PIA | Binding Industries Association Annual Conference

Jun 04, 2012
Jun 06, 2012

The 2012 BIA Annual Conference dates have been announced. This year's event will be taking place June 4-6 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Check the conference website often for updated information regarding sessions, speakers, and plant tours.

http://biaconf.printing.org/

Print's Voice '12

Jun 05, 2012
Jun 06, 2012

Print’s Voice ’12 is Printing Industries of America’s annual legislative conference held in the nation’s capital. During this very special event, printing and graphic communications industry executives bring print’s advocacy agenda directly to Capitol Hill. This is done to further legislative goals and to promote our industry before a key audience—lawmakers. The two-day summit features policy and political events with key congressional, administration, and political leaders. It also includes face-to-face constituent lobbying visits with influential lawmakers. Print’s Voice ’12 is a key opportunity for printing industry executives to join together and demonstrate the industry’s economic and political influence. A strong showing by Printing Industries of America members at Print’s Voice ’12 is vital to raising our industry’s visibility on Capitol Hill.

Free for PIA members!

http://www.printing.org/node/10204

PIA | G7® Offset Operator Training Program

Jun 14, 2012
Jun 15, 2012

You've attended the IDEAlliance G7® Expert/Professional Training program and received the all-important G7 Certification. This additional training goes far beyond theory and is all about hands-on implementation of the G7 the G7 specification (TR015), and is specifically designed for equipment operators, managers, and consultants. This in-depth training program will explore all of the practical applications of executing and maintaining the conditions required for a successful G7 implementation within your printing plant facility—and more specifically—on particular pieces of equipment.

This two-day workshop takes place in the Printing Industries of America's state of the art prepress and pressroom laboratories with intensive, detailed hands-on instruction to get you completely knowledgeable on how to implement the techniques listed below. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a G7® Offset Operator's Certificate of Completion by Printing Industries of America, endorsed by IDEAlliance.

Note: Because this training program is very hands-in in nature, class sizes will be limited. Please register early to avoid any disappointments! It is recommended–but not a requirement–to attend the IDEAlliance G7 Expert/Professional Certification class before attending.

http://www.printing.org/node/10135

Multi-Channel Marketing, Part 1: Behind the Curtain

Jun 26, 2012

Presented by RICOH & PIAG

10am-12pm
PIAG Offices in Smyrna Georgia
FREE for PIAG Members / $25 for Non Members
Lunch Provided

Multi-channel marketing is the yellow brick road to success. The most effective campaigns reach buyers at different times, in different ways. But, how is it done and what makes it so effective? We're ditching the smoke and mirrors & getting real on what it takes to make it in today's print industry:
• The brains to execute
• The courage to try something new
• The passion for getting results

Join us for Multi-Channel Marketing, Part 1: Behind the Curtain to:
• Discover the drivers of multi-channel marketing
• Learn how to successfully implement & execute a multi-channel campaign
• Experience a live hands-on demo

Register at the link below:

http://peekbehindthecurtain.eventbrite.com/

PIA | New Media Boot Camp for Printers

Jul 11, 2012
Jul 12, 2012

This two-day workshop contains the perfect blend of classroom instruction and hands on opportunities to get you completely knowledgeable on these new and emerging technologies. Make no mistake, this program isn't theory—you'll walk away with the tools and techniques necessary to get started at your facility the very next day. Up the competition with new product offerings and learn how to extend printed material to the Internet and rich media while providing marketers with valuable campaign feedback and analytics!

Sewickley, PA

http://www.printing.org/node/10241

2012 GASC/PIA Teacher’s Update

Jul 16, 2012
Jul 20, 2012

The Teacher's Update provides attendees with an understanding of new technologies for education, training, and retraining needs of tomorrow's work force. This one-week program includes both laboratory and classroom sessions in Printing Industries of America's production facility, which showcases the latest equipment and cutting-edge technology. This yearly workshop is free to 20 educators and the grant covers hotel and some meals. The application deadline is April 23, 2012.

http://training.printing.org/page/6718

Avoiding OSHA Compliance Pitfalls

Aug 02, 2012

August 2, 2012
2:00 PM EST
$99 for non-members
FREE for Printing Industry of American members

Webinar Overview: As we move forward in 2012, OSHA is still very aggressive when it comes to compliance in the printing industry—and all signs point to even more inspections. An unfortunate fact is that 90% of printers are under-prepared with compliance and receive multiple and costly citations for simple, basic compliance requirements. Being reactive instead of proactive places the company at a significant disadvantage when trying to negotiate citations and penalties—a cost that is wasted. The 10% of printers that were informed and prepared were able to avoid the pitfalls associated with OSHA compliance and received much better results including fewer citations and reduced and/or removed penalties.

Attend this very timely session, and learn all about real-life inspections and the steps needed to get your own company’s compliance programs on track.

http://www.printing.org/node/10538

PIAG Printers Think Tank

Aug 02, 2012

PIAG Printers Think Tank provide its members with a self-directed, self-sustaining, and trusted environment that is focused on helping each other tackle similar business problems and grow sales. Your participation will help you explore ways to support and propel your business goals and success. Participants have ranked these events as excellent, and well worth their time.

If you attended, we look forward to you attending again–and if you have not attended in the past, we invite you to join your peers for this interactive and informative meeting.

Who should attend
PIAG Printer member owners and key personnel with less than $1.5 Million in sales. Participation is limited to the first 25 registrants.

Location, date & time
PIAG Offices | 5020 Highlands Parkway | Smyrna, GA 30082
Thursday August 2, 2012
11:30am–1:30pm

Cost
Free – Lunch and meeting materials included

Facilitator
Bill Cole, President Tri-C Enterprises
Chairman PIAG Educational Foundation

Agenda
• Working Lunch & Introductions
• What’s Working for You & What’s Next Discussion
• Presentation: Introducing the Success Multiplier – the Z Factor
When you are leading other people to be their best you need to ensure you are demonstrating your best! Unlocking your best may not be about the next great book you read or the next best technique you learn – it may be far closer than you realize. This presentation will help you create and maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Kindly RSVP by July 31, 2012 by completing the form below:

http://www.piag.org/ThinkTankMeeting3.pdf

PICA Summer Management Conference

Aug 02, 2012
Aug 05, 2012

Strategic Thinking for a More Profitable Future
The critical thinking process is what we’ll delve into and share to help everyone during our conference. ‘Planning for a More Profitable 2012 and Beyond: A Strategy Workshop’ won’t be a quick solution. Over two days our speakers will take you out of your comfort zone and offer suggestions that will help your company. Working in your business is not the same as working on your business. During times of economic boom, businesses are often too busy to work on their strategy and implementation plan. And when the economy is slow, businesses are often scrambling for work and still don’t take the time to invest in actions and activities that can create a more successful business. Regardless of whether your company is thriving, struggling, just getting by or refocusing its market position, this workshop is designed to help you develop ideas that can be implemented to assure your success and increase your profits.

http://www.picanet.org/pdfs/edu_programs/2012%20Summer%20Conference%20Brochure.pdf

Multi-channel Marketing, Part II: Wicked Profitability

Aug 15, 2012

Many printers are following the yellow brick road to becoming marketing service providers, but few have mastered the road to profitability. Offering multi-channel marketing services to your clients is moving you closer to Emerald City, but you still need a marketing plan as well as a revenue model that works. Pricing for marketing campaigns and other value-added services is different from quoting printing prices. Yes, you can make money! You just need the brains to execute, the courage to try something new and the passion for getting results!

Featured Speakers
Chris Taylor, Production Marketing Manager at Ricoh
Ed Bokuniewicz, Senior Marketing/Business Development Manager at Ricoh

This is the final session of the Multi-Channel Marketing two-part series. Part I, Peek Behind Curtain, focused on the drivers of multi-channel marketing and how to successfully implement and execute a multi-channel campaign.

http://wickedprofitability.eventbrite.com/