New Owner Seeks To Raise Local Awareness of Scope of Commercial Print Solutions
Tonya Bisker, new owner of Copy Connection, delivered a clinic session in the Entrepreneur Leadership Mission (ELM) Business Accelerator Program created and hosted by the Bradford Area Alliance.
Copy Connection’s clinic session took place at the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center on Thursday evening. The ELM program aims to assist business owners seeking enhanced business success through collaboration and support. During clinic sessions, ELM participants share information on their businesses, challenges, and ideas with peers, mentors, and reactors.
Mentors provide guidance and support throughout the program. Sarah Boser, former owner of a jewelry business featuring hand-crafted glass beads, served as Bisker’s mentor. “Tonya values her customers and the personalized service she is able to provide. It’s been inspiring to work with her in the ELM program and see how this commitment shaped the goals she set for herself as the owner Copy Connection. I look forward to the impact of her hard work on Copy Connection as she moves forward.” Reactors are guest entrepreneurs and subject matter experts that offer insightful suggestions and new perspectives to participants during the clinic session. Bill Andrews, a partner at Pace Management, and Julie Waldron, President at Proforma Total Business, a marketing services provider that includes commercial print solutions, both served as Reactors during the clinic session.
Established in 1984, Copy Connection has been a staple in Bradford, PA. Copy Connection delivers a full suite of services, encompassing design, printing, and copying. As the only comprehensive copy shop in Bradford, Copy Connection offers services beyond copying including engineering prints, binding, fax services, lamination, customized banners and calendars, as well as typesetting. Clients can use Copy Connection’s services to manage their projects from inception to completion to ensure professionalism and quality throughout. Copy Connection, located at 19 Chestnut Street in Bradford, was acquired by Bisker in 2024. Bisker is looking to reacquaint local businesses with all of the services Copy Connection offers.
“The ELM program has provided me with the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share my passion for success. The advice I received from my mentor, reactors and fellow entrepreneurs will undoubtedly play a vital role in the future success of my business.” Bisker stated.
The ELM Business Accelerator is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
