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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

May Graphics Arts Employment

New Postmaster General

OSHA Penalty Guidance

Paper Bottles

Two Sides Trend Tracker

Video Quick Tip

GLGA Association News

Wage and Benefit Survey

Golf Outings

GLGA Print Academy

Member News

Freedom

Branded by Woods

Thysse

Xeikon

Graphic Arts Employment Remains Generally Flat in May

Overall, production employment was down 0.5 percent and non-production employment up by 0.6 percent. From WhatTheyThink.

New Postmaster General Backs USPS Independence, Rejects Privatization

David Steiner, former FedEx board member and Waste Management CEO, said he generally supports his predecessor's 10-year reform plan. From Federal News Network.

OSHA Updates Its Penalty Guidance to Support Small Businesses and Enhance Workplace Safety

The new policy implements penalty reductions for small employers to incentivize them to invest resources in compliance and hazard abatement. By GLGA member Lindner & Marsack.

Paper Bottles Gain Retail Shelf Space as Brands, Suppliers Embrace Sustainable Packaging

Years of development pay off as Target, 7-Eleven, and craft spirits retailers stock wines and spirits in paper-based bottles. Brands of all sizes are fueling the trend. From Packaging Digest.

The Two Sides Trend Tracker 2025 Explores Global Consumer Perceptions of Print, Paper, Packaging and the Environment

The 2025 Trend Tracker shows encouraging progress in how consumers view paper-based products, but also highlights areas where understanding still falls short. From Two Sides North America.

Time is Running Out to Participate in the 2025 Wage + Benefits Survey

With data representing more than 15,000 employees across 400 firms, the survey remains the industry’s largest and most in-depth compensation benchmarking tool. Participating GLGA members receive a free copy of the published report (a $1000 value). 

Deadline to participate is Friday, August 1. Access the survey via the GLGA website.

Our Last Golf Outing of the Summer Is In Three Weeks

Be there! It's your last chance to network at one of our most popular events of the year. The Wisconsin State Golf Outing is coming up on Wednesday, August 13, at Lake Ripley Golf Club in Cambridge, WI.

LIMITED SPACE REMAINING.

LAST CHANCE TO BE A SPONSOR! We are sold out of hole sponsorships, but a limited number of premier sponsorships are available. Contact Debra Warner for more information.

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.

Freedom Approves Plan to Expand Aurora, IL Campus

Posted on their website by Freedom, Aurora, IL, and Milton, WI.

Branded by Woods Was Thrilled to Print Posters and Tees for Internationally Recognized Artist Kacy Jackson! 🎨

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

Thysse Diary of a Wide Format Account Manager - Entry Four: Welcome to the Conference Room Jungle

Posted on their website blog by Thysse, Oregon, WI.

Xeikon: Stay Tuned, Stay Curious, and SAVE THE DATE!

Posted on LinkedIn by Xeikon, Elgin, IL.

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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