PIM Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Accreditation Program
WORKING TO SOLVE THE INEQUITIES IN PRINT
Printing Industry Midwest’s (PIM) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Accreditation Program was designed to create foundational changes in the recruiting, hiring, and training practices of our industry. This voluntary program was created by PIM’s Diversity Coalition, a group of individuals from PIM member organizations, who put together metrics and a process for accreditation that will help your organization continue to uphold and enforce a more diverse and inclusive environment.
Scroll down the page to see who is participating in this program.
The Areas of Accreditation is the guide to help achieve stars in this program. The goal of this program is not to write a DE&I program for you, but to provide you direction and a launching pad to create your own DE&I story. This voluntary program is founded upon the PIM DE&I Pledges for Action and includes access to tools, resources and rewards designed to support organizations in building a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
Only PIM DE&I Program Participants can view this page. Printing Industry Midwest’s (PIM) DE&I Accreditation forms, documents, surveys, resources and seals are property of PIM and may only be used by authorized participants and accredited organizations.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTED
PIM’s DE&I Accreditation Program is taking off! Do not take our word for it, hear what PIM members are staying about the program and view other areas where our program is being highlighted…
- PIM’s September 2023 Printed Newsletter
- PIM’s October 2022 Printed Newsletter
- PIM’s October SmartCafe Webinar
- Focus North Article
- WhatTheyThink Video Interview
WHY DEVOTE TIME TO DE&I ? BECAUSE…
The Next Generation is Watching:
- Our industry is battling every other manufacturing industry to recruit new workers as others retire. The next generation of workers is seeking businesses that reflect the communities in which they live. Creating a culture of inclusiveness and building a diverse workforce will help to attract the younger workers that you need.
We’re Ignoring Untapped Labor Pools:
- Our industry is struggling to find new employees. There are untapped labor pools within reach if we are willing to adjust our best practices to become a more diverse and inclusive workplace and industry. Racial inequalities have resulted in mass underemployment. Many of these people can and will succeed with access to opportunity, training, and a more inclusive culture.
Clients Care and We Should Too:
- The issues of race are tearing at the fabric of our communities. Promoting your commitment to diversity and inclusiveness will mean that you will be welcomed by a growing number of print buyers. By making real and lasting change in the areas of diversity and inclusiveness, you will be able to differentiate yourself from other printers and suppliers.
It’s the Right Thing To Do:
- We have the opportunity to make a difference in our communities by sharing our industry with a more diverse body of employees. Being open to new ideas and new ways of thinking can result in making our communities better for all.
PIM DE&I PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
JOIN THE PROGRAM
If you are interested in joining this voluntary DE&I Accreditation Program, follow the steps listed below.
- Fill out the online form below.
- Next, Kristin Pilling-Davis & Sadie Johnson will email you the official PDF enrollment form.
- Fill out the PDF enrollment form and email the form back to Kris & Sadie at diversity@pimw.org.
- Directions on next steps will be given after enrollment form is turned in.
Anchor Paper Company
Located: St. Paul, MN
Joined the Program: March 2022
Bolger Vision Beyond Print
Located: Minneapolis, MN
Joined the Program: September 2021
Achieved: Star 1 – Commitment
June 2023 – Bolger achieved their first star.
Daily Printing, Inc.
Located: Plymouth, MN
Joined the Program: September 2021
Ideal Printers
Located: St. Paul, MN
Joined the Program: December 2021
The John Roberts Company
Located: Minneapolis, MN
Joined the Program: September 2021
Achieved: Star 1 – Commitment
April 2023 – Read an article about The John Roberts Company achieving their first star, click here.
Achieved: Star 2 – Aim
June 2023 – Read an article about The John Roberts Company achieving their second star, click here.
Achieved: Star 3 – Momentum
March 2024 – The John Roberts Company achieved their third star.
Nahan
Located: St. Cloud, MN
Joined the Program: October 2021
Achieved: Star 1 – Commitment
February 2023 – Read an article about Nahan achieving their first star, click here.
Achieved: Star 2 – Aim
February 2024 – Read an article about Nahan achieving their second star, click here.
Achieved: Star 3 – Momentum
August 2024 – Nahan achieved their third star.
NCCO
Located: St. Paul, MN
Joined the Program: September 2021
Achieved: Star 1 – Commitment
October 2022 – Read an article about NCCO achieving their first star, click here.
Achieved: Star 2 – Aim
February 2023 – NCCO achieved their second star.
Wright Printing
Located: Omaha, NE
Joined the Program: January 2022