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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

Port Strike

Sign Manufacturing

Green Claims and Liability

PostPress Magazine

Proposed Heat Rule Comments

OSHA Severe Injury Dashboard

Hiring Sales Staff

Video - Sales Tip of the Week

GLGA Association News

Finance Webinar Series

Upcoming Webinars

GLGA Print Academy

Member News

Domtar

H&H Graphics

World Arts

Binding Edge

Kodak


Dockworkers Strike Begins, Disrupting East and Gulf Coast Ports


Even with contingency plans, a strike of any length will drastically impact operations for shippers and carriers. From SupplyChainDive.com.

Sign Manufacturing Establishments—2010–2021


This NAICS category tumbled in the wake of the Great Recession, ultimately climbing back up to 5,865 establishments in 2019, but dipping a little in 2020, and then back up to 5,814 in 2021. From WhatTheyThink.com.

Green Claims are Increasing — So are Liability Risks


Are you one of the brands “green hushing” these days from a fear of lawsuits? From PackagingDigest.com.

PostPress Magazine Latest Digital Issue Available Online 


The digital edition of the August/September issue offers design inspiration and new technologies. From PostPress Magazine.

Comment Period Now Open for OSHA’s Proposed National Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard


Employers who wish to submit comments on the Proposed Rule, which covers indoor and outdoor workplaces where the heat index reaches 80°F or higher, have until December 30, 2024. From the National Law Review.com.

Hiring Sales Staff is a Pain!


Instead of relying on digital ads or personal connections, it's time to consider a more structured approach. By Debbie Nicholson of Think-to-INK! on American Printers.com.

Video - Sales Tip of the Week


A month ago, Bill Farquharson advised you to embark on a 90 day sales blitz. If you did but stopped or if you didn't but should have, this Short Attention Span Sales Tip is for you. From the Sales Vault.com. 

CLASS STARTS NEXT WEEK! - New Managers, Learn Basic Finance Concepts in GLGA's New Webinar Series


This online seminar series provides easy to understand learning modules focusing on four core elements of financial management: the balance sheet, the income statement, cash flow and calculating break-event. Eliminate the complexity and confusion that often surrounds financial matters and replace them with clarity and confidence. The series will run four Thursdays starting October 10 and running through November 7.

Upcoming Webinars - FREE for GLGA Members: 


THIS WEEK:

NEXT WEEK:

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

PRINT WORKFLOW AND PROCESSES -

SOFTWARE AND FUNCTIONS


Modern day printing is a software-driven, custom manufacturing process. software components help manage the business concerns, while others help with operations and production. For simplicity, we have organized software into four categories: business management, data management, content management, and workflow management. In this module, we review the types of software, its purpose, and examples of solutions in the market. This lesson is 26:49 in length.

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Member News

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


Find news about and featuring GLGA members posted

on our LinkedIn networking group page.

Domtar's Cougar Paper Advances to the Top 16 in 2024 Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin Competition - Next Round of Voting Is Open


Cougar is the # 6 seed. Posted on LinkedIn by Domtar.

H&H Graphics: How to Amplify Print Promotions with Scratch-Off Effects


Posted on their website blog by H&H Graphics, Vernon Hills, IL.

World Arts Behind-the-Scenes Video


Posted on LinkedIn by World Arts Printing, Spencer, IN.

Binding Edge: Time for Tinning!


Posted on LinkedIn by Binding Edge, Neenah, WI.

Kodak Launches New Green Leaf Program for Customers Using KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates


Posted on their website by Kodak.

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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