Your Weekly Industry Updates November 05, 2026

What's Your Holiday Game Plan? 2026 GMA Holiday Survey

Will your company be closing for the holidays, operating with reduced hours, or keeping production running? Graphic Media Alliance wants to know! Take a moment to complete our brief 2026 Holiday Schedule Survey and help us provide a valuable snapshot of how companies across our region are planning for the upcoming holiday season. Results will be shared with members next week!

Read More >

Great Leaders Don't Happen by Accident. Invest in Yours Before 2027!

There's still time to invest in your next generation of leaders! Graphic Media Alliance's Emerging Leaders Academy offers two exciting opportunities this December, including a December 10 session and a special All-Day Academy experience on December 15. Plus, all 2026 ELA participants will receive complimentary online access to the year's educational content and presentations throughout 2027. Don't miss this opportunity to build stronger leaders and a stronger organization!

Read More >

Employer Checklist for November 2026: Is Your Business Prepared?

As 2026 winds down, employers face important decisions involving workplace compliance, employee benefits, safety, and emerging technologies. From Ohio's upcoming minimum wage increase to new considerations surrounding artificial intelligence and workplace policies, Fisher Phillips has identified key issues every business leader should have on their radar. Take a few minutes to review their November checklist and make sure your organization is prepared for what's ahead.

Read More >

Little Readers, Big Impact: Celebrating the Power of Print!

There's something special about turning the pages of a book, especially for young readers discovering the joy of reading. In celebration of Children's Book Week, Two Sides North America reminds us why printed books remain essential to learning, comprehension, and building lifelong connections with reading. Discover how our industry continues to make a meaningful difference, one page at a time.

Read More >

Detroit Brew Crew Brings 50 Industry Professionals Together!

Great conversations, new connections, and a room full of industry professionals! Graphic Media Alliance's recent Detroit Brew Crew brought together 50 attendees for an evening of networking, collaboration, and celebrating the printing and graphic communications industry. See how we're continuing to strengthen connections across Michigan!

Read More >

When You Don't Have the Answers

Think you need to have all the answers to be a successful salesperson? Think again! Sometimes the most valuable thing you can bring to a customer conversation isn't your expertise, but your curiosity. In this week's Short Attention Span Sales Tip, Bill Farquharson explains how asking the right questions, listening carefully, and understanding a customer's bigger picture can transform you from another vendor into a trusted business partner.

Read More >


GMAEXCHANGE

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.

Read More >



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.

Check Out Our Careers Page


Graphic Media Alliance

Upcoming Events

January 1 - December 31, 2026

VIEW A FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS


November 10, 2026

Emerging Leaders Academy - Session 5

Hybrid, Zoom and In-Person


December 10, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Annual Board of Directors Meeting

Medallion Golf Club


December 15, 2026

All-Day Emerging Leaders Academy

Hybrid, Zoom and In-Person


December 31, 2026

2027 PEA Entry Deadline