Printing business cards and what they do for your brand
Recently, we had a friend visit our Grand Rapids, Michigan Print shop. Walt 3’s travel buddy, Nikolai, asked if we had ever seen the Business Card scene from American Psycho. It’s always is a good laugh. To the average person, these business cards all look the same, but to the printer they are all different. The bit about the raised type always gets me. As I watched the clip again it made me think, how important are business cards in modern times?
ArtPrize is 37 days away and we have a big announcement: We’re the Official Printer of ArtPrize
What this means for Venues: We also have templates for signage and other materials you may want printed for your venue. We offer local delivery, making your life easier during the busy 18 days of ArtPrize.
General Wood Shop to add LGBTQ+ bar to Bridge Street
We’ve got a new LGBTQ+ opening on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids. The WoodShed plans to open January 2023.
How should I format addresses in a spreadsheet with Excel or Google Sheets when I’m doing a Mailer?
Sometimes you have two people at the same address, like two partners with different last names living together. We recommend adding a name 2 field for clarity. This list has an optional salutation field as well. This is usually used on inner materials, like a letter. Example: You want the envelope address to read “John Smith and Jane Doe” and the greeting inside the letter to say something like “Dear John and Jane,”.
Swift Printing funny and cute photos from the past
Wow, look at those awesome vintage uniforms! This photo is from 1985. It’s the year Walt and Amy Gutowski got married. Can you find Walt in the photo? I think he needs to bring back the long hair and mustache. What do you think? Fun fact: Walt still plays softball in a competitive league.
2022 Driving to Achieve Walt Gutowski Sr. Golf Outing
Driving to Achieve is a golf outing hosted by the Y to raise charitable funds for teen leadership programs of all types which guide teens toward success in middle school, high school, college, and the workforce by developing the skills that help our future neighborhoods and businesses thrive.
Bridge Street Market Last Sundays
If you are interested in learning more about Last Sundays at Bridge Street Market please check out the link below.
Bridge Street Market’s Last Sundays: https://www.bridgestreetmarket.com/blog/2021/6/3/last-sundays-outdoor-market?fbclid=IwAR2wHnGpJWFk0ssolbWJTBQqSaoy-oPXtk_V92pfkfJBLuWwp-KBdYmihZI
Dog Water Dish & Treat Bin Are Out On Bridge Street
Why: Because dogs are cool and a part of our community too. According to DGRI, more than 5,000 households own at least one dog in the downtown area.
Top 5 Places to Eat on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sovengard - There is no cooler setting on Bridge street than The Sovengard. When you walk in off Bridge street you will be blown away by the unique ambiance. Nestled in the back of their Garden level restaurant, their Bier Garten, is the perfect escape for city dwellers and foodies alike. The Scandinavian titles can be a bit intimidating , however, a server’s suggestion has never lead me astray and I’ve always LOVED it! I’ve honestly never had something from here I didn’t enjoy. This restaurant is farm to table and the owners, Rick and Kelly, have created a taste and an environment you will never forget.
Could Printing Be a Family Tradition for the Gutowski’s on Bridge Street?
Sidebar: The Craftsmen Club was a group of printers in the area that would get together. I have great memories of attending the Craftsmen Club as a kid. The extent of my knowledge when I was young was limited to they would go to a park and cook steaks. Now I understand the club was a way for printers to connect, make relationships, and share industry knowledge.
The Best Art Walk to do in Grand Rapids, MI for ArtPrize 2022
2022 ArtPrize is going to be another fun one. Swift is fortunate to be an ArtPrize Venue again. I’m sure I’ve shared in prior posts, but I love Artprize. I think it’s one of the coolest things we do in Grand Rapids. Printing is obviously my passion and has become a conduit to the art world. In 2012, I planned my wedding around ArtPrize.
Translated It Means “The Great Swiftness”
Calder created the sculpture but it wouldn’t have happened without the vision from Nancy Mulnix. Experience GR put together an awes-inspiring video(see below) on how it all came to be. I think every Grand Rapidian has a special connection with the Calder.
Swift Printing is the Title Sponsor for the Robert A. Kozminski Memorial Golf Classic
As you may know, Bobby Kozminski was a Grand Rapids Police Officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 8, 2007.
Downtown Neighborhood News
Did you know that Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. aka DGRI has a person specifically hired to connect with downtown residents. What’s important to you and your neighbors?