July 12, 2013

Rep. Vargas Names Historic Imperial Printers “Business of the Year”

El Centro, CA (July 12, 2013) –Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) delivers the “Business of the Year” award to Imperial Printers, a long-standing, locally-owned Imperial Valley company.  Rep. Vargas is acknowledging Imperial Printers for its more than 100 years of service and its commitment to being actively involved in the community and improving the lives of Imperial Valley residents.

“It is a pleasure to honor Imperial Printers for its more than 100 years of success and its unwavering commitment to giving back to the community,” said Rep. Vargas.  “Imperial Printers is a wonderful example of how a company can offer high quality services to clients while also fulfilling its commitment to being a socially responsible organization.”    

Established over 100 years ago, Imperial Printers is the largest locally-owned and operated commercial printer in the Imperial Valley.  Imperial Printers began as the commercial printing arm of what is now known as the Imperial Valley Press.  Imperial Printers currently operates three locations in the Imperial Valley and has 19 full time and 4 part time employees.  There are five owners, all of whom are long-time employees.

“As owners of Imperial Printers we continue to hold important everything our predecessors taught us. We strive to be an honest, straight-forward business, faithful to our clients and employees, while manufacturing the highest quality commercial printing,” said Vicki Garcia, one of the five owners of Imperial Printers.  “We pride ourselves on the contributions we make to better our community.”

“I am thrilled that Imperial Printers has made such a positive impact on the Imperial Valley,” said Vargas.  “I wish Imperial Printers another 100 years of continued success.”

Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire US/Mexico border.  Vargas is currently serving his first term in Congress.  He represented the 40th California State Senate District from 2010-2012, the 79th California State Assembly District from 2000 – 2006 and served on the San Diego City Council from 1993 – 2000.