Currents - May 12, 2026

Mental health conditions may qualify as disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and, if so, employers have the same reasonable accommodation obligations they would for any physical disability. By GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.

Sales is NOT a Numbers Game

There is little that drives Bill Farquharson to biblical-level teeth gnashing more than the oft-quoted statement, "Sales is a numbers game." So, before he lets the locusts loose, tune in to his Short Attention Span Sales Tip and his take. From the Sales Vault.

PaperSpecs Quick Tip: 3 Ways to Hide Embossing + Letterpress Bruising

Letterpress printing, embossing and hot foil stamping can all look gorgeous on the front of your work, but leave some not-so-gorgeous bruising on the back. Check out the video for 3 clever ways to hide it! By Sabine Lenz of PaperSpecs.

GLGA Association News

First State Golf Outing Is Just Three Weeks Away!

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 for one, two or all three! If you have any questions about these events, please contact Sharon Flick.

IN THREE WEEKS!

Indiana Golf Outing

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Eagle Creek Golf Club, Indianapolis, IN

Illinois Printers Scholarship Golf Outing

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

White Pines Golf Club, Bensenville, IL

** NEW DATE ** NEW LOCATION **

Wisconsin State Golf Outing

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Western Lakes Golf Club, Pewaukee, WI

New Name, New Look! Get the Latest GLGA Magazine

GLGA mails our print GLGA Magazine (formerly known as Graphics Journal) to the primary contacts of every GLGA member company.

Check out the round-up page on our website with links to PDFs of every issue for viewing and downloading.

Issue # 1 and # 2 of 2026 are now available.

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

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Publication Printers

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

Adidas in the House at Central Nine Career Center

Posted on LinkedIn by Central Nine Career Center, Greenwood, IN.

Royle Printing Youth Apprenticeship Program: Get Out of the Classroom and Into the Real World

Posted on LinkedIn by Royle Printing, Sun Prairie, WI.

Combined Resources Launches New Website

Posted on LinkedIn by Combined Resources, Addison, 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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