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Finally, after over a year, MPCA is ready to accept stormwater permit applications for both General Permit holders and No Exposure Permit holders. MPCA extended the deadline until the end of September. Initially, businesses had only 13 days to complete their permit. The application can be accessed through MPCA’s eServices online portal: : https://rsp.pca.state.mn.us/TEMPO_RSP/Orchestrate.do?initiate=true As […]
As you may have noticed, Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) has officially opened advertising sales for the 2027 Print Buyers Guide (Ad Form, Click Here). As part of this long-standing tradition, PIM invites members to participate in the production of the guide. This year, we are approaching the Call for Bids a little differently by reaching […]
PIM’s Annual Star Awards Banquet & Awards Ceremony Recap MINNEAPOLIS, MN — June 19, 2026 — Printing Industry Midwest (PIM), the nonprofit trade association representing the region’s premier print service providers, proudly welcomed 270 industry professionals to the 2026 Star Awards Banquet on June 18, 2026, recognizing the exceptional talent, innovation, and leadership shaping the […]
Survey is Open | Survey Closes July 17, 2026 | Click Here To Take Survey Contribute to the most valued industry employment report available! Gain invaluable insights to stay competitive in your local labor marketplace with the 2026 Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) Wage + Benefits Survey. The Wage + Benefits Survey is the most comprehensive […]
Download PDF, Click Here. MINNESOTA Tax on Advertising Services – Update Last week we told you about a concerning bill that is working its way through the Minnesota legislature that could seriously harm printers and graphic communications businesses in the state. On March 25th, the bill was heard in the House Taxes Committee and laid […]
Download PDF, Click Here. MINNESOTA Tax on Advertising Services A concerning bill is working its way through the Minnesota legislature that could seriously harm printers and graphic communications businesses in the state. The bill is HF 4343 and would expand the state-wide sales tax to include “advertising services.” This includes all digital and non-digital advertising […]
Download PDF, Click Here. MINNESOTA Minnesota Chamber The results of the Minnesota Chamber’s PFML User Experience Survey have been released. Last Tuesday, the results were presented to the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Committee. The Chamber reports that the survey results have generated awareness of the business perspective for PFML. Download PDF with results for more […]
Printing Industry Midwest’s (PIM) 2026 Print Buyers Guide & Membership Directory was mailed out last week. Did you get a copy? If you did not or need more copies, please email Sadie Johnson via email at sadieh@pimw.org. A sincere thank you to the companies that advertised in this guide. We are proud to showcase our […]
Did you know that one of the most valuable benefits of being a member of Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) is access to exclusive Group Buying Discounts? These programs are designed to help members reduce everyday business expenses while gaining access to trusted industry partners and services. Through the power of collective purchasing, PIM members can […]
On-demand Print Industry Training Webinars. A No-Cost Benefit for PIM Members. In today’s competitive print world, ongoing training is not just nice, it is essential. That is where PIM University comes in: the exclusive, no-cost, on-demand training library available to all Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) member. Whether you are onboarding new hires, refreshing current staff […]
