Printing Industry Midwest

Printing Industry Midwest Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) is a trade association representing the print & graphic communication industry

Our mission is to be the leading resource to enhance the strength and profitability of the printing, graphic communications and related industries.

☕ Free coffee + Great print industry conversation = A morning well spentIn just 13 days, Printing Industry Midwest (PIM)...
06/12/2026

☕ Free coffee + Great print industry conversation = A morning well spent

In just 13 days, Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) is bringing our Coffee Corner to Omaha, Nebraska! Join PIM Executive Director Kristin Pilling-Davis for a relaxed morning of networking, industry insights, and meaningful conversation.

Whether you want to discuss industry trends, workforce challenges, employee retention, new opportunities, or simply connect with fellow professionals, this is the perfect place to start your day. And yes—the first cup is on us! ☕

Come for the coffee. Stay for the connections.

📅 Register today: https://web.pimw.org/events/PIM-Coffee-Corner-First-Cup-is-on-Us-Omaha--9438/details

Looking for a convenient way to strengthen your workplace safety program and meet OSHA training requirements? Join Print...
06/11/2026

Looking for a convenient way to strengthen your workplace safety program and meet OSHA training requirements? Join Printing Industry Midwest for our Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Train-the-Trainer Workshop on June 24, 2026. This in-person morning session is perfect for professionals responsible for training forklift and powered industrial truck operators.

During this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to:

✔ Understand OSHA training requirements and performance criteria for PIT operators

✔ Identify workplace hazards that put operators at risk

✔ Recognize when re-evaluations and assessments are required

✔ Confidently train and evaluate employees to maintain compliance and improve safety performance

Whether you are a safety manager, supervisor, or designated trainer, this workshop will provide practical tools you can bring back to your facility immediately.

👉 Register Now: https://web.pimw.org/events/PIM-Powered-Industrial-Truck-Train-the-Trainer-Workshop-June-24-2026-9442/details/

Compensation conversations are happening whether organizations participate in them or not. Today’s workforce expects gre...
06/11/2026

Compensation conversations are happening whether organizations participate in them or not. Today’s workforce expects greater transparency around wages, benefits, growth opportunities, and workplace culture.

Industry-specific benchmarking tools can help leadership teams make more informed and intentional workforce decisions. The Wage + Benefits Survey was built specifically for print and packaging operations nationwide.

Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) members please make sure to take the survey by July 17th. Learn more here - https://www.pimw.org/participate-in-the-2026-wage-benefits-survey-survey-closes-july-17-2026/

We are proud to have this year’s survey sponsored by Significans Automation.

LAST CALL PRINT STARS 🏆🎉 The red carpet is almost rolled out, the awards are polished, and the celebration is just days ...
06/10/2026

LAST CALL PRINT STARS 🏆🎉 The red carpet is almost rolled out, the awards are polished, and the celebration is just days away! If you haven't registered for the 2026 Star Awards Banquet yet, now is the time. This is your final chance to join the biggest night in Midwest print!

Come celebrate the incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation that make our industry shine. Cheer on this year's winners, cast your vote for the People's Choice Award, reconnect with industry friends, and enjoy an evening filled with great food, great company, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Do not be the person hearing about all the fun the next day—be there to experience it yourself! Register now before the curtain closes 🎟️ https://web.pimw.org/events/PIM-2026-Star-Awards-Banquet--9439/details

A HUGE SHOUT OUT to our amazing event sponsors!!! Your support helps make this unforgettable evening possible, and we are grateful for your commitment to our industry and community. THANK YOU TO... Lindenmeyr Munroe and all sponsors in comments🎉

It is June🎉 Which means the countdown is on!! PIM's 2026 Star Awards Banquet is coming up this month🌟 Have you registere...
06/04/2026

It is June🎉 Which means the countdown is on!! PIM's 2026 Star Awards Banquet is coming up this month🌟

Have you registered yet? Celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, innovation, and achievements that make our industry shine. Enjoy networking with colleagues and friends, cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award, and help recognize this year’s outstanding Star Award winners🏆 Plus, as PIM celebrates 70 years of serving the print community, this year's event promises to be one you won't want to miss.

Secure your seat today before registration closes!

📅 Date: June 18, 2026

⏰ Time: Happy Hour 4:00 | Dinner & Awards 5:30 to 8:30 PM

📍 Location: JW Marriott at the Mall of America, Bloomington, MN

👉 Save your spot: https://web.pimw.org/events/PIM-2026-Star-Awards-Banquet--9439/details

2026 Wage + Benefits Survey is now open🎉 Built specifically for the print and packaging industry, the survey helps provi...
06/03/2026

2026 Wage + Benefits Survey is now open🎉

Built specifically for the print and packaging industry, the survey helps provide valuable benchmarking insight into wages, benefits, workforce trends, and compensation strategy across operations nationwide.

Participation strengthens the accuracy and value of the data while supporting broader workforce development and industry advocacy efforts.

Take the survey: https://portal.printindustries.org/

We are proud to have this year’s survey sponsored by Significans Automation.

The energy. The creativity. The celebration of print excellence. Last year’s PIM Star Awards Banquet brought together ne...
05/20/2026

The energy. The creativity. The celebration of print excellence. Last year’s PIM Star Awards Banquet brought together nearly 300 print industry professionals for an unforgettable evening recognizing the incredible talent, innovation, and craftsmanship across the Midwest and 2026 is shaping up to be even bigger! 🎉✨

Join us on June 18 for an evening filled with networking, celebration, outstanding print projects, leadership recognition, great food, and plenty of industry pride. Whether you are attending to cheer on your team, celebrate award-winning work, or connect with peers, this is a night you will not want to miss! 🌟

📅 Date: June 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 to 8:30 PM
📍 Location: JW Marriott at the Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
👉 Save your spot: https://web.pimw.org/events/PIM-2026-Star-Awards-Banquet--9439/details

Printing Industry Midwest held their first Battle of the Bays at Topgolf yesterday! The competition was fierce and the c...
05/01/2026

Printing Industry Midwest held their first Battle of the Bays at Topgolf yesterday! The competition was fierce and the conversations and fun made the day even better. Believe it or not the PIM Seasoned Professional took the first Battle of the Bays and bragging rights over the PIM Young Professionals for 2026!! Congrats PIM Seasoned Professionals🥇

Bay Winners 🏆

Katelynn Thomposon (AWT Labels & Packaging)

Xue Xiong (CARDSource)

Logan Chapman (Thomson Reuters Core Print Solutions)

Matt Barth (Catalyst Graphics)

Sean McNeely (Japs-Olson Company (JO))

Mike Snyder (RR Donnelley)

Mark Jablonceki (Riteway Business Forms & Digital Printing)

PIM Chair, Mike Snyder of RR Donnelly, won the overall score🏆 Mike is champion for the first Battle of the Bays!

Thank you to Canon, Direct Logistics, Federated Insurance, EO Johnson Business Technologies, Lindenmeyr Munroe, and CARDSource for your sponsorship support of this event!

05/01/2026
More webinars!!! June is packed with opportunities to sharpen your skills and stay ahead in a changing industry. Whether...
04/30/2026

More webinars!!! June is packed with opportunities to sharpen your skills and stay ahead in a changing industry. Whether you are optimizing your workflow or your digital presence, these sessions deliver insights you can put to work immediately.

🔹 Simple Lean Impression (4-Part Series)
Streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve efficiency with practical lean strategies designed for real-world impact.

🔹 SEO, GEO, E-I-E-I-O: Showing Up in AI Search (3-Part Series)
Learn how to stay visible in today’s AI-driven search landscape, where showing up in answers matters just as much as rankings.

👉 Register now and get ahead this June: https://www.pimw.org/eventsworkshops/events-listing/

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