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PBO
 
January 5, 2009 I Volume 5, Edition 1
 
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  Note from Suzanne


Suzanne Morgan
A Fresh Start to a New Year
Print Buyers Online.com is proud to announce we are ringing in 2009 by launching our new website!  It is our intention to go live on Monday, January 12 and we are eager to receive your feedback on the new design.  We will keep you posted on developments, so stay tuned!
 
 
Print Oasis 2009 Print Buyers Conference & Exhibit: Educational Programming Announced!
We are pleased to announce the focus of our superior educational programming for our upcoming annual conference featuring actionable advice from top print buying pros is "Beyond Surviving, Thriving with Print in Tough Times." 
 
Print Oasis 2009 is a "can't miss". While in the past, the topics centered on new technologies and industry speakers have had great value, our conference takes a whole new approach this year. What I believe will be most beneficial to you in these tough times is hearing actionable advice from the trenches - from top print buyers and marketers. Our conference has always been known for getting down to business and this year, it will provide even more value. 
 
Be sure to attend for strategies to recover, restructure and secure your position as a print production professional.  Learn immediate cost-saving solutions while gaining the tools that will help you succeed in our new economy.  Visit our Agenda-at-a-Glance for a sample of session descriptions.
 
The conference will be held on May 17-19, 2009 in Phoenix, AZ and fees are $699 per person if you register by February 28, 2009 and $799 thereafter. Registration includes all seminars, exhibits, resources, many meals and fabulous special events. We offer discounts for two or more attendees from the same company. Registration is now open, visit: 
www.printoasis.com
 
Have a lovely week!
 

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Going Green

 
Green Resolutions from Our Staff
  • Be more conservative regarding paper towel usage (Tamara)
  • Bring reusable plastic containers for leftovers instead of taking away Styrofoam provided by restaurants (Anita)
  • Bring reusable shopping bags to the grocery store (Kimberlee)
  • Capture rainwater to water plants (Anita)
  • Use compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs at home, including outdoor security lights (Kimberlee)
  • Purchase only animal food products (i.e. milk, meat, etc.) from animals that have been raised humanely (Suzanne)
  • Recycle food waste by building a compost (Suzanne)
  • Reuse ziplock bags instead of throwing them out after one use (Sarah)
  • Take whippets on long walks instead of driving them to the dog park (Sarah)
  • Test drive cold water laundry detergent (Tamara)Butterfly

Do you have an environmental resolution to share with our members?  Send it to our Associate Editor at sgrieboski@printbuyersonline.com.

Click the butterfly to access resources on sustainability in print!

Sponsor Spotlight

 
 
Hartley Press is the color printing choice for sales materials, magazines, catalogs, publications, and other printed materials.
Strategically located in Jacksonville, on the coast near the Florida / Georgia border, Hartley Press is positioned for quick and economical deliveries to the entire southeast. We are also situated near a regional USPS Bulk Mail Center for efficient and low cost insertion of your mail products.

For 44 years, the Hartley name has been synonymous with outstanding service and quality printing. As a respected and trusted industry leader, we are dedicated to delivering dazzling color printing and the best in personal service for our clients.
You will benefit from our commitment to personal service combined with the latest in printing, binding and mailing technology.

Our teams of experienced professionals proactively deliver hassle-free production for you. Featured equipment includes high-end desktop computer services with Computer-To-Plate technology (CTP). pressroom capabilities combine full size 40-inch 2, 5, 6 and 8-color sheet fed Komori and Man Roland equipment, along with a full size heat set RotoMan web press for quality products delivered at incredible speeds. We offer complete finishing and mailing services in our modern production facility.

Call Hartley at 888.398.5141for an immediate consultation on your next project.

Strategic Partners

 

                                         Concord Litho

       Xerox                         Outlook Group Logo
    

   Heidelberg Logo                   Foster Printing Service

 

 
                     Intelligencer

 

 Job Listings

 
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!
 

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!

                                                              SPONSORS

              
   Nahan Printing                  ComCom_Logo      
    BestPrintingOnline.com                             P3 Software 
 
     Synapse                            Hartley Press Logo

                              

                                           48HourPrint.com Logo
                      

Notable Quotes

 
"An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in.  A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves." 
 
Bill Vaughan

About Print Buyers Online.com

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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