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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. | | Graphics Excellence Awards | | |
Women in Print Networking Session
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Eastern
Midland, Plainfield, IN
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.
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Indiana Owner/Executive Lunch
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern
Midland, Plainfield, IN
Join us for an Owner/Executive Lunch moderated by Debbie Nicholson from Think to Ink!. Leadership is crucial for providing vision, direction, and motivation, uniting teams to achieve common goals, fostering positive culture, driving innovation, managing change, and boosting overall performance and engagement in any organization or society, preventing chaos by aligning efforts and building trust. Owners, Executives, Managers and anyone who leads teams and provides strategic direction at print facilities is welcome to attend.
THANK YOU TO OUR HOST AND SPONSOR OF BOTH EVENTS:
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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.”
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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.
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February 2026 Company Culture Brief: Hard Problems in Soft Cultures: Holding People Accountable Without Becoming the Bad Guy
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
This brief explores how “nice” workplaces accidentally protect poor performance. This brief shows leaders how to mix clarity, compassion, and real follow‑through so accountability feels fair, human, and growth‑focused instead of harsh or punishing. Company Culture Briefs feature presenter Kelly Mallozzi, the president of Success In Print, and are held on the second Thursday of every month.
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February 2026 Sales Brief - Habit Stacking for Sales Success: How Small, Consistent Actions Build Big Results in New Business Development
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1:30 p.m. Eastern / 12:30 p.m. Central
FREE for GLGA members
Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network
Sales Briefs are quick, powerful programs (15-20 minutes) followed by as much Q+A time as you need. You can stay just for the presentations or take a deeper dive and ask some questions. This month, Kelly Mallozzi of Success In Print will discuss how habit stacking helps sales professionals build consistency and create momentum effortlessly by linking new business development actions to existing routines.
| | 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!!
| | 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. | | | | |
