February 25, 2008 - Mohawk Fine Papers is sponsoring "An Evening with Dr. Joe Webb: What Lies Ahead for the Graphic Communications Industry" to be held on Wednesday, February 27 by the Printing Industries Alliance of Long Island. The evening event will be at the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club in Amityville, Long Island, NY.

Richard Schielke, the National Business Development Manager of Mohawk Fine Papers said "Our company is pleased to lend our support to this inaugural event of the Printing Industries Alliance of Long Island. This area is essential to the New York metropolitan area's printing industry, as it hosts many of the country's most successful corporations, financial organizations, educational institutions, and other enterprises, creating dynamic opportunities for printing and creative businesses and employment."

Tim Freeman, president of Printing Industries Alliance, stated "We were looking for a strong kickoff to our new presence on Long Island, and thought that Dr. Webb's insights and challenging views would be of great value to our membership and guest attendees."

Dr. Webb, director of WhatTheyThink.com's Economic and Research Center and is one of the industry's best known consultants, forecasters and commentators. He will discuss future economic, technological and customer relations issues, and how they will affect graphic communications businesses in the coming years.

His presentation will feature printing industry, print buyer and content creation forecasts through 2012 from national and local perspectives; discuss what needs to be done to thrive and not just survive in the current economy; management and strategy pitfalls to avoid; getting your business ready for the next wave of technology and communications shifts; and building better relationships with customers to avoid the margin squeeze.

Following his presentation will be an interactive panel discussion among Dr. Webb, Joseph Benty (Director of Marketing Communications for Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, PC), and Walter Sosnowski (Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Print Promotional Products, AllianceBernstein, LLP).

The program, which is sponsored by Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc., begins with a cash bar/networking reception at 5:30, dinner at 6:30, presentation with Dr. Webb (7:30), interactive panel discussion (8:30), and 9:30 pm conclusion. Cost per individual is $35 (includes presentation, handouts and dinner).

More information is provided on the Printing Industries Alliance web site, or by contact PIA Vice President Ms. Vicki Keenan by e-mail or phone at (908) 276-4482 with any questions.

An Adobe Acrobat version of the promotional flyer can be downloaded as well.