The eLoupe News – January 25, 2022
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PIM NEWS & UPDATES
Supreme Court Blocks the OSHA Vaccine & Testing ETS
PIM offers COVID-19 Resources for members, click here
On January 13, 2022, the US Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the OSHA Vaccine and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). This action did not kill the ETS completely. Instead, SCOTUS blocked OSHA from enforcing the emergency standard while court battles continue in lower courts. Learn more here.
What was the ETS? The OSHA Vaccine and Testing ETS required all companies with more than 100 employees to either require all employees become vaccinated to COVID-19 or conduct weekly testing. This included all printers with at least 100 employees.
What should I do now? Even though it seems very unlikely that the Vaccine and Testing ETS will survive court challenges in its current form, Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) recommends all companies complete some of the administrative obligations from the ETS. This ensures that you are prepared in case the ETS somehow comes back to life.
COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing ETS webpage, click here.
2022 First Quarter Printing Industry Performance & Insights (PIPI) Survey
Click here to take the survey | Survey closes February 4, 2022
Please take a few minutes to participate in the 2022 First Quarter Printing Industry Performance Assessment (PIPI) survey. PIM and other regional printing associations sponsor this study, and it is conducted through the Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University. In this study, we explore three topics: industry performance, both nationally and regionally, industry outlook, both nationally and regionally, and strategic groups in our industry. Here is how the process works. Quarterly, we will ask association members to complete a brief survey. We aim to provide a concise report within 30 days after initiating the survey.
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2021 Printing Impressions 300
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The 2021 Printing Impressions 300 ranking of the largest printing companies in the United States and Canada marks the 38th annual list compiled by the editors of Printing Impressions.
Congratulations to all the PIM members who made this list!
Download your free copy to see “Who’s Who” in printing.
Join us TOMORROW! OSHA is Knocking: What You Need to Know Before You Open the Door
January 26, 2022 |11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (CTS) | Online-Only Webinar
Do you want to be better prepared for that next OSHA inspection? Did you not yet get inspected? Printing companies are targeted for inspections and those fines are increasing. During this SmartCafe Webinar attendees will learn about the most common OSHA citations in your area and the steps to take so that you can avoid those citations. This update will be presented by Paul Gutkowski from PIM, who has had over 40 years of experience dealing with OSHA. Following Paul’s presentation, we’ll have an open discussion about any other environmental or safety issue. Paul will also provide a brief update on the current OSHA/COVID regulatory action.
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February Short Attention Span: How to Use LinkedIn to Make Prospects Feel Like They’ve Met You
February 10, 2022 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM (CTS) | Online-Only Webinar
No one is taking your call. Voicemail is a black hole. It’s hard to connect at a networking event when you are standing 6 feet away. COVID has accelerated what was already happening: Companies have built walls to keep you out. In this Short Attention Span Webinar, Bill and Kelly talk about how to harness the power of LinkedIn to get the phone ringing, grease the skids, and connect with top prospects. Like every SAS Webinar, you will leave with a checklist of instantly-actionable items.
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Submit your 2022 Star Awards Entries & Nominations
Details Available Here | Deadline: February 16, 2022
This is your chance to spotlight your capabilities to your customers and honor the hard work of your staff. PIM’s 2022 Star Awards competition is open to all PIM members who are currently in good standing. This program reveals incredible opportunities for your company to showcase your best. View our website or click the links below for more information.
Item Entry Forms –
- Entry Forms: Description of the rules, benefits of entering, entry forms, and ID tags.
- Category List: List of the categories you can submit items to.
Nomination Forms –
- Creative Professional of the Year
- Customer Service Representative (CSR) of the Year
- Financial Executive of the Year
- NEW! Manager of the Year
- NEW! Marketing Professional of the Year
- Outstanding Team of the Year
- Production Professional of the Year
- Young Professional of the Year
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Do you have news? Send your company’s news and press releases to Sadie Johnson free of charge. If your company has any Educational Articles (articles should not promote your company), please send them to Sadie as well. Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) will promote in our email and printed newsletter.
