Your Weekly Industry Updates October 29, 2026

No Tricks, Just Treats! Something BIG Is Brewing at GMA!

There's something brewing at Graphic Media Alliance, and it's not a witch's potion! Join us November 5 for our FREE All-Region Annual Advisory Council Meeting, where we'll unwrap exciting plans for 2027, introduce a new member-exclusive sustainability initiative, and celebrate the people who make our industry extraordinary. Don't ghost us! Join in person or online!

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Reviewing Your Risk Management Culture

Staying informed is an important part of protecting your business. GMA partner Federated Insurance invites members to participate in an upcoming educational webinar designed to help business leaders stay ahead of emerging challenges and make informed decisions.

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Federal Hiring Guidelines Under Review: What Employers Should Know

Potential changes to longstanding federal hiring guidelines could impact how employers evaluate job candidates and maintain hiring records. Fisher Phillips reports on the latest developments from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), while GMAADVOCACY(+) continues to monitor regulatory issues affecting the printing and graphic communications industry.

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USPS Pricing Under Scrutiny: What Mailers Need to Watch for 2027

A recent decision by the Postal Regulatory Commission could complicate USPS plans to shift its annual pricing adjustments to January. GMA partner Mailers Hub examines the ruling and what it could mean for commercial printers, mail service providers, and businesses preparing their 2027 budgets.

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The Goal of Time Management

Ever finish a workday wondering where all the time went, despite being busy from start to finish? GMA's trusted sales resource, Bill Farquharson, reminds us that effective time management isn't about getting everything done. It's about getting the right things done. Discover his practical approach to prioritizing tasks, staying focused, and making every workday more productive in this week's Short Attention Span Sales Tip.

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Needs and Surpluses

To combat current supply chain issues plaguing our industry, we utilize the member-exclusive GMA Exchange. Members can submit a form of the items they may have in surplus (paper, inks, toner, machinery) or are looking to procure.

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GMA Workforce

Please check for resumes frequently.

Updates Added September 17, 2026

GMA members are welcome to post their current job openings free of charge on our Association-wide, user-friendly career database. We often hear from members with positions to fill and will be glad to share your information.

If you are seeking a job in the printing and graphic communications area, please feel free to forward a resume to Judy Kellum at jkellum@graphicmedia.org.

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Graphic Media Alliance

Upcoming Events

January 1 - December 31, 2026

VIEW A FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS


October 29, 2026
6:00PM - 9:00PM

FOREtheWIN Workforce Development

TopGolf Auburn Hills


November 5, 2026
10:00AM - 11:30AM

Annual Advisory Council Meeting

Hybrid In-Person / Zoom


November 10, 2026

Emerging Leaders Academy - Session 5

Hybrid, Zoom and In-Person


December 31, 2026

2027 PEA Entry Deadline