FIRST IMPRESSION PRINT & DESIGN HAS SERVED THE BRAINERD LAKES COMMUNITY FOR NEARLY 25 YEARS. THAT MEANS YOU’RE DOING BUSINESS WITH A LOCAL PARTNER WHO UNDERSTANDS YOUR CHALLENGES. WE ARE PRINT AND MARKETING EXPERTS.

It does not matter if you are running a one-man show or you employ hundreds. We can help.

Small town service and convenience with big city quality

Small business headaches mean lots to do and not enough time. We are your partner. We’ll design, print and process your mailings. We’ll get your marketing kitted. We’ll mail, store and ship your packages.

We are here to help. We help keep you on schedule.

No time? Lots to do?

WE DON’T EXPECT YOU TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OFFSET AND DIGITAL. THAT IS WHY YOU COME TO THE EXPERTS. WE WILL WALK YOU THROUGH THE PROS AND CONS OF THE PRINTING PROCESS. THIS WILL GIVE YOU THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND MAKE AN EDUCATED DECISION.

We can give you the quality and turnarounds that will fit your situation. Knowledge is power.

The process – Offset vs digital

Buying local means you talk to a real person who cares about your project as much as you do. A person with years of experience. A person who can answer questions and help you get exactly what you want.

What else? Feel the paper. You own the design and logo. Delivery to your door. A person who cares if you have a problem and will fix it.

Benefits of buying local

Sometimes you just don’t have space. Ask about our storage area. We have 10,000 square feet of storage for your printed pieces or kitting materials.

It helps when you buy in bulk, but you might not have space. We do. You can choose from climate-controlled to cold storage. Long term and short-term space available. Then when you need it, we’ll deliver.

Your storage solution

WE ARE THE GO-TO COMPANY FOR PRINT AND MARKETING SOLUTIONS. THINK OF FIRST IMPRESSION PRINT & DESIGN AS AN EXTENSION OF YOUR TEAM. WE’LL HELP YOU GET YOUR BRAND NOTICED AND GET YOU BUSINESS.

Our business is to make your business better.

Problem solvers – Print and digital

Let us put our experience to work for you

Welcome to First Impression Print & Design

When your ideas run out, use ours.

When your ideas run out, use ours.

We’re committed to satisfying you. If you’re looking for high quality and personal service, you’ve come to the right place. At First Impression Print & Design we’ll give you the attention and personal service you’ve come to expect and enjoy.

First Impression Print & Design is an independently owned and managed printing company specializing in high quality graphic and distribution services. We’ve proudly served the needs of the Brainerd Lakes area for nearly 25 years. From our humble beginnings as a small town print shop, to our current role of providing innovative and adaptable print and digital solutions to our clients, our brand is built on honesty, trustworthiness and friendliness.

We want to be the leading local marketing resource, helping our clients choose the right solution for their print needs. As marketing and communication tools continue to evolve, First Impression Print & Design will continue to invest in new technologies, equipment and staff training.

Let us put our dedication and experience to work for you.

What we offer. Best in class.

Branding and Design

From simple and classic to contemporary or boho vintage, our team of creative designers will capture the look and brand you want.

Offset Printing

Do you need a flexible, cost-effective print option that produces clean, detailed images from print 1 to 100,000? Think high quality offset printing.

Copying

Choose from full color or black-and-white copying on a variety of immediately available paper options. We’ll keep your office running smoothly as though you had an in-house shop, but without the hassle or overhead expense.

Direct Mail

We provide complete fulfillment services from stuffing marketing folders to mailing lists and postal distribution. Our professionals span the breadth of our firm’s services and elevate the bar for new and next best practices across the print industry.

Finishing, Binding and Kitting

A comprehensive array of finishing and binding options will help you make a polished and professional impression. Details will transform a marketing piece from ordinary into extraordinary.

Posters, Signs and Banners

We do really big stuff too.

Meet our team

Marketing and Design

Design Team

The graphic design team is the heart of our business. This highly skilled team is innovative and takes a consultative approach in understanding your visual goals. Tim and Brenda will take your ideas from a grassroots idea to an entire marketing platform for your business. On a daily basis they design new and innovative ways to “WOW!” your customers. With more than 35 years of combined experience these two know what works to sell your product.

Printing and Copying

Production Team

Staci and Brian know the equipment and how to make it perform. Best of all they’re fast, efficient and intent on making the colors pop, just like you hoped.

Finishing

Finishing and Binding Team

The job’s not done until it is inspected, packaged, mailed and delivered. The finishing, binding and mailing team are what get the project out the door looking amazing! Every time, on time.

Sales

Sales Team

Craig and Pat are not here for a quick sale. This is about becoming your business partner, so you can concentrate on what you do best. Tell us how we can help. We can meet at your location or ours. Suggest ways to increase your sales and offer a wide base of business knowledge from lawn mowing to corporation with 100s of employees.

What they say about us

We had a big presentation coming up with lots of handouts. On very short notice, the crew at First Impression Printing photocopied both the color and black & white, then spiral bound it with covers they designed. I’m not sure it got us the job, but it sure didn’t hurt!
Matt Bullard

Splotch

Presentation Packet

I was hosting a backyard wedding shower and wanted something special. The designers not only created gorgeous invites, response postcards and envelopes… they also suggested coordinated thank you cards. The set was unique and special just like my daughter-in-law.
Kary Beck

Splotch

Party Invites

Every year my family compiles a personalized, photo calendar for the grandparent’s Christmas gift. First Impression Printing juggles the odd sized, various quality images from each family member to create a gorgeous calendar. In fact each year it gets better and better.
Kris Plendl

Splotch

Personalized Calendar