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.
August 2026
PIM 70th Annual Golf Outing
August 6, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (CT) at Bunker Hills Golf Club, Coon Rapids, MN
In-Person Event – Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) would like to invite you to our 2026 Golf Outing. Come enjoy an afternoon of golfing, networking, and potentially win prizes! You can now register yourself or your team, sign up for sponsorship opportunities or both!
PIM Powered Industrial Truck Train the Trainer Workshop
August 27, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM (CST) at PIM’s Office, Bloomington, MN
In-Person Workshop – If your facility uses any type of mobile, power-driven equipment to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials, OSHA requires operators to be properly trained and evaluated. This includes both classroom instruction and hands-on training covering safe equipment operation, potential hazards, and workplace-specific considerations. If you are responsible for training your company’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operators, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to meet OSHA requirements and deliver effective operator training.
September 2026
Print Estimating: Continuing Education Course – 10 Week Online Course
September 9 to November 11, 2026 (10 Wednesdays) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM an Online-Only Webinar
Online-Only Webinar – This course is situated as an online synchronous course, meaning it will meet via Zoom once per week for ten weeks. Students will be provided instruction on the topics, followed by opportunities to work through practice activities as a group. Students will also be provided take home activities that will allow them to implement the lesson content to test and build their skills.
PIM 2026 Paper Drive – Member Paper Drop Off
September 18, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Lindenmeyr Munroe, Fridley, MN 55432
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.
PIM 2026 Paper Drive – Teacher Pick Up
September 19, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Lindenmeyr Munroe, Fridley, MN 55432
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.
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.
October 2026
PIM 19th Annual Women in Print
October 8, 2026 from 11:oo 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.
