Customer Highlight: StockBridge Business Association

I've been an active member of the StockBridge Business Association (SBA) since 2020. The group's energy and excitement has always been fun, especially with the recent development and activation along the corridor. When I first joined the board, we discussed creating a map specifically for the WestSide of the StockBridge business district. Like all great ideas, it required a lot of time and work, and we are all volunteers aiming to bring our community together.

Well, we finally did it! We created a tourist map that I think is really cool (yes, I'm very biased!).

The map showcases all the businesses in the StockBridge Business District and lists all of our members. FYI, you should join the SBA—membership fees are sponsored this year! Just email hello@stockbrigegr.com and say you’d like to join.

The SBA meets six times a year from 12-1 p.m. at various businesses and nonprofits in the area. Come check out a meeting and see if it's a group you might want to get involved with.

• November 21, 2024

• January 23, 2025

  • March 27, 2025

  • May 22, 2025

  • July 24, 2025

  • September 25, 2025

  • November 20, 2025

I was recently appointed President of the organization, succeeding Mitch Cook, our former President, who has taken a job at Meijer Corporate Offices. (We miss him, but we're so happy for him!) Interestingly, my father, Walt Gutowski Jr., was once the president of the SBA, so you could say it’s a family tradition.

If you’re interested in creating a map for our business district, reach out, and I’m happy to help you get the project going. Also, if you’d like a map or to host some of the maps, kindly let me know as well and we will get you some. jes@swiftprinting.com

Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon

Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon is the president and a third-generation leader of Swift Printing, a commercial printing company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She works alongside her brother, Walt, helping West Michigan businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and organizations communicate through high-quality print, direct mail, signage, and custom marketing materials. Jessica is passionate about making printing approachable and helping customers choose the right solution for each project.

Learn more about Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon and her printing experience.

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