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The Circular Economy Revolution: A Game-Changer for Printing & Design Businesses
Shell-ebrating Success: VMA’s 2025 Member Crabfest
Corefact’s Sustainability Journey: Small Changes, Big Impact
Shaping Tomorrow’s Graphic Arts Leaders for a Sustainable Future
VMA Student Contest Showcases Circular Creativity
Sustainability and AI: Transforming Print, Packaging & Design for a Greener Future
Print Smarter, Design Greener: A Sustainability Checklist for Your Business
Eco-Friendly Design Trends: How Designers Can Lead the Sustainability Movement
Revolutionizing Packaging: Sustainable Trends for 2025
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Discover Sustainable Solutions for Your Business
Affordable FSC Certification – Build Trust with Responsible Sourcing
PrintReleaf Sustainability Certification – Reforest with Every Job
UPS Eco-Conscious Shipping Solutions — Save Up to 65%
Upcoming Events
May 15 • Annual Baseball Networking Event • Sacramento
July 17 • ConnectUp at Impact Printing • Hayward
Sept. 25 • ConnectUp at Vintage 99 • Santa Rosa
Canon Corner
Canon: Sustainability Stewards
Member News
RRD Delivers Innovative Labeling Solution for a Major Product Launch
Landa Press Powers Marketing Alliance Group’s Expansion with New S11 Installation
Canon Achieves Top 10 U.S. Patent Ranking for 41st Consecutive Year
BarkerBlue Partners with Impact Events to Elevate Rubrik’s Presence at RSA 2024
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The Sustainability of Paper: A Timeless Resource In A Modern World
Jeff Jarvis, Vice President and General Manager, Kelly Spicers
Exploring the Role of Paper, Paper-Based Packaging, and Paper Products in a Circular Economy
Jules Vansant, Executive Director, Two Sides North America
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Be Flexible, or Else You’ll Break: How Calitho Builds Through Constant Innovation
Leading the Leap Forward: Navigating the Future of Print
With the ZRX, Harris & Bruno Is Pioneering Print Automation
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Top Human Resource Law Pitfalls: A Recap
50th Collective Conversations: “The 25 Best Sales Tips Ever”
Upcoming Events
ConnectUp at Harris & Bruno • Roseville • December 5, 2024
1Annual CrabFest at PIASC • San Mateo • January 24, 2025
Canon Corner
Innovation with Canon is More Like ‘Ink-ovation’
Member News
MCC Expands Smart Label Capabilities
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Prints Evolutionary Revolution
Michael J. Pallerino, Director Of Content, Conduit, Inc.
Embracing AI: Transforming Small Business Marketing
Kelly Mallozzi, Owner & Sales Coach, Success In Print
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How Rising Print Star, Katie Pomerleau Combines Creativity with Technical Skills
Learning by Doing with Future Print Leader, Jacob Topete
How Sam Moore Is Turning His Creative Dreams into Reality
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Home Run Fun: Highlights from VMA’s Inaugural Summer Baseball Event
VMA Champions Next-Gen Talent at drupa
AI Marketing Makes a Mark: Collective Conversations Event
Upcoming Events
09/19 Join us for the 2024 VMA Golf Tournament & BBQ!
10/10 Kelly Spicer’s Wide Format Open House in Fremont
10/16 – “Top 25 Sales Tips of All Times” with Bill Farquharson – Our 50th Anniversary Collective Conversation!
12/05 – ConnectUp networking event at Harris & Bruno in Roseville.
Canon Corner
Canon’s Next Generation Programs
Member News
Pacific Standard Print Adds New Diecutter
New Resource Videos from Canon
First-of-its-Kind Digital Embellishment System from Harris & Bruno
Iggesund Introduces Tactical Experience Paper
Andresen Creates Eye-Catching Tradeshow Graphics
Melrose Nameplate & Label Unveils Fresh Website Redesign
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Bringing Design to Life: A Graduate’s Journey in Print
Trinity Baublits, Project Manager, Almaden
How to Attract Gen Z to the Workplace
Kelly Mallozzi, Owner & Sales Coach, Success In Print
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Landa Digital Printing: Driving Major Innovation with Microscopic Droplets of Ink
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Networking Event at Corefact in San Leandro
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The Advance of AI for the Print Industry
Tony Tarpey, COO, Smartsoft Inc.
What’s New With Canon!
Rusty Davis, Senior Account Executive, Cannon Production Printing Systems
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Vintage 99 Pours Passion into Every Label
Melrose Doesn’t Just Make Labels. It Manufactures Solutions.
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2024 VMA CrabFest
Canon Corner
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Labels, Often a Missed Opportunity
Sandy Franzen, Ceo and Founder, Creative Labels
Printing Safe In 2024: New Rules, Zero Accidents
Steve Brooks, Owner & Operator, Safetynet Inc.
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Building a Thriving Graphic Arts Business from the Garage
Family Business Fundamentals with Dr. Ralph Williams
Maintaining Values from Family to Family… to Family
VMA Insider
Print University – New On-Demand Print Industry Training
Get a Talented Fall Intern
VMA Annual Golf Tournament 2023 – September 21
ConnectUp CMYK
ConnectUp LPP
Member News
MCC Label Acquires Korsini
More Acquisitions: Kyocera buys Nixka
Case Makes’ Adds New Rainbow Sparkle Capability
BR Printers: Two HP PageWide Web Presses T240 HD Go Live
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Three Generations & Going
Ernest Lompa, Owner, On Line Bindery
Because Everything’s Better With Print
Joan Escover, President, Jp Graphics
Features
How TGS Elevate Reaches New Heights with Innovative Sales Techniques
Your Organization’s Sales Differentiator: You!
VMA Insider
Elevate Your Sales Strategies with VMA’s Innovative Resources
Unlock Industry Sales Excellence with The Sales Vault
Personalized Sales Training with Dave Mantel, Sales Trainer
VM Guide – A Cost-Effective Advertising Solution
Save the Date: Come Network at CrabFest 2024
2023 VMA Annual Golf Tournament
Canon Corner
Member News
Delta Print Group Expands with Robinson Anderson Print & Fulfillment
BR Printers Installs RMGT 8-Color Series Perfecting Offset Press
Copa Design announces Copa Breeze
Ask the Experts
Try This Approach. I Dare You.
Bill Farquharson, Owner & Sales Trainer, Sales Vault
Unlocking Sales Opportunities Through Your Trade Association
Shannon Wolford, Director Of Membership & Sales, Visual Media Alliance
Features
Check out VMA’s New Website
Free Energy Audit for Members
ConnectUp Live Networking
Crab-solutely Amazing CrabFest 2023!
“Print & Popular Culture” Student Design Contest Winners
Nurturing the Next Generation of Print and Graphic Arts Professionals
Check out VMA’s New Website
Free Energy Audit for Members
VMA Insider
Cal Poly GrC Program Member-Exclusive Career Fair
$500K in Scholarships for Current and New Students
Cal Poly Internships Offers Fresh Minds to Local Businesses
NEW Industry-Specific Training for Employees – FREE for Members
Student Networking and Field Trips
VMA’s Career Center Assistance
Mentorships Evoke a Personal Connection
Engaging Students with Creative Design Contests
Member News
Centurion 7 Advises MarkSYS on Sale to Endurance
Melrose Nameplate Solves Customer Crisis
Konica Minolta Signs CEO Action Diversity Inclusion Pledge
Almaden is Growing
New Partner and CTO at Rods and Cones
Ask the Experts
Next Generation In Print & Design
Colleen Twomey, Professor At Cal Poly State University
Be a Magnet for the Next Industry Leaders
Lauryn Kim, Third-Year Grc Student at California Polytechnic State University
Features
UBEO Helps Printers Expand their Horizons (AND THEIR PROFITS
Corefact + HP: Pushing Print into the Future
How Canon Provides the Right Innovation at the Right Time
VMA Insider
Kodak-Brand Special Rebates
Discount on Apple-Brand Products
PressWise – Workflow Automation & More
PrintReleaf Uses Technology for Print Sustainability
Save Big on Shipping with UPS
Working Advantage Discount Program
Ask the Professor “2023 Print Trends & Insights” Collective Conversations
Member News
International Contact is Now Part of the Language Network
TGS Elevate Produces Multi-State Marketing Initiative
MCC Acquires Flexcoat Label Operations
New Color Management Solution by ESKO & GMG Partnership
Moquin Prints Packaging that Makes Flossing Fun
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Changing Climate Brings New Rules and New Ideas
Laura Aitken and Erica Aitken Rods and Cones
Implementing A Print Mis – Getting Your StaffOn Board
Tony Tarpey, Chief Operating Officer at Smartsoft Inc.
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