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.
How to Prepare a Canva File for the Print Shop
Canva can be a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to make their digital and print materials look awesome. It’s so easy to use that almost anyone can use it. There are so many templates that you can look like an expert in design in only a few minutes.
Introducing Parks Walter Slaydon
I ended up having a boy! His name is Parks Walter Slaydon. Named after his Uncle Walt, Jaja (aka Grandpa, Walt Jr.) and my Grandpa Gutowski. Parks was born on my Grandpa’s heavenly birthday too - December 18.
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?