New
Webinar to Focus on Form 300A
OSHA determines whom they will inspect by collecting injury
and illness data (Form 300A), and companies with the highest injury
and illness rates are at risk of being inspected. Currently, OSHA has been
reviewing the accuracy of Injury and Illness logs because they believe
this data is underreported, and they are questioning the validity of the
downward trend in injuries and illnesses.
Tune in to the OSHA Recordkeeping Webinar on March 3rd from Noon-1:00pm to
make sure your Illness & Injury records are correct so you can avoid an inspection.
During this
one-hour broadcast you will learn:
• How to determine if an injury or illness is OSHA recordable
• What on-site records need to be kept for each injury or illness
• How medical opinions affect OSHA recordkeeping
• Differences between OSHA recordkeeping and workers’ compensation
• How to determine your DART rate
• How to fill out the three OSHA recordkeeping forms
• What OSHA will ask for during an inspection
• How to look for trends that will cause OSHA flags
Led by Mark Flannery, the director of environmental affairs at PINE
and an authorized outreach trainer through OSHA. Cost is $55 per connection,
per session for PGAMA members $110 for non-members. To register call PGAMA,
410-319-0900/877-319-0906 or sign up online at www.pgama.com.
More
Proof that Direct Mail Works
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal offered more
proof that direct mail works. The article was about firms who used ONLY the
Internet in their marketing and found their efforts unsuccessful. The
story focused on a corporate gift firm that had a $20,000 budget for direct
mail and decided to rely solely on e-marketing and social media. The result
was a 25% drop in sales. That drop, however, was corrected when the company
went back to using print. Also featured in the article was the story of a
real estate firm that decided to stick with its monthly mailings "since
it's too easy to delete emails as junk." The moral of the story is
that while a website is great for taking orders, it's
lousy as a shopping venue. Print on the other hand, whether as a mail piece,
an ad, or a catalog, is read by its audience and drives consumers to the
website ready to buy what they've read about.
Small
Business Promotion Tools from Quark
QuarkPromote.com is a new online service that helps
small businesses create their own high-quality, professional marketing
materials. It now offers users 4500 templates for business cards, postcards,
brochures, flyers, data sheets, letterhead, and more. By offering marketing
templates designed by professional designers, the site helps small businesses
set themselves apart from their competition. Designers are invited to
join the QuarkPromote.com designer directory. Learn more at http://quarkpromote.quark.com/Invite.aspx
401(k)
Updates
Two big developments regarding 401(k) plans--The
Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued
final regulations for plans with fewer than 100 participants.
Amounts withheld from a participant's wages will be deemed
timely if deposited into the 401k plan no later than the
seventh business day. In other 401(k) news, the Supreme Court
last month refused to authorize workers to sue their employers
regarding high fees charged by mutual funds offered by their
employers. This is good news for employers who often are
not provided good information regarding fees.
PGAMA's Printers' 401K Plan offers funds
with very competitive fees that outperform their peers. When
was the last time you reviewed your plan to evaluate the
effectiveness, benefits, value and cost? If you have an existing
401(k), the Printers 401(k) can help you to update its worth
by:
- Minimizing investment fiduciary liability
- Increasing
the quality of your investments
- Reducing plan expenses
- Boosting
plan participation
- Improving plan deferral rates
For more information about a 401(k) plans,
regulations, or a plan review, contact John Moynihan or Joe
Trybula at Diversified Financial, 800-307-0376.
Color
of the Year
Attention designers: Pantone has named
PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise as
the Color of the Year for 2010. According to Pantone, turquoise
is "...an inviting, luminous hue that combines the serene
qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green.
Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters
and a comforting escape from the everyday troubles of the
world, while at the same time restoring our sense of well
being."
In many cultures, turquoise is believed
to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and
healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water
and sky. From a marketing perspective, its helpful to know
that turquoise is a color that most people respond to positively.
It is universally flattering, and has appeal for both men
and women. With
both warm and cool undertones, the shade pairs nicely with
all other colors in the spectrum; adding a splash of excitement
to neutrals and browns, complementing reds and pinks, creating
a classic maritime look with deep blues, and enlivening greens.
It is is especially trend-setting when paired with yellow-greens.
Web2Print
Nexus?
Printers offering Web2Print solutions,
take note: In 2008 the Internet sales landscape changed
when the State of New York stipulated that online companies
(Amazon, etc.) with sales above a specific threshold had
nexus and must collect New York sales tax on purchases
by New Yorkers. Since then, California, Colorado, Mississippi,
New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Virginia have
proposed similar laws. The state where you do business
could be next! Yes, there is a big fight over the constitutionality
of this issue, but for printers who are now utilizing W2Print
solutions, this situation is well worth watching since
it could be a potential tax trap. PGAMA will keep
you informed as developments arise.
Member
News
Congrats to those PGAMA
members named on the Environmental Protection Agency's list
of 100% Green Power Purchasers: Goetz
Printing, Indigo Ink, Linemark
Printing, MOSAIC, Spectrum
Printing & Graphics, Svec Conway, and Westland
Enterprises.
The 100% Green Power Purchaser list represents those organizations
that are buying green power to meet 100 percent of their
U.S. organization-wide electricity use.
Less than
one year after Baltimore based Barton
Cotton was rescued
from Chapter 7 bankruptcy by its new owner, Jim Moore, the
fundraising, affinity marketing and religious product firm
has staged an exceptional comeback and is pleased to announce
an upcoming move. Affirming his confidence and commitment
to Barton Cotton's long-term stability and growth, Mr. Moore
recently signed a 10-year lease for office, production and
warehouse space at 3000 Waterview Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland,
which will soon become the new corporate headquarters of
Barton Cotton and its fundraising division, Edge Direct. Barton-Cotton
also is looking to make “a couple acquisitions” of
Baltimore-area manufacturers.
Upcoming
Events
February 16
***100+ State Representatives
are coming to this event...are you?
Sign up today! |
MD Legislators’ Luncheon-11:30am-1:30pm
at the Governor Calvert House (58 State Circle/Annapolis,
MD 21401.) Make contact with
the people who pass the laws impacting your business! Join
other industry members for lunch and conversation and
show your elected officials the impact our industry
can have. Get the names and phone numbers of your State
representatives by calling PGAMA or visiting PGAMA.com
and clicking on the Legislative
Action button. Input your address (business and/or
personal) to get contact information, then call or
email them with an invitation to stop by. Cost: No
charge for the first two executives from a PGAMA member
company. We are requesting a contribution of $40 to
PIPAC for each additional attendee. Non-member cost
is $75. RSVP to PGAMA (410-319-0900) or sign
up online, www.pgama.com. |
| February 19 |
Educational
Field Trip: Glatfelter Paper Mill Tour-During
this interactive tour of the Glatfelter Pulp and
Paper Mill, you will see how trees are used to create
paper and a wide range of other products, plus learn
how Glatfelter manages its environmental footprint
with sustainable forestry and other measures. A chartered
bus will pick up passengers at three Park ‘N
Ride locations: College Park Interchange (7:30am);
Rolling Road in Catonsville (8:15am); Warren Road
in Cockeysville (9:00am). Tour begins at 10:15am.
Box lunch on the bus following tour. Cost is $40
per person for members and guests of members; $50
for non-members. Sign up by February 5th on www.pgama.com or call 410-319-0900. |
February 28-
March 4 |
Printing
Industries of America Presidents' Conference,
Scottsdale, AZ-2010
is the year to reinforce the foundation of your
business. This year’s program was developed
with the intention of helping industry leaders
like you focus on the core elements of your business—those
things that can help you remain stable, as well
as increase profit margins. Topics to be addressed
Include: Communicating the Value of Print * Methods
for Cost Reduction * HR Issues * Economic Forecast
* And much more! Complete info and registration
at http://www.printing.org/page/3499. |
| March 3 |
Webinar:
OSHA Recordkeeping, Noon-1:00pm.
OSHA determines whom they will inspect by collecting
injury and illness data (Form 300A), and companies
with the highest injury and illness rates are at risk
of being inspected. Currently, OSHA has been reviewing
the accuracy of Injury and Illness logs because they believe this data is underreported,
and they are questioning the validity of the downward trend in injuries and illnesses.
Tune in to this broadcast to make sure your Illness & Injury
records are correct so you can avoid an inspection.
Led by Mark Flannery, the director of environmental
affairs at PINE and an authorized outreach
trainer through OSHA. Cost is $55 per connection, per
session for PGAMA members $110 for non-members. To
register call PGAMA, 410-319-0900/877-319-0906 or sign
up online at www.pgama.com. |
| March 15-17 |
National Environmental,
Health and Safety Conference: Printing for A sustainable
Future-at
the Sheraton Indianapolis, Indianapolis,
IN. The
one conference for the graphic communications industry
that intersects the needs of safety, environmental
and human resources. Today's workplace requires
multitasking -- and this conference provides you
with the tools and information to accomplish this
goal! Plan now to attend! More info and registration
at http://www.nehsconference.org/nehs10_site/index.html. |
| March 24 |
Special
Event: Excellence in Print Awards Gala,
5:30-9:30pm at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt,
MD. Come see the big winners of PGAMA's annual
printing competition, plus enjoy the open bar,
great food, and entertainment.
An essential networking
opportunity! TICKETS NOW
ON SALE: $65
each/$600 for a table of 10. Call PGAMA to reserve
seats, 410-310-0900.877-319-0900 or email Carol@pgama.com. |
| March 25 |
Production
Club of Baltimore Paper Show, 5:30-8:30pm
at Martin's West. See
the latest innovations in paper, media, and all
things production. Vendor space still available.
Contact JoAnn at
the Production Club of Baltimore. For more info
visit http://productionclubofbaltimore.org/calendar. |
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