July 13, 2022
Serving the Printing & Graphic Communications Industry in the Western U.S.
Recruitment, Retention and Realignment:
The Printing Industry's Employment Crisis and What Printers Are Doing About It.
Date: July 27, 2022
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am PT
In the wake of COVID-19, the challenge to find, hire, and keep good people has become even more difficult. In this special program, three experts from the Jennings A. Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University will share what their exclusive research has revealed. Not just about the extent of the industry’s employment crisis, but also about what print business owners are doing to overcome it. 
Mail Design Consultant Certification
3 Day Program!

Date: October 18, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

Date October 19, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

Date: October 20, 2022
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:45 pm EDT
The Mailpiece Design Consultant (MDC) Certification is the essential online training course for understanding and designing mail for automation. Join us for this three-day, virtual workshop which will cover how mailers can design their mailpieces to increase the speed of delivery and avoid USPS penalties.

The cost for the three-day program is $135.00 per person. This includes the MSMA MDC online exam fee and Study Guide/Review Questions, and the instructor cost covering the workshop preparation, ZOOM presentation, presentation by Mailers Hub, and interface with your virtual communications personnel. The daily video presentations will be made available for any attendee requesting it.
The Printing United Expo is where the printing industry comes together to make meaningful connections. Walk the show floor to see your favorite vendors and discover new ones, have meaningful conversations with printers and manufactures, and uncover what’s next for your organization – infinite opportunities await you!
USPS Postage Increase
On April 6, 2022, the United States Postal Service filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes to take effect July 10, 2022.
As of July 10th, the cost of Postage has gone up. It is important to note these new postage rates to plan ahead on how they will affect you.

To learn more about the new rates click below.
Looking for:
Print via Silk Screen
using Gloss Raised Ink

Member in California is looking for someone who can produce the following:  
  • Print via silk screen using gloss raised ink
  • Stock: 24pt uncoated board – black, 28 x 40” sheets (2-up) 
**Stock will be provided**
1/C (Gold) 6 versions @ 500 sheets ea 
2/C (Gold + White) 1 version @ 500 sheets
Looking for: Plant Wraps

Looking for someone who can produce printed plant wraps like the example pictured below. For substrate they wish to have a more sustainable/recyclable material but plastic could also work. 

Quantity: 2,000 to start
Need a referral rescue? Contact: Nadine Mora, 323.728.9500 Ext, 262
Social Media Marketing Guide for Holiday Campaigns in 2022
When it comes to social media marketing the key is to always plan ahead. As summer flies by it's important to start planning for your holiday social media content. If you want to learn tips and tricks on how to begin to plan for the holiday season, check out this article from the social media examiner website.

Source: www.socialmediaexaminer.com
SELLING: 37-inch Cutter Challenger

SELLING: Baum Folder

SELLING: Heidelberg Windmill Press Original Classic



SELLING: 7 Boxes Reincarnation Matte Blue White 120# Cover 300 sheets per box 26 x 40 100% Recycled Paper

SELLING: US Paper Counters Bantam- 1 with tabber, 2004 model 

SELLING: Mini max Oval Strapping Machine
SELLING: Vutek HS100 Digital Press
SELLING: Presstek 34 DI 4-Color Offset Press
Direct Press 5634 DI
Want to place a classified ad? Contact Nadine Mora, 323.728.9500, Ext. 262.
The Last Run at the Schuylkill Printing Plant
At the age of 192, The Philadelphia Inquirer is stopping its own presses for good and will be outsourcing its print operations in line with newspapers across the country that are cutting costs and fighting a media universe changing at the speed of breaking news.

Quote of the Week
“No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team.” — Reid Hoffman