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GLGA offices will be closed on these days to observe the upcoming holidays:
- Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday
- Tuesday, December 31, for New Year's Eve
- Wednesday, January 1, for New Year’s Day
Currents will not be published the weeks of December 23 and December 30. We will resume publication in 2025.
Wishing you the peace of the season and a Happy New Year!
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National News and Education
October Shipments
Corporate Transparency Act
401(k) Catch-Up Changes
PostPress Magazine
Graphic Design Trends
Video - Paper Inspiration
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GLGA Association News
Paylocity Demo and Lunch
Upcoming Webinars
GLGA Print Academy
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Member News
Kingery Printing
Suttle-Straus
Branded by Woods
Crossmark Graphics
Total Printing Systems
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October Shipments: Pinch Us, We’re Dreaming
October 2024 shipments came in at $8.19 billion, up quite substantially from September’s $7.69 billion—the fourth straight monthly increase, and the third best October in the past five years. From WhatTheyThink.com.
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Catching Up on 401(k) Catch-Up Changes for 2025
The introduction of super-catch-up contributions will require significant updates to payroll and recordkeeping systems to track different age categories and contribution limits. By GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.
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PostPress Magazine Latest Digital Issue Available Online
The digital edition of the November/December issue is full of great information with articles on proper equipment maintenance strategies, standardizing terms for digital embellishments and an interesting article on what finishers and printers are doing in today’s labor market. From PostPress Magazine.
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Video - JHU Blue Jay Promo With Articulated Wings – Paper Inspiration
Part of wooing new students to your school is showing them all the exciting things there are to see and do in your area. That’s even if you’re a prestigious institution like Johns Hopkins University. This unique piece was created to give visiting secondary school counselors a "bird's-eye view" of Baltimore's sights, sounds, and tastes. By Sabine Lenz of Paper Specs.
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Join us on Wednesday, January 15, for an exclusive hour-long demo of Paylocity’s innovative software, tailored specifically for members of the Great Lakes Graphics Association. Ashley Klopatek of Paylocity will walk you through key features designed to streamline your payroll, HRIS and employee engagement processes; enhance efficiency; and foster a positive workplace culture.
ATTEND THE WEBINAR AND RECEIVE A FREE LUNCH! Lunch will be provided by Paylocity via DoorDash. (Note: Individuals registering must be a business located in GLGA’s region of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin to qualify for the free lunch offer.) For more info and to register, click here.
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- Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – December 2024 Sustainability Brief: Navigating Sustainability as a Small to Medium-Sized Business
- Thursday, December 19, 2024 – December 2024 Sales Brief
- Thursday, January 2, 2025 - January 2025 Marketing Brief
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - January 2025 Talent Report: The Future of HR
- Thursday, January 9, 2025 - January 2025 Company Culture Brief
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GLGA Print Academy Featured Course of the Week - FREE for GLGA Members
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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. | | | | |
