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COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS UPDATE

Media Statement COVID-19 from United States Postal Service (USPS) April 2, 2020 – The United States Postal Service is proud of the work our more than 600,000 employees play in processing, transporting, and delivering mail and packages for the American public. We provide a vital public service that is a part of this nation’s critical […]


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VICTORY! Printers Added to CISA Essential Workforce Guidance

Here are links to the Member Alert, News Release and Video on the CISA victory should any of you wish to share with your members or on social media.  #printisessential is the tag line to use.  Let’s celebrate our great industry! VICTORY! Printers Added to CISA Essential Workforce Guidance Following a major advocacy effort by […]


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Applying for a Paycheck Protection Program Loan

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a low-interest loan program that includes grant (forgiveness) provisions and is designed to encourage small businesses to maintain payrolls and minimize layoffs. This is one of the most talked-about loan programs in America today and the facts regarding it are changing daily. The latest details are described below. We […]


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Midwest: Continue Promoting Print Is Essential

States neighboring Minnesota have yet to mandate the closures of non-essential businesses. Before these orders occur, we need to act now. PIM has already sent letters in support of the essentialness of print to the Governors of Iowa, Nebraska, South and North Dakota. To keep up the pressure, we need to make our essential role […]



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Clarification Added – MN Executive Order

A message from Steve Bonoff President of Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) March 28, 2020 – From the outpouring of requests from print service providers, PIM, and state officials, the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development has updated the Critical Workers Definitions and Clarifications Document, clearly expressing the essential work of print. Clarification added March 27, 2020: Workers […]


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Staying Open – MN Executive Order

A message from Steve Bonoff President of Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) March 27, 2020 – Regardless of what state you reside, I wanted to update you on the status of the MN Executive Order 20-20. Today, I requested our members share images from their production floor, in ways they are supporting their community and clients in […]


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Governor: Allow Print Service Providers to Support Virus Suppression

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Steve Bonoff, President, Printing Industry Midwest (PIM), 612.400.6203, sbonoff@pimw.org Download PDF of Press Release.   GOVERNOR: ALLOW PRINT SERVICE PROVIDERS TO SUPPORT VIRUS SUPPRESSION Printing Industry implores Governor Walz to reverse non-essential status and keep the doors open for this vital communications sector. [March 25, 2020 | Minneapolis, Minnesota] – Minnesota is recognized […]


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OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE

To stay on top of the fast-changing dynamics of Coronavirus (COVID-19) , Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) has created a folder on our CONNECT system to keep you informed and offer templates to support your related communications. In the linked folder below, you’ll find: COVID-19 Action Steps COVID-19 Note to Clients CODID-19 Note to Employees COVID-19 […]


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Steps to Take to Help Ensure the Safety of Your Employees

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis requires us all to take steps to ensure the safety of our employees. While our region is less impacted than many others, from a liability standpoint, your company should do its best to be prepared. The following was prepared by Printing Industries of America (PIA), culled from a variety of national […]