John Pinnington owned and operated AA Printing, providing same-day, full-color digital printing services and supplies to the Las Vegas valley for several years, but began to feel that his business was becoming stagnant. Pinnington knew he needed a boost of capital and new ideas if he wanted to continue growing his printing services. After discovering the Clark County Community and Economic Council’s Technical and Economic Assistance Program (TEAP), Pinnington applied and was paired with a Nevada SBDC advisor to assist with the technical aspect of growing his business.

Pinnington was paired with Nevada SBDC advisor Charae Parks, who assisted him in re-tooling his business plan and providing market research. Parks worked closely with Pinnington throughout the duration of the 12-month TEAP program to ensure that he met necessary milestones and accurately processed the quarterly reports required to receive the grant funding.

AA Printing’s John Pinnington completed the year-long Technical and Economic Assistance Program with the help of a Nevada SBDC advisor and SBDC interns and was awarded a $50,000 grant. He has invested this money into his business, expanding his marketing reach and hiring a new employee, guaranteeing that he can continue to provide excellent printing services to the Las Vegas area for the foreseeable future.

“The Nevada SBDC has been an invaluable partner in growing my business. The grant they helped secure for my company has allowed me to expand our marketing efforts and hire a new employee, significantly boosting our growth. Their expert guidance, tailored resources, and unwavering support helped me navigate challenges and uncover opportunities I hadn’t considered. I truly credit their expertise for not only helping me secure the grant but also guiding me in leveraging it effectively to grow my business.”

– John Pinnington, Owner, AA Printing Services