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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

AI and Packaging

Legal Insights for Manufacturing

Overtime Exempt

Rising Greenwashing

Sales Tip of the Week

Video - Paper Inspiration

GLGA Association News

Wage and Benefit Survey Report

Wide Format Masterclass

Upcoming Webinars

GLGA Print Academy

Member News

MCD

Branded by Woods

Meridian

Whisky with a Personalized AI Twist — and What it Means for Packaging's Future


The AI output resulted in unique bottle designs that were printed in a matter of minutes. From Packaging Digest.com.

Legal Insights for Manufacturing: Labor & Employment


This article is excerpted from our third-annual Legal Insights for Manufacturing report, published in October 2024. By GLGA member Husch Blackwell.

Overtime Rule Challenges Are Still Pending


Despite legal challenges to the Biden administration’s overtime rule, HR professionals should make plans in case the salary threshold increase scheduled for Jan. 1, 2025, survives. From SHRM.org.

Two Sides Global Campaign Reports Rising Greenwashing Cases as Organizations Focus on Sustainability


In North America alone, nearly 200 companies, from large Fortune 500 companies to small local utilities, have removed or changed misleading environmental marketing claims. By Two Sides North America.

Sales Tip of the Week - I Need My Help


You are probably an expert in the customer service experience of a half dozen companies you buy from. But what about your own? From The Sales Vault.com.

Video -'Theory of Colour': Cocktail Menu With a Secret – Paper Inspiration


What if you took a Cosmopolitan magazine-like quiz about your favorite color only to have someone hand you a fancy cocktail at the end? That’s the experience visitors to Fitz’s Bar in London can look forward to thanks to this clever drinks menu. By Sabine Lenz of Paper Specs.

 

2024 Wage and Benefit Survey Report Now Available


With more than 350+ companies participating in the survey and the program


receiving an overall rating of 8.83 out of 10 from those participating, it is perhaps GLGA’s most valuable service. Participating members have been sent their free copy. Didn't participate and need the data? Click here to purchase your copy.

Masterclass Series: Selling Wide-Format Graphics & Signage


GLGA is teaming up with the Americas Printing Association Network to offer a two-session masterclass with Debbie Nicholson of Think To Ink!. This Masterclass series will help you sell more to your clients to increase your profitability. Click here for more information or to register - first session is next week!

Upcoming Webinars - FREE for GLGA Members: 



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

PRINT WORKFLOW AND PROCESSES - FILE PREPARATION (PREPRESS)


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

MCD Announces Arrival of Our New Sanwa TRP 1060 SCB

Posted on LinkedIn by MCD, Madison, WI.

Branded by Woods' Devin Springston Named Dubois County Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of the Year

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

Meridian Client Spotlight: Hard Rock Casino Rockford

Posted on LinkedIn by Meridian, Loves Park, IL.

What's new at your business? Send your press releases and social media post links to Sharon Flick


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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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