TPC Summit 2026

Publishers Co-op: A Two-Day Collaborative Summit

“Our Mission is to unite our resources, skills, and efforts to save time, reduce costs, and create shared value. By working together, we empower one another to achieve more than we ever could alone.”—Bob Smith, Schiffer Publishing

Tuesday-Wednesday, May 12-13, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown, Portland, Oregon

DAY 1: THE STATE OF THE CO-OP & FACING CHALLENGES TOGETHER

09:00-10:00am CLOSED MEMBERSHIP MEETING
A private session for members to review financial reports, evaluate the status of current programs, and conduct official voting.

10:00-10:30am  COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

10:30-11:00am WELCOME & CO-OP VISION
The Board opens the summit with a high-level overview of the Co-op’s current health and strategic goals for the coming year.

11:00-12:00pm WHERE WE ARE TODAY
Heads of House deliver five-minute “state of the union” briefings for their organizations. Presentations will cover revenue per employee, expenses, and operational stats related to the Co-op. The session will conclude by identifying the top two challenges to be addressed in afternoon workshops.

12:00-01:00pm CROSS-POLLINATION WORKSHOPS: SOLUTIONS FOR CHALLENGES PART 1
Attendees will move into mixed department groups to brainstorm solutions for the challenges identified in the morning. This session asks participants to consider how they can support one another’s success.

01:00-02:00pm: Lunch, Sponsored by

02:00-03:00pm SOLUTIONS FOR CHALLENGES PART 1: PRESENTATIONS
Each group presents one actionable, collaborative strategy developed during the workshop to address a core Co-op challenge.

03:00-03:45pm NETWORKING

03:45-04:00pm CLOSING REMARKS & A LOOK AHEAD
A brief summary of Day 1 and a preview of the Day 2 agenda.

04:00-05:30pm BREAK

05:30-07:00pm DINNER

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DAY 2: STRATEGY & ACTION

10:00-10:15am DAY 2 OPENING REMARKS

10:15-11:30am REVENUE OR PROFITABILITY PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS
Heads of House share five-minute case studies on successful initiatives that are currently driving revenue or increasing efficiency.

11:30-12:00pm COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

12:00-01:00pm ROUNDTABLE SESSION BY WORK GROUP: SOLUTIONS FOR CHALLENGES PART 2
Break into professional peer groups by department (Creative, Print Production, Sales & Marketing, and Heads of House) to solve one of the primary challenges identified on Day 1.

01:00-02:00pm LUNCH

02:00-03:00pm SOLUTIONS FOR CHALLENGES PART 2: PRESENTATIONS
The specialized work groups present their solutions and collaborative ideas.

03:00-03:45pm THE FUTURE OF THE CO-OP: A ROADMAP DISCUSSION
A Board-facilitated session exploring the Co-op’s trajectory. This discussion will cover the long-term vision and specific milestones for 1, 3, and 5-year growth cycles.

03:45-04:00pm FINAL WORDS & THANKS

04:00-05:30pm BOARD MEETING

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