Printing Industry Views to be Heard at "Print's Voice '13" Capitol Hill Fly-In
RESTON, VA—April 15, 2013—NPES members and their customers in the graphic communications industry will convene in Washington, D.C., June 4-5, 2013, for PRINT'S VOICE '13 meetings with congressional leaders and briefings by policy experts. The 2013 Capitol Hill Fly-In will give participants the opportunity to advocate for a restructured and revitalized U.S. Postal System, pro-growth capital investment tax policy, and free and fair international trade policies.
"I encourage NPES and Printing Industries of America members to join in this singular opportunity to speak directly to congressional leaders and to hear from political and policy experts on issues relevant to our businesses and our employees' livelihoods," says NPES Government Affairs Chairman Rose Rose, president of Nova Pressroom Products.
NPES President Ralph Nappi added that key issues, such as postal reform—that are of significant importance to NPES members and their customers—it's vital for the industry to weigh in with the information legislators' need to make informed decisions. "And there's no better way to convey our message than in face-to-face meetings with their constituents."
The agenda for the Fly-In includes a Tuesday welcome luncheon and afternoon briefings by Washington, D.C.-based policy experts. The day will wrap up with a Congressional reception and dinner. The program will resume on Wednesday morning at the Capitol Hill Club with a breakfast meeting where U.S. Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe will address the group.
Fly-In participants will spend the rest of the morning and afternoon on Wednesday making visits to various congressional offices. There will also be a congressional luncheon featuring senior leaders of the U.S. Senate. This year's Fly-In will conclude on Wednesday evening with a gala dinner and entertainment provided by the humorous ensemble group, The Capitol Steps.
Registration for the Fly-In is free to all NPES and Printing Industry of America members. For more information or to register for the Fly-In, visit www.npes.org and click on "Programs/Government Affairs/Advocacy, " or contact NPES Director of Government Affairs Mark J. Nuzzaco at phone: (703) 264-7235 or e-mail: mnuzzaco@npes.org.
About NPES
NPES is a U.S. trade association representing more than 400 companies that manufacture and distribute equipment, software and supplies used across the workflow of printing, publishing and converting process. NPES is a co-sponsor of the global PRINT exhibition, and GRAPH EXPO—the largest and most comprehensive prepress, printing, converting and package printing, binding and finishing, mailing and fulfillment, and digital, hybrid and offset equipment trade show and conference in the Americas. For complete information about the Association, its programs, and its member companies visit: www.npes.org or phone: (703) 264-7200.
About Printing Industries of America
Printing Industries of America and its local affiliates offer members the products and services that enhance their growth, efficiency, and profitability. It is the largest graphic arts trade association, representing an industry with approximately one million employees and serving the interests of thousands of member companies through advocacy, education, research, technical information, and cost-saving resources. For complete information about the Association visit: www.printing.org or phone: (800) 910-4283.
Source: NPES.
