Happy International Women’s Day from the Ladies of Swift Printing
Happy International Women’s Day from Swift Printing
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.
2022 Donut Dash AKA Paczki Run/Walk on Fat Tuesday
WestSide Stride 2022 Donut Dash AKA Paczki Run is March 1. Please meet at Swift Printing’s Parking Lot under the Red Lion Vintage Neon Sign.
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
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.