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Welcome to your Indiana Weekly Calendar of Programs and Events, the Great Lakes Graphics Association's weekly e-newsletter with upcoming programs, events and webinars. The Weekly Calendar is published every Monday

In this issue:

Webinars

Industry Events

Webinars

THIS AFTERNOON!


September 2024 Building Value Brief: Cultivate Value Enhancing Strategies through Financial Numbers - session two

Monday, September 16, 2024

2:00 pm. Eastern / 1:00 p.m. Central

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network


Are you building the value of your company every year? In this month's brief, Dr. Ralph Williams, the coordinator of our Printing Industry Performance and Insights studies, will discuss Colonel John Boyd’s (U.S. Air Force) decision-making process to analyze financials and make proactive plans. This Brief is being presented in two parts. Session two (September 16) is the discussion of steps two, three and four.

THIS TUESDAY!


Print Opportunities and PSPs Approach

Tuesday, September 17, 2024  

2:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 p.m. Central

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA


Join us for an insightful presentation where we unveil key findings from a comprehensive survey of commercial print buyers for a strategic advantage in sustaining and growing your print business. Additionally, we’ll explore how your competitors are leveraging AI to elevate their printing services and discuss the printing technologies they’re adopting. Our presenter is German Sacristan, the Group Director at Keypoint Intelligence‘s Production Print Practices.

THIS THURSDAY!


September 2024 Sales Brief: Communicating with Different Personas

Thursday, September 19, 2024

1:30 p.m. Eastern / 12:30 p.m. Central

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network


During this brief, Kelly Mallozzi of Success In Print will provide tips so you can create strategies, processes, and tools to improve the effectiveness of your sales teams.

DEMO: Transforming your Using Paylocitiy’s HR and Payroll System

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

1 p.m. Eastern / 12 p.m. Central

Free

Presented by GLGA


Join us for an exclusive hour-long demo of Paylocity’s innovative software, tailored specifically for members of the Great Lakes Graphics Association. Ashley Klopatek of Paylocity will walk you through key features designed to streamline your payroll, HRIS and employee engagement processes; enhance efficiency; and foster a positive workplace culture.


ATTEND THE WEBINAR AND RECEIVE A FREE LUNCH! Lunch will be provided by Paylocity via DoorDash.

September 2024 Customer Service with Care Brief

Thursday, September 26, 2024

10:30 a.m. Eastern / 9:30 a.m. Central

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network


Debbie Nicholson of Think to Ink! briefs you on best-in-class customer care. By adopting her strategies, we can anticipate a boost in customer retention and additional revenue, painting a promising future for our businesses. 

September 2024 Women In Print (WIP) Brief

Thursday, September 26, 2024

3:00 p.m. Eastern / 2:00 p.m. Central

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network


Debbie Nicholson of Think to Ink! leads our conversation to help female professionals with in their careers in the printing industry. 

Webinar Series: Basic Finance for Managers

Four Thursdays starting October 10, 2024, and running through November 7, 2024

1:00 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 p.m. Central

Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network


Basic Finance for Managers is for those managers, supervisors and executives who seek to develop a firm foundation in financial management. These sessions will help eliminate the complexity and confusion that often surrounds financial matters and replace them with clarity and confidence. The four online seminar modules will focus on core elements of financial management, including the balance sheet, the income statement, cash flow and calculating break-even. Our presenter is Joseph Truncale of Alexander Joseph & Associates.

October 2024 Building Value Brief: What Attributes Add the Greatest Value to My Business?

Monday, October 14, 2024

2:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 p.m. Central

FREE for GLGA members

Presented by GLGA and the Americas Printing Association Network


Are you building the value of your company every year? In this month's Building Value Brief, GLGA members Jim Russell and Al Reijmer of New Direction Partners will discuss what attributes add the greatest value to your business.

Industry Events

PaperSpecs LIVE

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Venue SIX10, Chicago, IL

Presented by PaperSpecs


We all have been to numerous design conferences. But with all their focus on web and digital, as a graphic designer with a passion for print you can’t help but feel left out.


Join hundreds of graphic designers and brand owners for the largest paper-and-print focused design conference.


This is a FULL DAY jam packed with how-to workshops, inspiring speakers, and an exclusive opportunity to explore the latest in paper and print technologies. And yes, take home print samples galore.


Everything a designer needs to create printed pieces that will “wow” your current clients and attract new ones – no matter what their budget.

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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