As a key component of our 2024 membership plan, the board of the Printing and Graphics Industries Association of Alberta (PGIA) is pleased to provide your business a complimentary 2024 Annual Membership with full membership benefits.
As an industry professional, you are already aware of the evolving and rapidly changing nature of our industry. Your PGIA membership provides you with a variety of valuable resources, connections and benefits to help you thrive and excel.
Here are some of the key benefits you can enjoy as a PGIA member:
Networking Opportunities: PGIA provides a platform for professionals like yourself to connect and collaborate with peers, experts and influencers in the Printing and Graphics industries. Whether you are seeking new business partnerships or looking for mentorship, PGIA’s member network can work for you.
Advocacy and Representation: In partnership with the Canadian Printing Industries Association (CPIA), PGIA is committed to advocating for the interests of the Printing and Graphics industries. By becoming a member, you contribute to a stronger, collective voice that helps shape industry regulations and policies in your favour.
Exclusive Discounts: PGIA membership benefits include member-exclusive discounts on industry events, products and services, including special vendor discounts.
Industry News & Updates: Stay informed with regular updates on industry news, events, and developments. PGIA strives to ensure that you never miss out on critical information.
Company Profile: Your company profile on the PGIA website with backlink to your company website, map with directions to your location and full contact information.
Other: Informational / Educational presentations
2024 Plans
Some activities/initiatives planned for our members in 2024 include:
- Annual General Meeting
- Annual Golf Tournament (best ball)
- FREE Networking / Social Events
- Lunch and Learn presentations (ZOOM)
- Online Surveys (confidential) for reporting data back to members
- quarterly surveys on industry statistics
- annual wage and benefit survey (January)
- Expansion of the PGIA Vendor Discount Program
- Improve communication with members
- Regular blog updates
- Social media presence
- Email updates
The results of the wage and benefit survey mentioned above will be combined for the three prairie provinces (SGIA and MPIA) and is intended to provide some feedback and clarity for members on how their wage scales compare with the industry average. We hope you will participate. All survey responses are strictly confidential.
For more information on the benefits of being a PGIA member, visit our website at PGIA Membership Page. Being a member of the PGIA community is an investment in your ongoing success in the Printing and Graphics industry. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.
We will be reaching out to you in the very near future to welcome you to the PGIA and to assist you with the onboarding process.
Should you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to us at membership@pgia.ca or by voice/text at (403) 560-1896.
Best regards and welcome to the PGIA!