Expo Bound: Expanding Knowledge Across the Board
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Ana Lisa Zalapa
Name: Ana Lisa Zalapa
Title: Veteran Owner and Director of Business Operations
Company: Eagle Eye Print & Design LLC
Pretend this is an elevator pitch. Tell me a little bit about your company?
Here at Eagle Eye Print & Design, LLC (Leon Valley, TX); we are a full-service graphic design, commercial printing, signage, and custom apparel company dedicated to delivering high-quality branding and visual communication solutions. We serve businesses, government agencies, entrepreneurs, churches, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations by providing creative design, professional printing, custom signage, promotional products, vehicle graphics, banners, decals, and apparel decoration.
Our team combines innovative design with state-of-the-art production techniques to deliver durable, visually impactful products that help clients strengthen their brand identity and effectively communicate their message. We are committed to customer service, timely project delivery, competitive pricing, and producing results that exceed client expectations.
If you’re a first-time attendee, what are you hoping to learn. If you’re returning, what brings you back?
My goal in attending the expo is to expand my knowledge of the printing industry, explore the latest equipment, technologies, materials, and techniques, connect with and learn from other industry professionals. I’m also looking forward to networking with the print community, building new relationships, and gaining ideas that can help improve and grow our business.
Which products, brands, or services are you most looking forward to seeing this year?
I’m most looking forward to seeing the latest advancements in commercial printing equipment, DTF printing technology, wide-format printing, vehicle wrap and vinyl products, signage materials, finishing equipment, and graphic design solutions. I’m also interested in discovering new brands, suppliers, and services that can help improve production quality and efficiency, and expand the products and services we can offer our customers.
How do you plan to maximize your time at the Expo?
I plan to maximize my time at the Expo by attending educational sessions, exploring new printing technologies and equipment, meeting with vendors and suppliers, and networking with other professionals in the print industry. I also want to gain hands-on knowledge and discover new products, techniques, and business opportunities that I can bring back and apply to our daily operations.
How do you think attending the Expo will impact your business or career?
Attending the Expo will positively impact my business and career by expanding my industry knowledge, introducing me to new technologies and production techniques, and helping me build valuable relationships with vendors and other print professionals. I hope to bring back new ideas and solutions that will improve our quality, efficiency, customer service, and overall business growth.
For information, or to register for the 2026 PRINTING United Expo (September 23-25 in Las Vegas), visit printingunited.com.
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