Grafix Shoppe President Mike Donovan and Grafix Shoppe were written about in an excellent article in the ProAct 2013 Annual report here is an exerpt;

Leadership, flexibility and production knowledge are a few of the highlights for William Ruse at Grafix Shoppe in Eagan, where his supervisors have witnessed a personal transformation resulting from his work. The family atmosphere was a welcome change for Ruse. Some companies simply want the product done and don’t have  concern for the individual, he explains. “Here they care about you.”

The employee works on crews of two or more, scraping excess material from acrylic lettering and other sign related handwork. Ruse’s case manager had recommended him for an independent job, but he prefers the group environment offered through work enclaves.Site Supervisor Sandy Vang is well-liked by Ruse. “Who’s your favorite staff, Willie?” she asks. “That would be Sandy,” he responds.

Having nicknames for employees is a tradition maintained by Grafix Shoppe President Mike Donovan, who said he wants people to be included. “They (ProAct workers) are fully integrated into our culture, with jerseys, shirts, jackets, hats– they’re totally part of our culture,” he said.

“It’s good for this business to have a relationship with ProAct, and seeing the results of these men and women, it’s gratifying,” Donovan said. The company leader said work is dignity, no matter who a person is or what they do. “It’s doing something that’s productive.”

ProAct, Inc. is an organization dedicated to serving people with disabilities and other challenges with a wide range of client services that enhance employment skills and self-sufficiency capabilities.

If you are interested in viewing the complete newsletter click HERE. The article is on Page 4.

In 2013 Grafix Shoppe saw plenty of unique and interesting vehicle wraps come our way. Here is our top 5 vehicle wrap list of 2013.

5. Children’s Hospital Mobile Education Unit 

4. Night Owl Discovery Prius Partial Wrap

3. Custom Jeep Wrangler Wrap 

2. Minnesota Timberwolves Crunch Ambulance

 1. Fiska Karma Wrapped in 3M 1080 Chrome Vinyl

The Fiska Karma job was contracted to Grafix Shoppe by 3M to test out their new 1080 Chrome Vinyl the results were stunning as you can see. We are looking forward to what kind of vehicle wraps come our way in 2014.

If you want to see more pictures of vehicle wraps check out our photo gallery HERE.

Celina Police Department, (OH)

Our first Design of the Month for 2014 comes from the Celina Police Department in Ohio. They shot an excellent photo of their Dodge Charger and Ford Interceptor marked with our modified graphic kit number ULT 2004.

"We are still loving the new graphics and we get a lot of compliments about them."

Brian Taylor
Celina Police Department

If you are interested in being considered for Grafix Shoppe Design of the month please send us photos of your vehicles to marketing@grafixshoppe.com