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SUMMARY:Memphis Golf Scramble
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Memphis Golf Scramble will be held Tuesday\, October 20th at the Colonial Country Club in Cordova\, TN.\nAny door prize contributions may be sent to Danny Wynne at HOT Graphics Printing\, 5241 Elmore Road\, Memphis\, TN 38134. \nThe Graphics play day Golf Tournament will be a 4-person scramble and shotgun start\, which will begin at 9:00 AM.\nThere will be a LUNCH AT 1PM FOLLOWING GOLF.\nThe awards presentations will begin immediately following lunch. \nCost: 150.00 per player\nCost covers green & cart fees and lunch. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://pias.org/event/memphis-golf-scramble/
LOCATION:Colonial Country Club\, 2736 Countrywood Pkwy\, Cordova\, TN\, 38016\, 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 Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, hole sign\, signage at evening dinner. Have your own table/tent at your hole.\n$400 Lunch Sponsor Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, dedicated picnic lunch sponsor signage\, signage at evening dinner.\n$400 Dinner Sponsor Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, dedicated dinner sponsor signage\, signage at evening dinner.\n$400 Dinner Drinks Sponsor Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, dedicated dinner drink sponsor signage.\n$400 Carts Signs Sponsor Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, signage on all golf carts in tournament.\n$400 Course Drink Cart Sponsor Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, signage on course drink carts during tournament play.\n$300 Longest Drive Sponsor Pre-event promotion & sponsor listing\, signage on men’s and women’s longest drive holes.\n\nIf you are interested in one of these sponsorships\, indicate in the registration form below in the drop down menu. \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: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.\nCost: $115.00 per player. Cost covers green & cart fees and dinner.\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. \n  \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260727T150817Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Mastering G7 and G7+: Essential Knowledge for Digital Print Providers
DESCRIPTION:Mastering G7 and G7+: Essential Knowledge for Digital Print Providers\nWednesday\, September 30\n12:00 – 1:00 CST\n1:00 – 2:00 EST\nCost: FREE for PIAS Members\, $25 for non-members \nAccurate and repeatable color is critical for print service providers looking to meet customer expectations\, reduce waste\, and improve production efficiency. In this webinar\, Mark will explain the fundamentals of G7\, and the latest advancements offered by G7+. Attendees will learn how these methodologies help standardize color across devices\, substrates\, and production workflows while improving repeatability and predictability. The session will cover best practices\, common challenges\, and key considerations for successful deployment in a digital print environment. Whether you are pursuing color certification\, expanding your color management capabilities\, or seeking to differentiate your business through accurate high-quality output\, join us to discover how G7 and G7+ can help you improve efficiency\, strengthen customer confidence\, and gain a competitive edge in today’s print marketplace. \n\nPresenter Dr. Mark Bohan\, Director Color Solutions\, Konica Minolta Business Solutions (G7 and G7+ trainer)\n \n\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://pias.org/event/webinar-mastering-g7-and-g7-essential-knowledge-for-digital-print-providers/
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SUMMARY:Print Estimating: 10 Week Continuing Education Course
DESCRIPTION:Print Estimating\nFirst Session Starts Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026\n1:00 – 3:00 CST\n2:00 – 4:00 EST \nGraphic communications business profits are directly related to optimal production plans and accurate cost estimates. Entry-level managerial and production positions require knowledge of production planning\, which is the first step to estimating production costs\, understanding which jobs made profits\, scheduling production\, and inventory of materials and supplies. In most businesses large and small\, these functions are typically carried out with an MIS (Management Information System). While we cannot teach the fundamentals of each MIS\, we can teach the underlying principles of cost estimating and provide a broader understanding of the math and functionality that goes into the individual MIS. \nThis course is 10 weeks long and features homework. \nUpon successful completion of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nUse paper and pencil to analyze specifications\, make a production plan\, and determine an estimate of cost.\nDevelop a spreadsheet to calculate an all-inclusive hourly rate given appropriate data.\nExplain the various methods of determining and maintaining accurate production standards.\nCalculate a changeover point among various printing presses.\n\nThis course is situated as an online synchronous course\, meaning it will meet via Zoom once per week for ten weeks. Students will be provided instruction on the topics\, followed by opportunities to work through practice activities as a group. Students will also be provided take home activities that will allow them to implement the lesson content to test and build their skills. \nSoftware/Hardware Needed: \n\nPersonal computer with internet access\, webcam\, speaker\, and microphone for class communication.\nMicrosoft Word or similar word processing application Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet application\nPrinter (for many it is easier to complete the math activities with paper and pencil)\nScanning/Camera to submit homework for review and feedback\n\nTentative Course Schedule: \n9/9 Week 1  Orientation; Business Dynamics\, Time Standards\, Workflow \n9/16 Week 2  Substrates; Paper sizing and weights; Metric vs. US \n9/23 Week 3  Pricing Rolls and Cut Sheets (US and Metric) \n9/30 Week 4  Production Planning: Press Considerations and Imposition \n10/7 Week 5  Signature Planning for Press \n10/14 Week 6  Flatbed and Roll-fed Inkjet Estimates \n10/21 Week 7  Digital Press Estimates \n10/28 Week 8  Offset Press Estimates \n11/4 Week 9  Developing Hourly Rates for Cost Centers; Changeover Point \n11/11 Week 10 Estimating Finishing (folders\, cutters\, saddle stitching)
URL:https://pias.org/event/print-estimating-10-week-continuing-education-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T120000
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SUMMARY:Nashville Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 27 in Nashville for a luncheon open to all members.\nWe will have an open discussion on the economy\, supply chain\, market conditions and other topics.\nBring your questions! \nCost is $20 for lunch. \nLocation is the 2nd floor conference room at 3825 Bedford Avenue\, Nashville\, TN 37215 \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://pias.org/event/nashville-luncheon/
LOCATION:Office Building\, 3825 Bedford Avenue\, Nashville\, TN\, 37215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: What's Changing in Mail and What it Means for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:What’s Changing in Mail and What it Means for Your Business\n\nWednesday\, August 26\n12:00 – 1:00 CST\n1:00 – 2:00 EST\nCost: FREE for PIAS Members\, $25 for non-members \nIn a world dominated by digital communication\, mail continues to prove its value as one of the most trusted and effective channels for marketing\, customer engagement\, and critical communications. But as the mailing landscape evolves\, industry professionals must stay informed about the changes impacting how mail is produced\, delivered\, and measured. \nJoin us for an insightful look at why direct mail remains relevant and the key developments shaping its future. This session will explore current postal pricing trends\, promotions and incentives\, Return-to-Origin (RTO) initiatives\, postmark requirements\, succession planning challenges\, and efforts to reimagine mail for a new generation of users. \nWhether you’re a printer\, mail service provider\, marketer\, or business leader\, you’ll gain valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the mailing industry—and learn how to position your organization for continued success in a rapidly changing environment. \n\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://pias.org/event/webinar-whats-changing-in-mail-and-what-it-means-for-your-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T120000
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SUMMARY:St. Louis Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a member luncheon on August 18. Our topic will be AI Magic Myth: Cyber Risk & How Leadership Must Adapt. The speaker will be David Mauro with Net Gain Technologies. David is a member of the FBI’s InfraGuard and drives initiatives to educate company employees and leaders on emerging cyber threats and best practices. \nLocation: Midland Paper Company\n401 Hazelwood Logistics Center Dr.\nHazelwood\, MO \nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST\nCost: $20 per person \nPIAS Members will be billed. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://pias.org/event/st-louis-luncheon/
LOCATION:Midland Paper Company\, 401 Hazelwood Logistics Center Dr.\, Hazelwood\, MO\, 63042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Capturing a Share of the $23B Label Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Capturing a Share of the $23B Label Opportunity\n\nA Strategic Primer for Commercial Printers on Narrow Web Digital Production\nWednesday\, August 5\n12:00 – 1:00 CST\n1:00 – 2:00 EST\nCost: FREE for PIAS Members\, $25 for non-members \nAs commercial print markets evolve\, digital labels offer an exciting opportunity for printers looking to diversify and grow. This webinar will explore how commercial printing companies can successfully enter the label segment by leveraging existing customer relationships and production expertise. Attendees will learn where the opportunities exist\, what equipment and finishing considerations to evaluate\, and how digital technology has made label production more accessible and profitable through short runs\, faster turnarounds\, and variable-data capabilities. Discover practical strategies to confidently expand into this growing market and create new revenue streams through digital labels. \n\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://pias.org/event/webinar-capturing-a-share-of-the-23b-label-opportunity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T130000
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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: $115 per player. 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T131500
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SUMMARY:Baton Rouge Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, July 29 for a luncheon in Baton Rouge open to all PIAS members. Ed Chalifoux will be discussing industry issues and an update on the Louisiana State print shop. We also welcome your topics or ideas for discussion as well.\nThe meeting will be at ROUJ Creole from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. \nCost is $45 for lunch. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://pias.org/event/baton-rouge-luncheon/
LOCATION:ROUJ Creole\, 7601 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite 100\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T130000
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SUMMARY:Growing Into the Leader You're Meant to Be
DESCRIPTION:Growing Into the Leader You’re Meant to Be: A Virtual Workshop for Aspiring\, Emerging & Developing Leaders\nPresented by Jeff Sigel\n\nTuesday\, June 2\n12:00 – 1:00 CST\n1:00 – 2:00 EST\nCost: $39 per attendee \nAs we advance in our careers\, the roles we play become more complex. To be successful\, we must shift our understanding of our work from just “doing” to “doing\, leading\, and influencing.” \nIn this discussion\, we will explore three key ideas to help you take on these new challenges: \n\nThe Doer\, Leader\, & Influencer Framework: Understanding the multiple roles you play\nPanoramic Perspective: Seeing the “big” picture from multiple points of view\nHumanGPT: Prompting others to get the right reaction\n\nWith these ideas\, you will become more confident and grow into the leader you are meant to be. \n \n\nJeff Sigel is passionate about creating better work environments and more fulfilling careers for middle managers everywhere. After over 20 years of corporate experience in top food manufacturing\, grocery retail\, and restaurant companies\, Jeffcoaches mid-level leaders and supports companies looking to empower their middle management teams. He is the author of “The Middle Matters: A Toolkit for Middle Managers.” When not coaching or writing\, Jeff is the CEO of Twinning Edge\, a company focused on enabling small businesses with BD strategies and building out BD support ecosystems by leveraging AI\, automation\, and digital twin technology. \n\n\nJeff received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in Chemistry and Physics. He also holds an MBA from the University of Rochester with a concentration in Marketing and master’s in Spanish from Middlebury College. \n**Webinar will be conducted through Microsoft Teams.\n**Webinar will be recorded. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://pias.org/event/growing-into-the-leader-youre-meant-to-be/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
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SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Academy
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview\nThe Emerging Leaders Academy was designed to intentionally prepare the next generation of leaders while supporting today’s senior executives in building continuity\, confidence\, and long-term organizational strength. Built specifically for the graphic communications industry\, this program focuses on practical leadership development that can be applied immediately within your operation. \nDeveloped in collaboration with the Center for Great Work Performance\, the Academy combines proven leadership frameworks with real-world application. Each session is designed to move beyond theory\, equipping participants with the tools\, mindset\, and structure needed to lead effectively in fast-paced production environments. \nDelivered through five focused sessions throughout the year\, the Emerging Leaders Academy creates a shared leadership language between current and future leaders. Participants will gain clarity in expectations\, strengthen communication\, and build the confidence needed to lead teams\, improve performance\, and support long-term organizational growth. \nWho Should Attend\nThe Emerging Leaders Academy is designed for senior leadership\, department managers\, supervisors\, and emerging leaders identified for future leadership roles. This program is most effective when organizations participate intentionally\, pairing experienced leaders with their next generation of talent. \nFor each registered participant\, a senior leader is invited to attend at no additional cost. This optional approach creates a valuable opportunity for alignment\, shared expectations\, and meaningful dialogue between current and future leaders. \nOrganizations may participate in the full program\, attend individual sessions based on specific needs\, or enroll multiple emerging leaders through our group participation option. This flexibility allows each company to engage in a way that best supports their leadership development goals. \nSessions Overview – Sessions will be accessed via a Zoom link.\nSession 1 – May 21 \nFoundations of Great Leadership Performance \n\nTransitioning from individual contributor to leader\nLeadership mindset\, accountability\, and trust\nClarifying expectations between senior leaders and successors\nEstablishing a common leadership framework\n\nSession 2 – June 23 \nWorkforceSUCCESS® – Recruit\, Retain\, Reward \n\nLeading people\, not just managing roles\nHiring for leadership potential\nRetention through engagement and development\nBuilding culture and strengthening talent pipelines\n\nSession 3 – July 21 \nDeveloping Leaders at Every Level \n\nSuccession as a system\, not an event\nCoaching\, delegation\, and decision-making authority\nDeveloping future leaders within your organization\nBuilding leadership capacity beyond one individual\n\nSession 4 – October 5 \nPerformance Analytics for Leaders \n\nLeading with insight\, not instinct\nMeasuring what matters at the leadership level\nConnecting people performance to business outcomes\nThinking and evaluating performance like an executive\n\nSession 5 – November 10 \nNavigating Change & Future Leadership Models \n\nLeading through change and uncertainty\nStrengthening resilience and adaptability\nManaging evolving workforce expectations\nPreparing your organization for long-term leadership continuity\n\nPricing & Participation Options\nTo provide flexibility for organizations at different stages of leadership development\, the Emerging Leaders Academy offers multiple ways to participate. \nFull Program Package* \nPIAS/APAN Member: $995*\nNon-Member: $1\,495* \nIncludes: \n\nAll five leadership sessions\nSession educational materials\nCertificate of Completion\n\nÀ La Carte Sessions* \nMember: $225 per session*\nNon-Member: $325 per session* \nGroup Remote Participation* \nMember: $175 per participant (per session)*\nNon-Member: $250 per participant (per session)* \nRegistration \n*All pricing is listed per participant. Each registered participant may include one senior leader at no additional cost. Program benefits\, including consultations and certificate of completion\, apply to the registered participant. Group Remote Participation requires a minimum of five (5) participants from the same organization\, participating together in a shared setting. \nSpeakers\nKurt Wells \nKurt Wells is a nationally respected workforce and leadership development executive with more than 30 years of experience building\, scaling\, and transforming organizations at the intersection of talent\, performance\, education\, and business strategy. He is the Founder & CEO of the Center for Great Work Performance (CGWP) and the Center for Career Empowerment & Student Success (CCESS)\, where he partners with employers\, educators\, workforce boards\, community members\, and policymakers to design and implement high-impact leadership\, talent pipeline\, and work-based learning strategies. \nKurt’s career spans executive leadership\, mergers and acquisitions due diligence\, operations\, and enterprise development across staffing\, workforce solutions\, human capital\, and technology-enabled services. He has played senior leadership roles in high-growth organizations\, helping two privately held staffing firms scale\, professionalize operations\, and successfully exiting industry multiple averages. Across these organizations\, Kurt held roles ranging from field operations and business development to executive management and ownership partner\, giving him a deep\, practical understanding of workforce performance\, leadership effectiveness\, and organizational culture. \nAs an entrepreneur\, Kurt has founded and co-founded multiple mission-driven companies focused on leadership capability\, employee engagement\, and workforce readiness. Through WELLSOLV=D Services\, he has advised organizations on workforce optimization\, leadership development\, talent strategy\, and growth execution. He also served on the executive leadership team at RDI Corporation (WELLSOLV=D client)\, where he led multi-site operations\, contact center services\, quality and continuous improvement\, and human resources\, while overseeing post-acquisition integrations and enterprise-wide leadership and culture initiatives. \nRecognizing persistent gaps between education and workforce readiness\, Kurt founded ApprenticeshipWorx (now part of CGWP)\, which evolved into a recognized platform for advancing experiential learning\, apprenticeship programming\, and competency-based employee development. Through this work\, he has helped employers\, education systems\, government agencies\, and training providers design standards-aligned programs that improve engagement\, performance\, and long-term career outcomes. \nKurt also co-founded ULIMI\, a technology company delivering custom workforce and performance platforms\, including employee engagement\, performance management\, and work-based learning administration tools. His work consistently blends leadership development\, technology\, and human-centered design to help organizations build sustainable talent pipelines and high-performance cultures. He is also a partner at BigScore Engagement Solutions and PD Pro Solutions as well as strategic advisor to numerous companies and organizations across the United States. \nDeeply committed to leadership development across the lifespan\, Kurt has designed and delivered leadership and career education programs within businesses\, education (secondary and higher)\, and national organizations. A former collegiate athlete (soccer) and scholarship recipient at Rollins College\, he has served in senior alumni and governance leadership roles\, including two-term president of the Rollins Alumni Association Board and member of the Rollins Board of Trustees as well as an Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach for twelve years for the Men’s and Women’s soccer teams and had the honor of receiving the Rollins Alumni Service Award in 2015.  Kurt was also a member of the Chi Psi National Fraternity Executive Council for ten years and Council chair for two-terms. In 2025\, Kurt was named to the inaugural State of Ohio Public Policy Fellows on Education and Workforce. \nKurt resides in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and continues to coach athletic teams and serve on boards\, advisory councils\, and community initiatives focused on leadership development\, workforce innovation\, education alignment\, and economic mobility. \nJames A. Wulfeck\, Jr. \nJim Wulfeck is an Educator\, Executive\, and Entrepreneur. \nHe founded the GMP Institute (1977)\, the Artisan Consulting Group (2002)\, and Co-Founded the Center for Great Work Performance (2022) and the Not-for-Profit\, Center for Career Empowerment and Student Success (2021) \nJim has over fifty-five years of management experience in education\, healthcare marketing\, manufacturing operations\, and family business operations. \nJim’s background in business and education\, and his unique communication skills\, enable him to address the needs of all levels of the organization from top management to newly-hired associates. \nAfter teaching English\, History\, Speech and Drama at the high school level from 1967 – 1970\, Jim worked for Richardson-Merrell\, Inc. in Sales\, Marketing\, and Manufacturing roles from 1972-1977. From 1977 to 2002\, through the GMP Institute\, Jim and his team specialized in helping food\, drug and medical device manufacturers embrace the challenge of making Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) a Performance “Lifestyle”\, not just another costly government regulation. \nDuring this time\, the GMP Institute provided performance and quality management consulting services\, developed and conducted GMP training programs\, and performed GMP compliance audits that positively influenced the business strategies\, systems and results of over 5000 corporations and organizations within FDA regulated industries. Major clients include the FDA\, and all the major healthcare manufacturing companies such as Procter & Gamble\, GlaxoSmithKline\, Johnson & Johnson\, Pfizer\, Bristol Myers Squibb\, Merck\, Abbott Laboratories\, Eli Lilly\, Kimberly-Clark\, Baxter Healthcare\, Amgen\, Biogen\, 3M and the American Red Cross\, just to name a few. \nOver his career\, Jim has developed and conducted certification programs\, which include Sales Certification\, Manager Certification\, Trainer Certification\, Auditor Certification and Supplier Certification. In addition\, he has designed and published Quality System and Performance Excellence workshops\, workbooks and audio-visual training programs that have been used to train thousands of people all over the world. Titles of his work include the following: “They Trust Us”; “Our Responsibility”; “Everyone’s Concern”; “Doing Our Best”; “GMP – The Best Way To Comply”; “GMP – Why Do We Need It?”; “GMP And The Workplace”; “Written Procedures – Our Roadmap To Quality”; “Write It Down – Keep Good Records”; “Doing The Job Right The First Time”; “Defending Against Contamination”; “Keep It Clean”; “Building Quality Into Our Products”; “Check And Double Check”; “Auditing For Compliance and Improvement” and “GMP Makes Good Business Sense”. \nIn addition to his executive and entrepreneurial responsibilities at the GMP Institute and the Artisan Consulting Group\, Jim served as President and CEO of Wulco\, Inc.\, a family-owned holding company of manufacturing\, distribution and service companies located in the Greater Cincinnati area from 1990 – 2002. \nAfter selling the GMP Institute to the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering in 2002 and retiring from Wulco\, Jim began to design and build the Artisan Consulting Group\, a premier network of performance consulting partners with the mission of helping organizations and professionals proactively master performance excellence and realize exceptional and sustainable results. \nJim is a graduate of Thomas More University with concentrations in English\, Education\, and Speech and Drama.  He has done graduate work in Business Administration and Human Resources Management at Xavier University and continuing professional education in Executive Management\, Operations Management and Quality Management. Jim served in the United States Army Reserve from 1970 – 1976 as a Training and Supply Specialist. \nAn avid reader and constant learner\, Jim has been a frequent presenter at major industry\, association and company meetings on Instituting Dynamic Leadership\, Serving Delighted Stakeholders\, Managing Dependable Systems\, and Leading Deliberate Strategy\, Culture\, and Change. He has worked with the boards of many local non – profit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area. \nPIAS Members will be billed \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
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