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Welcome to Currents, the Great Lakes Graphics Association's weekly e-newsletter, bringing you information and education you can use to run your businesses. Currents is published every Tuesday.

National News and Education

Technology Outlook

Printers Will Succeed If You ….

Textbook Standards

Politics in the Workplace

Bidding Differently

Video - Greenwashing

GLGA Association News

New Finance Webinar Series

Upcoming Webinars

GLGA Print Academy

Member News

M&G Graphics

Royle Printing

Tactive

swissQprint



Technology Outlook: Transformation of Labels and Packaging


Heidi Tolliver-Walker looks at key drivers of this transformation. Analysis from WhatTheyThink.com.

Printers Will Succeed If You ….


Remember, with every challenge comes an opportunity for positive change. By Debbie Nicholson of Think-to-INK! on American Printers.com.

Updates Made to the Manufacturing Standards and Specifications for Textbooks 


The committee looked at revising the MSST testing specifications to allow for the use of alternative paper stocks in the future without compromising the durability of textbooks. From BMI.com.

Politics, Blasted Politics


A widening schism between political ideologies combined with a decrease in workplace civility has caused employers to rethink the need for a policy about political discussions at work. By our HR partner MRA.


Editor's note: Click here for info about your membership benefits through our partnership with MRA.

Bidding Differently


When you are trying to obtain new business via the bid, it comes down to a number and you'd better be the lowest. In this Short Attention Span Sales Tip, Bill Farquharson talks about how to add context to your price and win without stripping away all profit. From the SalesVault.com.

Video: Two Minutes with Two Sides – Part 2 – Greenwashing: Misleading Environmental Claims


Learn more about greenwashing as we discuss its impact on the paper, print, and paper-based packaging industries with Jules Van Sant, Executive Director of Two Sides North America. 

GLGA's New Webinar Series Helps Managers with Basic Finance Concepts


This online seminar series provides easy to understand learning modules focusing on four core elements of financial management: the balance sheet, the income statement, cash flow and calculating break-event. Eliminate the complexity and confusion that often surrounds financial matters and replace them with clarity and confidence. The series will run four Thursdays starting October 10 and running through November 7.

Upcoming Webinars - FREE for GLGA Members: 


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GLGA Print Academy Featured Course of the Week - FREE for GLGA Members

INTRODUCTION TO FINISHING - FINISHING FOR WIDE FORMAT


A look at the major finishing techniques used in sign and wide format printing operations, including laminating, mounting, cutting, stitching, and welding. This lesson is 18:12 in length.

Editor's note: You will need a user name to the GLGA website to view. GLGA members, register for yours by clicking here. 

Member News

What's new at your business? Send your press releases and social media post links to Sharon Flick


Find news about and featuring GLGA members posted

on our LinkedIn networking group page.

M&G Graphics Celebrates 40 Years as Top Women-Owned Printer in Chicago

Posted on LinkedIn by M&G Graphics, Chicago, IL

Royle Printing Hosts Annual Backpack Drive to Support Employees' Families

Posted on their website blog by Royle Printing, Sun Prairie, WI

Tactive Project Spotlight: Becknology Days Invitation Kits for Beck’s Hybrids

Posted on their website blog by Tactive, Indianapolis, IN

swissQprint Celebrates Its 2000th Printer Sold

Posted on their website by swissQprint, Elgin, IL

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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