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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

August Shipments

Cybersecurity

HR's Role in Data Privacy

Working Together

Sales Tip of the Week

Video - Cardboard Sessions

GLGA Association News

Industry News Round-Up Site

Upcoming Webinars

GLGA Print Academy

Member News

Tactive

AB Data

Dynagraphics


August Shipments Indeed


August 2024 shipments came in at $7.68 billion, up from July’s $7.44 billion—the second straight monthly increase. From WhatTheyThink.com.

The Role of Cybersecurity in Safeguarding Commercial Printing


Future cyberattacks are likely to target not only data, but also the integrity of production processes and supply chains. From KeypointIntelligence.com.

Human Resources’ Role in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Part II: Assessing Five Key Areas of Risk


As HR’s responsibilities evolve, so does the complexity of managing sensitive employee data effectively. By GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.

Competitors Work Together for Mutual Benefit


Our industry challenges, hurdles, and goals are more similar than we might think. By Debbie Nicholson of Think-to-INK! on American Printers.com.

Sales Tip of the Week - Extreme Productivity


After a weekend where he got an amazing amount of personal and business tasks accomplished, Bill Farquharson offers you a list of actions to take to achieve extreme productivity. From the Sales Vault.com.

Video - Cardboard Sessions # 25 with Pete Yorn


Welcome to Cardboard Sessions. A jam format music series that brings musicians together to play instruments built and designed by the creators of Cardboard Chaos. Pete Yorn is a master at blending melody, songwriting and vocal phrasing. By Signal on YouTube.com.  

GLGA Launches Industry News Round-Up Page


What to see industry news in one, convenient location? Visit GLGA's new Industry News Site on the GLGA website.

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 - PRIMER: DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS


Designing for print is not the same as designing for the Web or digital delivery. There are creative and business considerations to understand. This module explores the most important areas impacted by design choices. This lesson is 30:40 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.

Tactive Project Spotlight: BUTTER Cereal Boxes


Posted on their website blog by Tactive, Indianapolis, IN.

A.B. Data Promotes Steve Straub to Vice President of Operations


Posted on LinkedIn by AB Data, Milwaukee, WI.

Dynagraphics Project Album: Pictured Time Line Wall at St. John's Hospital


Posted on Facebook by Dynagraphics, Decatur, IL.

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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