Company Culture Brief - The Encore Workforce: How Soft Retirement Can Preserve Print Industry Expertise

Membership News

Drop the Needle. Branded by Woods' Mo Fest Is Happening. 🔥🎵

Posted on LinkedIn by Branded by Woods, Holland, IN.

⭐ Client Love at JKK!

Posted on LinkedIn by Jamali Kopy Kat Printing, Elmhurst, IL.

Suttle-Straus: Jump Around with the New University Book Store Campus Event Calendars

Posted on LinkedIn by Suttle-Straus, Waunakee, WI.

Graphic Image Corporation: 🚛BIG RIG🚛 Means BIG WRAP 💪

Posted on LinkedIn by Graphic Image Corporation, Orland Park, IL.

About Us

The Great Lakes Graphics Association is the trade association dedicated to representing the graphics manufacturing industry throughout Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin through education, promotion, and public affairs. It represents approximately 13 percent of the total graphics manufacturing market in the United States with its three-state region, accounting for combined annual shipments of nearly $19 billion. Founded in 1886, GLGA is celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2026 and continues to be the oldest print and graphics manufacturing trade association in North America. 

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