For the remainder of 2009, we will provide free resume copies to those members of our community who are unemployed. Job seekers must bring a printed copy of their resume to our store and our staff members will reproduce 10 copies on resume-grade paper.
Here is a link for the full Journal Inquirer Article
We are excited to announce that Michael was selected as a Business West 40 Under Forty recipient in 2009!
Michael wanted to include Lindsey and Weezy in his photo because they work as a team and represent what our customers have come to identify as the Minuteman Press family.
We have posted Michael’s interview below:
Age 29: Owner, Minuteman Press Michael Weber knows a secret about how to succeed in business.
“It’s such a cheesy statement,” said the 29-year-old, who owns and operates Minuteman Press in Enfield, Conn. with his wife Lindsey. “It’s the more you give, the more you get. Givers gain. If you want to succeed, you have to help out and contribute something.”
The formula has worked – the Webers have increased sales by 450% in the five years since they purchased the business.
Weber takes his volunteer work seriously. He is vice president of the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, a director of the Young Professionals Society of Greater Springfield, and a member of the Home Builders Assoc. of Western Mass. and the Affliliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield.
He joined these organizations immediately after moving from Boston to Connecticut and taking over the Minuteman franchise. His motivation was to make friends, make a difference, and form relationships that would result in business accounts.
Although his approach has worked, Weber’s intent is always focused on the greater good. “I want to do my part by helping people out and genuinely contributing,” he said, adding that he has supported beneficial initiatives even when they were not good for his business.
Many of his volunteer activities involve working with people who are much older, so Weber especially enjoys his affiliation with the YPS.
“It’s refreshing to be on board with so many like-minded people. I truly have good intentions and try to contribute,” he said.
His background is in information-management systems, and his wife was an assistant buyer for Filene’s Corp. prior to their venture with Minuteman, but both know the value of networking. “We don’t wait for people to come in,” said Weber. “You have to get to know people. We set quality standards, volunteer, and participate on committees. You have to get involved, and if you show up to help, you get to know everyone.”
We were blessed to have Weezy as part of our family from February 17, 2006 to April 24, 2009.
Minuteman Press sponsored the April Membership meeting of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Western Mass (HBRAWM). Michael and Lindsey joined forces with Amy Scott of Wild Apple Design Group and Jill Monson of Valpak of Western Mass to create a marketing presentation called “A (Fun) Crash Course in Marketing 101”.
The group’s goal was to educate the HBRAWM members about making wise decisions with their marketing dollars. Michael and Lindsey briefly overviewed the differences between offset and digital printing and then taught the audience about the characteristics they should look when choosing a printing vendor. Among other points, they encouraged the members to look for a shop that educates them about production options, offers digital and offset printing and selects the best method for each job, and takes the time to show any available volume discounts.
At the end of the presentation, the group engaged the audience in a customized version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”. Each question tested the members’ retention of the information covered in the presentation, and the participants had a chance to win prizes. The game engaged every audience member and kept the energy high.
Michael and Lindsey are shown here with their display table before the presentation.
Michael and Lindsey had the privilege of attending lunch with Roger W. Crandall,Co-Chief Operating Officer of Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Roger graciously hosted Springfield YPS members for a luncheon to discuss current events and economic challenges facing our region. Michael and Lindsey were honored to attend this small meeting and to learn from Roger’s experiences.