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Welcome to the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA)
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A professional organization comprised of corporate publishing and distribution professionals. IPMA is the only professional association dedicated exclusively to the specific needs of in-house professionals, who provide graphic design, copy, print, mail and distribution services to their organizations. IPMA also welcomes associate members, who supply products and services to the in-plant community.
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IPMA 2013 VIDEO INVITE
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2 New IPMA Awards in 2013
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 Enter IPMA's Awards Competition 2 Brand New Awards in 2013! Entry Deadline EXTENDED TO APRIL 1
* Innovation Award -- NEW IN 2013!
Recognizes an organization that has shown creative and innovative ways to improve a process or business model unique to their organization. This may be technology, customer or process driven. Entries can include: purpose of the innovation; before/after results; description of the previous process or operation; changes or new ideas developed; procedural changes and/or equipment placements; the outcomes including data on increased sales, customer satisfaction, cost savings, productivity improvements or other related results; as well as projections and plans for continued utilization of the process. All entries must include the official entry form and documentation. Be the first organization to win this award!
* Organizational Impact Award -- NEW in 2013!
Recognizes a corporate print/mail center for outstanding contributions related to non-production activities within the parent organization. Entries can include: staff development, what/how you helped your parent organization, how you have integrated your operation into the fabric of the organization, staff morale event you have hosted, customer training plans and sample tools, tools used to keep management informed on your department's progress, as well as community service outreach program that encourage staff to give back to the community. All entries must include the official entry form and documentation. Be the first organization to win this award!
Plus Apply for IPMA's Other Annual Awards ... Read More
In-House Promotional Excellence Award
Recognizes excellence in promotional vehicles and/or campaigns developed by and used to promote an in-house corporate publishing facility.
Print Center Award (formerly the Management Award)
Recognizes a corporate publishing operation that excels in efficient management practices in furthering the objectives of the parent company.
Mail Center Award
Recognizes an entire corporate mail center for outstanding improvements.
Outstanding Contributor Award
Recognizes an IPMA member in good standing for at least six months who has demonstrated dedication and support to the association and made positive contributions to the chapter.
All entries must include the official entry form and documentation. A separate entry form must be submitted for each award category. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 1
Click for Entry Form and Guidelines
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Get the Most from Your Membership
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.png) Whether you are a new member or have been a part of our in-plant community for several years, we encourage you to take advantage of the many member resources available.
1. Get Started with five simple steps to get the most from your membership.
2. Get Connected to the people, programs and resources that can take your in-plant to the next level.
3. Get Involved and gain leadership and recognition opportunities.
There are several types of IPMA membership, based on your company's mission and your role within the company as well as the number of individuals who have joined or wish to join. Read more about IPMA benefits and member types.
How do I join? Now you have the ability to join online! Join Now (If you are a supplier, please click here for information on joining.) If you have questions or suggestions, contact ipmainfo@ipma.org
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Get Free Advice from IPMA's Expert Panel
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 IPMA offers a Peer Review Panel to provide members valuable, non-competitive feedback on their processes and materials. It's a great opportunity to talk one-on-one with a colleague who can give you advice and support based on experience. To learn how to get advice from the experts, click here.
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Equipment Available
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 Looking for equipment? Check here for items that members have for sale. Contact ipmainfo@ipma.org to post needed equipment or items for sale.
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Take Poll on Performance Standards
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Does your in-plant have performance standards? Click Here to submit your answer & review results. See past Poll Results IPMA 2013 will feature a presentation on How to Create Performance Standards! Plan to join us.
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IPMA 2013 Speakers & Sessions Announced!
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 IPMA 's 2013 Conference
June 2-6, 2013 * San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront Hotel San Mateo, CA
Featured Keynote: Barry Maher
Nationally Acclaimed Author & Management Expert
Filling the Glass: Real World Tactics for Increasing Productivity and Job Satisfaction
Barry Maher is an expert in his field, an author and co nsultant whose results show up on the bottom line, maximizing both productivity and career satisfaction. Today's Librarian named Barry's book, Filling the Glass, "[one of] the seven essential popular business books" that no library should ever be without, along with classics like Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and the One Minute Manager. The strategies in Filling the Glass can work for everyone in business and everyday life. His sessions are chock full of real world nuts and bolts content. Perfect for the most cynical veteran and the most starry-eyed (or the most discouraged) novice.
"Packed with useful, practical advice . . . entertaining and frequently laugh out loud funny. A skillful mix of case studies, tips, tactics and hard headed, reality-based inspiration."
You may have seen him on the Today Show, NBC Nightly News, CBS or CNBC. And he's frequently featured in publications like USA Today, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and Business Week. Barry has presented to the world's most successful organizations including ABC, AT&T, Blue Cross, Colgate-Palmolive, Fuji, Humana, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald's, Merck, Wells Fargo and more.
Additional Featured Keynoters
 
Industry icons Barb Pellow, Group Director of InfoTrends, will show you How In-Plants Can Make a Difference and Deliver Results and Howie Fenton, Senior Consultant, NAPL, will share How to Benchmark and Improve Your Performance Against the Leaders. Both of these highly regarded in-plant experts draw standing room only crowds!
View All Sessions and Speakers
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Watch IPMA 2012 Video!
Visit IPMA's Conference Page
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2012 Certifications
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 Certified Graphic Communications Managers (CGCM)
Lora Connaughton, University of North Texas
Erica Derrington, Olathe Public Schools
Debbie Pavletich, Briggs & Stratton Corp.
Rita Puljer, MTD Products
Sally Roberts, University of West Georgia
John Sarantakos, University of Oklahoma
Karin Tarter, Albuquerque Public Schools
Joyce Wallace, Amway Corp.
 Certified Mail Managers (CMM)
Lora Connaughton, University of North Texas
Beth Gatewood, University of Oklahoma
Ellen Koch, Regence Blue Shield of Washington/Oregon
Rob Lingard, Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators
Sandra Nicholson, University of Scranton
William Purcell, Amway Corp.
Glenda Riley-Smith University of North Texas
Make 2013 the year you become certified. Visit IPMA's Certification Page.
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Website Under Construction
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 IPMA is in the process of upgrading its site to offer greater access and an exciting variety of new benefits! The on-line registration option is not available at this time. If you have not registered for the first time and would like access to the member-only sites, contact ipmainfo@ipma.org
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Account Login
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Please Note:
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*All information and materials contained on this site are protected by copyright laws and may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, transmitted, displayed or exploited in any manner without the express written permission of IPMA.
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American Express No Longer Accepted
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If you are making a payment, please note that IPMA no longer accepts American Express.
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Confidence with Online Payments
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 You can pay online from www.ipma.org with confidence. We have partnered with Authorize.Net, a leading payment gateway since 1996, to accept credit cards and electronic check payments safely and securely for our customers.
The Authorize.Net Payment Gateway manages the complex routing of sensitive customer information through the electronic check and credit card processing networks. See an online payments diagram to see how it works.
The company adheres to strict industry standards for payment processing, including:
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128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology for secure Internet Protocol (IP) transactions.
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Industry leading encryption hardware and software methods and security protocols to protect customer information.
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Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
For additional information regarding the privacy of your sensitive cardholder data, please read the Authorize.Net Privacy Policy.
www.ipma.org is registered with the Authorize.Net Verified Merchant Seal program.
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IPMA 105 S. Jefferson, Suite B-4, Kearney, MO 64060
Phone: 816.903.4762 Fax: 816.902.4766
Email: ipmainfo@ipma.org
IPMA staff members are available Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. central time
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