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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 businesses. Currents is published every Tuesday.

National News and Education

USPS Downgrades Targets

Overtime Exempt

Peak Pursuits in Packaging

Sales Tip of the Week

Electronics and Environment

Video - Paper Inspiration

GLGA Association News

Holiday Parties

Upcoming Webinars

GLGA Print Academy

Member News

Color Ink

Service Printing Corporation

Priority Press

It's Holiday Party Time -

First One is Tomorrow!


End of the year means it’s time for GLGA’s annual holiday parties! Get together with your industry friends for an evening of spirits, appetizers and networking. Register today so we can have plenty of food and drink on hand. Hope you can attend one, two or all three!


Wednesday, December 4 – Great Lakes Distillery, Milwaukee, WI


Tuesday, December 10 – White Pines Golf Club, Bensenville, IL


Thursday, December 12 – Litho Press, Indianapolis, IN

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Expect Delays: Postal Service Downgrades Service Performance Targets


The Postal Service has apparently decided that the best way to achieve targets is to lower them. From SavethePostOffice.com.

DOL Appeals Federal Court Decision That Struck Down Salary Threshold Increases for White-Collar Overtime Exemptions


For now, the DOL’s 2019 salary thresholds remain in force, with the EAP exemption set at $684 per week ($35,568 per year). By GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.

2024’s Peak Pursuits in Packaging


Before we look ahead to the new year, let’s understand how we got here and why, by reviewing Packaging Digest’s top stories of the year. From PackagingDigest.com.

Prospecting Bias


Email, voicemail, phone calls, texts, visits, LinkedIn connections...we all have our personal preference when it comes to how we like to be contacted. Bill Farquharson issues a warning on his blog on the SalesVault.com.

Power Hungry: The Increasing Environmental Burden of Electronic Communications


It’s essential to explore the overlooked environmental consequences of electronic communication and to understand the true sustainability of digital solutions versus paper-based alternatives. From TwoSides North America.

Video - Wild Snap!Gammon Board Game - Paper Inspiration


There is no shortage of clever print design pieces these days. However, what IS in short supply are projects that are – you know – fun. By Sabine Lenz of Paper Specs.

 

Upcoming Webinars - FREE for GLGA Members: 


GLGA Print Academy Featured Course of the Week - FREE for GLGA Members

PRINT WORKFLOW AND PROCESSES - PREPARING DATA PART 1

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Member News

What's new at your business? Send your press releases and social media post links to Sharon Flick


Find more news about and featuring GLGA members on our LinkedIn networking group page.

Color Ink New Product Offering: Branded Merchandise

Posted on LinkedIn by Color Ink, Sussex, WI.

Service Printing Corporation Supports Annual Toys for Tots Drive

Posted on LinkedIn by Service Printing Corporation, Huntley, IL.

Priority Press' Latest Issue of Priorities Magazine Leans into Building Emotional Connection with Audiences

Posted on LinkedIn by Priority Press, Indianapolis, IN.

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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