News
11/28/2023
USPS Announces New Competitive Prices for 2024
The U.S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes for Shipping Services to take effect January 21, 2024. These proposed prices were approved by the Postal Service governors earlier last week.
11/28/2023
Print Excellence Awards Contest 2024
As we begin checking in the PEA entries for the 2024 contest, we are taken aback by the stunning quality of our member's printed work! With the holidays and some instances of bad weather, we have extended the submission deadline until December 31, 2023. We still encourage you to submit your entries as soon as possible.
11/28/2023
Wage + Benefits Analysis & Trends Webinar
Dive into the executive summary of this year’s wage + benefits study and what makes the findings unique.
11/21/2023
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
With Thanksgiving nearing, we're immensely grateful for each member's dedication to the printing industry and Graphic Media Alliance.
11/21/2023
2023 Annual Council Meeting Recap
At the Annual Council Meeting, we welcomed guest presenters Jeff Smith of Fisher Phillips, Rob Myers of Ohio Industrial Energy and Stephanie Jarrett with Fishbeck. These presentations stressed policy updates, revenue opportunities, and staying informed on evolving industry regulations.
11/21/2023
Print Excellence Awards Contest 2024
PEA entries have been filling up our conference room! Thank you to everyone who has already submitted for this year, and if you haven't, there is still time! The submission deadline is set for November 30, 2023. We can make it easier on you by picking up your entries.
11/14/2023
Teladoc
See the cost savings your company and employees can find when you add Teladoc through GMA to your benefit packages. Don't let sickness slow down any plans for the holiday season!
11/14/2023
Wage + Benefits Survey Reports Published
The 2023 Wage + Benefits Survey reports are now published. Reports are free for members that participated in the survey, and if you did not, you can still have access to these incredibly resourceful reports for a nominal fee.
11/14/2023
Print Excellence Awards Contest 2024
PEA entries have been filling up our conference room! Thank you to everyone who has already submitted for this year, and if you haven't, there is still time! The submission deadline is set for November 30, 2023. We can make it easier on you by picking up your entries.
11/09/2023
6-Step Plan for Ohio Employers as Recreational Marijuana Legalized
Ohio voters just passed a statutory initiative to legalize adult use (and purchase) of recreational marijuana in the state, becoming the 24th state to do so. Specifically, Issue 2 – which passed on November 7, permits Ohioans to purchase and/or possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and to grow marijuana plants at home. What do Ohio employers need to know about this new law – which will take effect 30 days after passage – and what are the six things they should do to prepare?
11/07/2023
2023 Holiday Survey Results
The results from GMA's annual holiday survey are available. Thank you to everyone who participated! We hope this helps you determine your company's holiday schedules.
11/07/2023
Annual Council Meeting
The 2023 Annual Advisory Council meeting will be held on November 16 for all regions via Zoom. We will feature a special presentation from Stephanie Jarrett of Fishbeck on current environmental regulations, policy changes and legislative issues. The meeting is open to all Graphic Media Alliance members and guests. Register today!
10/31/2023
Print Excellence Awards Contest 2024
The 2024 Print Excellence Awards (PEA) contest is open! The submission deadline is set for November 30, 2023. We encourage you to begin the submission process, and we can make it easier on you by picking up your entries.
10/31/2023
Webinar: Insights into Financial Benchmarking
Join Dr. Ralph Williams as he takes a closer look into financial benchmarking.
10/31/2023
Annual Council Meeting
The 2023 Annual Advisory Council meeting will be held on November 16 for all regions via Zoom. We will feature a special presentation from Stephanie Jarrett of Fishbeck on current environmental regulations, policy changes and legislative issues. The meeting is open to all Graphic Media Alliance members and guests. Register today!
10/25/2023
Webinar: Insights into Financial Benchmarking
Join Dr. Ralph Williams as he takes a closer look into financial benchmarking.
10/25/2023
Michigan FOREtheWIN
We still have space for registrations for our Michigan Region FOREtheWIN workforce development challenge!
10/25/2023
Annual Council Meeting
The 2023 Annual Advisory Council meeting will be held on November 16 for all regions via Zoom. We will feature a special presentation from Stephanie Jarrett of Fishbeck on current environmental regulations, policy changes and legislative issues. The meeting is open to all Graphic Media Alliance members and guests. Register today!
10/17/2023
Southern Region FOREtheWIN Recap
Our highly anticipated Southern Region FOREtheWIN Workforce Development Challenge was a tremendous success! Michigan Region, there is still time to register for November 2.
10/17/2023
Printing Industry Performance Insights
In our October “Printing Industry Performance & Insights” study, we will explore effective ways to brand a printing company as a good place to work and our industry’s outlook.
10/17/2023
Let's Get Loud and Print Across America
Who’s ready to rock?! We are about one week away from Let’s Get Loud, our member appreciation event hosted at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH. Join us for exclusive access to the museum. Let’s turn up the volume and get LOUD FOR PRINT!
10/10/2023
OSHA Expands Requirements for Online Data Submission
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced it will now be requiring certain employers to submit information from their OSHA 301 - Injury and Illness Incident Report forms on an annual basis.
10/10/2023
Printing Industry Performance Insights
In our October “Printing Industry Performance & Insights” study, we will explore effective ways to brand a printing company as a good place to work and our industry’s outlook.
10/10/2023
Let's Get Loud and Print Across America
Let’s Get Loud is coming to you for one night only! Join GMA and Americas Print Show on October 25 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH as we turn up the volume on the greatest industry: PRINT!
10/04/2023
2023 Golf Tournament Recap
It was a beautiful and surprisingly summery day on the links at Delaware Golf Club during our 18th Annual Sterling Distribution Golf Tournament.
10/04/2023
ENCORE Leadership Conference Recap
Our 2023 ENCORE Leadership Conference was very successful! It was great to hear so many fantastic speakers share their thoughts on AI and how to build credibility as a leader. As always, we would like to say a huge thank you to our event sponsors and those participating in the conference this year.
10/04/2023
Let's Get Loud and Print Across America
Join GMA and Americas Print Show on October 25 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH as we turn up the volume on the greatest industry: PRINT! Enjoy exclusive access and networking with peers.
09/12/2023
Encore Leadership Conference + Golf Tournament
Our 2023 ENCORE Leadership Conference will be October 2 with our annual Golf Tournament following on October 3. This conference promises to be unlike any other.
09/05/2023
Print Across America and Let's Get Loud!
Join us for a full day celebrating the printing industry with Print Across America! In the evening, Americas Print Show and Graphic Media Alliance present Let’s Get Loud, a member appreciation event located at the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Enjoy exclusive access and networking with peers.
09/05/2023
Encore Leadership Conference + Golf Tournament
Our 2023 ENCORE Leadership Conference will be October 2 with our annual Golf Tournament following on October 3. This conference promises to be unlike any other.
09/05/2023
2023 PEA Grand Ceremony
In just ONE week we will be honoring our Best of Category and Best of Show PEA winners on September 14, 2023 at the Revery atop the Smith Bros' Hardware building in downtown Columbus. There are very limited spots left available, so make sure to reserve your spot today!
08/29/2023
Print Across America and Let's Get Loud!
Join us for a full day celebrating the printing industry with Print Across America! In the evening, Americas Print Show and Graphic Media Alliance present Let’s Get Loud, a member appreciation event located at the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Enjoy exclusive access and networking with peers.
08/29/2023
Encore Leadership Conference + Golf Tournament
Our 2023 Encore Leadership Conference will be October 2 with our annual Golf Tournament following on October 3. This conference promises to be unlike any other.
08/29/2023
2023 Wage + Benefits Survey
The Wage + Benefits Survey has been extended until September 1. There is still time to submit your data and receive a free copy of the report that will be published in October. Use the Wage + Benefits report to recruit and retain an essential workforce!
08/29/2023
2023 PEA Grand Ceremony
In just two weeks we will be honoring our Best of Category and Best of Show PEA winners on September 14, 2023 at the Revery atop the Smith Bros' Hardware building in downtown Columbus. This event is almost sold out, so make sure to reserve your spot today!
08/21/2023
Good2Go - Multiple Reviewer On-line Proofing for Print Webinar
Join Michael Reiher, president of Good2Go Software, as he takes you on a 30 minute tour of their new multiple reviewer proofing service in Good2Go.
08/21/2023
2023 Wage + Benefits Survey
The Wage + Benefits Survey is now live and will close on August 25. The report will be published in October. Use the Wage + Benefits report to recruit and retain an essential workforce!
08/21/2023
2023 PEA Grand Ceremony
We will be honoring our Best of Category and Best of Show PEA winners on September 14, 2023 at the Revery atop the Smith Bros' Hardware building in downtown Columbus. We will feature a live performance by James Pyle. Register today!
08/15/2023
Print Across America and Let's Get Loud!
Join us for a full day celebrating the printing industry with Print Across America! In the evening, Americas Print Show and Graphic Media Alliance present Let’s Get Loud, a member appreciation event located at the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Enjoy exclusive access and networking with peers.
08/15/2023
2023 Wage + Benefits Survey
The Wage + Benefits Survey is now live and will close on August 25. The report will be published in October. Use the Wage + Benefits report to recruit and retain an essential workforce!
08/15/2023
2023 PEA Grand Ceremony
We will be honoring our Best of Category and Best of Show PEA winners on September 14, 2023 at the Revery atop the Smith Bros' Hardware building in downtown Columbus. We will feature a live performance by James Pyle. Register today!
08/08/2023
Labor Board Issues a Blow to Workplace Conduct Policies
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just changed the law again on employee handbooks by modifying the legal standards that for the past six years have provided a commonsense solution for evaluating workplace misconduct rules. The decision will dramatically impact employers across the country, leading many to once again modify their handbooks to ensure compliance with the latest NLRB mandates.
08/08/2023
2023 PEA Grand Ceremony
Registration is now open! We will be honoring our Best of Category and Best of Show PEA winners on September 14, 2023 at the Revery atop the Smith Bros' Hardware building in downtown Columbus.
08/08/2023
2023 Wage + Benefits Survey
The Wage + Benefits Survey is now live and will close on August 25. The report will be published in October. Use the Wage + Benefits report to recruit and retain an essential workforce!
08/03/2023
2023 Encore Leadership Conference
Our 2023 Encore Leadership Conference will be October 2 with our annual Golf Tournament following on October 3. This year's conference will feature sessions packed with information to help you keep your company in the best shape possible to meet the challenges of the future.
08/03/2023
2023 Wage + Benefits Survey
The Wage + Benefits Survey is now live and will close on August 25. The report will be published in October. Use the Wage + Benefits report to recruit and retain an essential workforce!
08/01/2023
2023 PEA Grand Ceremony
Registration is now open! We will be honoring our Best of Category and Best of Show PEA winners on September 14, 2023 at the Revery atop the Smith Bros' Hardware building in downtown Columbus.
07/25/2023
Graphic Media Alliance Presents the 28th Annual APCD and PCC Golf Outing
Join GMA as they present and tee off at the Links of Novi for the 28th Annual Detroit Postal Customer Council & Detroit Advertising Production Club Golf Outing on August 7.
07/18/2023
Graphic Media Alliance Presents the 28th Annual APCD and PCC Golf Outing
Join GMA as they present and tee off at the Links of Novi for the 28th Annual Detroit Postal Customer Council & Detroit Advertising Production Club Golf Outing on August 7.
07/18/2023
2023 PEA Grand Ceremony
Save the date to celebrate! We will be honoring our Best of Category and Best of Show PEA winners on September 14, 2023 at the Revery atop the Smith Bros' Hardware building in downtown Columbus.
07/18/2023
GMA University
GMA is proud to announce that we have added new courses to the GMA University! Register today and view over 65 online courses geared towards everything print, courtesy of our partners at The Print University.
07/11/2023
5 Reasons You Might Rescind a Job Offer – and Top 5 Ways to Ease the Impact
Finding the right match between a job candidate and a critical role in your organization can take time, dedication, and even a little luck – so the need to rescind an offer of employment can be difficult for you and the potential new hire. Even if you rarely rescind an offer, you should be prepared to follow certain best practices before and after the situation arises.
07/11/2023
Quoins2Pixels
Graphic Media Alliance announces the latest edition of this publication which is short, easy to read, but totally focused on the actions that will increase your profits.
07/11/2023
2023 Postage Rate Changes
The second postage rate increase took effect on July 9, 2023. With rates increasing, make sure to check out the promotional programs that are being offered through the USPS
07/06/2023
2023 Postage Price Changes
The second postage rate increase will take effect July 9, 2023. With rates increasing, make sure to check out the promotional programs that are being offered through the USPS
07/06/2023
True-Up Reporting for Private Employers
Through the year, Ohio employers have been making premium installment payments based on estimated payroll. As we have reached the end of the current policy year, the Ohio BWC will be requiring all employers to reconcile (“true-up”) the payroll that was used to estimate their premium with their actual payroll for the policy year.
07/06/2023
Complimentary On-Site Safety Evaluations
Are you curious what OSHA would say about your company if they were to stop in for an audit? Gary Hanson with American Safety & Health can answer that for you with a complimentary on-site safety evaluation! The Central region visits will take place on Monday, July 10. Sign up today!
06/22/2023
OSHA’s National Emphasis Program Fall Protection
OSHA is taking injuries and fatalities due to falls, very seriously. They will be increasing inspections and enforcement at any time they see employees working at heights. Employers can minimize the impact of these inspections and enforcement activities and protect employees by following fall protection regulations.
06/22/2023
Complimentary On-Site Safety Evaluations
Are you curious what OSHA would say about your company if they were to stop in for an audit? Gary Hanson with American Safety & Health can answer that for you with a complimentary on-site safety evaluation! The Central region visits will take place on Monday, July 10. Sign up today!
06/20/2023
GMA University
GMA is proud to announce that we have added new courses to the GMA University! Register today and view 65 online courses geared towards everything print, courtesy of our partners at The Print University.
06/05/2023
Many Non-Compete Agreements Violate Federal Law
Employers should review their non-compete agreements now that the NLRB General Counsel announced that many of them violate federal labor law – regardless of whether you have a unionized workforce. You should examine your non-compete agreements for potential compliance concerns, understand the risks that are now presented by using such agreements, and decide whether to update your practices accordingly.
06/05/2023
Five Signs You are a Print Junkie
Do you see print everywhere? Do you count down the days until the new printing press or finishing equipment arrives at your print shop? Do you look at digital marketing and come up with 10 ways print marketing could support the campaign? Do you think about print in the shower? If you answered yes to any of the above, you might be a Print Junkie!
06/05/2023
Daisy Health: Teladoc & More
As an association dedicated to the well-being of our members, we have made a conscious decision to prioritize the affordability and accessibility of the services we offer. With this in mind, we have formed a new partnership with DaisyHealth to enhance the benefits available to you.
05/31/2023
Your Guide to Bringing Aboard Minors, Interns and Volunteers this Summer
As summer approaches and many employers move into their busiest season, you may be looking at creative staffing options you haven’t considered in the past, including hiring teen workers, creating internship programs, and offering volunteer opportunities. If those may be viable options, there are a host of potential compliance pitfalls that you need to consider.
05/31/2023
The Importance of Cyber Security
Did you know that approximately 88 percent of data breaches result from human error? As business owners, you know that your company is safer when your employees understand their respective roles and responsibilities in keeping confidential information, and themselves, safe.
05/15/2023
Workers’ Compensation MCO Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for Ohio workers’ compensation Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) has begun. Open enrollment runs from Monday May 1 through Friday May 26.
05/11/2023
Announcing GMA University
Through a new partnership with The Print University, new training webinars that are focused on the fundamentals of print and graphic communications are now available as a no-cost benefit to GMA members!
05/09/2023
May Council Meetings
Join us for our regional May council meetings. These meetings are open to all Graphic Media Alliance Members.
05/02/2023
Workers’ Compensation MCO Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for Ohio workers’ compensation Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) has begun. Open Enrollment runs from Monday May 1 through Friday May 26.
04/25/2023
May Council Meetings
Join us for our Regional May council meetings. These meetings are open to all Graphic Media Alliance Members.
04/25/2023
Northern FOREtheWIN Workforce Development Challenge
We look forward to continuing the momentum from our recent Central Region FOREtheWIN event. There is still time to register for our Northern Region event that will take place at Topgolf Independence on May 4.
04/18/2023
Upcoming FOREtheWIN Workforce Development Challenges
We look forward to seeing our participating member companies and students at tonight's Central Region FOREtheWIN Workforce Development Challenge! There is still time to register for our Northern Region event that will take place at Topgolf Independence on May 4.
04/18/2023
The Importance of Business Succession Planning
Business succession planning is necessary to ensure a smooth transition when you choose to sell your company or are no longer able to run it.
04/18/2023
The Workplace is Evolving in 2023
Employers need to rethink the way they’ve been operating – because the workplace has been evolving at a rapid pace. In order to stay competitive in the marketplace and offer your employees the kind of environment where they can thrive, you need to spend some time looking at things in a different way.
04/11/2023
Handicap Reimbursement Program
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) offers the Handicap Reimbursement Program to potentially off-set claim costs and encourage employers to hire and retain employees with a handicapped condition.
04/11/2023
Sustainability of Print
In today’s world print sometimes unfairly gets the reputation of not being a sustainable communication method. Canon is working to help change the narrative and provide some data that can support the sustainable story that print has to tell.
04/11/2023
Upcoming FOREtheWIN Workforce Development Challenges
Join GMA for an evening of workforce development and networking! We’re challenging students to tee off against member companies during the FOREtheWIN Workforce Development Golf Challenge. Our Central Region will be at Topgolf Polaris on April 20, and our Northern Region will take place at Topgolf Independence on May 4.
04/04/2023
Phones Down. It's the Law
As of April 4, 2023, it is illegal to use or hold a cell phone or electronic device in your hand, lap, or other parts of the body while driving on Ohio roads. If an officer sees a violation, they can pull you over.
04/04/2023
Central Region BrewCrew
Join GMA for a refreshing cup of coffee or tea on April 12 while we discuss the latest happenings in the industry in a fun and casual atmosphere.
04/04/2023
Columbus Region FOREtheWIN Workforce Development Challenge
Join GMA for an evening of workforce development and networking! We’re challenging students to tee off against member companies during the FOREtheWIN Workforce Development Golf Challenge at Topgolf Polaris on April 20 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
01/26/2018
Best Workplace in the Americas Winners Announced
Several Association members were recently announced as winners in PIA's Best Workplace in the Americas awards. Join us in congratulating these companies for providing a great place to work in the printing industry!
05/27/2011
Ohio State Fair/L&M Conference/Golf
Program At-A-Glance
We're gearing up for another spectacular Leadership & Management Conference on Aug. 7-9 at Quest Business Centers in Columbus. Mark your calendar. This is one event you won't want to miss.
