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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



GLGA offices will be closed Monday, July 4, to observe the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, July 5.
In this issue:
GLGA Events
Webinars
Other Industry Events
GLGA Events
IN THREE WEEKS!

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
White Pines Golf Club, Bensenville, IL
Co-hosted by GLGA and GCG

Join your industry colleagues from the Great Lakes Graphics Association and the Graphic Communications Guild for a day of fun, food, prizes and camaraderie!

Click here for more information, to download the registration brochure, or to register online. Don't wait to claim your spot - we're already more than half sold out.

The proceeds from this golf outing support scholarships for deserving students in Illinois who are seeking continuing education in the graphic communications field. Since our inaugural golf outing in 2013, 91 scholarships totaling more than $159,500 have been awarded.
Webinars
THIS WEDNESDAY!

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
2 p.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. Central
FREE for GLGA members
Presented by GLGA and MRA

HR technology has evolved dramatically the past decade and provides HR professionals with outstanding opportunities to access valuable information immediately. We will talk about how technology can save time and money for your company – while delivering faster service. Approved for 1 HR (general) HRCI credit, and 1 SHRM PDC.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
2 p.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. Central
Free
Presented by Printing Impressions

In this webinar, you will hear from two Heidelberg customers, who have grown their digital print production, with multiple Heidelberg Versafire digital print engines, to better optimize their production costs, quality, and delivery times to keep up with the demanding market.
Wednesday, July 7, 2022
2 p.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. Central
Free
Presented by Printing Impressions and In-plant Impressions

Hosted by an expert panel featuring Pat McGrew, Managing Director of the McGrew Group; Ryan McAbee, Chief Analyst at Pixel Dot Consulting; and Linnea Wolken, Director, Global Marketing, Alliances & Operations, Ricoh Graphic Communications Group, join us to learn how to capitalize on the INPUT stage of your ecosystem.
Thursday, July 14, 2022
11:30 a.m. Eastern / 10:30 a.m. Central
FREE for GLGA members
Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network

Join Kelly Mallozzi and Bill Farquharson as they give you some alternative ideas for sales growth. They might not be able to make a salesperson out of you, but they can certainly provide some alternatives which will get you there just the same.

Short Attention Span Webinars are quick, powerful programs (15-20 minutes) followed by as much Q+A time as you need.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
1 p.m. Eastern / 12 p.m. Central
Free
Presented by WhatTheyThink

As so often happens, entrepreneurs in the textiles & apparel industry are driving change in the U.S. market. Debbie McKeegan, textiles expert and WhatTheyThink contributor, will discuss how new manufacturing techniques are changing the world of design and offering new business opportunities. If you are involved in textiles & apparel, or considering getting involved, this webinar is for you.
Other Industry Events
August 17-19, 2022
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH

Attendance at APS22 is free when you register in advance.

Americas Print Show is an exciting three-day industry event focused on building connections and growth in the print and graphics community. APS22 will bring together regional and national associations representing more than 5,000 companies, along with commercial printers, screen and garment producers, large format and sign printers, binderies and graphic finishers, and industry suppliers.
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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