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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

Graphic Arts Employment

USPS Performance

The Non-Sales Sales Factor

Video Quick Tip

GLGA Association News

Award Winners

Golf Outings

Upcoming Briefs

GLGA Print Academy



Member News

Thysse

Fineline Printing Group

Graphic Image Corporation

Leader Paper Products




GLGA Announces Winners of Inaugural Excellence in Leadership Awards



Highlights from the Chicagoland Awards Celebration on May 29:

Yorke Printe Shoppe Wins Best of Show in GLGA’s 2025 Graphics Excellence Award Competition



Highlights from the Milwaukee Awards Celebration on May 27:

Wisconsin Top Winners Announced in GLGA’s 2025 Graphics Excellence Awards Competition


Graphic Arts Employment Generally Flat in April


Overall, production employment was up 0.4 percent and non-production employment down by 0.4 percent. From WhatTheyThink.

Despite Lower Targets, Service Performance Worsens


The Postal Service’s own data reveals that most district and area scores continued to be below targets, even though the targets were significantly lower than in FY 2024. From MailersHub.

The Non-Sales Sales Factor


"I'm no sales person" said the selling owner. But Bill Farquharson showed how 38 five-star Google Reviews reveal a different story. Learn an important part of sales you haven't thought twice about until now. See Bill's Short Attention Span Sales Tip from the Sales Vault.

Video Quick Tips: Back To Basics – What Does DTC Actually Mean?!


If you’ve spent any time at all perusing swatchbooks (and if you haven’t, you’re in the wrong place), you’ve no doubt come across the letters “DTC” at the end of a paper’s basis weight (e.g., “120 lb. DTC”). “Sure, I know what that means,” you say confidently. Excellent! Now…how are DTC papers made? By Sabine Lenz of Paper Specs.

 

Our First Golf Outing of the Summer is Today!


Fun, food, prizes and camaraderie! Don’t miss the 2025 state golf outings – our most popular networking events of the year.


  • Indiana Golf Outing - Tuesday, June 3, Eagle Creek Golf Club, Indianapolis, IN. We tee off at 1 pm!



Upcoming Briefs - FREE for GLGA Members: 


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


In addition to workforce development training, GLGA's Print Academy offers a section with Professional Development videos. This coursework is for professionals and practitioners who want to expand their knowledge and skills.

BUSINESS SKILLS - Hiring Gen Z

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

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.

Thysse Welcomes Lindsey Oswald as new Business Development Manager

Posted on LinkedIn by Thysse, Oregon, WI.

Fineline Printing Group Welcomes Derrick Wegner to Account Management Team

Posted on LinkedIn by Fineline Printing Group, Indianapolis, IN.

Graphic Image Corporation: Check Out These 🔥FIRE WALL MURALS🔥

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

Leader Paper is Growing — and So Are Your Options

From the e-announcement by Leader Paper Products, Milwaukee, WI.

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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