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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, May 30, to observe the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, May 31.
In this issue:
GLGA Events
Webinars
GLGA Events
THIS WEDNESDAY!

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Medinah Shrine Center, Addison, IL

We're celebrating the excellence of the craft of printing at the Graphics Excellence Awards Celebrations. See all of this year's Best of Category and Best of Division winners, cast your vote for your favorite for the People's Choice Award, and find out who has won this year's Best of Show. Congratulations to all of this year's competitors!
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 expecting another sell-out this year.

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
Thursday, May 26, 2022
2 p.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. Central
Free
Presented by Wide-format Impressions

The team at New Image Graphics will share how they have transformed their business by making the transition from screen print to digital print production on budget and in a fraction of the space, ultimately allowing them to increase productivity and take on larger projects.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
2 p.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. Central
Free
Presented by Printing Impressions and In-plant Impressions

NAPCO Research surveyed commercial printers, in-house printing operations, and communication buyers. This webinar will present the study’s findings, provide an overview of today’s competitive environment, and examine how printing operations are adapting to changing conditions, enhancing customer value, and strengthening customer relationships.
Thursday, June 9, 2022
11:30 a.m. Eastern / 10:30 a.m. Central
FREE for GLGA members
Presented by GLGA and the Printing Industry Affiliates

Summer is the perfect time for a book that can help you improve your sales skills, provide a different perspective, and recharge drained batteries. In this Short Attention Span Webinar, Bill and Kelly provide a bookshelf full of recommendations. Don’t go on vacation without checking out this SASW.

Short Attention Span Webinars are quick, powerful programs (15-20 minutes) followed by as much Q+A time as you need.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
1 p.m. Eastern / 12 p.m. Central
Free
Presented by WhatTheyThink

Representatives from ePS will provide an update on the company as well as recap its extensive portfolio of software solutions for the print and packaging industry. The session also will include ePS customers who will offer real-world insights and experiences of working with ePS’s software.
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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