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
Walt Gutowski Sr. Obituary
GUTOWSKI, MR. WALTER D. SR. Grand Rapids Mr. Walter D. Gutowski SR., age 91 of Grand Rapids, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 18th, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Lorraine Gutowski (Topolski). Surviving are his children, Mary Anne (Bob) Van Bennekom, Dianne Marie (Greg) Leech, Phyllis Jean (Martin) Jones, Patricia Sue (Ed) Nozal, Walter (Amy) Gutowski Jr., Anne (John) Stanitzek, Susan Jean (Dan) Baar; grandchildren, Suzanne (John) Asman, Bob (Alice) Van Bennekom, Jennifer Vlcek, Rebecca (Jason) Wilde, Jim (Melanie) May, John (Melissa) May, Joe (Brenda) May, and Jodi May, Brian Nozal, Bradley Nozal, Jessica (Jake) Slaydon, Walter III, Samantha and Victoria Gutowski, Anissa and Ashley Stanitzek, Nicole (Mike) Durga, Jaqueline, John Gregory, Daniel Baar JR. and his 20 loving great-grandchildren.
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
Swift Printing Purchases Exact Graphics GRBJ Article
When asked where Swift ranks among other printing companies in West Michigan, Gutowski joked, “We’re not one of the largest but we’re number one.”
Halloween Fun at Swift Printing
Who will win the Halloween Pumpkin Contest at Swift Printing?
Mailers: Best Practices & ways to keep the USPS happy!
Sending snail mail is a lot of fun! Finding a beautiful card, crafting a thoughtful message, and handwriting an address is not only a thoughtful thing to do, but it can be a great self care tactic and time to reflect. Then you get your stamps, pop it in the mail box, and your United States Postal Service handles the rest.
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.
Welcome To The Printer Family Gen-nay
In 2006 we had the honor of having her older sister, the first igen90 placement in the world. Then in 2013 we had her younger sister, an igen4.
Types of Printing Options
Letter press: Using a printing press, the process allows many copies to be produced by repeated direct impression of an inked, raised surface against sheets or a continuous roll of paper.
Bindery Options Here at Swift
Mailing service/prep, Data management, Fulfillment: After your product is finished with us, we can help continue the job. We have mailing services along with data management and fulfillment to allow us to be your one stop ship.
Stand Out Again!
Perforating: Have a coupon or item for your business? The use of perforating will allow the customer to detach the items from one another then allowing for a takeaway from the printed piece.
Just For Starters
Prepress and proofing: This will put yourself at ease with the ability to see what your items will look like before the final product is done. Giving you the validation that the job you want done is accurate to what you will get.