Allegra Network

There are forces beyond a slow, uneven economy that continue to reshape the printing industry. Printing businesses need to evolve into graphic communications centers and become professional marketing service providers that also print. As a full-spectrum marketing service provider, a printing business can grow and prosper even as printing demand slows in the digital age.

There is no doubt that the small business aid package passed in September, creating a $30 billion small business lending fund and providing $12 billion in tax breaks, should impact the printing industry—both buyers and sellers. The question is, Will it? When? And, how?

Ten others, including Printing Impressions Publisher Dave Leskusky, will be inducted into the Soderstrom Society, which recognizes the contributions of industry leaders.

The expo is expected to bring over 150 vendors and more than 600 franchisees from both networks together.

Allegra Network has leveraged its MatchMaker program to facilitate a $3 million sale, purchase and rebranding of an independent printing business.

NORTHVILLE, MI—Allegra Network has leveraged its MatchMaker Program to facilitate a $3 million sale, purchase and rebranding of an independent printing business. The program recently helped George and Cheryl Riesenfeld acquire Dennis Denson's independent printing business, Print Central, in Fort Worth, TX. The Riesenfelds are currently working with Allegra Network to convert the business into an Allegra Marketing, Print and Mail center.

George and Cheryl Riesenfeld acquired Dennis Denson’s printing business, Print Central, in Fort Worth, TX, through the MatchMaker Program.

From an internal costs perspective, volatile insurance rates have caused massive headaches for businesses and their employees, with both usually sharing in the pain. Small businesses in particular—without the protection of better terms for companies that enjoy mass participation—often experience devastating increases.

NORTHVILLE, MI—Franchise printer Allegra Network has appointed Bob Milroy as its chief marketing officer to oversee all marketing functions of the company. Milroy has 35 years of marketing expertise, including a stint with Alexander Marketing. He became president of Alexander in 1985.

The Graphics Communications Coalition for Open Competition announced that, based on productive meetings with key Hewlett Packard (HP) executives, HP has agreed to reconsider aspects of the implementation of its new MarketSplash® program, an online resource for small businesses including marketing materials, products, and design services.