Your Weekly Industry Updates October 22, 2026

BrewCrew Oktoberfest: Great Connections Are Brewing in Detroit!

Great connections are brewing in Detroit! Join Graphic Media Alliance and AIGA Detroit on Tuesday, October 27, for the BrewCrew Oktoberfest Networking Event at Batch Brewing Company. Enjoy an evening of networking with print, design and graphic communications professionals! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

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A Greener Future Starts Here! Join GMA November 5 for a Special All-Region Member Event

Something exciting is taking root at Graphic Media Alliance! Join us November 5 for our FREE All-Region Annual Meeting, featuring special guest Jordan Darragh of PrintReleaf and an exclusive preview of GMASustainability(+), launching in 2027. Discover how your business can make a measurable environmental impact while enjoying exclusive GMA member savings!

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Don't Miss Out on Potential Workers' Compensation Savings for 2027!

The 2027 Ohio BWC Group Rating enrollment period is approaching! GMA members are encouraged to submit their enrollment or re-enrollment paperwork to Sedgwick as soon as possible. Don't miss the opportunity to maximize potential savings on workers' compensation premiums. David Deyo, our dedicated Sedgwick Program Manager, is available to help!

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Are Your Wages Competitive? The 2026 Wage + Benefits Survey Results Are Here!

Production wages are up, employee turnover is down, and the competition for skilled workers continues! The 2026 Wage + Benefits Survey provides valuable insights to help printing companies make smarter compensation and workforce decisions. Participating GMA members receive the full report FREE, while others can purchase their copy through the GMA Bookstore!

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GMA Member Millcraft Expands Packaging Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition

Congratulations to GMA member Millcraft on its acquisition of Protective Packaging Products (P3)! This strategic investment expands Millcraft's protective packaging capabilities and strengthens its presence in automotive and industrial markets. Learn how this fourth-generation, family-owned company continues to grow while building on more than a century of industry leadership.

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Love It? Buy It!

Want to help strengthen the printing industry? Sometimes the best way is to practice what we preach! From direct mail and signage to branded apparel, Bill Farquharson reminds us that every purchase is an opportunity to demonstrate the power of print. Discover how a simple conversation can reinforce the value of the products and services our industry provides in this week's Short Attention Span Sales Tip.

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Needs and Surpluses

To combat current supply chain issues plaguing our industry, we utilize the member-exclusive GMA Exchange. Members can submit a form of the items they may have in surplus (paper, inks, toner, machinery) or are looking to procure.

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GMAWORKFORCE

GMA Workforce

Please check for resumes frequently.

Updates Added September 17, 2026

GMA members are welcome to post their current job openings free of charge on our Association-wide, user-friendly career database. We often hear from members with positions to fill and will be glad to share your information.

If you are seeking a job in the printing and graphic communications area, please feel free to forward a resume to Judy Kellum at jkellum@graphicmedia.org.

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Graphic Media Alliance

Upcoming Events

January 1 - December 31, 2026

VIEW A FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS


October 29, 2026
6:00PM - 9:00PM

FOREtheWIN Workforce Development

TopGolf Auburn Hills


November 5, 2026
10:00AM - 11:30AM

Annual Advisory Council Meeting

Hybrid In-Person / Zoom


November 10, 2026

Emerging Leaders Academy - Session 4

Hybrid, Zoom and In-Person


December 31, 2026

2027 PEA Entry Deadline