NETWORKING
Building Connections That Drive Business Growth.
Networking is the number one benefit of our printing trade association because it connects you with industry peers, suppliers, and experts who can open doors to new business opportunities, partnerships, and solutions. These relationships foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and support that you simply can’t find on your own.
PICA AWARDS
What other industry transforms imagination into brilliance?
Since 1966, the PICA Awards have been the premier symbol of excellence for the graphics industry in the Carolinas. Winning a PICA Award — whether it’s a Best of Category, Special Judges’ Award, or Award of Excellence — is a great honor!
EDUCATION
Training That Strengthens Your Team and Supports Industry Growth.
Ongoing continuing education keeps printing professionals ahead of the curve, sharpening skills and mastering the latest technologies that drive quality and efficiency. It’s an investment that fuels innovation, boosts career growth, and keeps your business competitive in a fast-changing industry.
EMERGING LEADERS
Empowering Tomorrow’s Print Leaders Today
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.
MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
Leverage PICA’s collective power to save on the services your business relies on daily.
From credit card processing and collections to FSC certification, employee benefits, shipping, equipment, and business management services, PICA is your one-stop resource for discounts that help your printing business grow and succeed.
INDUSTRY AWARENESS
From Promoting Print to Engaging Future Employees
From Promoting Print to Engaging Future Employees. PICA offers two powerful awareness initiatives:
Print Is, highlighting the value and innovation of print to students, parents, print buyers, and the community; and Experience Print, inspiring the next generation to view printing as a dynamic, sustainable career path with limitless opportunities. As part of APAN – America’s Printing Association Network, a 4,000-member-strong alliance across the U.S., PICA connects students and educators to a national community of print professionals who are shaping the future of the industry.