GCA’s Card Talk
Issue 92 August 2026
Last week we wrapped up the 2026 Greeting Card Conference and 37th Louie Awards Ceremony, held jointly in Louisville, Kentucky. Thank you to everyone that was able to join us and congratulations to all of the Louie Award winners! Members also gathered earlier this month for a Meet Up in New York, plus Thinking Of You Week is coming up next month from September 21 to 27. We’ve announced the next Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, which will take place with the NY NOW Winter show at the Javits Center, January 31 – February 2, 2027.
Read more about upcoming events, catch up on the latest member news, find out some industry updates & more in this edition of Card Talk.
About Card Talk
Card Talk is GCA’s member newsletter, published six times per year, providing members and others with information on the latest trends and issues that impact the industry and their businesses, as well as meaningful opportunities for information exchange and business development. Content for Card Talk comes from GCA leaders, volunteers, members, and staff. Questions? Want to contribute? Email us!
From the Executive Director, Carlos LLansó
The GCA is special in almost too many ways. I say this because it’s true but also because it’s often also hard to describe, clearly, why it is special without feeling like I left out “one more thing”.
From the President, Mary Beth Sibert
Member Spotlight – TPI Solutions Ink
Carrie Grove from TPI Solutions Ink is this month’s Member Spotlight. Learn more about her company, products, and why she is an active member of GCA.
Committee Updates
Read the latest updates from some our committees: Conference, Louie Awards, Public Affairs, Thinking of You Week, Noted, and welcome our newest members!
GCA Birthday Club
The GCA Birthday Club was born to allow our community to celebrate each other in snail mail every trip around the sun. After all, most of us have already carefully crafted product to celebrate birthdays, why don’t we showcase these more within our community? As such, the GCA Birthday Club will also offer members a valuable opportunity to use, understand, and better experience our medium of choice. So let’s sharpen our card-sending game as we celebrate every member’s special day!
Check out our directory below of GCA Members, their birthdays, and their mailing addresses. Want your birthday listed? Fill out this form here.