The following year, Ira moved the business to 704 Third Avenue. It is said by many, that Craig Printing is the second oldest business in New Brighton that is still operating. The first being Standard Horse Nail Corp. in 1872.
About 1945, Ira Craig died and his son, Omar, inherited the business. Leo Hicks began working for Mr. Craig as an apprentice in 1955. Upon Omar's death in 1959, Leo managed the business for Mrs. Omar Craig until 1966 when he and his wife, Laraine, assumed ownership.
Our clients recognize that we care about every piece of printing that we produce. Once we have delivered their first order, customers learn to trust our ability to understand their needs and deliver the printing they require.
Since many of our clients have asked us about advertising specialties to promote their business or organization, we are now able to provide them with a complete line of promotional products - from shoe laces to Irish Crystal! In order to do this, we have become members of Promotional Products Association International. Through this membership, we are able to seek out the unusual and creative products desired by our clients. We keep up with current market trends by attending conferences and seminars and enjoy helping our clients find that "special, unique item" that conveys the image they desire.
Today, the business is owned by Laraine and she continues to offer clients the great service, prices and workmanship they need and expect.
Craig Printing & Promotional Products was selected as the 2003 Business of the Year by the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce, for its long time Business Achievements, Community Service and involvement in the Beaver County Chamber.
Laraine received the prestigious 2000 Pennsylvania Best 50 Women in Business award. The award is for recognition of
professional success,
business growth and community involvement. She was the recipient of the 1999 Athena Award for Beaver County. This award is presented in recognition of professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. The Award is established locally through the Beaver County and Ambridge Chambers of Commerce and the Beaver County Business and Professional Women's Club in partnership with national underwriters, local businesses such as McElwain Oldsmobile-Cadillac and individual sponsors. She was also selected as the BPW 1904 Woman Of The Year.
The Beaver County Bicentennial Celebration was held during the year 2000. Of course, Laraine was a part of the activities. She worked with the celebration as chairman of the Volunteer Recruitment Committee. She was on the 2003 and 2004 Committee for the American Heart Association Ball and was the 2003 and 2004 ATHENA Banquet Chairman.
