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.
May 2026
PIM Webinar: Driving Growth Through Smarter Payments
May 12, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM (CT) an Online-Online Webinar
Online-Only Webinar – Discover how Basys equips PIM members with integrated technologies, flexible solutions, and hands-on support to streamline operations and accelerate growth. We’ll highlight our core offerings, share real-world impact and discuss what’s next in our evolving payments strategy.
The High Performance Habit Loop: 2-Part Virtual Course
May 21 and June 18, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CT) an Online-Online Webinar
Online-Only Webinar – Participants will explore the neuroscience behind why acknowledgment feels risky, understand the measurable business impact of recognition, and learn how to embed habitual praise into leadership routines without disrupting workflow. The second session builds on the first, and each session is interactive and practical, with live polling, applied exercises, and immediately usable tools.
June 2026
Growing Into the Leader You’re Meant to Be: A Virtual Workshop for Aspiring, Emerging & Developing Leaders
June 2, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CT) an Online-Online Webinar
Online-Only Webinar – As we advance in our careers, the roles we play become more complex. To be successful, we must shift our understanding of our work from just “doing” to “doing, leading, and influencing.” In this discussion, we will explore three key ideas to help you take on these new challenges.
Simple Lean Impression: 4-Part Virtual Course
June 9, July 20, August 6 and August 20, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CT) an Online-Online Webinar
Online-Only Webinar – Beginning with where to start and progressing through practical implementation strategies, each session focuses on simplifying Lean concepts and turning them into actionable steps you can apply immediately. Participants will explore core principles, learn how to create sustainable improvements, and determine whether foundational tools like 5S are the right first move for their organization.
SEO/GEO…E,I,E,I,O: Showing Up In AI Search: 3-Part Virtual Course
June 17, July 17, and August 19, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CT) an Online-Online Webinar
Online-Only Webinar – This is designed as a hands-on 3-part monthly series that helps print businesses show up in AI search tools like ChatGPT, Google AI, and Perplexity—so your team can stay visible, credible, and competitive as buyer behavior changes.
PIM 2026 Star Awards Banquet
June 18, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CT) at JW Marriott Mall of America, Bloomington, MN 55425
In-Person Event – PIM’s Star Awards Banquet is your opportunity to celebrate the hard work of your team and recognize the achievements of your peers. The evening kicks off with a Happy Hour featuring refreshing drinks and delicious appetizers. Do not miss the 2026 Best of Category Winners showcase and be sure to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Afterward, enjoy a gourmet dinner before the main event—announcing the 2026 Star Awards winners!
PIM In-Person Workshop: Powered Industrial Truck Train the Trainer
June 24, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM (CT) at PIM’s Office, Bloomington, MN
In-Person Workshop – If your organization uses any type of mobile, power-driven vehicle used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials—such as forklifts or powered pallet jacks—then this workshop is designed for you. This comprehensive in-person workshop will equip participants with the tools and knowledge needed to train powered industrial truck (PIT) operators in accordance with OSHA standards.
PIM Coffee Corner – Omaha
June 25, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (CT) at Scooters Coffee, Omaha, NE 68144
In-Person Event – Join PIM Executive Director, Kristin Pilling-Davis, for a cup of coffee (first drink on us) at Scooters Coffee to meet with members and those interested in learning more about the association. Stop in to catch up, discuss industry trends, employee retention, and so many other topics. Kris will be available between 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
