Join GLGA as Andrew Klemens, partner with BKD, LLP, reviews the Illinois Graphic Arts sales tax exemption as well as tax policy impacting printers in Illinois.

Two years ago, the Illinois Graphic Arts sales tax exemption was reinstated. This exemption has been expanded significantly to include many of the consumable items used in production that previously were subject to tax. Come learn about the impact these Illinois rules have on the tax exemption for graphic arts producers. This session will review the exemptions and will discuss the changes graphic arts companies should implement when purchasing materials and equipment in the future. Additionally, Andrew will review tax reform activity currently being discussed in Congress.

Registration includes lunch.

City Works, Schaumburg, IL

Join us at City Works Eatery and Pour House to celebrate the holidays and our 135th anniversary! Stop by after work for some in-person networking, food, fun and spirits of the holiday season.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022: Graphics Excellence Awards Celebrations

July 2022: Chicagoland Printers Scholarship Golf Outing (day tba)

August 17-19, 2022: Americas Print Show

Are you using data to drive incremental profit for your commercial or in-plant business? If not, money is being left on your shop floor. By leveraging key data consistently, companies can optimize their printing operations, make data-driven investment decisions and drive profitability. Attend this webinar to learn first-hand how data technologies can help grow your business and find out what valuable data you should be tracking to drive your business’ profitability.

2021 has been a wild year of highs and lows and unique pressures, but the print finishing category met the challenge and pushed forward with lots of new offerings and opportunities. Join Trish Witkowski for a look back at the year in binding and finishing and what to look for in 2022.

The availability of paper stocks has become steadily more challenging as raw material costs rise, mills enact allocations and price increases, and labor shortages continue. Although paper supply chain issues are a systemic concern, there are steps printing companies can take to address the limitations head-on.

Every employer with employees working in the State of Illinois is required to provide employees with sexual harassment prevention training that complies with Section 2-109 of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Employers are required to provide this training annually. Read more on the State of Illinois' FAQ page.

For links to download a PowerPoint and pdf of Illinois' model program, click here.