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Welcome to your Illinois Weekly Calendar of Programs and Events, the Great Lakes Graphics Association's weekly e-newsletter with upcoming programs, events and webinars. The Weekly Calendar is published every Monday
In this issue:
Graphics Excellence Awards
Webinars
GLGA Events
Enter the Graphics Excellence Awards Competition!
You could win big in the 2023 Graphics Excellence Awards! This annual competition honors superb craftsmanship in the design, creation and production of top-quality printed material.

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Entries must have been printed in Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin between January 1, 2022, and March 1, 2023. For more info or questions, please contact Debra Warner at (414) 213-8329 or via email at dwarner@glga.info.
Take YOUR place among the very best - what will YOU win??!
Webinars
Thursday, January 26, 2023
1 p.m. Eastern / 12 p.m. Central
FREE for GLGA members
Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network

Simon Taylor of Margin Improvement Ltd. will share valuable insight into where you can look and find margin gains. From the price you pay suppliers to how much you charge your customers, from how you measure your performance to how you can find legitimate ways to charge for extras. Together with some real life examples the session will give you some new ideas that could revitalize your financial performance.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
11:30 a.m. Eastern / 10:30 a.m. Central
FREE for GLGA members
Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network

Ever left a conversation thinking, “Wow. He made me feel like I was the only person in the world”? Or perhaps you had the opposite experience and the person you were talking to was checked out? Every client you have should feel like they are #1. Making that happen is not an accident. It’s a plan, a strategy, and an approach to sales. Come learn how. This Short Attention Span Webinar will show you how to make every account feel they are your most important customer.
GLGA Events
Thursday, March 16, 2023
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Puttshack, Oakbrook, IL
Presented by GLGA

Break the winter blahs – join us at Puttshack for networking, food and games. We’ll enjoy exclusive use of our own area to enjoy Puttshack’s upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience. Stop by after work for in-person networking, some fun games and excellent food and drinks.
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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