Printing Industry of IL/IN Association is the regional affiliate of Printing Industries of America--every PII member is automatically a member of Printing Industries.  We are pleased to share an analysis from Printing Industries of America that shows that members outperform the overall printing industry in terms of sales and financial performance. This advantage means PII members are much more likely to remain in business and capture the market shares of those printers that go out of business as the industry adjusts to changing economic and competitive pressures.

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A recent article in AARP, the magazine, reports that "a recent Zogby Interactive survey found that bankers are less popular than politicians. After receiving a huge bailout to escape a debacle of their own making, America's biggest banks raised their fees, posted record profits, and paid enormous bonuses to their executives. Moral outrage aside, there are always three compelling reasons to switch banks: lower fees, higher interest on deposit, and better service.  As it turns out, you are likely to find all three at some of the smallest financial institutions in the nation: credit unions".

PII is proud to partner with the Oak Trust Credit Union (formerly Master Printers Credit Union, founded in 1964 by PII's Master Printers of America group).  Read the article "The Little Banks That Can" by clicking here.  Learn more about the credit union advantage by visiting Oak Trust CU at www.oaktrust.com.

The loss, theft, or breach of personal information can cause considerable damage to an organization's business and reputation. Lost productivity, loss of customer trust and confidence, lost revenue, and media scrutiny are just a few of the consequences of what can happen when there is a data breach or loss of personal information. Adding to this stress are the government and industry regulations requiring the implementation of policies and procedures that ensure that personal information is secure and safeguarded against theft and fraud.

While there is no way to prevent a data breach, – it is not a matter of "if," but "when" – organizations can minimize their risk of experiencing a data breach with greater awareness of the impact of a data breach and identity fraud, as well as a thorough understanding of data security, privacy, and the protection of personal information.  Knowing how identity theft takes place and the impact it can have on organizations and the individuals they serve is a critical component in effective prevention of this growing crime.

PII has partnered with Profit Protection Management to provide our members with the information and resources you need to protect yourself, your company and your employees in the arenas of identity theft and data security. For more information, contact Bill Larson, Profit Protection Management at .