Printing Industry Midwest

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

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.

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

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

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/

04/29/2026

Do not miss the BIGGEST night in print🚨 June 18th will be here before you know it and seats for PIM’s 2026 Star Awards Banquet are filling fast.

This is the night where the industry comes together to celebrate the boldest ideas, the best craftsmanship, and the people behind it all. From cocktails and connections to the excitement of the awards ceremony, it is an evening you did not want to miss.

✨ Cast your vote for People’s Choice

🍸 Enjoy a lively social hour + dinner

🏆 Celebrate the best in print

🎉 Be part of our 70th anniversary celebration

Tickets will not last! Do not be the one watching it all on social after the fact.

👉 Secure your spot now before it is too late: https://web.pimw.org/events/PIM-2026-Star-Awards-Banquet--9439/details

04/28/2026

Looking to drive growth and elevate performance in your organization? Do not miss these two upcoming webinars from Printing Industry Midwest (PIM):

🔹 MAY 12TH: Driving Growth Through Smarter Payments – Learn how integrated payment technologies and flexible solutions can streamline operations and accelerate business growth.

🔹 MAY 21ST: The High Performance Habit Loop (2-Part Series) – Discover the habits and mindset shifts that fuel consistent, high-level performance.

Whether you are focused on operational efficiency or personal effectiveness, these webinar sessions are designed to help you move forward with confidence.

👉 Save your spot today: https://www.pimw.org/eventsworkshops/events-listing/

04/27/2026

It is game time… and there is still time to join the fun⛳️ PIM’s Battle of the Bays at Topgolf is happening this week and you do not want to miss this epic showdown. Join us for...

🔥 Friendly (but fierce) competition

🍔 Delicious appetizers

🤝 Networking with industry peers

🎯 Three hours of unlimited Topgolf play

Whether you are a seasoned pro or just in it for the laughs, this event is all about connection, competition, and a great time. There is still time to grab your spot! Do not sit this one out!!

👉 Register now: https://web.pimw.org/events/PIM-Battle-of-the-Bays-at-TopGolf-9435/details

04/27/2026

Ready to level up your safety program without leaving your desk? Join Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) for this week’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Train-the-Trainer Virtual Workshop and gain the knowledge you need to confidently train your team and stay compliant.

If you are responsible for training forklift or PIT operators, this workshop is designed for you. Learn how to:

✔️ Meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration training requirements

✔️ Identify risks and improve workplace safety

✔️ Build and deliver effective operator training programs

✔️ Ensure your team is properly evaluated and certified

Proper training is not optional—OSHA requires both instruction and evaluation for powered industrial truck operators to ensure safe operation. Do not miss this opportunity to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and empower your team all from the convenience of a virtual session.

👉 Register now: https://web.pimw.org/events/PIM-Powered-Industrial-Truck-Train-the-Trainer-Virtual-Workshop-April-29-2026-9437/details