Relationships That Matter

Community that Strengthens Your Business

The strongest businesses aren’t built in isolation. They’re built through relationships, shared knowledge, and conversations with people who understand the industry.

The value of community goes beyond who you know today. Through PIA MidAmerica, you’ll connect with printers, suppliers and industry experts who solve problems, find opportunities and navigate challenges with confidence.

Whether you’re joining us in person, learning online, listening to a podcast or connecting with another member, PIA MidAmerica helps you stay connected to the people, ideas and opportunities shaping print.

Connect with People

Real conversations with printers, suppliers and industry professionals who understand your business.

Learn from Experience

Practical ideas, expert insights and proven solutions—not theory from those in print and packaging.

Discover Opportunities

Find new employees, trusted partners, business resources and connections that help your company grow.

Stay Connected Throughout the Year with Your Print Community

Your Best Resource Is the Community

The value of membership isn’t measured by the number of events you attend. It’s measured by the conversations you have, the ideas you discover and the relationships you build throughout the year.

Find Your People

Sometimes the best resource is another member. Build relationships that help solve problems, answer questions and open new opportunities.

  • Ask the Network – Member to Member Support
  • Job Board
  • Member Introductions & Peer Conversations
  • Print Access & Buyer’s Guide Member Directory
  • Financial Executives Council

Learn Something New

Develop new skills and keep your team moving forward with education built specifically for the print industry.

  • MidAmerica U
  • Webinars
  • PRESS NEXT Certification Training
  • Workforce Resources
  • Industry Insights

Hear What’s Happening

Community doesn’t end when an event is over. Stay connected with ideas, interviews and practical conversations from industry experts.

  • On-going updates to PIA MIdAmerica Tools & Resources
  • Podcast
  • Publications: Hotline eNewsletter, Special Reports, The Advisor Magazine
  • Thrive Series on Culture, Marketing, & Sales
  • The Print University Quarterly Trend Updates
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Find Your Place in Our Print Community

Whether you’re looking for a trusted supplier, hiring your next employee or searching for fresh ideas to strengthen your business, these resources help you stay connected to the people, opportunities and insights shaping the print industry every day.

Print Access & Buyers Guide

Discover trusted industry partners, products, and services through a directory designed specifically for print and packaging professionals.

View the Directory
Job Bank

Discover new career opportunities or connect with qualified talent through a job board built specifically for the print industry.

Explore the Job Bank
The Print & PKG Lab Podcast

Listen to expert conversations, practical insights, and real-world perspectives on leadership, operations, sales, and the future of print.

Start Listening

Your Best Resource Is the Community

The strongest professional communities create value every day—not just when everyone gathers in the same room. PIA MidAmerica keeps members connected through conversations, resources, introductions, education and shared experiences throughout the year.

You’re invited

Whether you’re celebrating industry excellence, connecting over a casual happy hour, competing on the golf course or joining a virtual discussion, our events bring together printers, suppliers and industry partners from across the region. Some events are educational, some are social, and some simply remind us why this industry is such a great community to be part of.

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Celebrate the Best in Print at the Annual Print Competition & Awards

GraphEx recognizes outstanding craftsmanship, innovation and creativity across the print, packaging and graphics industry. Whether you’re entering your work, attending the gala or celebrating your team’s accomplishments, GraphEx is one of the premier annual events for our industry.

  • Gala celebrations in multiple locations
  • Recognition for individuals and companies
  • Inspiration from award-winning work
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Business Happens Between Tee Boxes
Some of the best conversations don’t happen in a boardroom. Our annual golf tournaments bring together members, suppliers and industry friends for a day of networking, friendly competition and relationship building.

Golf Events in Our Region

Lucky Shot Golf Tournament

A relaxed day of networking and friendly competition. Held each spring, the Lucky Shot Golf Tournament brings together members, suppliers and industry partners for a fun day on the course. Whether you’re playing with longtime colleagues or meeting new faces, it’s an opportunity to strengthen relationships in a casual setting while supporting the PIA MidAmerica community.

Honoring a legacy while investing in the future of print. The Nolan Moore Memorial Golf Tournament celebrates the life and passion of Nolan Moore while raising funds for the PIA MidAmerica Education Foundation. Proceeds help support workforce development, educational initiatives and the next generation of print professionals, making this event both meaningful and impactful.

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Casual Conversations. Stronger Connections.
No presentations. No sales pitches. Just printers, suppliers and industry professionals getting together after work to share ideas, solve challenges and enjoy good company.
Whether it’s your first event or your fiftieth, Ink On Tap is one of the easiest ways to meet people in the industry.

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Celebrate Print. Celebrate Community.
PrintOberfest is one of PIA MidAmerica’s signature networking events, bringing together members, suppliers and friends of the industry for an evening of conversation, camaraderie and celebration.

PrintOberfest in Our Region


Hosted each fall in Kansas City, Dallas and Houston, PrintOberfest gives members multiple opportunities to connect with colleagues across the region, welcome new faces and celebrate the strength of the print community.

Whether it’s your first event or a yearly tradition, PrintOberfest is about reconnecting with the people who make our industry stronger.

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Connect Wherever You Are
Not every conversation requires travel. Throughout the year we offer webinars, executive council meetings, educational programs and virtual discussions that help members stay informed and connected from anywhere.

Check the Calendar of Events for any special virtual events

  • Educational Webinars
  • Member Roundtables
  • Special Presentations

Recurring Virtual Programming

Stay Connected Between Events.

Community doesn’t stop when the calendar is clear. Throughout the year, PIA MidAmerica offers recurring virtual programs that help members stay informed, exchange ideas and build relationships—without leaving the office.

Financial Executives Council

Meeting six times each year, the Financial Executives Council brings together finance professionals from member companies to discuss industry trends, benchmark challenges, share best practices and learn from one another in a confidential peer environment.

Learn More – Financial Executives Council

Thrive Series

Monthly Insights for Every Area of Your Business

Business challenges don’t happen once a year—and neither should professional development. The Thrive Series delivers three live virtual programs each month, each focused on a different aspect of running a successful print business:

  • Marketing – First Thursday of each month
  • Culture & Leadership – Second Thursday
  • Sales – Third Thursday

Each 15-minute session tackles a timely topic with practical, actionable ideas that owners, managers and employees can put to work immediately. From strengthening workplace culture and developing leaders to improving marketing efforts and growing sales, Thrive provides a steady stream of relevant insights designed specifically for the print and packaging industry.

Whether you join one session or make Thrive part of your monthly routine, you’ll stay connected to current ideas, industry trends and a community committed to helping print businesses succeed. A few minutes each week can spark ideas that influence your business all year long.

Learn More – Thrive