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Welcome to your Indiana 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:

Webinars

GLGA Events

Graphics Excellence Awards

Webinars

THIS WEDNESDAY

January 2026 Environmental Brief: Universal Waste

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

2 p.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. Central

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA

Join us for our next GLGA Environmental Brief. Universal waste such as spent fluorescent and UV lamps, rechargeable batteries, and aerosol cans can all be managed under the universal waste regulations. Tune in to get updates on best management practices for these items. Our presenter, Cheryl Moran of SCS Engineers, is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) who spent 20 years working in the printing industry.

THIS THURSDAY

January 2026 Sales Brief - Reigniting Your Inner Drive: How to Manifest Motivation That Lasts in Every Stage of Your Sales Career 

Thursday, January 22, 2026

1:30 p.m. Eastern / 12:30 p.m. Central

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network

In this 15-minute session, Kelly Mallozzi of Success In Print will help sales professionals rediscover their inner drive by blending mindset, manifestation, and action. Learn how to reignite motivation at any stage of your career with simple, powerful techniques to clarify goals, reframe challenges, and align daily habits for lasting sales success.

February 2026 Marketing Brief: Where Did They Go? Stopping Customer Drop‑Off in Your Sales Cycle

Thursday, February 5, 2026

1:30 pm. Eastern / 12:30 p.m. Central

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network

Join Kelly Mallozzi of Success In Print on the first Thursday of every month for our monthly Marketing Brief. Customers rarely vanish at random; they slip away at predictable friction points in your marketing and sales cycle. This 15-minute brief reveals why prospects disengage, how to spot the signals early, and simple, practical moves to keep qualified buyers moving confidently toward “yes.”

February 2026 Talent Report – The Numbers Don’t Lie -The Future of Talent

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

1:00 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 p.m. Central

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA and MRA

MRA’s Talent Report is an up-to-the-minute review of what is going on in the world of business with an emphasis on talent to keep you abreast of trends and best practices. Join MRA’s Vice President of Workforce Strategies Jim Morgan in a fast-moving, 50-minute online seminar to get the first look at this month’s Talent Report and a closer look at a key business concern.

This month’s key business concern: Five years ago, MRA rang the bell on the coming talent crisis and it has come true, and then some! What does that mean for talent attraction in the one, two, ten years . . . and how do you explain it to leadership?

MRA has applied for HRCI credits and SHRM PDC’s for this program.

February 2026 Company Culture Brief 

Thursday, February 12, 2026

1:30 p.m. Eastern / 12:30 p.m. Central

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network

Company culture is a crucial aspect of a business’s success. A strong company culture can have a significant impact on various aspects of a company, including employee engagement, productivity, and retention. Company Culture Briefs feature presenter Kelly Mallozzi, the president of Success In Print, and are held on the second Thursday of every month.

GLGA Events

Women in Print Networking Session

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Eastern

Midland, Plainfield, IN

GLGA is pleased to announce our first Women in Print in-person networking event for 2026. GLGA’s Women [in] Print sessions are in-person programs for women working in Print to come together, develop empowerment, and gather skills that will help them grow and prosper. Our special guest, Debbie Nicholson from Think to Ink!, will be leading a discussion on leadership and how to utilize it to inspire personal and team growth.

Women at all stages of their careers and from all corners of the printing plant as well as women who work in roles that support the print industry are welcome. 

THANK YOU TO OUR HOST AND SPONSOR:

Enter the 2026 Graphics Excellence Awards Competition!

The Great Lakes Graphics Association proudly invites you to participate in the 2026 Graphics Excellence Awards!

Find all the info and links you need on our Call for Entries page..

Ready to go? Click here to use our online Entry Program to submit your projects.

Not sure how to get started? Our Beginner's Guide to the GEAs has all the tips and advice you need to confidently to join the competition.

For more info or questions, please contact Sharon Flick at (262) 201-4730 or via email at sflick@glga.info.

Take YOUR Place Among the Region's Best!!

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 is celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2026 and continues to be the oldest print trade association in North America.

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