News
04/01/2026
401(k) Refund Checks: Why They’re Not Always a Good Thing
Receiving money back from a 401(k) plan may seem like a win, but it often signals that the plan failed IRS nondiscrimination testing. When this happens, certain employees may be required to take corrective distributions, which can lead to unexpected tax consequences and reduced long-term retirement savings. The article also explains how better plan design can help prevent this issue.
04/01/2026
USPS Announces Fuel Surcharge
The USPS filed notice with the PRC to impose an 8% fuel charge on competitive products, effective April 26, 2026 - January 17, 2027. Recent hikes in fuel prices - over a dollar in the last month alone - have had a significant impact. This is the first fuel surcharge the USPS has ever imposed.
04/01/2026
Can EPR & Single-Serve Beverage Packaging Coexist?
As extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws spread to more states, Packaging Digest asked beverage industry analysts what the ramifications could be for beverage manufacturers and their prevalent use of single-serve packaging.
04/01/2026
Local Up Your Print Sales to Combat Rising Fuel Costs
Fuel prices are rapidly climbing right now, which sends a tsunami of rising costs through the economy. Businesses respond by tightening marketing budgets, which has a direct effect on the print industry. Fuel costs are outside a printer’s control. How you respond to them is not.
04/01/2026
Sell Hard, Sell Nothing
You work hard but have no sales to show for it. Selling owners can relate to that. Being busy but not productive is often the rule, not the exception. This week's Short Attention Span Sales Tip changes that.
03/31/2026
The Power of Print
Last Thursday marked the grand finale of our month-long Print Week celebrations. From packed rooms and award winners to the connections that brought our industry together, here are some of the highlights that made it so memorable.
10/22/2025
Shine a Light On Your Progress
Big or small, every one of your “wins” is a step forward and worth recognizing. This October, take a moment to celebrate you and the hard work you’ve put into yourself—you’ve earned it!
09/16/2025
[Duplicate] GMA University
GMA is proud to announce that we have added new courses to the GMA University! Register today and view over 80 online courses geared towards everything print, courtesy of our partners at The Print University.
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.
