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Greetings! Weekly eLetter
The Latest Industry News, Advice & Tips! |
December 15, 2008 I Volume 4, Edition 42
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Note from Suzanne |
Be Our Next Success Story: Join Our List of Certified Professionals! Congratulations Emily Gilbert, PCPI's newest Best Practices for Sustainability in Print certification graduate. Emily is the Fulfillment Print Production Manager at Agora Inc. / Publishing Services LLC and is one of hundreds of people who have made the cut. To view our complete list of certified professionals, visit: http://pcpi.org/showcontent.aspx?ID=33. PCPI offers in-depth, professional certification self-study programs that not only significantly help major buyers understand the opportunities and benefits of using proven business practices and technologies, but will also help establish a "best of breed" print buyer. Certification self-study courses are currently available in the following subjects:
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Go Green for the Holidays |
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I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas...
Trimming a tree this year? Stop by your local home center and pick up some LED Christmas lights. They provide the same soft lighting as your old strands but take 90% less energy to operate. Other benefits include being cool to the touch and Energy Star approved. Or to shop online, visit http://www.holidayleds.com to purchase lights with a lifetime warranty. If you plan to create your holiday gifts in your kitchen, do so in a sustainable way. According to the Sierra Club, "cookies, brownies, and gingerbread houses are fun ways to send your friends and family a sweet gift. This year, many are skipping the Betty Crocker and making their delectables from locally produced and sustainable sources. If you do the same, you'll save carbon emissions on the transit (unless you drive too far to get 'em), support local vendors, and get fresher ingredients." Visit www.sierraclub.org for green gift ideas and recipes.
Show your friends you care about the planet when presenting a token of your affection. Wrap your presents with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) wrapping paper made with soy-based inks. A quick online search will deliver myriad companies who offer this 100% recycled product.
Over 30 million Christmas trees are sold every holiday season. When your family tree has reached the end of its lifespan, we encourage you to recycle it instead of letting it wind up in a landfill. Recycling couldn't be easier; visit http://earth911.com/garden/christmas-trees to learn where you can recycle yours - and discover innovative ways to have a green holiday season. For more ways to live a sustainable life at work and at home, visit http://www.printbuyersonline.com/GoingGreen.asp. |
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Sponsor Spotlight |
About Nahan 
Nahan is a privately held commercial printing and direct marketing company that has grown from a one-press, three-person basement operation in 1962 to a 300,000 square foot, state-of-the-art print facility with over 650 employees serving customers nationwide.
The "Nahan Brand" of manufacturing offers a broad range of capabilities to satisfy all commercial printing, mailing and distribution needs under one roof.
Nahan Printing, Inc. is dedicated to providing a high level of quality and customer service, along with other significant value-added services, to the diverse group of clients that they serve for projects large and small, straightforward and complex.
Nahan Printing is located in central Minnesota and operates their production facility 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. For more information, visit http://www.nahan.com. |
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Strategic Partners |
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Job Listings |
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Business Development Associate-Print
Staples is seeking driven, smart sales executives to develop new and existing business with opportunities available in the Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles territories. The right candidates will implement sales strategy and ensure the company meets revenue and profit objectives through targeted prospecting of mid-size and large accounts.
Visit our Job Bank for more details or to learn how easy it is to list on our e-community!
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Cool Tools |
Right at Your Fingertips, Printing and Mailing "Helpful Hints Guide"Free reference tool from BestPrintingOnline.com includes an envelope and mailing guide displaying various types of envelopes, mailing indicia and stamping requirements and so much more. http://www.printbuyersonline.com/content.asp?id=4351 Put A Shine on Your Next Print Project - Intell's CoCure UV Coating Creative Guide
This handy, compact guide from Intelligencer Printing (Intell) gives you a firsthand look at the impact CoCure inks and UV coatings have on a variety of coated and uncoated stocks. http://www.printbuyersonline.com/content.asp?id=4307
How Green is Your Print Shop?
A new, free brochure from Xerox Corporation provides 10 Tips to Manage Your Print Facility More Efficiently for a "Greener" World!
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Notable Quotes |
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"Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read."
Groucho Marx
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About Print Buyers Online.com |
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Print Buyers Online.com provides free, quality education, solutions and resources to print buyers, production professionals, marketers and their suppliers. We encourage best practices and promote the exchange of information between buyers and suppliers in a non-sales environment.
In addition to providing valuable information, PBO is also a center to understand the needs and challenges of the print buying community. Our community supports a peaceable, profitable relationship between print buyers, printing companies, and all other industry suppliers.
Enjoy!
Suzanne Morgan
CEO & Founder
Print Buyers Online.com, Inc.
info@e-pbo.com
703-534-9305
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