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National News and Education
Pre- and Postpress Establishments
Packaging Survey
Forecasting
Is Quiet Quitting Real?
Unions/Labor Relations
Getting There vs. Being There
Video - Ramble On
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GLGA Association News
Graphics Journal Magazine
IN Lunch with the Printers
FREE Member Webinar
Virtual MDC Certification
Chili Cook Offs
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Member News
Walsworth
Priority Press
CE Printed Products/Rollem USA
Semper
HP
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National News and Education |
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Pre- and Postpress Establishments—2010–2020 |
In macro news, demand for design services accelerated in August, boding well for commercial real estate construction and thus signage projects. Read more in this data analysis on WhatTheyThink.com. |
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Nearly Seven in 10 Packaging Decision Makers Forced to Reprioritize Amid Supply Chain Disruption, Inflation |
A study released by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company found the market’s most pressing challenges forced packaging decision makers to shift priorities and rethink operations, with 90 percent changing how their packaging is sourced. Read more on PostPress Magazine.com. |
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Want to See into the Future? Delve Deeper into Forecasting |
Although financial statements are often the starting point for forecasts, you’ll need to do more than just multiply last year’s numbers by a projected growth rate in today’s uncertain marketplace. Here are some tips to consider. Read more by GLGA member LB Carlson. |
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The overall decline was especially related to clarity of expectations, opportunities to learn and grow, feeling cared about, and a connection to the organization's mission or purpose -- signaling a growing disconnect between employees and their employers. Read more on Gallup.com. |
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Union Support Reaches Generational High-Water Mark as Union Election Petitions Surge |
Now is the time for employers to assess whether their workplace is vulnerable to an organizing effort. Read more by GLGA member Husch Blackwell. |
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Sales Tip of the Week: Getting There vs. Being There |
For a number of reasons, salespeople cease the actions it took them to become successful once business improves. Success kills growth. Read more by Bill Farquharson of The Sales Vault. |
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VIDEO - RAMBLE ON with GLGA's Joe Lyman and SPC's Adam LeFebvre |
RAMBLE ON is a new video series featuring interviews with leaders in the Printing, Finishing, Packaging, Tag/Label and Converting Industry. In the first edition, GLGA's Joe Lyman talks with Adam LeFebvre, president of Specialty Print Communications, Niles, IL. Tune in. |
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Get Your Copy of the Latest Graphics Journal - GLGA's Membership Print Magazine
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GLGA mails our Graphics Journal membership magazine to the primary contacts of every GLGA member company. PDFs of every issue also are available for viewing and downloading from our website. View and download your copy of the September issue by clicking here. |
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NEXT WEEK: Lunch, Education and Conversation at Litho Press |
Don't miss this special Indiana Lunch with the Printers, coming up on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Litho Press invites their fellow GLGA members to their facility in Indianapolis for a catered lunch from St. Elmo Steakhouse and a presentation by Bernie Lacy, Litho Press Vice President. Our topic is "Sales and Profitability – Achieving More with Less." Click here for more information and to register.
Hurry, registration deadline is this Friday, September 30. We need to tell the caterer how many people are coming.
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Upcoming FREE Member Webinar: |
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Virtual Mailpiece Design Consultant Certification |
Our sister regional printing industry association will be providing a two-day virtual classroom program October 18-20, 2022, with an open book exam for certification as a Mailpiece Design Consultant (MDC). Our presenter is Jim Barlow, Jr., of MSMA, with special guest Leo Raymond of Mailers Hub. Click here for more information and to register. |
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Fun, Prizes and Networking! Mix with Industry Friends at the State Chili Cook Offs |
GLGA is pleased to announce our newest networking events. Join your industry friends for our first Chili Cook Off Competition for fun, prizes and networking! This is a great team building opportunity; so, enter a crockpot as a company team. Or challenge the industry as an individual and enter solo. Not a cook? Please come as an attendee and enjoy sampling while you network. Beer, wine and light food will be served during the events. Sponsorship opportunities available. |
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OPEN FOR REGISTRATION:
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Noon Whistle Brewing, Lombard, IL
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha, WI
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REGISTRATION OPENING SOON:
INDIANA
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Centerpoint Brewing, Indianapolis, IN
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Have some news to share? We want to hear about member company achievements, activities and anything else that's new at your business. Press releases, photos, company e-newsletters, and links to social media posts and blogs welcome! Send your news to Sharon Flick.
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See more news about and featuring GLGA members posted
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The History of Walsworth’s Print Operation in Ripon, Wisconsin |
Posted on their website blog by Walsworth, Ripon, WI:
The acquisition of Ripon Printers in 2019 by Walsworth was driven by the desire to build upon our print and binding capabilities with a company whose people value supporting their local community. Read more. |
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Priority Press Hosts Recognition, Gifting, and Incentive Online Showcase |
We invite you to our Recognition, Gifting, and Incentive Online Showcase on October 20! We will show you how to launch Recognition, Gifting, and Incentive programs that motivate employees, improve retention, and engage clients. Read more. |
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CE Printed Products Inc. Chooses the Rollem Insignia 6H Die Cutter and StackMaster |
The 20 x 20" sheet capacity of Rollem's Insignia 6H model increases CE's business card production capacity with the ability to maximize the sheet imposition and die-cutting of multiple business cards per sheet. Read more. |
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New Semper Website Makes Hiring Print and Graphics Employees Even Easier |
The Semper LLC team dug into the process to create a sitemap to make it easier for both job seekers and companies recruiting or hiring seasonal staff to source a variety of job types and schedules. Services include Direct Hire nationwide, and in many locales, Flex and Flex-to-Hire options. Read more. |
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HP Announces the HP PageWide T700i Press for Paper-Based Packaging |
Posted in their website press center by HP:
The new 67 in. (1.7 m) web-fed press will boost efficiency for high-volume production of corrugated and folding carton packaging. Read more. |
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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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