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Follow on Google News | PacBlue Printing joins forces with LOCO BCPromoting sustainable business practices and empowering BC businesses to buy locally.
By: Nicolas Slobinsky -- PacBlue Printing "We recognize the need for responsible environmental management and the efficient use of our natural resources. We are very excited about this new opportunity to engage and assist our community in developing a network of local businesses that is based on sustainable practices," said Jonathan Colley, CEO/President at PacBlue. "We believe that through this partnership we will contribute to LOCO’s efforts to inspire and educate our community about the benefits of supporting local businesses. We are proud to work together with an organization that shares the same vision, values and good business practices we have”. LOCO works to create a diverse, vibrant local economy by strengthening small and mid-sized businesses. LOCO members now have access to PacBlue’s high-end printing services at a discount rate. The PacBlue Printing team of experts will serve the needs of LOCO members and will offer its expertise on sustainable eco-friendly printing options. “We are thrilled to partner with PacBlue Printing; they are the trusted printer supplier of many local companies. We think that they make the perfect fit for becoming LOCO’s printing partner of choice” said Amy Robinson, Executive Director at LOCO. “We know about PacBlue’s commitment to preserving the environment and their commitment goes hand in hand with ours. One of LOCO’s goals is to help our members overcome the obstacles they face in finding local suppliers that are committed to sustainable practices. So it’s exciting to welcome PacBlue on board to the LOCO initiative.” Both PacBlue Printing and LOCO are planning a lot of exciting activities and opportunities that will soon be available to all LOCO members and the local community. They hope that the new partnership will serve to enhance the commitment they have for purchasing locally and to making their community a better place to live and work. About PacBlue Printing: Founded in 1950 PacBlue Printing is recognized as one of the leading printing companies in Vancouver, British Columbia. Built on a background in reprographics and digital reproduction, PacBlue has mastered the ability to deliver a crisp image in beautiful colour on just any kind of substrate. Thanks to its premier product mix PacBlue has become the printer of choice for top BC based Canadian and North American companies. PacBlue offers different types of printing solutions including business cards, marketing collateral, point of purchase, construction hoarding, trade show displays, retail signage, vinyl graphics, posters, banners, reprographics, art reproduction and much more. Vancouver based and family owned PacBlue Printing is recognized for its commitment to preserving the environment and a member of IRGA, SGIA, ICSC and is FSC certified. To learn more about PacBlue, visit http://www.pacblueprinting.com About LOCO: LOCO is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization focused on growing the region’s local economy. LOCO encourages consumers, businesses and governments to buy goods and services based on a shared commitment to strengthen communities and a healthy environment by providing meaningful employment and buying local where possible. LOCO is supported by Founding Partners Vancity, Salt Spring Coffee and PacBlue Printing, and Community Partner Recycling Alternative. LOCO is one of nearly 80 independent local business networks that make up the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE). For further information, visit http://www.locobc.com Media Contacts: Nicolas Slobinsky PacBlue Printing Tel: 604.714.3288 nslobinsky@pacblueprinting.com Amy Robinson LOCO BC Tel: 604.351.1664 info@locobc.com End
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