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March-In Proposal
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Carbon Black
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The Curious Case of Cursive
Video - Sales Tip
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GLGA Announces 2024 Recipients of Women in Print Excellence Award | |
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Ann Adkins
President and COO
Johnson Press of America, Inc.
Pontiac, IL
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Katie Katterhenry
Director of
Customer Experience
Branded by Woods
Holland, IN
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Katherine Versteegh
Senior Vice President of
Data Services
A.B. Data, Ltd.
Milwaukee, WI
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The Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) is proud to announce the recipients of its fourth annual Women in Print Excellence Award.
This year’s class of superb nominees represent a wide spectrum of roles in which women make contributions to print. Read more.
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National News and Education | |
NAM to Senate: Administration March-in Proposal Undermines IP, Innovation
The proposal would allow the federal government to “march in” and seize manufacturers’ patent rights if an innovation was developed in any part with federal dollars. Read more by the National Association of Manufacturers on nam.org.
Editor's note: A coalition of state and regional manufacturing associations is opposing this proposal. GLGA members are encouraged to add your voice to a collective letter opposing the "march-in" guidance. The deadline to add your signature is Friday, June 7.
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Business Groups File Lawsuit to Block DOL’s Raised Salary Thresholds for White Collar Overtime Exemptions
The lawsuit is the first legal challenge to the Department of Labor’s new rule raising the earnings thresholds for the executive, administrative, or professional and highly-compensated employee exemptions to the FLSA’s overtime requirements by as much as 50 and 40 percent respectively. Read more by GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.
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Proposed Ban on Carbon Black Raises Red Flags for New York State Printers
Printers and packaging manufacturers in New York State are reacting with alarm to proposed legislation that would effectively deprive them of one of their most essential raw materials: black ink. Read more on WhatTheyThink.com.
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OSHA Publishes Update to Hazard Communication Standard
Employers using products covered under the standard must update their hazcom programs, labeling and employee training by July 20, 2026, or January 19, 2028, depending on substances or mixtures. Read more by Safety+Health Magazine.
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The Curious Case of Cursive
Designers value script and states are reinstating cursive’s education, yet Gen-Z can’t read it and brands are straying from it. We explore. Read more on Print Magazine.com.
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Video - Sales Tip of the Week
Usually, the only ones who care about companies' origin stories are the founders themselves. You know them, they are the people making the big decisions. In this week's Short Attention Span Sales Tip, Bill Farquharson shows you why you need to care. See and read more on SalesVault.com.
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Summer Golf Outings - Indiana Outing Is Just Two Weeks Away!
We are looking forward to hosting another exciting summer of golf! Hope you can join us for one, two or all three -
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Sponsorship opportunities are available at all three outings. For more info about registration or sponsorships, contact Sharon Flick.
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Upcoming Webinars - FREE for GLGA Members: | |
GLGA Print Academy Featured Course of the Week - FREE for GLGA Members | |
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INSIDE THE PRINT SHOP - COMMERCIAL PRINTERS
Gain a better understanding of the most diverse type of printers — a general commercial printer. The module identifies what separates them from other types of printing companies, their customer set, production capabilities, and opportunities. This lesson is 10:38 in length.
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GLGA to Celebrate Print at Revamped 2024 Award Celebrations | |
The Great Lakes Graphics Association is looking forward to unveiling a new version of our annual awards ceremonies that celebrate the winners of the Graphics Excellence and Women in Print Excellence Awards. Read more. | |
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Have some news to share? We want to hear about member company achievements, activities and anything else that's new at your business. Press releases, photos, company e-newsletters, and links to social media posts and blogs welcome! Send your news to Sharon Flick.
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Diving Into a Career in Print with SPC's Eric Kuhn
Posted on their website by Specialty Print Communications, Niles, IL:
From his undergraduate experience at UW-Stout, to his background in recruiting, to his transition to SPC, and valuable tips for aspiring print professionals, Eric offers a wealth of knowledge for anyone embarking on a similar path. Read more.
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Suttle-Straus' Rob Hanks Featured in Mailing Systems Technology Magazine
Posted on their website by Suttle-Straus, Waunakee, WI:
Rob Hanks, a Certified Direct Mail Professional, was recently published as an author in Mailing Systems Technology magazine's Mar/Apr 2024 issue. Click here for a link to the full article.
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Ewing Printing Latest Project Gallery
Posted on Facebook by Ewing Printing, Vincennes, IN:
Next time you're at Gregg Park, make sure to check out the new mesh banners our team designed and installed! 😎 See more.
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swissQprint Unveils Flexible Automation Option
Posted on their website by swissQprint, Elgin, IL:
swissQprint presented an automation option at drupa 2024, designed to maintain high productivity in flatbed printing by relieving operators of unloading tasks. Read more.
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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. | | | | |
