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After last year’s national and worldwide turmoil the graphics community was finally able to come together and celebrate the best in California. The event started with a buffet dinner and exhibit of the Print Excellence entries. This was also when votes were cast for the coveted “People’s Choice” Award. With so many examples of outstanding work on display, choosing just one was quite a challenge!
At 7:00, PIASC President and CEO Lou Caron welcomed everyone and introduced all the VIPs: Eddie Audelo, Chair of the PIASC Board of Directors Masoud Nikravan; Kathy Urban; Claude Dardant; Miguel Jacobowitz; Amy Miller; Joseph Tardie, Jr.; Damien Bradley and Joe Polando. Of course, the awards presentations were the highlight of the evening! Cathy Skoglund, director of Western States presented the Print Excellence Awards with the help of our chair. The top winners were…
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L-R: Masoud Nikravan & Darioush Nikravan (Classic Litho + Design), Tom Liotta (Spicers Paper), Eddie Audelo (PIASC Chair, Monarch Litho) |
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People’s Choice Award
Judge’s Award
Best Execution of Ink
Best Use of Paper
Best of Design
A complete list of the 2020-2021 Print Excellence Awards winners is available online at HERE
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WAGE + BENEFITS SURVEY NOW OPEN |
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From top management to the shipping department, the Wage + Benefits Survey annually captures labor costs and human resource practices from nearly 500 firms and more than 15,000 employees across North America. All data is reported in averages to ensure strict confidentiality of participants.
The Wage + Benefits Survey Includes:
- Wages for most industry positions in sixteen categories
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Policies for overtime, vacation, PTO, sick-time, and health insurance
- Job descriptions for more than 200 positions
- Reports segmented by region and company size
New in the Wage + Benefits 2021 Survey:
- Personalized online user dashboards
- Multiple locations can be entered by a single account manager
- Updated COVID-related questions
- Insights and analysis Whitepaper and Webinar
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Health Savings Account Contribution Limits to Increase in 2022 |
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The IRS has announced increases to the health savings account contribution limits for 2022: |
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The minimum annual deductible for a plan to qualify as “high deductible” remains unchanged, at $1,400 for self-only coverage and $2,800 for family coverage.
However, the maximum out-of-pocket contribution amount will increase in 2022, to $7,050 (from $7,000) for self-only coverage, and to $14,100 (from $14,000) for family coverage.).
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Instagram Marketing Beyond Images: What’s Working in 2021 |
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Is your Instagram strategy focused mostly on images? Are you wondering what else is working on the platform?
In this article, you’ll find strategic Instagram insights you can put to work today.
Why Your Instagram Strategy Should Evolve Now
Instagram is known for being a visual platform and has historically been favored by creative businesses that have eye-catching images to share. The focus on imagery has often left other businesses feeling Instagram isn’t suitable for them unless they have a beautiful product.
However, things are changing. Instagram isn’t just about pretty pictures and curated grids. In June of this year, Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced that Instagram is “no longer just a square photo-sharing app.” He revealed the platform’s number-one goal is to entertain and it will be focusing on four key areas: creators, video, shopping, and messaging.
This insight is gold for marketers. It means you can create content strategies that support Instagram’s priorities and make the best use of its features.
There are 11 ways you can connect with your ideal customer on Instagram, and creators who use all, or most, of these features generally do better on the app. This is likely because their content reaches a wider cross-section of users who like to consume content in different ways.
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 2021.
All equipment in good working condition and available to demo in La Verne, CA
- Stahl Continuous Folder Model S1424A-4-3, 151LE1 with Right Angle Model
- 66/4CB2
- AB Dick 9810, 2 color offset press, 12” x 18” sheet size
- Oki C931dp Color Digital Envelope Printer
- Kodak Achieve T400 Platesetter with MAC computer
- Rosback Saddle Stitcher with 3 knife trimmer
- Kirk Rudy Cheshire label affixing system
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OFFICE FURNITRUE AVAILABLE.
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Want to place a classified ad? Contact Wendy Ferruz, 323.728.9500, Ext. 262, [email protected]
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Any business that thinks they’re immune from the possibility of cyberattacks is wrong. Today every company, regardless of size or industry, is a potential target. What’s worse, cyberattacks such as ransomware attacks are not just crippling—they can be completely devastating. A whopping 60% of small businesses close within six months of a cyberattack.
This webinar, presented by Scott Hagizadegan, CEO of PIASC partner Shield IT Networks plus three guest experts, is meant to help ensure that your business does not become a victim of this type of attack.
Join us to learn:
- The key issues and primary root causes of ransomware attacks
- Why all backups are not safe
- What you need to know about the layered approach to cybersecurity
- New ways that cybercriminals are breaching companies’ defenses – and next generation options for thwarting them
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"Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection." |
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How A One-Of-A-Kind 1850s Record Book Is Professionally Conserved |
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Bexx Caswell-Olson is the director of book conservation at the Northeast Document Conservation Center. She shows us how she restores a 170-year-old marriage record book. This includes deconstructing the book, washing the pages, mending any tears, and reassembling the book. The book has not been copied or digitized, so it is important to conserve it since it is the only record of this information.
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