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Denise Padula of Alchar Printing Group, an Albany SBDC 2012 Success Story
Denise Padula of Alchar Printing Group

Denise Padula
Alchar Printing Group
Albany SBDC

For the last 43 years, Alchar Printing Group has been a mainstay in a residential area on the east side of Troy. As the printing industry has declined, this company has continued to expand capacity and grow sales through a diverse customer base of Capital Region small businesses, unions, schools and colleges, not-for-profit organizations and political campaign clients. Denise Padula, president of the 2nd generation manufacturer, leads the company’s 20 person staff with a sense of humor and a tight-knit family culture. Several employees have 20 or more years of service. The company is proud to be certified as a New York State Woman Business Enterprise and union print shop, two strong attributes that differentiate Alchar from other firms in the region. The entire Alchar staff donates its time and talents to area organizations, including Capital District YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, local food pantries and community centers. Denise sits on numerous boards and has been recognized for her volunteerism and commitment to the community. The Alchar Printing Group began working with Albany SBDC Business Advisor Kate Baker in 2008 and continues to meet regularly. It all started with MWBE certification and procurement opportunities, and then continued with debt restructuring, strategic planning, and budget forecasting. Denise explains the continuing relationship: “Kate and the SBDC have helped me complete the goals identified on my first five-year strategic plan and write the next plan with growth initiatives for sales, equipment and expansion. The partnership we have developed has not only helped me work IN the business more effectively, but also to focus working ON the business.”
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