Sustainable Printing in Grand Rapids is for the birds says Perfect Circle Recycling
“When deciding where to get our labels from, I wanted to find a local company,” said Kozminski. “I chose Swift Printing because they also have a passion for sustainability as they are a certified B-Corp! I knew I could also rely on Swift because they are trusted by several other big companies in Grand Rapids and recently printed the ArtPrize brochures!”
StockBridge Business Association September 22 General Meeting Recap
September’s StockBridge Business Association General Meeting had so much positive energy. We had several new people present that are invested in the area. Others shared about the rich history we have on the WestSide.
Jessica Gutowski Slaydon on Growing Up In The Swift Printing Family Business in Grand Rapids, Michigan
How they love working, learned to work hard, and are giving that energy to the next generation.
How to Vote for Artists at the 2022 ArtPrize Event
Swift Printing also has created some templates for Artists to utilize for marketing their artwork. Please find the templates for ArtPrize here.
Recap of the YMCA’s Walt Gutowski Sr. Golf Outing Driving to Achieve at Blythefield Country Club
I heard the greens were rolling well at the Walt Gutowski Sr. Driving to Achieve Golf outing. This is the second year the golf outing took place at Blythefield County Club. This event supports the youth programs at the YMCA.
Kusterer Brauhaus Opens on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Walt 3 and I enjoying a beer at the new German Beer hall on Bridge Street.
ArtPrize is 37 days away and we have a big announcement: We’re the Official Printer of ArtPrize
What this means for Venues: We also have templates for signage and other materials you may want printed for your venue. We offer local delivery, making your life easier during the busy 18 days of ArtPrize.
Dog Water Dish & Treat Bin Are Out On Bridge Street
Why: Because dogs are cool and a part of our community too. According to DGRI, more than 5,000 households own at least one dog in the downtown area.
Could Printing Be a Family Tradition for the Gutowski’s on Bridge Street?
Sidebar: The Craftsmen Club was a group of printers in the area that would get together. I have great memories of attending the Craftsmen Club as a kid. The extent of my knowledge when I was young was limited to they would go to a park and cook steaks. Now I understand the club was a way for printers to connect, make relationships, and share industry knowledge.
The Best Art Walk to do in Grand Rapids, MI for ArtPrize 2022
2022 ArtPrize is going to be another fun one. Swift is fortunate to be an ArtPrize Venue again. I’m sure I’ve shared in prior posts, but I love Artprize. I think it’s one of the coolest things we do in Grand Rapids. Printing is obviously my passion and has become a conduit to the art world. In 2012, I planned my wedding around ArtPrize.
Translated It Means “The Great Swiftness”
Calder created the sculpture but it wouldn’t have happened without the vision from Nancy Mulnix. Experience GR put together an awes-inspiring video(see below) on how it all came to be. I think every Grand Rapidian has a special connection with the Calder.
Swift Printing is the Title Sponsor for the Robert A. Kozminski Memorial Golf Classic
As you may know, Bobby Kozminski was a Grand Rapids Police Officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 8, 2007.
Downtown Neighborhood News
Did you know that Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. aka DGRI has a person specifically hired to connect with downtown residents. What’s important to you and your neighbors?
Grand Rapids Police Foundation Thank You Note
Thank you for being a part of our community and making the WestSide Stride so much fun!
Grow With Google: A Free Branding Exercise for Any Business - Using Canva
Style guidelines are so important to your brand’s identity. Your brand is not a logo… it’s your brands personality. Whether your posting an image to instagram or making a brochure and business cards, it’s important to be consistent and have the same imagery style.
WestSide Community Clean Up Grand Rapids, Michigan
The event would not have been possible without the presenting sponsors Bridge Street Market and John Ball Zoo. Both businesses had big green initiatives launched around Earth Day. Bridge Street Market has done away with single use plastic bags and asks customers to bring their own bags. They also have reusable ones at their store for 10 cents. John Ball Zoo had a big Earth Day celebration and won a grant to help put on the party.
The event organizers Caylie Peet from The Grand Rapids Chamber and Timmothy Gillis from Rockford Construction did an awesome job putting the event on! Thank you!
Customer Parking and Pick Up on Bridge Street
The Covid-19 pandemic was a perfect time for us to start this parking system. Being no one wanted to have to touch a machine or take a ticket, it was well received. The parking lot is enforced regularly so be sure to always pay to park. Also, make sure you check out when you leave.
WoodTV story on the Red Lion Neon
“It’s just such a nostalgic, nostalgic place where everyone hung out,” Gutowski-Slaydon said. “I had to keep calling it the great equalizer. Through food, they could connect with anyone. And I think that’s pretty special.”
Fox 17 Article on the Red Lion Neon
During that time restoration work was underway, where little by little Valley City Signs worked to modernize the vintage sign for a new generation.
Mlive Article: Historic Red Lion sign returning to Bridge Street in Grand Rapids in time for ArtPrize
The Red Lion, known for its chili covered hot dogs, was originally located nearby at 449 Bridge Street NW. After closing in 2004, the building was demolished more than a decade later. A new building, home to Bridge Street Lofts and Condado Tacos, was built in its place.