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PRINTING AND IMAGING ASSOCIATION OF MIDAMERICA
PIA MidAmerica is a dynamic association helping nearly 500 print, visual communications, and marketing firms in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Western Missouri achieve their business objectives. We enhance members’ visibility, reduce their operational costs, deliver timely information and services, and provide cutting-edge educational programs. The key to our success is the involvement of our member companies and their employees, whom we serve from our offices in Dallas and Kansas City.
By investing in PIA MidAmerica membership, you also become a member of Printing Industries of America, the world’s largest print/visual communication association. We are the only association in this industry with a strong local and national presence. We are also proud of our illustrious history. Printers first formed associations in the late 19th century, and several of these organizations evolved into PIA MidAmerica. Today, we continue to develop new resources to help our members achieve their goals and ensure that the relevancy of print in the economy is appreciated. Learn why our members are so passionate about PIA MidAmerica. Contact us at 214-630-8871 or info@piamidam.org to get involved!
Classifieds // JobBank
Looking for a job? Need to post a job opening? Searching for equipment – to buy or sell? Browse our Classifieds section.Classifieds // JobBank
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Print Access
PrintAcccess is our online directory which puts buyers directly in contact with PIA MidAmerica member firms who provide print, mailing, marketing, and fulfillment solutions.Print Access
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Wage & Benefit Survey
The Annual Wage & Benefit Survey is a joint project of the affiliated organizations of Printing Industries of America.Wage & Benefit Survey
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Thu24Sep2015
Differentiating Your Brand with Cool Coatings, Inks, and Substrates
1:00 P.M. CSTPrinting Industries of America Webinar
Webinar OverviewOne of the best things about communicating with print is that it’s not just about putting ink down on paper—there’s a whole world of incredibly cool special effects and image enhancements that can make an image almost literally jump off of a page. From printing color ink on foil to creating fantastic pearlescent effects or printing with inks creating texture/3D effects, to utilizing holographic substrates for wild optical effects or creating a slick ultra-shiny varnishes, going beyond ink on paper is a way to make any printed piece stand out. In this webinar, you’ll learn about some of the newest, coolest special effects for the printed page and how working with these options fits in with your product.
Join Dr. Mark Bohan for an inspirational session on the power of print and what can be done to differentiate from the four-color print process.
Who Should Attend
- Owners
- Marketing professionals
- Brand managers
- Operations managers
- Others interested in improving and/or differentiating products
Webinar Presenter
Dr. Mark Bohan
Vice President, Technology and Research
Cost – FREE for PIA MidAmerica Members; Register at the PIA website.
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