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Welcome to Graphic Media Alliance

Welcome to Graphic Media Alliance (GMA)! GMA is a community of over 250 leading graphic communications companies throughout Ohio, Michigan and northern Kentucky. 

It is our goal to provide programs, offer services and promote an environment that assists you to improve your company’s profitability and adapt to the future. To that end, we have the combination of a terrific staff, excellent programs and the backing of over fifteen affiliated associations across the country including multiple graphic industry groups. We also offer many excellent programs and cost-saving plans to help support your business. GMA is proud to work with many of the most highly regarded technical and management associations in the industry.

Thank you for your membership and continued support of Graphic Media Alliance.


2023 Print Week Events

Michigan

Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Reception begins at 6:00pm

Diamond Banquet and Conference Center at the Suburban Collection Showplace

46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI 48374

Registration is $75 / Non-members is $120

Suburban Collection Showplace is the largest, privately-owned exposition, conference and banquet center in Michigan. The state-of-the-art facility sits on 55 acres of land directly off of the I-96 expressway in Novi, Michigan. The Diamond Banquet and Conference Center is where luxurious settings for elegant events come to life. The facility offers an impressive grand atrium, circular drive and majestic portico.

We will be featuring a delicious buffet of heavy hors d'oeuvres as well as great beer and wine.

We will review and honor all of the wonderful printed work in Michigan. Don’t miss the chance to take judging into your own hands by selecting the People’s Choice Award!

Parking is available on site.     

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Southern

What a great kick off to our Print Week celebrations! Thank you to everyone who joined us on March 2 at our Southern Region Print Week Reception. It was great to see everyone and celebrate all of our winners including this year’s Printer of the Year, Kevin Murray, and the Maxwell Award Winner, Graphic Village.

Check out t/he photos from the Cincinnati event!

Central

What a great second week of celebrating print in the Central region on March 9! Thank you to everyone who attended and sponsored this event. We were thrilled to have such a large turnout of students, along with their teachers and parents. It is always great to see the industry growing and thriving with everyone supporting the next generation of print. Congratulations to Chuck Gherman on his well-deserved honor of receiving the Franklinton Award.

Check out pictures from the Columbus event!

Northern

Another incredible evening of celebrating PRINT! Thank you to everyone who joined us in downtown Cleveland last night to celebrate the best of the Northern Region and, as always, to all of our sponsors who have helped make this event a success. Congratulations once again to Travis Mlakar, who joined a long list of esteemed members in the Hall of Distinction. We were so glad to see students last night accept their awards and make meaningful connections with future employers.

Check out pictures from the Cleveland event!   


Membership

Networking, education, insurance and buying programs are all common reasons for joining an industry’s association, but like any business decision, becoming a member of Graphic Media Alliance should be evaluated based on each company’s assessment of its potential Return On Investment (ROI) for its dues dollar. Of course, every membership needs to take into consideration intangible benefits including networking opportunities, fellowship with other graphic communications firms and having a trusted confidant at the Association’s office to discuss business issues.

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Meetings & Events

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Thu
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April 6, 2023
11:00AM - 12:00PM

Board of Directors Meeting

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Thu
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April 20, 2023
6:00PM - 9:00PM

FORE THE WIN Workforce Development

Topgolf Columbus, OH

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Print Excellence Award Winners Gallery

Partners

Sponsorship materials are available here. 

For more information about sponsorship, please contact Association President, Andrew Schall.