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IPA, The Association of Graphic Solutions Providers - March 2009

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Here's what's new at IPA:

- New Preflight Webinar Series Apr 8 & 15
- Online Version of IPA Bulletin Now Available!
- 2009 IPA Tech Conf Brochure Now Online
- IPA on Twitter and LinkedIn
- Welcome New Members

IPA Launches Online Version of IPA Bulletin
In addition to its print version, IPA is now offering an electronic version of the IPA Bulletin, which will allow the IPA to reach a larger audience and build a community of new readers who are more inclined to take advantage of additional IPA resources. View the January/February issue now

Preflight - Islands of Automation
IPA Webinar Series

This 2-part IPA webinar series is designed to help prepress, creative and print professionals develop best practices for creating and submitting work for print distribution. We’ll address preflight and file integrity in the context of the graphics workflow from design to prepress to print.

APRIL 8, 2009 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Session 1 – Preflight Workflows and File Prep
Creating efficient preflight workflows for your clients

APRIL 15, 2009 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Session 2 – Printing with PDF Workflows
A PDF workflow for printing

First session is two weeks away...Register now!

Why Attend the IPA Technical Conference?
Yes, we’re in a recession. Yes, we’re all looking for ways to cut expenses—from the family next door to your competitor down the street. But history has proven that entrepreneurs and business leaders
can take advantage of tough economic times to grow their businesses while developing a strategic advantage for when the economic tide turns. To help you develop your strategy, IPA has planned a technical conference that is designed to help you not only survive but thrive. The 2009 IPA Technical Conference is one expense that will pay significant dividends in the months and years ahead. Register early and save $100 off the registration fee. View the brochure online now

IPA on Twitter and LinkedIn
If you're into online social networking or just want a periodic quick tweet from IPA, consider these IPA opportunities. The IPA LinkedIn group provides stimulating discussions and job networking. Just go to LinkedIn and search for the group "IPA." IPA_Premedia followers on Twitter will get the most concise updates about what's going on at IPA. Contact Molly Illes if you have questions.

Welcome New IPA Members
Océ North America
Chad Skelton
Boca Raton, Florida

Punch Graphix International
Lode Deprez
Lier, Belgium

Ricoh
Kurt Knodt
Cupertino, California

Screen USA
Tom Leibrandt
Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Toshiba America Business Solutions
Rory Fox
Irvine, California
949-462-6000

IPA, The Association of Graphic Solutions Providers
7200 France Ave S, Suite 223
Edina, MN 55435 U.S.A.
(800) 255-8141 | (952) 896-1908
www.ipa.org | info@ipa.org

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Upcoming Events

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

G7 Summit
June 8, 2009
Intercontentinental Hotel
Rosemont, Illinois

Print 2009
September 11-16, 2009
McCormick Place
Chicago , Illinois

IPA Business Development Conference
February 4-6, 2010
Intercontinental Hotel Montelucia Resort and Spa
Scottsdale, AZ


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New! Check back each month for the hottest topic on the IPA-sponsored PrintPlanet Forum. Here are links to this month's hot topics:

GRACol and uncoated
Skills Tests

PDF Workflow Problems