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that we were considering moving the kitchen table to make room for another
printer!” said Diana.
Today, Charles and Diana’s business
has grown exponentially, and they
now operate out of a beautiful new building that houses their equipment
and has provided additional workspace for
their staff of seven. With that growth, they are able to
offer a wide variety of printing options to their customers and can meet any need. “The staff at Illustrative Ink is happy to accommodate common requests such as poster printing, informational signage production or interior and exterior signs of small or large quantities. Our company’s technology is also equipped to handle extreme and far- reaching requests, such as oversized banners and theatrical backdrops,” said the Punzos.
“We take pride in having a dependable and steadfast reputation throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s gaming industry and in meeting the demands of our largest local businesses,” Charles said. “Our commitment to the customers’ ever-growing creativity has developed our company to the next level of signage production by providing unique signage materials and cutting-edge technology.”
Illustrative Ink has certainly done just that, as can be seen by the testimonials of some of their largest clients.
“The Palace Casino Resort has worked with Charles and Diana Punzo for years on various photography projects. So, I was delighted to learn of their decision to produce collateral such as posters, back-light signage, etc.” said Lisa Quirch, advertising and public relations manager
at The Palace. “I’ve been ordering our signage collateral from Illustrative Ink for months now. They always get the projects produced and delivered quickly and we save
money with no shipping charges. If you are looking for quality, value and great service, try Illustrative Ink. You won’t be disappointed!”
Rich Westfall with Charter Bank said, “We have been working with Charles and Diana Punzo and the Illustrative Ink Staff over the past three years and have enjoyed every minute. They have been able to help create every banner, sign and poster (indoor or outdoor) always on time and
at a great price. Even though Charter Bank is not their biggest client, the Illustrative Ink Team makes you feel that way.”
Island View Casino and Resort has worked with Illustrative Ink for four years. “Illustrative Ink has gone above and beyond what we could ever expect from a printer,” said Jennifer Lee, advertising and marketing manager. “In our line of work, you must be able to produce top-of-the-line product as well as fast turn around.
For the Punzos, quality in a service or product is key:
it’s not what you put into it, but what the customer gets out of it, they believe. “A lot of people can print, but not everyone will break their neck to make sure it’s right,” Charles said. “Service is everything to us, and it’s why we go above and beyond.”
Illustrative Ink has won two national printing competitions, and was recently chosen for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. This program, named for the Goldman Sachs investment banking and management firm, aims to help entrepreneurs create economic opportunity in their area by providing selected small businesses with their business education curriculum. Diana will be participating in the program on behalf of Illustrative Ink, and she is very excited for the opportunity.
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CHARLES applies a vehicle
wrap to an Island View Casino vehicle.
LARGE WALL SIGN MURAL goes up at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort.