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Celebrating 135 Years 1886 - 2021
CONTENTS
National News and Education
GLGA Association News
Member News
links to informational sites, educational articles, and helpful downloads
GEAs Celebrations - Who Has Won Best of Show?!
THIS THURSDAY!

We're celebrating the excellence of the craft of printing at the Graphics Excellence Awards Celebrations, on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Finally, the long wait is over: who has won Best of Show, 1st and 2nd Runner Up, Best of States, and People's Choice?! Congratulations to all of this year's winners!

The GEAs Celebrations will follow COVID-19 safety precautions as recommended by the CDC and by state and local health departments at the time of the event. 
National News and Education
Smithers Identifies Leading Factors Driving Shorter Print Orders to 2031 
As the industry now looks to achieve a degree of normalcy in the post- COVID world, print orders will become smaller and more frequent. This means print service providers must be more agile and responsive, while for OEMs it is creating a new emphasis on digital print technology and customer support services. This is the subject of a new Smithers report, "Impact of Changing Run Lengths on the Printing Market." This article offers some highlights from that report.. Read more on WhatTheyThink.com.
A Fresh Look at Your Organization Can Turn Challenge Into Opportunities
Are you confident that you’re heading toward lasting and positive change? Take a step back and review your strategic plans, people needs, and technology infrastructure. Read more by GLGA member CliftonLarsonAllen.
COVID-19 Vaccines: Can Your Employee Purchase Evidence of a Sincerely Held Religious Belief on the Internet?
As more employers mandate vaccinations for COVID-19, the number of religious discrimination charges is likely to increase due in part to religious exemption “packages” available for purchase on the internet. Employers should adopt practices that continue to protect the employer’s business operations and prevent misuse of the religious exemption, while also respecting employees sincerely held religious beliefs. Read more by GLGA member Husch Blackwell.
3 Solutions to Ensure Supply Chain Resiliency
Supply chains continue to fray due to the unpredictable effects of the pandemic. Investing in a more resilient supply chain by applying Value Chain principles is a wise decision now more than ever. Read more on PackagingDigest.com.
Five Odd Pieces of Sales Advice
I had a “Where did the time go?” moment the other day. Someone had asked me how long I’ve been in sales and it took my breath away to realize I was starting my 40th year. If my 60-year-old self could talk to my 21-year-old self, my advice would be more of the wish-I-knew-then-what-I-know-now variety. Read more by Bill Farquharson.
70 Percent of Emails Now Track Consumers: Yet Another Reason We Need Paper Options
This is a very big deal for the millions of consumers who want the option to receive paper notices from their service providers. And it should ring alarm bells at companies that are removing paper choice, charging fees or switching customers to electronic delivery without express consent. Read more by Keep Me Posted.
VIDEO: Millennials in Print Podcast # 10 with GLGA President Joe Lyman
In this episode of the Millennials in Print Podcast, the guys chat with Joe Lyman - President of the Great Lakes Graphics Association. Join them as they discuss the GLGA as an advocacy organization, current industry trends, the history of print, and how the industry can continue to grow going forward.
GLGA Association News
Upcoming FREE Member Webinar:
Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Elizabeth Gooding of Inkjet Insight will look at how inkjet is positioned in different aspects of the printing and mailing industry, how it is causing business models to evolve, and where technology is being revolutionized.
Member News
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
Introducing Printing Industry Credit Bureau’s All New “DELINQUiDEBT” Database
By utilizing the power of Printing Industry Credit Bureau’s largest, fastest and most reliable database of troubled customers previously placed for collections, you can detect high risk customers before losing your money.

It costs ABSOLUTELY NOTHING more than a couple of clicks to utilize this FREE search tool to identify problems before they negatively impact your profits! Learn more.
Aloha Print Group... 19 Years in the Making
Posted on LinkedIn by Aloha Print Group, Chicago, IL:

September 23rd marks Aloha's 19th Anniversary, so we thought it is important to share our journey with you. Being able to celebrate an anniversary after the challenges of the last 18 months is extremely special. Read more.
CLA Foundation Grants $650K to Diversity-Focused Organizations Nominated by Employees
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), Indianapolis, IN, has announced that its CLA Foundation granted $650,000 to 41 organizations across the country through its summer grant cycle. Read more.
INX's Bryce Kristo Named 2020 Printing Ink Pioneer
Posted on LinkedIn by INX International, Schaumburg, IL:

Please join us in congratulating Bryce Kristo for being awarded a 2020 Printing Ink Pioneer Award from The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM). Bryce has had an impressive 30 year career in the ink industry. Read more.
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. GLGA is headquartered in Pewaukee, WI, with state directors based in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Founded in 1886, GLGA is celebrating its 135th anniversary in 2021.
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Main number: (262) 522-2210
President
 (262) 522-2212

Communications Director
(262) 201-4730
Indiana Director
 (317) 733-8512

Membership Director
(262) 439-8992
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