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Vermont's First Union Print Shop!
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Vermont's Commercial & ONLY Union Print Shop

About First Step Print Shop

Family Owned
Competitively Priced
Locally Operated

Family Owned | Competitively Priced | Locally Operated

We're Committed to You

For over 25 years, First Step Print Shop has been providing you with the finest in graphic design services throughout the area. Our full-service digital printing company provides you with unmatched quality and professionalism. Full-scale, off-set, and digital printing services are just the tip of the iceberg. Call the experts at First Step Print Shop today at 802-899-2708!
The Owners, Jeff and Keith Blow

Jeff and Keith Blow, Owners

Jeff Blow is a third-generation printer, and his son Keith is a fourth-generation printer. Jeff's grandfather, Garth Blow bought Modern Printing, Co. in Barre, VT back in 1945, but in 1988 sold Modern Printing and created a new company named Jet Service Envelope, which focused primarily on envelope printing of all types.  In 2012, Jeff and Keith acquired Accura Printing in Barre, VT and put Accura and Jet Service Envelope under one roof at his Jet Service Plant in Barre, VT. With Accura as part of Jet Service Envelope, Jeff and Keith, returned to commercial printing.
In 2021, they bought First Step Print Shop from Mary and Robert Martelle.  The Blows, respect the business culture of First Step Print Shop and have encourage the employees of Mary and Robert to continue to work for the company. As a result, even though the business is now located in Burlington, VT, First Step customers continue to be served by the same staff they have come to know and trust.

Nicki, Digital Specialist

Nicki has over 22 years of design experience. She's worked in several advertising agencies throughout her career and has held positions that range from graphic designer to creative director. Working at First Step Print Shop has enabled her to become more knowledgeable of the printing process along with production and bindery from a different standpoint. 

She received her formal training and degree at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 1998 and received continued education at the University of Vermont. Nicki lives in the Underhill area with her husband and son. She believes that being able to work locally makes all the difference.
Nicki, Digital Specialist
Sarah, Graphic Designer

Sarah, Graphic Designer

Sarah grew up in Underhill, VT and attended the Center for Technology in Essex. At the center, she spent two years in the Graphic Design and Creative Media program. In 2013, she graduated from Champlain College in Burlington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Digital Media.
 
During her time at Champlain, Sarah also spent a semester studying in Dublin, Ireland. After graduating, she returned to Underhill and started working at First Step Print Shop. When she’s not designing, Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, and painting.
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