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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.

National News and Education

How Packaging Design Succeeds

Publishing Establishments

The Cost of Assumptions

"Go Digital" Legislation

PaperSpecs Quick Tip

GLGA Association News

State Golf Outings

2026 Wage and Benefit Survey

Upcoming Webinars

GLGA Academy


Member News

Leader Paper Products

Freedom Graphic Systems

World Arts, Inc.

Crossmark Graphics

SCREEN Americas



National News and Education

How Packaging Design Succeeds, from Smartphone Click to Store Shelf


Today's packages must attract digital shoppers, survive shipping, and stand out in stores — all while delivering a consistent brand experience. Here's how. From Packaging Digest.

Publishing Establishments—2010–2023


In 2023 there were 32,332 establishments in NAICS 511 (Publishing Industries [except Internet]), an increase of 15 percent since 2010. From WhatTheyThink.

The Cost of Assumptions: Why Printing Companies Must Rebuild Their Internal Foundations


The printing companies that will thrive in the years ahead won't necessarily be the ones with the newest equipment. By GLGA member Debbie Nicholson of Think-to-INK! on American Printer.

Proposed Legislation to “Go Digital” Still Pending


The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2025 has the potential to disenfranchise countless investors. From Two Sides North America.

PaperSpecs Quick Tip: How to Wow With Broadside Reveals!


Not only are these clever brochure folds a great way to encourage interactivity, but they can also … Nope, you really do need to see this to get the full impact. By Sabine Lenz of PaperSpecs.

GLGA Association News

2026 Golf Outings: Illinois Is In Three Weeks!


Fun, food, prizes and camaraderie! Don’t miss the 2026 state golf outings – our most popular networking events of the year. Hope you can join us! If you have any questions about these events, please contact Sharon Flick.

Illinois Printers Scholarship Golf Outing

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

White Pines Golf Club, Bensenville, IL

Don't wait to register - we are nearly sold out!


Last chance to be a sponsor -

deadline is this Friday, June 26.

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Wisconsin State Golf Outing

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Western Lakes Golf Club, Pewaukee, WI

Participate in the 2026 Wage and Benefit Survey and Get a Free Copy of the Report


Participating in the 2026 GLGA Wage and Benefits Survey will help you gain invaluable insights to stay competitive in your local labor marketplace. 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.


Your data is kept confidential. GLGA members receive a complimentary report ($1,000 value) for submitting a completed survey. The final report includes both regional and state data, and will be available Fall 2026. For questions, please contact Joe Lyman.

Upcoming Webinars - FREE for GLGA Members


Thursday, July 2: July 2026 Marketing Brief – Proving Print Works: Simple Ways Printers Can Track and Sell the ROI of Print in a Digital-First World


Wednesday, July 8: July 2026 Talent Report – AI’s Second Wave: From Awareness to Strategy


Thursday, July 9: July 2026 Company Culture Brief -Designing Career Pathways That Fit the Individual, Not Just the Role

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

CAREER AND WORKFORCE 
DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

Primer: Software and Functions

GLGA's Print Academy has more than 235 different lessons and quizzes on all things print-related and business skills to help those in the industry be more efficient, effective and successful.


Editor's note: You will need a user name to the GLGA website to view. GLGA members, register for yours by clicking here. 

Membership News

Leader Paper Products Celebrates 125 Years

Posted on LinkedIn by Leader Paper Products, Milwaukee, WI.

Signage Is Up At Freedom Graphic Systems' New Mailing Center

Posted on LinkedIn by Freedom Graphic Systems, Milton WI, and Aurora, IL.

World Arts Inc.: Having a Blast at the Morgan County Fairgrounds!

Posted on Facebook by World Arts, Inc., Spencer, IN.

🎉 Celebrating 39 Years of Crossmark Graphics! 🎉

Posted on LinkedIn by Crossmark Graphics, New Berlin, WI.

SCREEN Earns Two Prestigious EDP Awards for the Truepress JET 560HDX and the Truepress PAC 830F

Posted on their website by SCREEN Americas, Elk Grove Village, 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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