Your Weekly Industry Updates October 01, 2026

FINAL CALL: ENCORE 2026 Is Just Days Away!

This is it! The 2026 ENCORE Leadership Conference is just days away, and time is running out to get yourself and your emerging leaders in the room. Six sessions. One powerful day. Ideas your team can put to work immediately.

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LAST CALL FOR GOLFERS: There’s Still Room on the Tee!

Been meaning to register? Consider this your reminder! The 21st Annual GMA & Sterling Distribution Golf Tournament is just days away, and we still have room for a few more golfers. Grab your clubs, grab your team, and join us October 6 at Royal American Links!

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GMA Member News: Brothers Printing Begins an Exciting New Chapter

We’re excited to share some great news from longtime GMA member Brothers Printing. After more than a century of serving customers, the Cleveland company is entering its next chapter by joining forces with Foote Printing, bringing together two Cleveland-rooted companies, expanded capabilities, and the same trusted team and commitment to service.

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Michigan Members: A Limited-Time Opportunity to Take Control of Natural Gas Costs

Michigan members have a unique opportunity through GMA’s partnership with TogetherSolve to gain greater predictability over natural gas costs before winter arrives. The window to participate is limited, so now is the time to explore whether this opportunity makes sense for your operation.

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PRINTING United 2026 Showcases the Energy and Momentum of Our Industry

Congratulations to PRINTING United Alliance on another successful Expo! GMA President Andrew Schall joined thousands of printing professionals in Las Vegas for an impressive showcase of technology, innovation, and industry connection, while spending valuable time with GMA members and partners from across the country.

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Why New Reps Fail

Bringing a new sales rep onto your team takes time, investment, training, and a whole lot of hope that you made the right hire. But hiring the right person is only the beginning. This week, Bill Farquharson looks at what can derail a new rep’s success and what sales leaders can do to give them a better chance of succeeding.

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Needs and Surpluses

Updates Added August 17, 2026 - check out the recent ink listings from Mount Carmel Printing Services.

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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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 5, 2026
8:00AM - 7:00PM

2026 ENCORE Leadership Conference

Quest Conference Center


October 6, 2026
8:00AM - 4:30PM

2026 Golf Tournament

Royal American Links


October 15, 2026
6:00PM - 9:00PM

FOREtheWIN Workforce Development

TopGolf West Chester


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

FOREtheWIN Workforce Development

TopGolf Auburn Hills