Florida Graphics Alliance

Name

Florida Graphics Alliance

Legal name

Florida Graphics Alliance

Website

https://floridagraphics.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: FGA generates revenue through annual membership fees from Printer Members, Supplier Members, and Educational Members. The membership provides access to group discounts, networking events, educational programs, and advocacy services.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Sponsorship packages at various levels (Bronze $1,000, Silver $3,000, Gold $5,000, Platinum $7,500) provide brand visibility at FGA events including Meet N' Eat, Topgolf, and Florida Print Awards.
3. Event Entry Fees: Revenue from Florida Print Awards entry fees. Non-member companies pay $50 per pre-entry. New 2026 participants get 3 FREE entries with minimum 5 entries.
4. Florida Print Awards Sponsorship: Table Top Sponsor ($900 FGA members, $1,200 non-members), After Party Sponsor ($3,000), Cocktail Reception Sponsor, Trophy Sponsor ($1,750 category trophies, $3,300 Best of Florida trophies).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Florida Graphics Alliance (FGA) is a non-profit trade association that provides membership-based advocacy, education, group purchasing discounts, networking events, and benefits for Florida's printing and graphics industry. Its flagship program is the annual Florida Print Awards competition (with 129 professional and 24 student categories), supported by member services such as FGA Print University, the Job Board, Graphics Update magazine, the FGA Shipping Portal, insurance and risk management solutions, and state/federal legislative advocacy.

Product overview

Florida Graphics Alliance (FGA) is a trade association formerly known as the Printing Association of Florida. It is not a product company but rather provides a suite of membership benefits and services including: the Florida Print Awards (annual competition), FGA Print University (education), networking events (Meet N' Eat, Golf), a Job Board, Graphics Update Magazine, and the FGA Shipping Portal. FGA also offers group discount programs, technical consulting, insurance services, and government affairs advocacy. The organization operates through supplier partnerships including Propago for Web-to-Print software and Direct Logistics for shipping services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Florida Print Awards Annual statewide competition recognizing excellence in Florida print and graphics communications, awarding winners across 129 professional categories and 24 student categories. Open to members and non-members (non-members pay a per-entry fee).
• FGA Print University Educational membership program offering training and professional development for graphics industry professionals, delivered in partnership with APAN through webinars and seminars.
• Networking Events Member events including Meet N' Eat gatherings and FGA Golf/Topgolf networking outings held across Florida to connect printing and graphics industry professionals.
• Job Board Online platform connecting job seekers with employers in Florida's print and graphics industry, supporting member recruitment needs.
• Graphics Update Magazine Official publication of the Florida Graphics Alliance providing industry news, member highlights, and advertising opportunities for industry professionals.
• FGA Shipping Portal Member-exclusive online tool for discounted Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping, powered by a Direct Logistics partnership, allowing members to quote, book, and track shipments.
• Group Discounts / Buying Power Program Collective purchasing program providing members with discounts on products and services including Apple products, UPS shipping, credit card processing, insurance, and other partner offerings.
• Technical & Management Consulting Consulting services providing members with information and guidance on the latest technology, standards, and management practices for the graphics industry.
• Insurance & Risk Strategies Insurance and risk management solutions offered through a partnership with Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy (GKG), covering commercial, health, and cyber insurance, as well as 401K MEP plans.
• Government Affairs / Advocacy Legislative representation and advocacy on federal and state issues affecting the graphics industry, with a track record of securing sales tax exemptions and regulatory guidance for members.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PropagocoreTechnology or IntegrationPropago joined FGA as a supplier member offering Marketing Asset Management (Web-to-Print) and Warehouse Management (WMS) software specifically designed for commercial printers. FGA members receive special benefits including a 25% discount (reduced to $1,999 first year) on the Propago starter package. The platform provides branded web portals, approval workflows, inventory management, and integrations with MIS/ERP systems.
• Gilroy, Kernan & Gilroy (GKG)coreOthersGKG serves as the endorsed Strategic Risk & Insurance specialist for FGA members, offering insurance and financial products tailored to the print and graphics industry. Services include commercial insurance, health insurance, cyber insurance, and 401K Multiple Employer Plan (MEP). Ross Kraft and Sarah Armstrong serve as FGA specialists.
• Direct LogisticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFGA partnered with Direct Logistics to launch the FGA Shipping Portal, providing members easy access to discounted Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping. The portal allows members to quote, book, and track shipments from top carriers with lower rates. Every shipment helps support FGA member services.
• Printing Industries of America (PIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFGA works closely with PIA in Washington D.C. on federal issues affecting the graphics industry. The FGA/PIA team has achieved legislative victories including elimination of sales taxes on capital equipment, preparatory materials, electricity, and equipment repair for printers.
• America's Printing Association Network (APAN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFGA provides monthly education and training events through its partnership with APAN, including webinars and seminars targeted to the printing industry.
• PerkPlansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPerkPlans provides member discount programs accessible through FGA's group discount offerings.
• PaylocityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPaylocity offers FGA members exclusive discounts on HR, payroll, finance, and IT services to help organizations simplify complex processes.
• CardConnectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCardConnect offers FGA members savings of 20-40% on existing credit card processing fees with VIP merchant support including an assigned specialist.
• BASYSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBASYS provides personalized payment processing solutions for FGA members, offering affordable credit card and debit card acceptance.
• Printing Industry Credit BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPICB exclusively serves graphic arts companies with member-only contingency fees of 18%, significantly below market rates.
• UPSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFGA members receive savings on UPS and UPS Freight services including Ground, Next Day Air, and LTL freight with no enrollment fee or minimum requirements.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFGA offers substantial savings on FSC Chain of Custody certification costs for members, including initial certification and annual recertification through Rac-GUS.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IDEAlliance: Membership organization focused on digital printing, graphic communications standards, and certifications. Comparable to FGA in serving printers and suppliers, but emphasizes technical standards, certifications, and industry-wide programs rather than regional advocacy.
• PRINTING United Alliance: The largest national trade association serving the printing industry in North America, formed through mergers of PIA, SGIA, and NAPCO. Directly comparable to FGA in mission (advocacy, education, member benefits) but operates nationally with significantly greater resources and a broader portfolio of services.
• Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech): National association advancing print technology standards and innovation. Operates in the same printing industry space as FGA but with a technology and standards focus rather than a regional advocacy focus.
• NPES (Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies): National trade association representing printing industry suppliers. Comparable to FGA's supplier member engagement model, but operates nationally and represents equipment/material vendors across the entire U.S. print supply chain.
• NAPL (National Association for Printing Leadership): National association serving printing industry executives and business management. Comparable to FGA in serving printer members, but with a management/leadership development focus rather than regional advocacy and event programming.

Regional players

• Pacific Printing Industries Association: Regional printing industry trade association serving the Pacific Northwest. Operates as a direct regional peer to FGA — both are regional advocacy/education bodies for printers and suppliers — but serves a different geography.
• Graphic Arts Association: Regional printing industry trade association serving the Philadelphia/Mid-Atlantic region. Direct structural analog to FGA — both are regional print trade associations offering advocacy, education, and member benefits — but does not compete in Florida.
• Printing Industry of Minnesota (PrintingMN): Regional trade association serving printers and suppliers in Minnesota and the upper Midwest. Structurally analogous to FGA as a regional print industry association with advocacy, education, and event programming, but operating in a different territory.
• Printing Industries Alliance: Regional printing industry trade association serving the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area. Closest direct regional peer to FGA — both serve printer and supplier members with advocacy, education, and group benefits — but operates in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Americas Printing Association Network (APAN): Network of regional printing industry associations across the Americas. FGA already partners with APAN to deliver monthly education events, and APAN serves the same printer/supplier member base as FGA through parallel regional chapters, making it the most structurally analogous peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FloridaGraphicsAlliance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Florida Graphics Alliance