Upcoming PIM Events & Webinars:
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 training opportunities PIM members can participate in. Interested in PIM sponsorships, click here.
PIM’s 70th Anniversary Donation Drive
Proudly Serving The Print Industry Since 1956
This year marks 70 years of serving, advocating for, and strengthening the print industry. As we celebrate this anniversary, we invite you to be part of our legacy by making a financial contribution to PIM. Your donation helps ensure we can continue to provide valuable programs, industry resources, and events that support the future of print for generations to come. Thank you for being part of PIM’s past, present, and future. Click here to donate.
September 2026
PIM Financial Executives Council – September
September 16, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM an Online-Only Webinar
Online-Only Webinar – WhatTheyThink’s Richard Romano looks back at 2025 and early 2026 while exploring what’s ahead for the printing industry through the rest of 2026 and into 2027. He will share insights from the latest WhatTheyThink Printing Industry Business Outlook Survey, covering business conditions, key challenges and opportunities, planned investments, and emerging economic and technology trends. Click Here.
PIM 2026 Paper Drive – Member Paper Drop Off
September 18, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Lindenmeyr Munroe, Fridley, MN
In-Person Event – Please go through your warehouse and identify your obsolete, overstocked or leftover paper to be donated to teachers, students and schools across the state. White copier paper, full-sized sheets of every weight and color, pressure-sensitive sheets, large format, foam core, even butt rolls will be hauled away by the trunk/truck/trailer load! Any leftover paper will be recycled after the event. Drop off your donations on September 18th and teachers will pick up donations on the 19th. Click Here.
PIM 2026 Paper Drive – Teacher Pick Up
September 19, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Lindenmeyr Munroe, Fridley, MN
In-Person Event – Minnesota teachers and students, come collect FREE paper for your classroom and school. Our members have gone through their warehouse to collect their surplus paper for you. We will not know how much paper will be available until the morning of the event. There is no guarantee as to how much paper you will walk away with. Paper has to leave on Saturday between the time of the event. Click Here.
PIM Webinar: Mastering G7 and G7+: Essential Knowledge for Digital Print Providers
September 30, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM an Online-Only Webinar
Online-Only Webinar – 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. Click Here.
October 2026
PIM 19th Annual Women in Print
October 8, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Embassy Suites Minneapolis North, Brooklyn Center, MN
In-Person Event – An inspiring event that brings together people from across the print industry for networking, professional growth, and meaningful connections. Celebrate the achievements in print while gaining fresh insights, building new relationships, and leaving inspired to lead and succeed. This event sell out fast, so register early to insure your seat. Click Here.
December 2026
PIM Education Foundation Mingle Jingle
December 8, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley, MN
In-Person Event – Mix and mingle with fellow professionals while you enjoy complimentary beverages and dinner. Bring a colleague, friend, or significant other to mix, mingle, and jingle with the PIM Education Foundation and the print industry and help meet our goals of raising $30,000 to grow the number of scholarships we can provide each year. The proceeds from our Silent Auction and games will directly benefit the PIM Education Foundation. Click Here.
