This is the inspiring story of a furniture store that learned to adapt. Widya Pertusi had a vision to share her Indonesian culture and craftsmanship with the American community in which she lived. Her original business was a furniture store that sold eclectic pieces of furniture from her native country to the residents of Summit, New Jersey.

The store wanted to enhance the shopping experience for their patrons, so in 2010 they began serving aromatic coffees. Customer response was so enthusiastic, that the store expanded into serving “fresh and healthy nouveau-inspired salads, create-your-own salad, Hale & Hearty soups, hot-pressed panini, gourmet sandwiches and wraps.” This was a huge success and the customers began visiting regularly to indulge in the fresh offerings.

In an effort to adapt to consumer demand, they installed a full-service kitchen and expanded their menu even further. This led to a complete evolution in the business and birthed the Batavia Café’. Now, this full-service restaurant is serving delicious fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They offer an array of healthy foods, which include daily vegetarian and gluten free soups. They have opened a catering business as well and are available for both small and large gatherings.

In a time when many businesses are experiencing a decline, it is inspiring to see a company that listened to the demands of their customer base and followed where it lead. This evolution from furniture store to café is unique and is sure to be told for years to come.

The Batavia Café’ prints their vibrant menus with PFL and we are delighted to be their printer. This menu cover displays a delectable salad and inviting colors. It is printed on a 100# dull matte paper that is sturdy and resistant to stains. PFL does custom menu printing for hundreds of clients. These custom menus range from paper stock to synthetics that have extreme durability. Our friendly print experts are available at 800-930-6040 to help you get started on your menu printing project.

If you live in the Summit, NJ area, we encourage you to visit the Batavia Café. If not, perhaps you can go into your favorite furniture store and ask why they don’t have gourmet coffee and teas available. You never know, you might get something started.

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Remember the last time you got to hear an entire orchestra live? The sounds of horns, strings, and woodwinds all tuning up. The anticipation and electricity filling the concert hall grips your soul and you know something beautiful is coming. There is just nothing on this planet quite like listening to skilled musicians live, blending their talents to create a musical experience for the audience.

PFL customer and cellist, Joel Becktell does more than deliver the traditional experience. He is also co-founder of the classical band, REVEL  , “an ensemble dedicated to playing concerts in an intimate atmosphere that invites listeners to discard old attitudes about “classical” music and re-enter the world of an earlier time when audiences engaged directly with the musicians in concerts.” Music is the pulse and expression of the human experience.  Joel has certainly contributed his fair share to the musical universe. In fact, his resume might as well just say, the man who plays cello while accomplishing more than almost everybody.

Joel has dedicated his life to creating music and teaching others to do the same.   A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music with a Master of Music degree, he was also awarded the Rubenstein prize for cello performance. He has served as the Principal Cellist for the Austin Symphony Orchestra among other prestigious symphonies and orchestras throughout his career. Did we mention Joel is also a business man? His website indicates, “He was co-founder of Becktell-Blackerby Fine Stringed Instruments in Austin, Texas, Vice President of Eastman Strings, the world’s largest maker and distributor of stringed instruments and bows, and was also co-founder of Terra Nova Violins in San Antonio, Texas.” He is indeed, a virtuoso!

We think Joel’s business cards are sleek and memorable. More than that, we find them quite, humble. Mr. Becktell is so much more than a world-class cellist, yet this inviting business card simply states, cellist. Somehow that makes him even more likeable. Check out his website and make sure you get the opportunity to hear this New Mexico resident play. While Joel designed his own logo, artist Jane Dixon out of Chicago designed this appealing layout.

When you are ready to print your business cards, give us a call. We would love to help you design a card every bit as striking as Joel’s. Did you know we also have a robust online business card design tool? Explore all the options available! Call 800-930-6040.

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Attention ladies!  I am thrilled to share with you this PFL customer! As a mother of three girls, one of Mayan Indian decent, I am forever thinking about how blessed we are to live in a nation where we, as women, have access to so much opportunity. As you know, this is not the case world-wide. Women and children in many developing nations do not have access to education and lack the opportunity to generate income.

As citizens of the developed world, we often see these circumstances and feel powerless to help implement a change. First, the answer is not to apologize for what you have, but to leverage your opportunity so you can be a contributor in the global solution. If every woman joins in the mission to see women empowered and equipped world-wide, it will be accomplished. You may be wondering what you can do? One way you can be a legitimate part of change is to do business with solution-driven companies like 4 Love Clothing.

4 Love Clothing’s ambitious mission is to, “bridge the gap in social inequities among indigenous women by empowering them through stable employment, profit sharing, and ongoing education opportunities.” They provide gorgeous Maxi dresses, colorful tanks tops, unique skirts and other hand-made items. The vibrant colors, unique patterns, and rich textures result in a beautiful garment. We encourage you to shop on their online store. Every purchase supports the life-improvements so much needed for women and children in developing nations.

The creative business model that 4 Love Clothing has implemented not only provides gorgeous clothing, but contributes to positive change for women on a global scale. We, as women, are only as strong as our weakest thread. Together, we can build a world where women are empowered with opportunity and the confidence to seize that opportunity. Participate, and you become the strongest thread.

We are privileged to be 4 Love Clothing’s printer. We recently printed some attractive Thank You greeting cards for the company. Lindsey with 4 Love Clothing had this to say, “Thank you for your excellent attention to details and great customer service! You guys are the best around.”

Thanks Lindsey! We sincerely appreciate your business and are 100% behind 4 Love Clothing’s mission. May you have a stellar year!

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The great thing about home is that you can build your own environment with the beauty and function that meets both your needs and personal tastes. I will never forget two homes I lived in while growing up. One had the ugliest Formica countertops I have ever seen. It was a 70’s puke green with muted salmon color flecks throughout. Just eating a PB&J in that kitchen would make you queasy. Then, as my family moved to the mountains of Colorado, dad was making more money, and that house was spectacular. The counter tops were some sort of natural stone. They were beautiful, adding richness and character to the kitchen. They invited a person to savor the PB&J, not just scarf and run.

Today, we have a myriad of choices for countertops. Although finding the right balance between beauty, functionality and budget may still be a challenge. PFL is happy to introduce you to James McGregor, owner and artisan of McGregor Designs.  If you want the perfect solution, I suggest employing James to craft and install Architectural High Performance Concrete. You won’t find anyone more experienced and knowledgeable. An industry pace-setter, McGregor Designs can make your next project a true work of art. And it’s not just kitchens we are talking here! James, “produces custom surfaces such as countertops, bar tops, backsplashes and more, mosaics, mantels, fireplaces, and BBQ’s, as well as indoor and outdoor furniture pieces, all to each client’s unique specifications.” If environmental responsibility is as important to you as it is to us at PFL, you will be glad to know James has developed a 99% post-consumer recycled glass concrete mix which he molds into gorgeous creations for his clients.

Concrete, as you can imagine, is sturdy. It has now become aesthetically pleasing as well. The affects you can achieve with it are limitless. James can even customize your installation with personalized items which can be inlayed during the process. You will never get granite to have this personalized touch! His artistic intuition and skilled craftsmanship can help you achieve the best in human habitats.

McGregor Designs printed their recent business brochure with PFL. I was impressed with the images of James’ work and think you will be as well. The McGregor’s had this to say about their brochure printing experience, “Our brochures and business cards ROCKED! We rely on our pictures to tell our story and PFL made that possible with vivid and clear colors. I always tell people to use PFL for that reason. Buy Montana, Buy USA!!!” If you are looking for an ALL USA based company to do your business brochure printing, we are ready to serve you. You can explore with our online design tool and create your own stunning brochure.

Hey, James and Tressa, we really appreciate your business and support your entrepreneurial spirit any day of the week!

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