April News Issue 5 No. 1

Groundbreaking at 929 W. 16th Street will lead to expanded capabilities

Hard hats are in vogue as construction begins in earnest at Printing Partners’ 929 W. 16th location. “It’s gratifying to see walls going up after a lengthy planning process,” admits owner Joel O’Brien. The new walls will encompass a 15,000-foot addition to accommodate new equipment including a 40-inch color press.

The additional space will provided much-needed room for production, shipping and mailing. According to O’Brien the expansion is on track to be completed this summer.

Tanguisimo takes you into the heart of Buenos Aires

International Violin Competition of Indianapolis prizing-winning violinist Svetlin Roussev brings what has been called “a charismatic, passionate and elegant spectale” to Clowes Memorial Hall on April 8. IVCI Executive Director Glen Kwok promises a sensational evening of music and dance that will transport you into the heart of Buenos Aires.

In collaboration with Printing Partners, the IVCI is offering a limited number of free tickets to the 8:00 pm performance. To request a ticket go to www.printingpartners.net/ivci

Tickets may also be purchased at Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com/venue/41111/ and at Clowes ticket office. For information on groups of 15 or more contact the IVCI office at 637.4574.

The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis is a Partners Grant recipient. Watch the mail for your ticket brochure for the 7th Quadrennial competition September 1-17, 2006.

Kodak digital NexPress opens a new world of color

Printing Partners has installed the first Kodak NexPress in Indiana. The new digital NexPress combines Heidelberg press technology with Kodak imaging to create offset quality in a digital environment. “This is an ideal complement to our offset equipment,” says owner Michael O’Brien. It brings offset quality to short-run digital color.

O’Brien calls the NexPress a “marketing engine” rather than a press. “The NexPress produces quality variable pieces with excellent image quality and color in a completely digital, environmentally controlled environment.” With these capabilities the NexPress is ideally suited for short-run color, one-to-one marketing material.

Discovery Week brings world-class pianists to Indianapolis

The piano takes center stage at venues throughout Indianapolis during Discovery Week April 23-29. This week-long celebration of all things piano is the culmination of the American Pianists Association’s Classical Fellowship Awards. According to APA artistic director Joel Harrison, the week will end with the selection of two Fellows whose two-year fellowships are valued at more than $75,000.

Harrison calls the Classical Fellowship Award unique in its approach. “The format of the competition allows the candidate to showcase his or her talents in performance settings,” he explains. “The focus is on individual talent rather than creating a competitive environment,” he adds.

Printing Partners invites clients to attend the Open Gala Concert at Hilbert Circle Theatre on April 23 at 5:00 p.m. The concert features concerto performances by 2003 Fellows Michael Sheppard and Thomas Rosenkranz with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. In addition, past Fellow Christopher Taylor will present a world premiere of a commissioned work by Derek Bermel and fortepianist David Schrader will play a Mozart concerto.

For a complimentary ticket please visit www.printingpartners.net/apa. The American Pianists Association is a Partners Grant recipient and long-time Printing Partners’ client. “When we partner with APA we like to be actively involved in an event rather than just print,” explains Printing Partners owner Michael O’Brien.

April is Customer Appreciation Month

We know that all of our success is because of you, our customers. During April we would like to say thank you for your business by giving away Pads of Cash. We will hold daily drawings throughout April. Each winner will receive a $25 Pad of Cash which is just a small way of recognizing your loyalty and confidence in us.

You may enter as many times as you like, but once you have won, you are no longer eligible to win this year. Simply complete the form on-line and hit the submit button. You will be automatically entered into our next drawing.

We appreciate your business.

Printing Partners announces Partners Grants

Printing Partners announces its 2006 Partners Grants according to owner Michael O'Brien. The Grants originated two years ago as a means to direct the company’s sponsorships and in-kind giving.

“Each year we budget more than $200,000 for grants,” says O’Brien. “Our focus is to work with existing clients to help them enhance existing marketing efforts or to underwrite a development project,” he adds.

The Partners Grants also create an opportunity for creative latitude. “When we partner on a project we try to find ways to reduce cost or enhance return so we can help an organization achieve a marketing or development goal,” explains O’Brien. “The IRT Celebrity Radio Show is a good example of where we make an extra creative investment in a project.”

The Partners Grants are listed on our web site at www.printingpartners.net, on our home page click on the Partners Grant logo. The on-line application is available now for 2007 and applications will be considered through November 30. Next year’s recipients will be announced on January 31, 2007.

Partners Night extended to include
Triple Espresso. . .a highly caffeinated comedy.

Printing Partners and the Indiana Repertory Theatre invite you to Partners Night at the IRT on Wednesday, May 24 for a performance of Triple Espresso, the IRT’s summer comedy. Tickets are available on-line at www.printingpartners.net. Clicking on the Partners Night icon on Printing Partners’ home page takes you to a page that is for the exclusive use of Printing Partners’ employees and clients. The cost for each ticket is $10 and the on-line purchase requires the use of a credit card. Regular prices for Triple Espresso adult tickets range from $31.50 to $36.50. Tickets for Partners Night may be purchased after April 11.

The final Signature Series Partners Night of the IRT's 2005-2006 season is April 27 for Driving Miss Daisy.

“Partners Night at the IRT is a logical extension of our sponsorship relationship with the Indiana Repertory Theatre,” says Printing Partners’ owner Michael O’Brien. “The concept originated from a desire to promote live theatre by providing an incentive to people who might not normally atttend."

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