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Printing Industries Alliance, serving Graphic Communications Firms in New York State, Northern New Jersey and Northwestern Pennsylvania, is committed to promoting the value of graphic communications and increasing the profitability of member firms. Formerly PIA of New York State, the organization’s name has been changed to reflect its new trade territory, the diversity of the industry and the economic strength that is represented in its constituency. Click here to view our current membership list.
This web site was created to provide information on Printing Industries Alliance and the services it offers to the printing industry and also provide some items of interest to the general public. Take a look around and see what we can do for you.
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Recent Highlights
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Long Island Printers Learn About Becoming "GREEN" PIA and Printing News recently sponsored two events presenting topics on "Sustainability: What Being GREEN Really Means and How to Market Your 'Greenness' Effectively". Attendees heard from Gary Jones (third from left in photo below), internationally known EHS Director for PIA/GATF, as well as other industry experts. See the latest on PIA/GATF's Sustainable Green Printing Partnership at http://www.sgppartnership.org/
PIA/GATF Expands Membership Benefits
PIA/GATF recently announced that two of their top-tier sections - Sales and Marketing Executives (S&ME) and Print Industry Financial Executives (PIFE), will become core services to all PIA/GATF members at no additional cost. Both sections offer members unparalleled opportunities to help with today's tough challenges, in non-competitive, peer-to-peer forums. Read on to find out how to access these benefits.
Dr. Joe Webb Addresses Long Island Group Printers Printers from companies across the island heard the latest in printing trends from Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink.com's Economic and Research Center. The dinner meeting was held on Feb. 29th in Amityville, NY. Click here to view his PowerPoint presentation.
Record Crowd Attends Franklin Event: The prestigious Franklin Event, held for the first time in its 55-year history under the auspices of Printing Industries Alliance (PIA) at Pier Sixty, New York City on September 18, 2007, drew a record-breaking crowd of 550 attendees and 49 corporate sponsors. Read complete press release. Click here to view past Franklin Event award recipients.
PIA Legal Alert: For our New York State members, a new state law will require all employers to have written employment contracts with their commissioned salespersons. Read Legal Alert. Sales Agreement Compliance Guide and Sample Sales Agreement have been developed by Association Counsel Nick Fiorenza. These items are contained in the "Vault" and are available only to PIA members. Contact PIA to obtain login info.
PIA/GATF Joins with Industry Groups to Create the "Sustainable Green Printing Partnership"
New Name and Logo Announced for New Territory
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PIA to Hold Franklin Event on September 10th in New York City The Franklin Event has been held for over 50 years in New York City and the tradition continues for 2008. Held for the first time last year under the PIA banner, this year’s gala is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10 (5:30-9:30 pm, note extended closing time) at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers. While we are not at liberty yet to disclose the recipient of the Franklin Award for Distinguished Service, the following industry leaders will be recognized in the following categories:
Power of Communications Award for Printing: James Hammer (Hammer Packaging, Rochester, NY)
Power of Communications Award for Advertising: Ken Lantz (draftfcb, New York City)
Power of Communications for Publishing: Tom Fox (American Express, New York City)
John Peter Zenger Medal: Frederick Moss (Galvanic Printing & Plate, Moonachie, NJ)
Click here to view the full list of Franklin Event sponsors to date. Additional sponsorships are anticipated and welcomed. Click here for more information or contact PIA Vice President Vicki Keenan at vkeenan@PIAlliance.org or by phone at (908) 276-4482.
PrintPAC Needs YOU! As reported in the June/July 2008 issue of the PIA Signature newsletter, 100% of the Printing Industries Alliance Officers and Board of Directors have made a personal contribution to PrintPAC, the political action committee of PIA/GATF. In this important election year, your support of PrintPAC is even more vital. Click here to view an important message about this year's elections from Janet Green, Chairman of the PIA/GATF Board of Directors.
Tell Us What You Think: Printing Industries Alliance is currently surveying membership on what issues are vital to their business. Download the survey in Word format or PDF format and fax back to PIA once you've completed it. Help us understand the challenges you are facing on a daily basis in running your business. Deadline for submitting completed surveys is August 29th.
GOLF WITH PIA IN NEW JERSEY
* August 28, 2008: Parsippany, NJ -- PIA New Jersey Golf Outing Enjoy 18 holes of golf with cart, brunch and dinner at this popular annual outing. Details available here.
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