ALLEGRA – EAST NAMED TOP 100 BY QUICK PRINTING MAGAZINE
LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 25, 2010 – Allegra – East was recently named to Quick Printing’s 2010 Top 100 list. This elite group includes the top quick/small commercial printers in North America. Allegra – East is owned by Denise Spalding and Jennifer Eberle.
“Business leaders always seek ways to differentiate their companies and stand out from the crowd,” said Karen Lowery Hall, managing editor of Quick Printing Magazine. Hard work and business savvy have earned Allegra – East a top spot.
Spalding credited the entire Allegra team for this achievement and recognition. “Our people make the difference.”
Located at 2680 Technology Dr., Allegra – East offers traditional and advanced printing technologies including creative and design services, direct mail programs, variable data marketing, offset printing, digital printing, mailing and fulfillment services, signs and banners.
Quick Printing's 2010 Top 100 List
Allegra – East awarded Back-to-Back – “Best of the Best” award from the Allegra franchise system.
ALLEGRA – EAST NAMED BACK-TO-BACK ‘BEST OF THE BEST’ 
LOUISVILLE, KY., June 2, 2010 – The second time around is just as sweet, according to back-to-back “Best of the Best” award winners, Denise Spalding and Jennifer Eberle, partners of Allegra – East in Louisville. The award was recently announced by Allegra Network, one of the world’s largest marketing, print and graphic communication franchises with more than 350 centers. The top honor is presented to only one franchise location annually for outstanding sales volume, profitability and other performance criteria.
The Allegra team was also honored with three additional franchise system awards, recognizing sales growth and excellence.
“In uncertain economic times, it’s an achievement for an enterprise of any size and in any industry to post gains,” said Carl Gerhardt, president and CEO of Allegra Network. “While they’ve earned the distinction of ‘best of the best’ for the past two years, Denise and Jennifer have long set a standard of excellence among franchise members and the marketing and print communications industry at large.”
Spalding credited the entire Allegra team for the achievement, noting that Asst. Vice President of Sales & Marketing Karen Reis Olson and Account Manager Tammy Blaydes were recently recognized by Allegra Network as the top two International Sales Performers in North America. The pair also received the International Gold Sales Milestone Award recognizing sales excellence, along with fellow account manager, Todd Redmon.
Located at 2680 Technology Dr., Allegra – East offers traditional and advanced printing technologies including creative and design services, direct mail programs, variable data marketing, offset printing, digital printing, mailing and fulfillment services, signs and banners.
2010 NAWBO EPIC Women of Distinction
Allegra - East selected as Women of Distinction by National Association of Women Business Owners, Louisville Chapter. This award recognizes woman owned businesses who have demonstrated excellence and passion in running their business
2009 National Association of Printers and Lithographers (NAPL)
Awards for Marketing Excellence, Silver Award
Community Event for Sweet Sixteen Celebration
2008 Best of the Best Award Winner
Allegra Network recognizes the most successful and innovative centers in the network based on sales volume, profitability and other performance criteria.
2008 Top International Sales Performer, Allegra Network, Karen Reis Olson
2008 Exceptional Sales Award – Karen Reis Olson
This is a special award given by the Allegra Network, recognizing significant sales increase, leadership, and going above and beyond in his/her position.
2008 Louisville Graphic Design Association 100 Show
Gold Award, Collaborative for Teaching and Learning Brand Identity, Mark Cable, Creative Director & Graphic Designer
2008 Family Scholar House, Corporate Lucy Award
The corporate award goes to an organization that demonstrates its commitment to human welfare through its public practices – observance of gender equity and generosity in providing for people overlooked or otherwise abused through society’s neglect.
2008, 2007, 2006 Top Five International Sales Performer, Karen Reis Olson
2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 Top Sales Performer, Southern Region, Karen Reis Olson
2008 Inducted into the Greater Louisville Inc. Hi-Impact Program
This induction represents fast growth companies with an annual compounded growth rate
of at least 20% over the last 4 years.
2007 Sales Excellence Award
Allegra Network recognizes sales growth.
2006 Best of the Best Finalist
Allegra Network recognizes the most successful and innovative centers in the network based on sales volume and profitability
2006 Louisville Graphic Design Association 100 Show
American Red Cross {HERO} campaign - Silver;
Coalition for the Homeless Annual Report - Silver
2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 Top Ten International Sales Performer, Karen Reis Olson
2005 Gold Addy Award
The Advertising Federation of Louisville for The Coalition for the Homeless, Public Service Collateral Annual Report
2005 and 2003 Service Net Circle of Champions Award, Allegra East
Service Net recognizes Allegra’s contribution as a vendor to their continued success