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GLGA offices will be closed on Friday, April 2, 2026, to observe the Good Friday holiday. We will reopen on Monday, April 6.
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GLGA Excellence in Leadership Awards Now Open for Submissions
Join GLGA in recognizing the best in the industry by nominating your staff or coworkers for the Excellence in Leadership Awards.
The Excellence in Leadership Awards program recognizes those in the industry who exemplify outstanding character, drive company growth, bring teams together and create the environment to help companies succeed. Click here to read more or to nominate a individual you believe deserves recognition.
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Printing Establishments—2010–2023
According to the latest, just-released edition of County Business Patterns, in 2023 there were 21,354 establishments in NAICS 32311 (Printing), a decrease of 21 percent since 2010. From WhatTheyThink.
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Excellence Reimagined - Registration Is Now Open for the Excellence Awards Celebrations
Join us for a a celebration of graphics manufacturing and the people who make it successful! We’re pleased to announce the addition of a third ceremony in Indiana, a new location in Wisconsin, and a significantly lower registration fee.
Milwaukee Celebration: Wednesday, May 27
The Barley Room at Pabst, Milwaukee, WI
Indianapolis Celebration: Tuesday, June 2
Eagle Creek Golf Club, Indianapolis, IN
Chicagoland Celebration : Thursday, June 4
White Pines Golf Club and Banquets, Bensenville, IL
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Let's Connect at the Indoor Golf Social!
Join us on Wednesday, April 22, for our first joint social with the Milwaukee Postal Customer Council. We'll be at Tap In Golf Simulators and Sports Bar in Waukesha, WI, for a fun night of networking as you experience world-renowned golf courses to work on your game.
Enjoy networking with those in the industry, some good food, and an open atmosphere. Pub food and time on the simulators are included.
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GLGA Academy Featured Course of the Week - FREE for GLGA Members
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GLGA's Print Academy has more than 215 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. | | | | |
Ultimate Tech Offers Free ISA Sign Expo Passes
A special invitation from Greg Bane, Ultimate Tech Imposition Solutions Account Manager, for his fellow GLGA members:
Ultimate Tech is going to be exhibiting at the ISA Sign Expo booth 1086 in Orlando April 8-10, 2026. If you are going, please reach out to me for a free pass. I would be happy to meet you! Please contact Greg at greg.bane@ultimate-tech.com.
| | 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 is celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2026 and continues to be the oldest print trade association in North America. | | | | |