PICA has several standing committees: Associate, Emerging Leaders, Fall Conference, PICA Awards and Wide Format Segment.
The PICA Associate Committee connects supplier members with the printing community through educational programs, webinars, and events. It fosters collaboration, networking, and knowledge-sharing in a non-competitive environment while providing suppliers with a voice in shaping PICA initiatives, supporting advocacy, and promoting industry growth.
The PICA Emerging Leaders program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders in the printing industry. Aimed at professionals aged 38 and younger, the program provides a platform for personal and professional growth. Our purpose is to engage students and young professionals through collaborative opportunities, education, and mentorship, fostering development and value creation for individuals and the industry. Our vision focuses on development, value creation, and networking, while our mission is to engage, empower, and advocate for young professionals as they learn to create value for themselves, their companies, and the print-related industries.
The Fall Conference Committee identifies the most current and relevant industry information essential to running a printing business and brings it to PICA members through an affordable, actionable annual program. Covering key areas including Technology, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Financial, and Environmental topics, the committee ensures attendees leave with practical insights they can apply immediately.
The PICA Awards Committee sets the annual theme, updates the Call for Entries to reflect the latest printing technologies in the Carolinas, and advises staff on all aspects of the Awards program. Committee members also play a key role at the Awards Banquet, welcoming attendees and introducing sponsors.
The Wide Format Committee is a group of printers and suppliers whose primary market is wide and grand format printing. They guide the Association in areas of educational programs, webinars, and events. To help provide networking, and knowledge-sharing in a non-competitive environment while providing this fast growing segment a voice in shaping PICA initiatives, supporting advocacy, and promoting industry growth.