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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

USPS

Packaging Trends

Social Media and Layoffs

Illinois and AI

Direct Mail Marketing

Video - Paper Inspiration

GLGA Association News

New Finance Webinar Series

Upcoming Webinars

GLGA Print Academy

Member News

Suttle-Straus

Interstate Graphics

Priority Press

Forvis Mazars



USPS Addresses Delay ‘Hotspots’ Amid Network Modernization, but Faces Year-End Challenges


Postal experts say USPS improvements to on-time delivery are needed, and must continue, for Congress to allow these plans to keep moving forward. By Federal News Network.


Related - Postal Service Overhaul Runs Into Challenges. By the New York Times. (Editor's note: this article will require you to log in or create a free account to read.)

Blisters Still Big and Other Booming Trends


A review of the top stories from August 2024 shows a healthy interest in innovative packaging formats as use-cases change for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. By Packaging Digest.

Laid-Off Workers Gain Influence on Social Media, Raising Concerns for Employers


Layoff influencers are using social media to vent feelings and find community, raising concerns for companies that don’t want misinformation to be circulated online and opening doors potentially to third parties seeking to represent employees in collective bargaining and potential litigation. By GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.

Illinois Passes Bill to Regulate Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Settings


The new law's reference to “recruitment” and “hiring” suggests that job applicants also will be covered by the new prohibitions against employers using artificial intelligence in ways that result in unlawful discrimination. By GLGA member Husch Blackwell.

Johnson’s World: Steve Tips His Hat


GLGA member Steve Johnson of Copresco. tips his hat to some direct mail marketing efforts that could have settled for being good, but instead went the extra mile to achieve greatness. From WhatTheyThink.com.

Video: Opulent Rare Hare Whiskey Packaging - Paper Inspiration


When your limited-edition spirits sell for $600 a bottle, your packaging must do more than entice – it should create an atmosphere of life's finer pleasures. By Sabine Lenz of Paper Specs.

GLGA Announces New Webinar Series - Basic Finances for Managers


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: 


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

INTRODUCTION TO FINISHING - CONVERTING


An introduction to the different converting processes used in packaging applications with a show-and-tell at the end. This lesson is 28:33 in length.

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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.

Suttle-Straus Creates Inspirational Lounge Space for the UW-Madison Badgers Women's Hockey Team

Posted on LinkedIn by Suttle-Straus, Waunakee, WI

Interstate Graphics Makes Hangry Joe's Brand Stand Out

Posted on LinkedIn by Interstate Graphics, Machesney Park, IL

Have a "Fowling" Good Time at Priority Promotions Recognition, Gifting, and Incentive Showcase

Posted on their website by Priority Press, Indianapolis, IN

Forvis Mazars Joins Forces with Financial Executives International

Posted on their website by Forvis Mazars, Oakbrook Terrace, 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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