Your Help Is Needed - Participate Today in the 2024 GLGA Wage and Benefit Survey

Participating in the 2024 GLGA Wage and Benefits Survey will help you gain invaluable insights to stay competitive in your local labor marketplace. Great Lakes Graphics Association members in good standing receive a complimentary report ($1,000 Value) for submitting a completed survey. The final report includes both regional and state data and will be available early fall of 2024. 

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Instructions on how to utilize the Wage and Benefit Portal.

If you have any questions, please contact Joe Lyman at (262) 522-2212, jlyman@glga.info.

Is Your Business Ready for Chicago’s Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance?

The final rules of the new ordinance, which took effect July 1, 2024, explain that remote workers and telecommuters are covered by the Ordinance, even if the employer is located outside of the geographic boundaries of the City. Read more on the National Law Review.com.

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing—2010–2021

According to County Business Patterns, in 2021 there were 276 establishments in NAICS 32222 (Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing). This category saw a net decrease in establishments of -13 percent since 2010. In macro news, Q1 GDP revised up to 1.4 percent. Read more in this data analysis on WhatTheyThink.com.

USPS Is Failing to Meet the Financial Returns Promised in DeJoy’s 10-Year Plan

The U.S. Postal Service is not living up to its projected cost savings from its plan to overhaul the agency, according to a new audit, which found the 10-year initiative is no longer offering insight for measuring the success of the reforms.  Read more on GovExec.com.

Beat the Heat: Protecting Your Employees from Hot Weather

As the temperatures rise outside during summer months, so do the risks that your employees may be harmed by the dangerous effects of heat. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to help monitor and minimize the risk of heat stress for your workers. Read more by GLGA member Federated Insurance.

TikTok Publishes New Back to School Marketing Guide

TikTok has published a new Back to School campaign guide to help inform your marketing strategy, and equip you with the right knowledge to put your best foot forward with your seasonal promotional push. Read more on Social Media Today.com.

Video - Short Attention Span Sales Tip of the Week

Finally! We reach the week that includes the Fourth of July. If you have been following Bill Farquharson's advice, you will not experience a summer slowdown. In this week's Short Attention Span Sales Tip, Bill gives you a focal point to finishing the year strong. Read and see more.

Summer Golf Outings - Illinois' Is In Two Weeks!

Come enjoy industry networking and camaraderie over a round of golf, cold beverages, and delicious food.

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Announcing Changes to the Leadership Team at World Arts, Inc.

Posted on LinkedIn by World Arts, Spencer, IN:

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Leach to President/CEO and Lisa Hein to Executive Vice President of World Arts, Inc. Read more.

Independent Publishers Group Announces Partnership with Bookwire

Posted on LinkedIn by Independent Publishers Group, Chicago, IL:

Adopting Bookwire's OS platform for eBook and audiobook distribution, IPG's digital clients will gain access to increased channel opportunities, automated marketing, and integrated analytics, among other benefits. Read more.

AB Data Celebrates with New Video