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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

Industry Events

GLGA Events

PrintOberfest – Schaumburg

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Central

Stonewood Ale House, Schaumburg, IL

You are cordially invited to join us at Stonewood Ale House in celebration of PrintOberfest. This will be a great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals in OUR community and discuss the successes and challenges today’s climate presents. Enjoy light refreshments and a complimentary drink ticket (valid for beer or wine) as we come together to explore.

Webinars

THIS THURSDAY

September 2025 Sales Brief

Thursday, September 18, 2025

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. Stay just for the presentations or take a deeper dive and ask some questions. Kelly Mallozzi of Success In Print will be announcing this month's topic soon.

October 2025 Marketing Brief - Building Resilient Marketing: Practical Strategies for Companies in Unpredictable Times

Thursday, October 2, 2025

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

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network

Discover proven ways to keep your business strong during market uncertainty! This session reveals actionable B2B marketing strategies—personalization, digital integration, and client retention—to attract new customers, secure existing ones, and drive real results. Our speaker is Kelly Mallozzi of Success In Print. Marketing Briefs are held on the first Thursday of every month.

October 2025 Talent Report – Total Rewards Strategy

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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: Explore how a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy can enhance employee satisfaction and drive organizational performance. Learn best practices for integrating compensation, benefits, and recognition to create a compelling value proposition for your workforce. MRA has applied for HRCI credits and SHRM PDC’s for this program.

October 2025 Company Culture Brief - Belonging Over Benefits: How a People First Culture Attracts and Retains Top Talent

Thursday, October 9, 2025

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

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network

When employees feel valued, engaged, and included, they bring their best selves to work and naturally become advocates for the company. This brief explores how cultivating belonging drives retention, strengthens internal culture, and makes organizations a magnet for top talent in today’s competitive job market. Company Culture Briefs feature presenter Kelly Mallozzi, the president of Success In Print, and are held on the second Thursday of every month.

Industry Events

Print Finishing Open House

September 15-16, 2025

Kingery Printing Company, Effingham, IL

Presented by Hohner Stitching Products 

Hohner Stitching Products invites their fellow GLGA members for their open house event featuring the MBO Rollfed Solution alongside the Hohner Futura 9. Join them at GLGA member Kingery Printing to learn about the integration of the MBO Rollfed technology with Hohner's Future 9 saddle stitching system. For more information and to RSVP, contact Hohner Sales Manager Rick Mann.

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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