PICA

The Early Bird Registration Rate of $305 per person for the PICA Fall Management Conference will end September 27. Access all the information, including how to register, here: https://tinyurl.com/PICAfallconfINFO.

Help us invest in the future of the printing industry—one swing at a time! ⛳

Join the PICA Foundation Golf Classic at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation and enjoy an afternoon of golf, networking, great food, and prizes—all while supporting the next generation of print professionals.

Proceeds from the tournament fund scholarships for graphic communications students, professional development for educators, and opportunities for SkillsUSA state champions to compete at the national level.

🏌️ Register by September 30 to receive a complimentary tournament golf shirt (a $60 value)!

Not a golfer? Sponsorship opportunities are also available for companies and individuals who want to make a lasting impact on print education and workforce development.

We look forward to seeing you on the course!

Boost your profitability by mastering the fundamentals of production planning and cost estimating. This 10-week online course will help you better estimate costs, analyze job profitability, improve scheduling, and understand the principles behind today's Management Information Systems (MIS).

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
✔️ Develop accurate production plans and cost estimates
✔️ Build an all-inclusive hourly rate spreadsheet
✔️ Understand production standards
✔️ Calculate press changeover points

📅 Starts: September 9 (10 weeks)
💲 PICA Members: $725 | Not-Yet-Members: $1,200

🔗 Register today: https://picanet.org/events/calendar/ =149&cid=2017&wid=801&type=Cal

PICA will be sending out a Resume Register to all members on Monday, August 3. If you are looking for a position within the Carolinas printing industry (CURRENT RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES ONLY), send your resume to [email protected] today.

NEW BLOG POST! When customers call a printing company, they usually need answers quickly. Whether they’re requesting a quote, checking on an order, or looking for a partner for an important project, the first person they often speak with is the receptionist. That first conversation can determine whether the caller becomes a loyal customer—or hangs up and calls a competitor.

In today’s competitive print industry, exceptional phone skills, customer service, and sales support go hand in hand. A receptionist isn’t simply answering the phone; they are representing your brand, creating first impressions, and helping move customers toward placing an order. READ ON:

Why Your Receptionist's Phone Skills Are Your Printing Company's Secret Sales Tool - Printing Industry of the Carolinas Discover how strong receptionist phone skills improve customer service, support printing sales, create great first impressions, and help grow your print business.

Registration required, please visit this link https://picanet.org/events/calendar/ =165&cid=2017&wid=801&type=Cal