2025 Boutique Christmas Card Trends: What’s Hot This Holiday Season in West Michigan
Discover the top 2025 Christmas card trends from Swift Printing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Explore modern, vintage, and custom foil card ideas — printed locally with West Michigan’s most trusted print shop.
Spread Spooky: You've Been Booed!
Discover the heartwarming Halloween tradition of 'You've Been Booed!' and learn how to spread spooky joy throughout your neighborhood while keeping the festive spirit alive. 🎃👻
Tee Walt Gutowski, Sr. YMCA Golf Outing
Walt Gutowski Sr. Golf outing is a favorite of Swift Printings and not just for the namesake!
Breathing New Life Into an Old Press: Our 2025 ArtPrize Entry
Experience Swift Printing’s 2025 ArtPrize entry: live demos of our restored Old Style Gordon letterpress. See how tradition meets modern printing in Grand Rapids.
Art Contest: Your Work Could Be on a Billboard
Grand Rapids students (grades 6–12): enter Swift Printing’s Fall Student Art Contest—cash prizes and a grand-prize billboard feature. Deadline Oct 20.
The Most Googled Questions Boutique Businesses Ask Before Choosing a Local Print Shop (Grand Rapids Edition)
Boutique businesses in Grand Rapids: here are the most-searched questions to ask a local print shop—pricing, paper, color, proofs, timelines, kitting, and more.
A Life in Print and in Service: Celebrating Walter D. “Walt” Gutowski Sr.
Swift Printing’s founder, Walt Gutowski Sr., built a West Side classic—rooted in faith, family, the YMCA, and a lifelong devotion to Grand Rapids.
Why Print Never Left but how you can get excited for it in your GR Business
Discover why print marketing is making a comeback in Grand Rapids. Learn how small to mid-sized businesses can stand out with direct mail, branded collateral, and packaging that connects. Contact Swift Printing for a consultation today!
Why Print Is Making a Comeback And What It Means for Your GR Business
Discover why print marketing is making a big comeback in Grand Rapids and how your small-to-mid-sized business can benefit. Learn strategies, see examples, and get inspired to blend print and digital for maximum impact.
What Leadership Looks Like at Swift Printing: A 75-Year Legacy of Balance, Vision, and Heart
Reflecting on 75 years of Swift Printing, Jes Slaydon shares leadership insights, the balance of vision and practicality, and the legacy behind the brand.
Stick With It: The Power of Labels and Stickers in Building a Bold, Memorable Brand
Discover the powerful role custom stickers and labels play in branding, packaging, and customer engagement. Learn how Swift Printing can help elevate your brand with high-impact print solutions.
Coasters, Connection & Commercial Print: How Tactile Touchpoints Elevate Your Marketing Strategy
Discover how branded coasters and other tactile print materials can boost your marketing strategy. Learn why businesses trust Swift Printing to create memorable, high-impact print experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Be Real, Be Seen: How Authentic Marketing and Print Make a Powerful Pair
Want to grow your business with authentic marketing? Learn how adding personality and custom print materials—like business cards, brochures, and direct mail—builds trust and boosts ROI. Expert tips from Grand Rapids’ Swift Printing.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Why Personal Touches in Direct Mail Really Matter
Boost your direct mail response rates with real signatures, handwritten notes, and custom touches. Learn how Grand Rapids’ Swift Printing helps businesses personalize at scale for authentic, high-impact marketing campaigns.
Why Direct Mail Still Works: A Deep Dive for Businesses That Want Results
Discover why direct mail is a powerful tool for businesses. Learn how to design, personalize, and execute effective campaigns with Swift Printing’s expert insights.
75 Years of Swift Printing: A Legacy of Craft, Community, and Innovation
rom letterpress beginnings to cutting-edge digital print, Swift Printing has been serving West Michigan with heart and precision since 1950. Join us as we celebrate 75 years of local impact, family legacy, and the customers who made it all possible.
Why Bleed & Crop Marks Matter in Printing: A Guide from a Grand Rapids Print Shop
Learn why crop and bleed marks are essential for professional printing. Swift Printing in Grand Rapids explains how to use them and avoid costly design mistakes.