95.7 RESTORED RED LION VINTAGE NEON SIGN RETURNS
"This ordinance amendment provides us with a tool that can help preserve signs that have added iconic and historical character to our community."
Where is the most convenient place to Park Publicly on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Simply text “pay” to the number listed on the sign in the parking lot and follow the link to enter your information. You do not need to download the AirGarage app, but you may want to if you plan to be a repeat customer in the parking lots.
Cool Bridge Street History
404 Bridge N.W. The Oroiquis Building. Built in 1893, this structure has housed meat markets, grocery stores, a bakery, and a shoe store. The upper floors have been used as a rooming house and as a hotel. Swift Printing Company, owned by Walter & Amy Gutowski, Jr., has occupied the retail space on the ground floor of the building since 1954. (The Paper, July 6-12, 2000, p. 5.)
Lower west side story: 'Gateway Project' may revive once-thriving stretch near downtown GR Crains Detroit Article
The crowning jewel: a nearly 1-acre parcel that Rockford Construction Co. assembled last month with the help of Grand Rapids City Commissioner and businessman Walt Gutowski Jr. for a yet-to-be-determined marquee project to serve as an inviting portal from downtown to the west side.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS BREATHE LIFE INTO GR’S WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD (MIBIZ)
Starting at the Grand River and stretching west past Stocking Avenue, the Bridge Street corridor is starting to resemble the neighborhood some long-time residents recall from their formative years in the area
Rapid Growth Media Article on Bcorp & Swift Printing Co
Swift Printing, located at 404 Bridge St. NW in Grand Rapids’ Westside neighborhood, is the only printing company in Michigan with B Corporation status. That's a documented and implied promise to put matters of environmental, cultural, and workforce sustainability over meeting a bottom line.
Meet Jessica Gutowski Slaydon from Swift Printing Co. Heidelberg YouTube Video
Meet Jessica Gutowski Slaydon from Swift Printing Company
Red Lion Neon & YMCA Golf Outing Fun
It has been an eventful week here at Swift Printing. We had our unveiling of our big community project - the resurrection of The Red Lion Vintage Neon.
September 20, 2021 Swift Printing is the title sponsor for the Walt Gutowski Sr. Driving to Achieve Golf Outing supporting the YMCA
The love runs deep. My father, Walt Gutowski Jr., and all of his siblings love the Y.M.C.A. Walt Jr. learned to swim before he could walk at the Y. I’ve heard stories of him as a baby crawling out on the diving board and jumping into the pool.
Walk Up Copy Center Now Open
Traditionally we have always been a commercial print shop known for our swift service. However, with the increased amount of foot traffic on Bridge Street, we are getting called to be even more swift. You want a handful of copies and you want them now. Guess what? We now can affordably get you the copies you need.
Fans of Valley Field AKA Sullivans Field
“Land is transferred from Grand Rapids Public Schools to the City to create Sullivan (Valley) Field. Many baseball teams played at the field, including the American Seating Company team, the Seaters. The field was renamed Sullivan Field in 1996 to honor Bob Sullivan, a long time amateur baseball sponsor. The Grand Rapids Sullivans were a Grand Rapids-based baseball team owned and managed by Bob Sullivan and affiliated with the National Baseball Congress.”
Save the date: June 28, 2021 Swift Printing is the title sponsor for the Driving to Achieve:Walt Gutowski Sr. Golf Outing supporting the YMCA
Why am I so into Blythefield Country Club’s Golf Course? Well, I have a man on the inside to make sure those greens are rolling just right for you! It happens to be my husband, Jake Slaydon, the Assistant Superintendent.
Why B Corp Status
Swift is one of two commercial print shops in the world that are BCorp Certified. Being a B Corp is about making the right choices when it comes to your work force, the environment, and having super deep roots in the Grand Rapids, MI community.
WestSide Clean Up is back…
The westside community cleanup started as a grassroots effort in 2009 when a pair of westside residents got together with their neighbors!
More than 1,100 Items Collected for Swift Printing’s Donation Drive for Local Homeless
Also, a big thanks goes out to Fox17’s Annie Szatkowski for covering the story and bringing wonderful attention to the cause.
Swift Printing Launches Warm Clothing Drive for Local Homeless
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — A West Side business is doing their part to help the homeless this winter. Swift Printing is collecting warm clothing and blankets all month long.
Jessica Slaydon, Vice President of Swift Printing embodies the ‘west side’ spirit and loves the people who live there.
Swift Printing is excited for another BCorp in Michigan!
Swift Printing is so excited to have another BCorp in Michigan.
Ways You Can Support Local Businesses That Don't Cost Money.
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2021 had a flaming start for us at Swift!
Yesterday our entire front office was destroyed by an apartment fire above our storefront. The good news is that everyone got out safely.
Tom Rademacher: It's (insert day), so you know where Walt Gutowski Sr. is ... at the downtown YMCA getting exercise
Gutowski is 87, and one of the most admired icons to regularly walk through the doors of the David D. Hunting YMCA in downtown Grand Rapids.