NVBDC: National Veteran Business Development Council
Great Lakes Label is a certified veteran-owned business. The National Veteran Business Development Council is the original Veteran Owned Business Certification organization developed by Veterans, for Veterans. The purpose is to provide a credible and reliable certifying authority for all size businesses ensuring that valid documentation exists of a Veterans status, ownership and operational control.
Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert)
Getting certified by SBA as veteran-owned (VOSB) makes your business eligible to compete for sole-source and set-aside contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA sets aside at least 7% of its contracts each year specifically for certified VOSBs and SDVOSBs. You can also compete for contracts under other qualifying socio-economic programs.
FTA: Flexographic Technical Association
FTA is an association celebrating and promoting excellence in flexography. This keeps its members one step ahead and on the cutting edge of flexographic printing.
GMI: Graphic Measures International
Graphic Measures International is a respected leader in global packaging and quality management ensuring brand integrity.
IOPP: Institute of Packaging Professionals
This institute helps members learn more about packaging, get noticed by industry leaders, and to become an industry leader as a packaging professional.
PLMA: Private Label Manufacturers Association
A non-profit organization promoting private label within industries such as food, beverage, personal care, household, and leisure.
PMA: Produce Marketing Association
An organization representing companies from the produce and floral industries. Their vision is to connect brands to build a healthier world.
SAM: System for Award Management
A registration within SAM.gov (System for Award Management) is required in order to receive Federal Funds for Contracting work or Grants from the United States government.
