Letter from PIA President Michael Makin
In these unprecedented and uncertain times, Printing Industries of America is committed to aiding safety and recovery efforts as we navigate the uncertain waters of this national health emergency. We understand the profound impact that this crisis has had on the economy and your business. We are advocating on behalf of the printing and graphic communications industry to mitigate the negative business consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Continue reading Michael Makin's March 19 message .
PIA National is continually updating this webpage, check back often for updates
PIA demands print considered 'essential service'
On March 19, the Department of Homeland Security’s CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) published guidance to state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions and the private sector defining essential critical infrastructure workers imperative to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

That day, the State of Pennsylvania became the first state to lock down all physical businesses not deemed to be “life-sustaining” or “essential.” It is reasonable to assume that other states may follow and will be using the list published by CISA as guidance.

Continue reading Michael Makin's March 20 message .
Flash Report: Projecting a Path Forward
PIA National's Center for Print Economics and Management just released its newest  Flash Report,  Economic and Print Market Update: Projecting a Path Forward.

In this  Flash Report,  they review what has occurred in the economy thus far as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and what print owners and managers can do during these tough times.

The report, also covers: updated economic scenarios , historical recession recovery , effects on the printing industry and tips to stay positive and in control.
CDC posters, print resources
The COVID-19 outbreak requires us all to take steps to ensure the safety of our employees . While our region is less impacted than many others, from a liability standpoint, your company should do its best to be prepared. Follow the resources PIA National is continually updating, and also look to the CDC for resources.
PIA MidAmerica's campaign to promote print
MidAmerica Communications Coordinator Heather Collins created these gifs and still images to remind the public why print is crucial right now. You have our permission to use these graphics in your own self promotion. Your success is our No. 1 priority.
Animated gifs
Still images
Help us promote you
Tell us if you're open and what unique ways you plan to meet client & public needs during this time. We're compiling a list of members and what they're offering (drive-up, online portals, new services etc.). So let us know by 5pm Monday — we'll publish and continually update the list on our website and through social outlets.
Stay informed
Stay on top of the details and confirm the facts by using  this map (best viewed on desktop), which is run by Johns Hopkins and being used by journalists. Look to this for your facts without bias or editorialization. We are watching the plot graph in the bottom right-hand corner and anxiously await the curve to plateau — like what's happening in Mainland China — for "Other Locations," which includes the United States.
Galas postponed
If you missed our emails Friday & Monday, the GraphEx Awards galas are not cancelled, just  postponed . We've been in discussions with the venues about a tentative new dates. But as information changes so quickly, it's hard to know if May will be too early or just right. We'll take a wait-and-see approach before the new dates are announced ... but know that we can't wait to celebrate you and your accomplishments.