Emerging technology challenges long-standing business

Friday, December 31, 2010

by Brian S. Orban

Marla and Eric Kessel pose with the store's mascot, Hotrod. The couple started Mountain Home Printing nearly a quarter century ago. Photo by Brian S. Orban

Over the past quarter of a century, Eric and Marla Kessel watched technology change their world and how they do business.

While it saved time and made it easier to create things from scratch, the computer revolution also drained away part of their livelihood.

Despite the advantages of computer technology, the couple continues to fill their own niche in Mountain Home. Preparing to celebrate their 25th anniversary as a separate company, Mountain Home Printing continues to produce an assortment of products for local customers, from wedding supplies to business cards.

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I can't say how many projects Eric and Marla helped me with over the years. From personal projects to 4-H projects.... many of them last minute.... They just calmly got whatever I needed done, when I was afraid it couldn't be done in time. They also have some memorabilia in the store that is worth seeing. And the conversations..... yep, they have lots of memories

Go visit!

Jessie

-- Posted by jessiemiller on Fri, Dec 31, 2010, at 7:00 PM
I love having a printing project to take into

Mountain Home printing!

We all need to support local businesses with

local flair! They make our town interesting

and fun.

They may require a few extra steps but the

price may surprise you and the visit always

worth it.

-- Posted by IdahoDuck on Sun, Jan 2, 2011, at 10:09 AM
Marla and Eric have always helped and been the best friends to so many people. You won't get the personal service they offer, anywhere else.

-- Posted by driverbob on Tue, Jan 4, 2011, at 8:33 PM

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