Across the country, businesses are placing a higher priority on making environmentally conscious decisions. The world’s largest companies are leading the way with published sustainability reports and commitments to limit carbon emissions, but even small businesses are making their own impact. According to a recent report from Intuit, 65 percent of small business owners are... read more
For years, consumers have dealt with what seems like an endless series of product shortages – and unfortunately, that series isn’t over yet. Across the US, the printing industry is experiencing a paper shortage, which has the potential to become one of the most consequential shortages of the pandemic. This recent shortage is the result of... read more
This time of year, it’s only right to give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. As a printing company that has been in business since 1931, we know a thing or two about gratitude. There are so many reasons to be thankful for where our business is today. We’ll start by showing our thanks... read more
If you’re like many businesses, e-commerce and direct mail have become critical elements of your daily operations. Online shopping is convenient for consumers, and it allows a broader audience to experience your products – what could possibly be the downside? Unfortunately, packaging and mailing materials used to fulfill orders aren’t always recycled responsibly. Although paper products are recyclable, research from Gartner indicates... read more
Last month, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved a new bill addressing the US Postal Service. That bill, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, is now eligible for a floor vote on the US House of Representatives. An identical version of the bill was introduced in the Senate last month, as well. The... read more
As the chaotic year of 2020 comes to an end, we want to take this chance to pause and say thank you to everyone in our community who has banded together during such a confusing and often challenging time. In the last months, it’s been wonderful to see the business community unite and lift up other local companies... read more
When you think about the most environmentally friendly industries in the world, the print industry may not be the first one that comes to mind. Since we use paper, we must not be very “green,” right? It turns out that isn’t really true. Many of the assumptions people make about the sustainability of the printed materials... read more
It is hard to go a day in our industry without someone asking about the health of the printing industry. The explosion of digital is real. After all, according to a recent report from Forbes, there is nearly 3 trillion gigabytes of data in the world today. Some are quick to proclaim “print is dead!” Most... read more
One challenge we often hear from consumers and our partners in the printing industry involves the desire to “go green.” Since we consume paper, and paper is made from trees, we are assumed to be part of the problem. However, you might be surprised to learn the printing industry creates a positive impact on the environment. ... read more