PIAG Unveils New 5-Year Strategic Plan

The Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia (PIAG) is proud to announce its new strategic plan titled thINK Success: 2023-2027. After months of development, the PIAG Board of Directors has approved the plan which establishes the association’s top priorities over the next five years. The Board and staff partnered with Lighthouse Counsel, a successful strategic consulting firm based in Athens, GA. It was a dynamic process that included several in-person meetings, individual phone interviews, online surveys, and research based on data related to both the organization and the industry. 
 
“Today, PIAG is predominately known for our group health insurance, awards program, and networking events,” said President & CEO Jon Krueger. “These are all important and will continue. By 2027, we want our members to see us as a visionary and forward-thinking association that provides services and benefits to help take their companies to the next level.  And every day doing all we can to propel them ahead in a dynamic, evolving print and graphic communications industry.”
 
The new PIAG plan comes at a time when the industry is changing rapidly.
 
“Our industry is different today than it was five years ago,” said PIAG Board Chair Chad Scott of Scott Lithographing. “And it will be different five years from now. The strategic plan will focus our resources to ensure we’re providing the benefits and support our members need from us today and down the road.”
 
As part of the strategic planning process, the Board of Directors approved new vision and mission statements for PIAG:
 
Vision Statement
To create impactful partnerships and opportunity for every print and graphic communications business in Georgia.
 
Mission Statement
PIAG supports its members in the print and graphic communications industries by providing them valuable resources to succeed.
 
The new plan focuses on four strategic objectives:

• Enhancing Communications to All Members
• Retaining & Growing Membership
• Strengthening Organizational Partnerships
• Developing Viable Print Industry Employees for the Future

Implementation plans for each objective are currently underway. PIAG is excited to begin this new journey and continue supporting its members during this transformative time. 

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