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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. 

In this issue:

GLGA Events

Webinars

GLGA Events

THIS WEDNESDAY!

Women in Print Networking Mixer

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Central

Stonewood Ale House, Schaumburg, IL

We’re mixing it up with a Happy Hour! End your work day by meeting and networking with other female professionals in the Illinois printing industry. 

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. Your registration includes appetizers. PLEASE REGISTER - we want to be sure we have enough space and appetizers!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Illinois Holiday Party

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

White Pines Golf Club, Bensenville, IL

Start making plans to join members and friends in a celebration of the holidays! Stop by after work for some networking, food, fun and spirits of the holiday season. Your registration includes delicious hors d’oeuvres.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Webinars

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THIS TUESDAY!

November 2024 Sustainability Brief: Why Advancing Sustainability is Important

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

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

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA

Join us for the newest topic in the Briefs series. In this month's brief, Chris Jimieson and Tony Kriel of SCS Engineers will dive into the importance of adopting sustainable practices in the printing industry and provide some next steps that your business might consider. 

THIS THURSDAY!

November 2024 Sales Brief: Carrots and Sticks – Let’s Talk Motivation

Thursday, November 21, 2024

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

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA 

Kelly Mallozzi of Success In Print will provide tips so you can create strategies, processes, and tools to improve the effectiveness of your sales teams. In this month's brief, Kelly will talk about how to motivate sale representatives with the approach that fits your company’s culture.

December 2024 Talent Report – HR and Technology-AI, HRIS, Optimization

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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.

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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