Benefits of Membership
96% of news reading is still in print. 87.1 Billion monthly printed page views. Print drives commerce.MPIA Members are part of a larger more effective network
Why is this good value for Members of the MPIA?
MPIA Membership provides:
- Opportunity to be a part of a greater voice to government and related agencies
- Mentorships facilitated with other printers outside of Manitoba
- Collaboration with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
- Connection with other local Associations
- Networking events aimed at increasing partnerships and industry connections
- Promotion at local schools and trade fairs
- Central location for information and issues
- Partners with Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT)
- Printing Industries of America
- Canadian Printing Industries Association
MPIA Members are Members of the Printing Industries of America
Why is this arrangement good value for Members of the MPIA?
It provides MPIA Members with
Training Videos
Free/discounted online training videos designed to train staff on topics such as business, technical, and customer-related matters
iLearning Center
The Integrated Learning Center features printing industry-focused courses developed and presented by industry expert instructors. There are free courses for every professional in categories such as print production, sales, marketing, customer service and lean manufacturing. The iLearning Center premium content includes industry certifications (Improvement Professional in Print, Customer Service Professional) and Power Selling
Technical Hotline
Complimentary telephone consulting service offers members immediate help for technical and production problems
Ratio Studies
The financial benchmarking tools for the printing industry
Printing Industries Press
Members save up to 50 percent off standard prices on publications, reports, training curricula, textbooks, and downloads
Conferences
All Conferences include training workshops on print-related topics
Color Conference
Continuous Improvement Conference
President’s Conference
Technical Association of the Graphic Arts
MPIA Member Plus
- Full Profile showcasing Company Capabilities and Solutions in the MPIA Website Directory at mpia.ca
- Window Signage and Certificate
- Priority Access for joining Training, Networking & Webinar Events
- Job Board Access
- Free Copy of MPIA Printed Directory
- Premium Location on mpia.ca for Profile
- Discounted Access to PIA/PUA Training
- Highlight on mpia.ca to your Digital Storefront
- Cost is based on Number of Employees
MPIA Member
- Full Profile showcasing Company Capabilities and Solutions in the MPIA Website Directory at mpia.ca
- Window Signage and Certificate
- Priority Access for joining Training, Networking & Webinar Events
- Job Board Access
- Free Copy of MPIA Printed Directory
- Cost is based on Number of Employees
MPIA Supporter
- Basic Listing on the MPIA Website Directory at mpia.ca
- Window Signage – Displaying Support of the MPIA
- Reduced rate for joining Training, Networking & Webinar Events
- Not a voting member
- Must have a Registered Business Number
- Cost is $0
Supplier Member
- Full Profile outlining Products and Services in the MPIA Website Directory at mpia.ca
- Access to discounted Training Opportunities
- Free Copy of MPIA Printed Directory
- One Webinar Presentation or Lunch & Learn Session per year
- Advertising Opportunities on mpia.ca and in Directory