Graphic Media Alliance offers programs and services to improve profitability like discount programs with partner companies, affordable insurance assistance and valuable business consulting services. The organization provides access to important environmental, energy and sustainability information and services, including assistance with FSC, SFI and SGP certifications and access to valuable energy management programs. The association presents education and training offerings from the annual Leadership and Management Conference to regional breakfast meeting. Webinars are a valuable training tool and are provided as a FREE education resource to association members. Legislative and regulatory lobbying, along with grassroots member participation and legislative alerts to members, is also a key focus of the association. Networking activities, such as the Print Excellence Awards Program on both regional and statewide levels, provide members opportunities to showcase their craft and technical skills. Annual regional meetings, regional Print Week activities, and yearly golf outing are business and social events that help promote the latest and greatest in the industry. The scholarship foundation, Printing Industries Education Funds, Inc. (or PIEF) distributes tens of thousands of dollars a year to graphic communications students. The association’s Employment Exchange provides Graphic Media Alliance members with a complete database of resumes for every position in the industry. Publications like The Communicator magazine and First Impression, a weekly e-newsletter, keep members well informed of important and timely industry issues. Other available publications are the Disaster Management Assistance Plan, the Sample Employee Handbook, job descriptions a Safety Manual, and more.