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Celebrating Local Businesses: TPH's Legacy and Strategies

Explore TPH's legacy of supporting local businesses and discover strategies that have driven community success.

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Hey folks! Dani here. Today, I want to take you on a journey down memory lane and share the story of TPH. Our journey began with humble beginnings and has grown into something truly remarkable. I'll also share some strategies to help you strengthen your local business and make a lasting impact in your community, so stay tuned! Grab your cup of coffee, get comfortable, and let's dive into it.

TPH: A Proud Canadian Legacy

Image of The Printing House in 1961 in Downtown Toronto.

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Our history began in 1961 when Earle O’Born, a skilled journeyman typesetter, purchased an old letterpress shop in downtown Toronto. This humble beginning started a remarkable journey filled with notable firsts. TPH was the first printing company in Canada to market instant printing and initiate 'branching' by opening various corporate locations. In the 1990s, we broke industry norms by switching to a PC-based platform to digitally connect Xerox printers. This was a huge shift from physical discs back in the day! TPH also established the first digital print network across Canada. We enabled digital files to be sent from coast to coast, with locations in major Canadian cities like Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Niagara, the GTA, and Halifax. As the print industry evolved, so did we. We have come a long way and are proud to be a Canadian company.

Steal Our Strategy: How TPH Celebrates Being a Local Company

Branded TPH box with printed stickers showing local Canadian pride.

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Want to increase brand visibility and highlight your business as a local company? Steal our strategy! Consumers are increasingly interested in purchasing from and supporting local businesses. The key here is to help them find you. Try using these tips and strengthen your strategy:

Homegrown - Celebrate Local Businesses

There are countless creative ways to celebrate local businesses and integrate these ideas into your strategy. By showcasing your local roots and community involvement, you can build stronger connections with your customers. Here are more engaging ideas to get you started.

Printed t-shirts with Canadian elements for local businesses.

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By implementing these strategies, you can effectively showcase your local pride and strengthen your connection with the community.

Window decal in car showing local Canadian business pride with playful moose stickers.

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I hope you found this blog useful for your strategy! Join us in supporting local businesses. Together, we can help Canada shine. Ready to start?

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