Upcoming PIM Events & Webinars –

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Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) provides a multitude of opportunities for you to network with other printing industry professionals, update skills and keep up to date on trends in our industry. Scroll down the page to find more events, webinars and trainings PIM members can participate in.  


May 2024

PIM In-Person Workshop – Powered Industrial Truck Train the Trainer

May 7, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (CST) at PIM’s Office, Bloomington, MN

In-Person Workshop – PIM is offering a forklift train-the-trainer workshop. OSHA requires all operators of “mobile, power-driven vehicles used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier material,” to receive training and be evaluated when operating that equipment.  If you are responsible for training your company’s Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) operators, this workshop is designed for you.  


PIM Operational Excellence Webinars: Constraint Management – Presented by Bob Krausert 

May 14, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST) an Online-Only Webinar

Online-Only Webinar – The operational excellence webinars are intended to be a cumulative learning experience, but each session can be taken independently. Sessions are oriented towards the executive team; but certainly are appropriate for operations management of all levels and your procurements staff.


PIM Sales Brief Webinar: The 2024 Sales Trifecta

May 16, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM (CST) an Online-Only Webinar

Online-Only Webinar – Three crucial traits that anyone with revenue responsibility MUST embody to crush their sales goals. The traits are not new, but we are going to 2024-ify them to show you how to make some tweaks to optimize your sales team.


PIM Young Professionals at Urban Growler

May 16, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CST) at Urban Growler, St. Paul, MN

In-Person Event – PIM Young Professionals will get the opportunity to come together and network with their industry peers at Urban Growler® Brewing Company, Minnesota’s first women-owned microbrewery. First drink is on PIM sponsors!


PIM May Financial Executives Council

May 22, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (CST) an Online-Only Webinar

Online-Only Webinar – This high-level discussion will delve into the highlights and valuable insights provided in the Spring 2024 Printing Industry Performance & Insights – Financial Benchmarking study results. Dr. Ralph Williams from Middle Tennessee State University, who facilitates this study, will join us in this discussion.


June 2024

PIM 2024 Star Awards Banquet

June 13, 2024 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM (CST) at the JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America, Bloomington, MN

In-Person Event – This is PIM’s biggest event of the year and we have moved to a NEW LOCATION so more print professionals can come!! This annual banquet is the most prestigious symbol of printing excellence throughout the Midwest. Come collect your awards if you entered into the competition or come support & celebrate with your peers! Either way June 13th is going to be a party!


PIM Virtual Workshop – Powered Industrial Truck Train the Trainer

June 26, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CST) an Online-Only Webinar

Online-Only Webinar – PIM is offering a forklift train-the-trainer workshop. OSHA requires all operators of “mobile, power-driven vehicles used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier material,” to receive training and be evaluated when operating that equipment.  If you are responsible for training your company’s Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) operators, this workshop is designed for you. 


August 2024

PIM 68th Annual Golf Outing

August 1, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (CST) at Bunker Hills Golf Club, Coon Rapids, MN

In-Person Event – Come enjoy an afternoon of golfing, networking, & potentially win prizes! Thank you to all our sponsors for their support, providing beverages, games, and prizes throughout the event!


September 2024

PIM Young Professionals at the St. Paul Saints

September 5, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Happy Hour at Barrel Theory, St. Paul, MN | Baseball Game at CHS Field, St. Paul, MN 

In-Person Event – PIM Young Professionals (YP) will be networking and returning to an excellent brewery, Barrel Theory, for Happy Hour (3:00 PM to 6:15 PM) before walking to the CHS Field to watch the St. Paul Saints take on the Iowa Cubs. The game starts at 6:37 PM. Come for just the Happy Hour, just the game or both!!


PIM Quality Mail Preparation Specialist Certification Program – Presented by George Heinrich

September 24 & 25, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at PIM’s Office, Bloomington, MN

In-Person Event – This unique PIM course is designed to give learners a thorough knowledge of US Postal Service regulations and their relationship to both mail piece design and postage costs.


October 2024

SAVE THE DATE – PIM 17th Annual Women in Print Luncheon

October 10, 2024 at Embassy Suites, Brooklyn Center, MN 

In-Person Event – More information coming soon! This event sells out fast so register early.