IPA, The Association of Graphic Solutions Providers - July 2008

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Here's what's new at IPA:

- New IPA Website Coming Soon
- Save the Date: Two IPA Events at Graph Expo
- What's Your Green Strategy?
- Sustainability Portal: Session 1 Video Now Available
- Scholarship Winners Express Gratitude

Watch for IPA's New Website!
Utilizing the newest technology, IPA's website will have new features, yet still have the most cutting-edge information for the graphic communications industry! With features such as new the Sustainability Portal, interactive committee webpages, web-based Solution Selling program and enhanced interactive opportunities, IPA will continue as an informational and educational leader for the graphic communications industry! Watch your email for an announcement within the next few weeks.

Save the Date!
Two IPA Events at Graph Expo
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the second annual IPA Leaders Luncheon on Sunday, Oct 26, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m., McCormick Place, Chicago. Listen to industry leaders talk about their challenges and successes. This special event with free lunch is open to everyone. Contact Molly Illes with questions.

Are you on an IPA Committee? Be sure to make your travel plans to attend the 2008 IPA Committee Day at Graph Expo on Wednesday, Oct 29, 2008 at McCormick Place, Chicago. If you're not on a committee but would like to join one, contact Molly Illes.

What's Your Green Strategy?
Attend tomorrow's webinar to understand the components of the premedia carbon footprint, how to calculate your company’s footprint and start a life cycle assessment of your workflow.
Register now >>

Did You Miss the First Sustainability Webinar?
The first Environmental Sustainability in the Premedia Arena webinar session was last week, but it's NOW available! Register for the series and receive instant access to view this video! Register now >>

Scholarship Winners Express Gratitude
IPA recently received thank you letters from three scholarship students who are pursuing degrees in the graphic communications industry in the areas of graphic arts technology and print media. The scholarships are available through the IPA/Robert Swan Endowed Scholarship Fund. Employees of IPA member companies and their family members are given preference for these scholarships. Students already enrolled in college are also eligible.This is a good time to remind your employees that IPA, through its endowment fund, sponsors several graphic arts scholarships each year. Application forms can be downloaded at www.pgsf.org

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Upcoming Events

Environmental Sustainability in the Premedia Arena: IPA Webinar Series

Carbon Footprints: Calculating Your Green Strategy
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
1:00 p.m. Eastern

Sustainability vs.
Pollution Control
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
1:00 p.m. Eastern

Sustainable Design
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
1:00 p.m. Eastern

Global Initiatives: Becoming Certifiably Green
Wednesday, Sept 10, 2008
1:00 p.m. Eastern

Benchmarking & The Legislative Front
Wednesday, Sept 24, 2008
1:00 p.m. Eastern

Graph Expo
October 26-29, 2008
McCormick Place, Chicago

IPA Premedia Leaders Luncheon
at Graph Expo
McCormick Place, Chicago
Sunday, Oct 26, 2008
11:30 - 1:30 p.m.

IPA Committee Day
at Graph Expo
McCormick Place, Chicago
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2008
11:30 - 1:30 p.m.

2009 IPA Business Development Conference
January 29 & 30, 2009
Marriott McDowell Mountain
Scottsdale, Arizona

January 28, 2009
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Golf Tournament

2009 IPA Technical Conference
June 8 - 10, 2008
Intercontentinental Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois

Comments or questions about IPA or this newsletter? Contact Molly Illes