Swift Printing’s WestSide Stride Fun Run Halloween Costume Contest
The Halloween Costume Contest marks the traditional end of the Westside Stride season. Thank you to everyone who participated this year! The WestSide Stride meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m.
How to set up a linktree
You will click the “Add Icon” button then search from the list of availible social media sites. They have quite a number to choose from including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Etsy, Twitch, Spotify, Youtube, and more!
A typical summer day at Swift Printing 50 years ago
"What's on the docket for today Walt?" I start up the small offset press and start producing the jobs.
Halfway through the morning, Walt calls me over to the Kluge to help him with a rush "stinker job".
StockBridge Business Association September 22 General Meeting Recap
September’s StockBridge Business Association General Meeting had so much positive energy. We had several new people present that are invested in the area. Others shared about the rich history we have on the WestSide.
Jessica Gutowski Slaydon on Growing Up In The Swift Printing Family Business in Grand Rapids, Michigan
How they love working, learned to work hard, and are giving that energy to the next generation.
How to Vote for Artists at the 2022 ArtPrize Event
Swift Printing also has created some templates for Artists to utilize for marketing their artwork. Please find the templates for ArtPrize here.
September: What’s New on the Swift Side
What’s new on the Swift Side for the month of September.
QR Codes and why you should use them in your Grand Rapids printing and marketing pieces
QR Codes are a great way to optimize your marketing efforts and be able to provide trackable data on whatever you’re promoting by blending traditional advertising with new age advertising. There are so many ways you can incorporate them into your marketing plan. What are your favorite ways?
Walking & Running Groups Run Grand Rapids While Enjoying ArtPrize
Everyday during ArtPrize, people can pick a running club and/or walking group to get some exercise and also immerse themselves in art. The WestSide Stride is a free community running/walking group that designed a course to see as much art as possible in a 5K.
Recap of the Robert Kozminski Golf Classic
Robert Kozminski Golf Classic was a riot I’m told! I actually didn’t get to attend this year, but Walt Jr., Walt 3, Jake S. (my husband), Ben Koz (Robert’s 2nd cousin), Adam, and Dave all were in attendance.
Franciscan Life Process Center Rhythms Trail Run Sign Up
It’s that time of year to see some nuns rock some neon colored running shoes! The Annual Rhythms Trail Run takes place October 1 at the Franciscan Center in Lowell. Please consider joining us in supporting this run/walk. All proceeds support the Franciscan Life Music Therapy Program. This year the goal is to raise $50,000. The Franciscan Sisters even serve their famous stew after the exercise.
All the places to eat, get coffee or have a drink on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids, MI
The best places to eat or drink on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Recap of the YMCA’s Walt Gutowski Sr. Golf Outing Driving to Achieve at Blythefield Country Club
I heard the greens were rolling well at the Walt Gutowski Sr. Driving to Achieve Golf outing. This is the second year the golf outing took place at Blythefield County Club. This event supports the youth programs at the YMCA.
How to make a QR code
You can use one of these or you can use their options to make your own! Once you have the location of where the QR code will lead, the next option is to set the colors. Now, you’re going to want to make sure the colors you use are fairly dark as those will be able to be read more easily.
Kusterer Brauhaus Opens on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Walt 3 and I enjoying a beer at the new German Beer hall on Bridge Street.