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OUR HISTORY
How it all came to be…
Prime Print Shop opened its doors for the first time almost 25 years ago, in the summer of 2000. For Daniel Clark, it was a dream come true. After working for others in the print industry for 15 years, he now had his own business, where he could truly focus on extremely high-quality printing and great customer care. Born and bred right here in Poughkeepsie, his community involvement and love of personal interaction came natural to Daniel. This was his home.
They say that good begets good, and this is precisely what occurred with Prime Print Shop. Just a few years after opening shop, Daniel’s business was soaring. His reputation as a down-to-earth, helpful person and boss preceded him, and he soon brought other printing aficionados on board to help run the shop.
Word was getting around that Daniel’s helpful nature, and attention to detail and quality was unsurpassed. Always fascinated with the latest technology and state-of-the art software, he used the profits from his success to purchase new machines so that he could control the quality of the printing and do more of the work in house. The investment was noticed and appreciated, and soon the business began to grow.
With hundreds of repeat customers and new friends, the shop continued to grow—and Daniel continued to give back. Prime Print Shop is a proud sponsor of Mid-Hudson Arts, the Poughkeepsie Inaugural Pride Parade, and more. Prime Print Shop received the Duchess County Small Business of the Year award and received a citation from the New York State Art Teachers Association. The list goes on, including an article in Livelihood Magazine entitled “Prime Print shop: Putting People above Profits”.
Today, Prime Print Shop works out of their third location that’s big enough to house even more machines with more advanced technology. The shop has five highly experienced employees, plus two special workers named Phoebe and Tootie who ensure that all customers stay happy, and all employees stay focused. These girls take their jobs very seriously, and they’re not beyond being bribed by treats. Especially Phoebe, who insists on being top dog.
Putting People
before profits
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MEET THE TEAM
Here’s the who’s who
Who are the people in your neighborhood? The people that you meet each day!
Read on to find out.
Daniel
Daniel launched Prime Print Shop back in 2008, after working for several years in the local print industry. Those early years confirmed his love of print and the pleasure he found in being a small business in a thriving small-city community. Fast forward to today and, while the storefront has changed to accommodate state-of-the-art machines and software, those key elements remain. He loves what he does and tackles the meticulous printing of large Planning Board submissions or small family newsletters with equal enthusiasm, treating every job with the respect it deserves. In his free time, Daniel plays guitar and piano, and hikes up steep hills with his wife Jessica. Daniel is owned by two rescue dogs, Phoebe and Tootie, who basically run the shop. Stop in and say hello.
Dave
Ask Dave what his specialty is, and he’ll tell you “everything.” Like all his colleagues, he takes great pride in learning all the new software, and making sure work gets done in a timely manner while keeping the quality top notch. He has a solid 23 years of experience behind him, and 9 of those years have been right here at the shop. One of the things Dave is appreciative of is that in printing, the tools of the trade are constantly advancing and becoming more sophisticated. And Prime Print Shop stays on top of it all by investing back in the business to so they can remain cutting edge. But he’ll also be the first to tell you that the best thing about his job is the people. Over the years his customers have become his friends, and his colleagues have become family. What’s Dave’s passion outside of work? He can fix just about anything and loves all things mechanical. Come visit and see what we’re all about.
Amanda
Before joining Prime Print Shop 5 years ago, Amanda worked for some time at another print shop, and got her degree in new media, where she learned a lot about print making. Her main goal at work, and one that she says all her colleagues share, is for customers to have the easiest and most positive experience possible. She loves seeing a happy customer’s reaction to a job well done. Getting to help people and make their ideas a reality is one of her favorite things about her job. She is very grateful for her wonderful team that supports her everyday and for the pups, who are instant stress relievers. When she’s not at work, Amanda is probably perfecting her aerial skills at Hudson Valley Circus Arts, where she practices and gives much of her time. Soar on over to Prime Print Shop and she can tell you more about it.
Chris
Chris has been with Prime Print Shop for 13 years, and over that time has seen a lot of change. When the shop was in a smaller space, they had to send a lot of the work out. But now, with ultra-modern machinery and software, they can do virtually everything in house. That means they have more control over the finished product, and a greater sense of ownership for their work. He says that expertise is one thing, but it’s a game changer to have both expertise and state-of-the-art equipment. Like everyone else at Prime Print Shop, Chris loves his crew and is thankful he gets to laugh, joke and work alongside this tight-knit group of helpers every day. And that includes hanging out with the big bosses, Phoebe and Tootie! In his spare time, you can find Chris climbing, kayaking, cycling or doing anything with friends and family in the great outdoors. Learn more about the shop and see what we can do for you.
Celeste
Celeste is the newbie here at Prime Print Shop, because unlike others who have spent years here, she’s been with the shop for a year and a half. But that doesn’t stop her from knowing everything there is to know about quality, and what can be achieved when you have the right technology at your fingertips. She has an art background and thrives on using the newest software and great machines. This, in turn, is a great resource for customers who need a little advice. One of things she loves most about working at Prime Print Shop is the people. The team is super collaborative, supportive, and fun – and they all share the same vision of providing print excellence and the best customer service possible. If you’re looking for Celeste outside of working hours, you’ll probably find her involved in her fine art passions — painting, illustrating, and doing stained glass. Come visit and see what we’re all about.
Phoebe
Sunny fields, shady trees, and chasing rabbits; these are a few of her favorite things. Phoebe is 38% American Staff Terrier and 100% sweet. Daniel met her at HVARS in 2019 and she’s been going to work with him every day since. Phoebe is one of the shop’s official greeters.
Tootie
“Texas Tootie” met Daniel at HVARS in 2023 and, like Phoebe, she is also one of our greeters. A fast, fast runner and a promising catcher, her 42% Chihuahua genes means she’s either going 100 miles an hour or is fast asleep on someone’s lap.
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Prime Print Shop
43 Vassar Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Monday – Friday
8am – 5pm EST
