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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ALERT
SPRING is in the air—at least for our timepieces. Remember to spring forward one hour at 2:00AM on March 9th!
(Did you know that Benjamin Franklin is credited with first proposing the idea of Daylight Saving Time in 1784? He hoped to save on candles.)
Heads up on a scam from a concerned PPI member…
A company who called themselves “Living Bread Ministries” out of Pennsylvania called last week wanting printing done.They sent a PDF to print from (2 pages for a total print quantity of 120,000). Terms were for us to be paid in advance for the printing and freight to PA. They gave us two different credit cards to bill. We got approval on the credit cards, and the job was printed. Then wanted us to use a freight company we have never used before, so we told them they would need to arrange the freight. They called back asking us to wire them the money to Africa for the freight cost so they could pay for it. Obviously red flags went up and we did not wire the money.
Beware of odd orders!
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Think Green
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Results from Last Month's Survey
Question:
Do you believe that the US Economy is currently in a recession as reported by the news media?
You Answered:
Yes it's real... 40%
No, I don't think it's here yet...20%
No, it's an election year & part of the game...20%
Maybe we are,
but I'm not feeling it...20%
Your Comments:
"But I do think it is coming."
"The same thing happens every 10-15 years & its an election year."
"Its real for the US Economy but Washington State is not yet feeling the impact of the recession."
Take This Month's Survey>>
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"Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying
it out."
~ Stephen Covey
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Top Sellers for the week ending February 23, 2008:
1. Direct Mail Pal—Canada
2. Introduction to Graphic Communication
3. Pocket Pal, 20th Edition
4. Web-to-Print Primer
Lithography Primer, 3rd Edition
Top Sellers for the week ending February 16, 2008:
1. Lean Printing: Pathway to Success
2. Win Top-of-Mind Positioning
3. Sheetfed Offset Trainee’s Workbook, 6th Edition
4. Pocket Pal, 20th Edition
5. PDF Print Production Guide, 3rd Edition
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This year’s Print Resource Guide
is better than ever!
It’s packed with information and resources. You'll find the following and more:
Green Printing
Digital Printing
Glossary of Terms
Print 101
Membership Directory
When you receive your Print Resource Guide,
you’ll get
a
chance to win:
When you take our quick survey, you'll have a chance to win these exciting prizes, plus you'll help PPI gather insight into ways we can bring more value to all who design, purchase and produce print.
Thank you to all the advertisers, sponsors and members who supported the publication and updated their information. Remember, you can always update your information—just let the PPI office know your latest capabilities, new equipment on the floor, or updated logos, contact information, etc.
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What People Are Saying about the
2008 Print Resource Guide:
"This guide looks great this year and seems to have a lot more energy around the creative. I like it, it's definitely a very useful tool."
“I look forward to getting mine every year and like to use resources I know are trusted by the association.” |
Mini Conference, Vendor Marketplace & Constructive Cocktails
(with a Twist)
Portland April 22 | Seattle April 23
Speakers * Panel Discussions * Green Marketplace * Constructive Cocktails
1:00-5:30 Speakers Panel discussion
5:30-8:00 Green Marketplace
Geared towards printing companies, designers, and marketing professionals, the Taming the Green event will give you the information, resources, and initiatives that will strengthen your bottom line and help you tame the Green Giant.
Spokane April 24
Speaker * Panel Discussions
11:00-2:00 Gary Jones, speaker
Conference attendance:
$30 for 1st person from a member company, $20 additional attendees
$60 non member attendees
Click here to register - Portland>>
Click here to register - Seattle>>
Click here to register - Spokane>>
Sponsored by PPI and:
Green Marketplace to include:
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Kodak
Unisource
xpedx
West Coast Paper
Federated Insurance
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Presstek
KBA
Spicers
Alder Technology, Inc.
West Linn Paper Company |
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Developed by PIA/GATF’s nationally recognized economic and market research department under the direction of Dr. Ron Davis, economic reports are made available to members on a regular basis.
Now available to members at no charge are the following reports. |
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Not a member? Contact PPI office today to buy a copy or find out HOW you can join & start getting these and other valuable publications made available to members.
Expanding the Print Market Space: Printers’ Diversification into Ancillary Services
While the core product of most graphic arts providers remains a printed product, printers are increasingly providing non-print-related services and products to their customers. These services and products are a growing proportion of printers’ revenues and are emerging as a key source of profitability.
The Printers’ Diversification into Ancillary Services report is provided to you for free as part of your valuable membership. The non-member price for this report is $250. To download the report, click here>>
2008 PIA/GATF Forecast
The long-awaited 2008 Forecast, one of PIA/GATF's most popular publications, was shipped to all members last week.
Need anther copy? Contact the PPI office at info@pacprinting.org or call
(877) 762-7742.2.2
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PPI Members could benefit from provisions in new economic stimulus legislation. Here's what you need to know:
1. Companies that purchase less than $800,000 of capital assets in a year now can expense the first $250,000 (up from $128,000) of capital investment in 2008. |
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2. A temporary change to the tax code will allow businesses that buy new equipment in 2008 to deduct an additional 50% of the cost of the investment. According to the White House, this will encourage you to expand and create
new jobs now, because buying equipment, software, and tangible property
this year will dramatically lower your taxes. In order to qualify for the bonus depreciation, three requirements must be met:
i. The property must be one of the following: 1) property to which the general rules of the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery period of 20 years or less; 2) water utility property; 3) some computer software; or 4) be a qualified leasehold improvement property.
ii. The original use of the property must commence with the taxpayer after December 31, 2007.
iii. The property must be purchased after December 31, 2007 but before January 1, 2009.
The bonus depreciation incentive is available to all companies, regardless of
the size of the investment.
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Call for Entries
PIA/GATF proudly invites you to participate in the 2008 Premier Print Awards. In the six decades since the founding of the Premier Print Awards, many things have changed in the printing industry. One thing has remained a constant: the value of winning a Premier Print Award.
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Companies both large and small have used their award in a number of ways. Some use their showing in each year’s competition as a benchmark of their company’s quality and craftsmanship. Others use the award as a way to make their mark in a highly competitive marketplace. One thing they all agree on is that entering the Premier Print Awards is a great step in growing business!
Want to enter? Entering the Premier Print Awards is an easy process. Watch your mail for the Premier Print Awards Call for Entries brochure. The brochure will give you all the background on the award, the judging process, the award categories, and how to submit your entry.
Can’t wait for the brochure? Download a copy by clicking HERE. You can also get the complete details from the PIA/GATF website.
Don’t wait--gather the print work you have produced since May 1, 2007 through the present (April 30, 2008) and enter before the May 19, 2008 deadline. Show everyone the terrific work your company produces and be recognized with the prestigious Premier Print Award! Download Entry Form - Click here>>
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"We knew future increases were inevitable, but are confident the new rate-setting process will achieve our policy goals: more predictability and affordability when rates are increased. There is also increased transparency in the rate hike process, as outlined in the bill signed in December 2006," Michael Maken, President & CEO PIA/GATF.
Specifics released by the USPS last week include prices for first class stamps to rise by one cent, and a lower additional-ounce price for presorted first-class mail letters and a lower pound price for standard mail saturation and high-density flats. Keep your eye on future editions of Th’INK Tank for details. |
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Women in Graphic Arts - Seattle
Thursday, March 13th, around 5 p.m.
3:30 if you're in sales ...
www.thequincygroup.net - click the WIGA link
Twenty years ago, a group of women in the graphic arts and allied industries started WIGA: Women in Graphic Arts. The group has not been active in recent years, but let's celebrate the twenty-year anniversary anyway! Come to Elysian Fields Brewery just west of Qwest Field and join the hardy women who have survived those twenty years and more in the graphic design and print industry.
If you have women friends in the industry - print buyers, print salespeople, shop owners, vendor sales reps - let them know. And if you feel this snowballing, please let Pat Detmer know so that she can get all nervous and lose sleep and score as many tables as possible at the brewery that afternoon. There's an entry on Occidental, and one on 1st Avenue. We'll gather on the 1st Avenue side of the brewery on Thursday, March 13th, around 5 p.m., 3:30 if you're in sales ...
Click here for more information and to register>>
CEO Round Table BreakfastsIn partnership with EFI. More details will be provided.
All Day Training Classes with Dan Remaley
Locations: Seattle, Spokane, Portland and Eugene.
Great opportunity to learn from Dan Remaley, one of PIA/GATF’s most requested consultants who specializes in process controls—the measurement of production standards to maintain a level of acceptable tolerances in the print production cycle. Dan reviews with printers the process control cycle so they can achieve reproducible and consistent color reproduction.
For more information, to register, or to participate as vendor, go to our website: www.pacprinting.org or contact jules@pacprinting.org
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Printing Galaxy
with Malcom Keif from Cal Poly University
A fun, one-day workshop on the basics of the printing industry for your newer employees. Dates & times to come.
PPI Printing Award Applications Due
(The awards ceremony will be held in November 2008).
Applications will be available soon, and they will be due August 15, 2008.
Turn a few heads and showcase your best work!
Fall Conference and Golf Tournament
September 26-28, 2008
Sunriver Resort
Line up will include top speakers that will address the economy, emerging technologies, and globalization.
For more information go to our website: www.pacprinting.org
PPI Printing Awards
Turn a few heads and showcase your best work. Judging will be held by a panel of impartial out of state judges. Open to PPI members and non-members. Stay tuned for more information.
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