Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Creative Print Solutions
As a family-owned and operated business since 1967, AGC The Creative Advantage has built a reputation for delivering high-quality design, printing, and mailing solutions to Northeast Ohio organizations. With over 50 years of experience, our team combines creative expertise and sustainable practices to serve nonprofits, private education institutions, healthcare providers, and arts organizations. We utilize eco-friendly inks and are dual-certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). Our services span creative design, commercial printing, direct mailing, and environmental graphics, ensuring end-to-end solutions that align with client goals. Through initiatives like 52 Weeks 52 Works, we support local artists while showcasing our commitment to community engagement.Our concierge-level approach guarantees personalized service, with decades of experience in paper selection, print technologies, and fulfillment logistics. We maintain color consistency across projects and provide responsive support for complex or time-sensitive requests. Our teams expertise extends to database management, variable printing, and nationwide shipping coordination. By prioritizing eco-conscious practices and leveraging advanced print technology, we help clients reduce their environmental impact while maintaining visual excellence. With an average client partnership spanning a decade, we remain devoted to transforming creative visions into tangible, impactful communications.
Services
Creative Design
Branding & Identity
Commercial Printing
Eco-Friendly Printing
Direct Mail Services
Environmental Graphics
Interactive Publications
Mailing Fulfillment
Custom Online Storefronts
Database Management
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of experience in graphic design and commercial printing
- Our eco-friendly practices include FSC & SFI certified materials and soy inks
- We provide concierge-level service from concept to delivery
- Our team specializes in serving nonprofit, education, and arts organizations
- We maintain consistent color quality across all print projects year-round
Associations and certifications
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
What people say
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Services
Creative Design
Our custom creative design solutions transform brand narratives into compelling visual communications. From logo development to marketing collateral, we craft cohesive visual identities that resonate with target audiences. Our team specializes in branding, identity systems, and environmental graphics for diverse sectors including education and healthcare.
Commercial Printing
We deliver high-quality commercial printing using eco-friendly inks and certified sustainable materials. Our capabilities include large-format printing, variable data printing, and specialty finishes for marketing materials, publications, and signage. Every project undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure color accuracy and print consistency.
Direct Mail Services
Our comprehensive mailing services include database management, inkjetting, and nationwide distribution. We handle every aspect from personalized mail pieces to shipping coordination, ensuring timely delivery of fundraising campaigns, marketing materials, and institutional communications.
Environmental Graphics
We create interior and exterior signage solutions that enhance brand visibility while guiding visitors. Our environmental graphics include donor recognition walls, wayfinding systems, and institutional branding elements that combine artistic design with functional wayfinding requirements.
Sustainable Printing
Our sustainable print solutions use FSC-certified papers and soy-based inks to minimize environmental impact. This service integrates responsible forestry practices with advanced print technology, offering clients premium quality printing while maintaining compliance with sustainability standards.
People
Candice Champion
Lead Designer
Candice Champion specializes in translating client visions into impactful design solutions. With extensive experience in direct mail and print communications, she leads collaborative projects that combine creative excellence with technical precision to meet organizational goals.
Courtney Dolinar
Production Manager
Courtney Dolinar oversees production operations with expertise in print technologies and fulfillment logistics. She ensures seamless execution of complex projects, maintaining high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines across diverse print and mailing initiatives.
Questions
What design services do you offer?
We provide full-service creative design including branding, marketing collateral, copywriting, photography, environmental graphics, and wayfinding systems tailored to your organization's specific communication needs.
Do you handle printing on environmentally friendly materials?
Yes, we use FSC & SFI certified papers with soy-based inks and eco-friendly coatings. Our sustainable printing practices help organizations reduce environmental impact while maintaining high-quality output.
What mailing services are available?
Our comprehensive mailing services include database management, variable data printing, custom online storefronts, UPS/FedEx shipping coordination, and national/international distribution for direct marketing campaigns.
How do you ensure print quality consistency?
We maintain strict color control across all projects using advanced calibration systems. Our team ensures consistent color reproduction year-over-year through precise print management technologies and quality control processes.
What client industries do you serve?
We specialize in serving nonprofit organizations, private education institutions, healthcare providers, arts organizations, religious institutions, and B2B clients throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond.
What is your typical turnaround time?
Standard projects complete within 7-10 business days, with rush services available for urgent needs. Our team communicates clear timelines upfront and works efficiently to meet critical deadlines.
