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SUMMARY:PIAS Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 PIAS Annual Convention will be held June 14 – 17\, 2026 at the Henderson Beach Resort in Destin\, Florida. \nDownload the Registration form here \nThis year’s speakers will be: \n\nAlex Chausovsky\, 3DM Consulting\nEconomic & Policy Updates — What to Expect in 2026 and Beyond\n \nDespite all the uncertainty and volatility around geopolitical events and US trade and tax policy\, the economy weathered 2025 relatively well. Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been signed into law and tariffs on most of America’s trade partners are in effect\, can a similar performance be expected in 2026? \nThe latest economic data suggests growth is stable\, inflation is moderating\, and the labor market is bending but not breaking. What does this mean for the FED’s policy on interest rates moving forward?  Will we see a boost to investment and a rebound in confidence\, or will 2026 bring more of the same? More specifically\, what are key leading indicators telling us about the direction of the economy? \nThis presentation will assess the current macroeconomic landscape and deliver practical and actionable advice designed to help industry leaders plan for future operating conditions. \nAttendees will walk away from the session with the following insights: \n\nAn objective assessment of time-sensitive economic indicators such as consumer spending\, business investment\, inflation\, interest rates\, and tariffs\nConcrete advice on how to navigate the current macroeconomic climate and plan for the future\, with a particular focus on tactical advice\nTools that leaders can leverage to be data-driven decision makers for their organizations\n\nBuilding an Effective Talent Strategy — Tactics to Attract\, Hire and Retain \nThe war for talent is escalating. Some organizations are ill-prepared to handle the challenges of an increasingly complex labor market\, shackled by the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality. Others are thriving\, armed with analytical insights and surrounded by allies\, allowing them to snap up and retain highly performing impact players and supercharge their growth. What kind of an organization are you? More importantly\, what kind do you want to be in the future? \nThis presentation will deliver key insights designed to help business leaders and decision-makers elevate their talent-focused activities. The session will: \n• Provide a current and insightful assessment of labor market conditions\n• Identify the key elements that make an organization attractive to top talent\n• Share best-in-class hiring strategies including metrics and practices\n• Convey the top factors that drive talent retention\n• Deliver practical and actionable advice on what businesses can do to become better at attracting\, hiring\, and retaining workers \n\nDavid Mauro\, NetGain Technologies\, LLC\nThe AI Magic Myth: Cyber Risk & How Leadership Must Adapt \nAttendees will learn:\n\n\nWhy most companies claim they are “using AI” but cannot explain where it actually works or delivers ROI\n\n\nHow cyber risk is evolving faster because of AI driven impersonation\, automation\, and social engineering\n\n\n\nA practical framework for rolling out AI safely without slowing operations or turning security into everyone’s second job \n\n\n\n\nMike Philie\, The Philie Group \nRetention vs. Acquisition: The Answer is Always Yes. \nYou’ve probably asked yourself: should I focus on keeping my current customers happy or go after new business? Here’s the truth—you need to do both\, and this session will show you how. We’ll talk about moving beyond the old-school “one rep owns it forever” model and building relationships that stick even when people change jobs. \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nHow to segment your accounts so you’re not treating every client the same—and how to free up your sales team to actually sell instead of just managing\nStrategies for building company-to-company relationships that don’t fall apart when someone leaves (either your team or theirs)\nA practical approach to making new business development a priority without dropping the ball on the customers who already trust you\n\n\nAnticipating Change: The Edge Print Company Owners Can’t Ignore \nLet’s be honest—running a print company means the stakes are always high. The companies that win aren’t the ones reacting to change; they’re the ones who see it coming. In this session\, we’ll dig into how you can develop that skill and put your business in position before your competitors even know the game has changed. \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nHow to read the early warning signs in your business—like a hesitant client\, a new competitor move\, or a shift in buyer expectations—before they become major problems\nWhy success can actually make you blind to threats\, and what questions to ask yourself when things are going well\nPractical ways to stress-test your business (What if your top 3 customers left? What if demand spiked 20%?) so you’re ready to act\, not just react\n\n\nMark Potter\, Conduit\, Inc.\n“Reposition or Be Replaced – Winning With Outcomes in an AI-Driven Print World” \nThe printing industry isn’t being disrupted by AI — it’s being exposed. As automation accelerates and digital noise floods the market\, printers who define themselves by equipment and price will feel margin pressure like never before. The winners will be those who reposition around the outcomes they create\, not the formats they produce. This session explores how to segment by who you serve\, build vertical authority\, use AI as operational leverage\, and elevate print as a trusted anchor in a noisy world. The future doesn’t belong to capacity — it belongs to clarity\, specialization\, and strategic thinking. \n\nStephen Price\, Jackson Lewis & PIAS Labor Counsel\nLabor Relations Update \n 
URL:https://pias.org/event/pias-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Henderson Beach Resort\, 200 Henderson Resort Way\,\, Destin\, FL\, 32541\, United States
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SUMMARY:Louisville Golf Scramble
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Summer Outing will be held Tuesday\, August 4 at the Woodhaven Country Club.\nAny door prize contributions may be sent to Matt Merrick\, Merrick Printing Company 808 E Liberty St\, Louisville KY  40204. \nThe golfers will be playing a 4-person “best ball” scramble.\nThe schedule of events are as follows:\nShotgun Start at 1:00 p.m.\nReception & Dinner at 5:00 p.m. \nCost information will be available soon. Cost covers green & cart fees and dinner. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://pias.org/event/louisville-golf-scramble/
LOCATION:Woodhaven Country Club\, 7200 Woodhaven Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nashville Golf Scramble
DESCRIPTION:Please join us by helping raise funds for the PIAS David F. Bacon Scholarship Trust Fund\, along with sharing an afternoon of golf and Industry fellowship.\nWe’ll be playing at the Franklin Bridge Golf Course in Franklin\, TN (750 Riverview Drive). \nThe golfers will be playing a 4-person “best ball” scramble.\nShotgun Start at 1:00 p.m.\nReception & Dinner at 5:00 p.m. \nWe are looking for Hole Sponsorships for $300. If you are interested in sponsoring a hole\, email Ed Chalifoux. \nCost information will be available soon. Cost covers green & cart fees and dinner. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://pias.org/event/nashville-golf-scramble/
LOCATION:Franklin Bridge Golf Course\, 750 Riverview Drive\, Franklin\, TN\, 37064\, United States
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SUMMARY:St. Louis Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Forest Park Golf Course\n6141 Lagoon Drive\nSt. Louis\, MO 63112\n\n10:00 am — Registration\n11:00 am — Picnic Lunch\n12:30 pm — Shotgun Start\n4:30 pm — Cocktails Served\n5:00 pm — Dinner & Awards \n\nCost: $150 per player\nDinner only: $50 per person \nThis golf tournament serves as an industry fundraiser to help support students studying for a career in the graphic communications industry. Your sponsorship helps make this event possible. Come join us and have some fun\, network\, promote your company\, show your best clients your appreciation for their business and help support our industry. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES — commitment deadline September 18\, 2026\n\n$150 Hole Sponsor (18) Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, hole sign\, signage at evening dinner. Have your own table/tent at your hole.\n$400 Lunch Sponsor (4) Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, dedicated picnic lunch sponsor signage\, signage at evening dinner.\n$400 Dinner Sponsor (4) Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, dedicated dinner sponsor signage\, signage at evening dinner.\n$400 Dinner Drinks Sponsor (4) Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, dedicated dinner drink sponsor signage.\n$400 Carts Signs Sponsor (1) Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, signage on all golf carts in tournament.\n$400 Course Drink Cart Sponsor (2) Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, signage on course drink carts during tournament play.\n$300 Longest Drive Sponsor (1) Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, signage on men’s and women’s longest drive holes.\n$300 Closest to the Pin Sponsor (1) Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, signage on men’s and women’s closest to the pin holes.\n\nIf you are interested in one of these sponsorships\, please contact Ed Chalifoux at (615) 366-1094 or echalifoux@pias.org \nRegister below (PIAS will be billed): \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://pias.org/event/st-louis-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Forest Park Golf Course\, 6141 Lagoon Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63112\, United States
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SUMMARY:Upper Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 18th from 5:00 – 8:30 pm for this exciting event!\nLocation: Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel\, 600 Marriott Dr\, Nashville\, TN \nCost is $35 first registrant\, $20 each additional registrant. \n\n5:00 — 6:00: Welcome Reception\n6:00 — 7:00: Speaker Session\n7:00 — 8:30: Exhibitor Announcements & Tabletops\n\nLast Year’s Exhibitors: Allied Binders & Print Finishing\, LLC\, Athens Paper Company\, Canon Solutions America\, Case Paper\, Digital Print Solutions\, Direct Logistics\, Federated Insurance\, Fujifilm Graphic Systems\, HP\, Independent Printers Worldwide\, Kodak\, Konica Minolta\, McGraphics\, Inc.\, MCS\, Inc.\, Millcraft Paper\, MONA Payment Solutions\, Printers 401k\, Ricoh\, SalesWisdom\, Supreme Color Graphics\, Vanguard Digital Printing Systems\, Xeikon\, and XMPie. \nTo sign your company up as an Exhibitor contact Ed Chalifoux 
URL:https://pias.org/event/upper-management-conference/
LOCATION:Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel\, 600 Marriott Drive\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
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