Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2023–2024 Academic Year Individuals currently employed by a graphic communications company and seeking additional, part-time secondary education are encouraged to apply for a PGSF scholarship.The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) is pleased to announce that it’s accepting scholarship applications for the 2023–2024 academic

  Mailing and shipping rate change season is here! UPS® announced their 2023 annual rate increase. With the new year comes this year's annual change for UPS pricing. On average there is an increase of about 6.9% for 5 different services. The services impacted are UPS SurePost, Retail Rates, UPS Ground, UPS

Provided by AmeriTrust CONNECT   Wellness Programs for Smaller Companies Many companies do not have the resources to create a complex wellness program. However, targeting wellness is important for smaller companies because a successful wellness program can reap the following benefits: Improved employee morale and increased productivity Reduced overall health care costs Improved employee

Teresa Campbell and Janie Morris with PIA MidAmerica recently joined Xerox Business Solutions Southwest at their location in Coppell, TX to meet with area school districts and secondary schools looking to add print production curriculum to their programs. (Yes! That makes us so excited to see the next generation gaining exposure to our exciting and

Henry Ford once said that “Stopping advertising to save money is like stopping your watch to save time.” Looking back at 100 years of brands' marketing practices and growth during recessionary times proves that the companies who will thrive are the ones who increase their marketing investments and focus on strategic innovation. The U.S.

Tuesday, October 25th we celebrated PrintoberFest in KS/MO, and it was a blast! Hosted at the International Tap House, PrintoberFest had a fantastic turnout of over 130 print professionals and creatives this year. With special “PrintoberFest Punch”, raffle prizes, and networking, this event was a definite standout among the rest. During the night, we continued

Clampitt Paper launched their new paper line, Colorplan by G.F. Smith, at their launch party on October 18th at their Dallas Creative Center. The MAX room was transformed into an experiential sound and color art installation. This exhibit displays 55 colors and 55 individual sound tones that blend into five distinct musical expressions to

Is Paying Small Work Comp Claims Out of Pocket Ever a Good Idea? Medical-only claims are an important factor in the experience modification rating process. In many states, these claims, also known as injury or IJ code type 6 losses, are reduced by 70% for the mod calculation. This reduction is known as the

This year’s annual PIA MidAmerica Lucky Shot Golf Tournament was awesome, and we are so happy that we had such a strong turnout for networking and fun. This tournament took place at the gorgeous Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville MO on September 20th . We hosted 158 golfers from throughout the PIA MidAmerica

The moment an injury occurs, it initiates a sequence of events that can last for weeks or even months. But no matter how prolonged the recovery period, the first 24 hours after an injury are the most crucial. To respond effectively to an incident, the majority of the action items should occur within 24 hours.