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PAPER SHOP MOOSIC , PA
WWW . THEPAPERSHOP . COM MEMBER SINCE 1947
When it comes to long-standing businesses in our region , Paper Shop is one of the names that regularly comes to mind . With its ubiquitous presence in local shops and restaurants and its wide array of classified ads , Paper Shop has become a go-to for people looking to buy or sell an item at a great price . In this month ’ s Small Business Spotlight , Melanie Quintanilla tells us about Paper Shop ’ s lasting success .
Paper Shop recently celebrated its 50 th anniversary — to what do you attribute your business ’ s success ?
We reached our 50 th year of business thanks to our customers and our hardworking employees . Our customers have continued to support Paper Shop through all the changes and advancements that we have made . Thanks to our employees ’ dedication , we have been able to make a name for ourselves , create new functionality and continue to grow as the years go on .
What are some of the services you provide ?
Paper Shop has two different sides to its business : one side offers free classified ads for the members of the local community . We allow people to sell their unwanted items and gain some extra cash while also being able
to buy items at low prices . The other side of the business is our multi-media advertising platform for local businesses . Businesses can advertise in our print publication , our weekly e-newsletter , on our website and on our social media platforms .
The Chamber offers many different kinds of publicity opportunities .
How does your business differ from other classified ad services ?
Our classified services are different from others because we strongly care about our customers and we are there to help out however we can . We have a customer service team that will answer any questions someone may have and they will help customers through the process of posting their item for sale . Paper Shop also is constantly changing to provide customers with the best customer experience possible . We recently launched a brand-new website that allows users to easily place an item for sale or browse through our listings . Paper Shop is also in the process of creating a mobile app that will be available this fall .
How do you give back to the local community ?
Paper Shop gives back to the local community by sponsoring and participating in different kinds of community events . We get involved to make a difference . We also advertise local events in our print publication , on our social media accounts , and in our e-newsletter to help spread the word . We want the community to know that we are here to help make a difference .
How has the Chamber helped your business ?
The Chamber offers many different kinds of publicity opportunities , which have allowed us to spread the word about our business . We value the fact that the Chamber provides us with information on community events that we can attend . Without the Chamber , we would not be able to stay up-to-date with all the great things happening in the area .
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