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08/26/2020
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion has become an incredibly discussed topic over the last six months. Jeff Smith from Fisher Phillips will be presenting the topic and elaborating on current events that are making employees and customers more aware of diversity and inclusion. He will be answering questions such as:
- What is diversity and inclusion?
- What is its place in the workplace?
- How can it help your business?
- Where should an employer start?
Jeff Smith is a partner in the Cleveland office and a member of the firm's Employee Benefits Practice Group. He works with clients to create, implement and maintain their retirement and health plans.
He also advises employers on the impact of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs) and Voluntary Employer Beneficiary Associations (VEBAs).
While in law school, Jeff served as Executive Notes Editor and earlier as Associate Editor of the Health Matrix: Journal of Law-Medicine. He has been selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers - Rising Stars five times. He has also been listed in Best Lawyers since 2017.
Mark Monday, September 14, on your calendar for the Graphic Media Alliance (GMA) annual Leadership Conference. This conference has received rave reviews for a number of years and promises to be another fantastic LEARNING experience. Even though it will be structured a little differently this year, there will still be plenty of NETWORKING opportunities with your Association and industry peers!
Nationally known speakers will be presenting via Zoom and as a conference attendee, you can choose to attend from your office, conference room or in-person. If you’re tired of virtual, virtual, virtual and would like to safely network with your friends and peers, then join us in Westerville, Ohio at the Everal Barn and Homestead. We have reserved this beautiful all-weather, safety-minded outdoor meeting facility to host our great networking and educational events. We have unfortunately had to cancel the in-person component in Michigan due to state wide meeting restrictions.
GMA staff and Board members will welcome members and friends to view the Zoomed presentations together, while enjoying refreshments, lunch and in-person interactions. Between the national Zoom presentations, local activities will include raffles and contests. PEA Best of Category and Best of Show winners will be recognized during the Millcraft Grand Ceremony presentation immediately following lunch, and winners can receive their awards in-person if attending the local conference site.
Come and join the party!
Schedule of Events:
9:00 am - Welcome & Industry Chat, Ford Bowers, President, PRINTING United Alliance
9:55 am - Separating the Winners and Losers of COVID-19, Mark Potter, Publisher, CANVAS Magazine
10:50 am - Printing Industry Economic Outlook 2021, Andy Paparozzi, Chief Economist, PRINTING United Alliance
11:45 am - View from Capitol Hill - Lunch, Lisbeth Lyons, V.P. Government Affairs, PRINTING United Alliance
12:30 pm - 20th Annual Print Excellence Awards Grand Ceremony Presentation
12:55 pm - Diversity & Inclusion Webinar, Jeff Smith, Partner, Fisher Phillips
