In the midst of our current pandemic, local businesses and community members are impacted by prolonged uncertainty; both in terms of supporting families and businesses through the immediate stresses of lockdowns and furloughs and being able to plan for the future.
Several local printers are offering their services to local business owners to help them communicate with customers and support their staff through these challenging times.
UPDATED: July 17, 2020
Design Scout offers Recovery Sign Package
GRCC’s newest member, DesignScout, is a small business branding and design firm located here in Ravenswood. As part of their initiative to support reopening small businesses, they created Recoverysign.com, offering super affordable and fun reopening and social distancing signage for brick & mortars. There is signage for social distancing, curbside pickup, reopening, sanitizing, etc.
GRCC is excited to be working with DesignScout on a package of neighborhood-branded Recovery Signs, which will be made available to members for free to print on their own. We’re also working on securing a local, low-cost print price. If you are interested in getting notice when these custom sign packages are available, contact gene@ravenswoodchicago.org to be added to the list.
Members of the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce are being offered a 30% discount on recovery sign packages! Just use promo code RAVENSWOOD at checkout. More information can be found on RecoverySign.com here.
Raise Funds for your Business with Branded Apparel from Luckyprints
Local screen printing and apparel company Luckyprints is creating branded apparel for small businesses as a fundraising tool for those impacted by COVID-19. Patrons can purchase gear in support of their favorites restaurants, bars, breweries, etc. with funds going to support the out-of-work employees or assist with operating costs while revenue is down.
Orders are taken as presales, fulfilled and paid-out in 2-week cycles. To provide assistance for impacted workforces, Luckyprints will help companies put together 1-4 products and the online sales platform. Luckyprints has reduced production rates to increase the program’s impact and are contributing a portion of their proceeds to Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Those interested should contact info@luckyprints.com to get a conversation started.
Free Window or Outdoor Banners from In Sight Sign Company
In Sight Sign Company is offering GRCC members impacted by COVID-19 a free window banner or outdoor banner if the content is to promote relevant messaging, such as “open for carry out” or “curb side service available”, etc. Interested businesses just need to email a PDF of their sign artwork and select a size (up to 36″ x 48″). Pick is anticipated to be available within 24-48 hours, during business days at the shop. InSight has also offered to produce rigid, 4mm coroplast signs sized up to 18″x24″ at no charge.
Interested GRCC members should contact chris@insightsigncompany.com to get started.
