“AI Can Never Replace Our Humanity”: Melva LaJoy Legrand on the Future of Live Event Strategy

An ASK. BUILD. GROW. Conversation With Melva LaJoy Legrand, Founder
& CEO of LaJoy Creative

Melva LaJoy Legrand built her award-winning agency from grit, grief, and an unwavering belief in human connection. A former educator turned “Experience Architect,” she began her career as a volunteer at a D.C. radio station, fell in love with storytelling through events, and went on to found LaJoy Creative, an agency known for its intentional, impact-driven approach to live experiences.
 
When the pandemic shuttered the events industry, Melva lost nearly everything. Yet the rebuilding that followed reshaped not just her business but her philosophy: that empathy, excellence, and community are the real cornerstones of any live event strategy.
 
ABG Print sat down with Melva to talk about resilience, leadership, and why, especially in an age of AI, the most powerful business strategy still begins with being human.

(This interview has been lightly edited for flow and readability.)

How did you discover events as a career path?

My origin story is a lot of grit. My first career, I was an educator. Through a family friend, I was introduced to a radio station in D.C., Radio One, now Urban One. I started for free. I was hungry. I was interested. I soaked in everything I could learn. I wasn’t getting paid, working ridiculous hours. And I loved it. I absolutely loved it. So I knew something was there.

That passion became the foundation of her creative business philosophy. “I don’t even view LaJoy Creative as event planners,” she explains. “We’re Experience Architects. We’re in the business of storytelling, designing experiences for organizations that are doing good in the world.”

When did you know this was your calling?

In 2020, I lost everything. I was caretaking for my father, who had six strokes and dementia. When he died in 2021, I thought, ‘This is over.’ But as I was losing everything, I was being contacted for amazing projects. And I realized sometimes, when you have a calling, you don’t get it right away, but you get confirmation along the way.

Those confirmations guided her forward. “Right now,” she says, “It just happens to be my turn. One day it won’t be, and that’ll be okay. But right now, it’s my turn.”

You’ve said you’re allergic to complaining.

My dad was a janitor and truck driver. My grandmother was a maid. My great-grandmother was a field slave. I am not from people who give up. If you fall flat on your face, just don’t stay down. I refuse to stay down.

How has your leadership evolved?

One of the worst things you can do as a leader is expect you from everybody you deal with. My capacity to handle stress is highly unusual because I had a highly unusual life. The worst thing I can do is tell someone ‘get over it because I did.’ I have to meet my people where they are.

She pauses, then adds, “If you are a good leader, you have to be okay when you see someone who’s not working in their gift. Encourage them to find their path. People shouldn’t have blind loyalty, they need to be loyal to whatever is calling them.”

What makes in-person gatherings irreplaceable?

AI can never replace our humanity. It just isn’t that intelligent. We are complex. We are dynamic. We need people. The blessing of COVID is we were reminded what life looks like when we’re not in community. We get to share stories that remind us we’re more alike than different. We get to find our people.

What do organizations risk if they don’t gather?

They miss the moment. You lose the chance to tell your story, to thank your supporters, to build relationships that are personal instead of transactional. And while you’re not gathering, others in your industry are. So you miss the moment.

What’s your advice to young professionals?

Be okay being a beginner. Sometimes we want to skip steps. Second, build an advisory council, people you aspire to be like, your peers, and someone outside your industry. And build your network for quality, not volume.

She also urges early exposure. “Say yes to everything within boundaries and values. When you say yes to everything, you learn your non-negotiables. Later, you’ll be told ‘no’ is a complete sentence, but first you need to learn what you’re saying no to.”

• Daily habit: “Writing. I journal every day. It’s where I leave it all out on the table.”
• How she resets: “I think about my dad.”
• Leadership mantra: “Your word is the only currency that matters.”
• Core belief: “Excellence over ego. That’s the LaJoy way.”

 

Melva’s NYC & Paris Favorites

The Takeaway to Achieve Your Ultimate Outcome

After every major production, from a national summit to a benefit concert Melva LaJoy Legrand returns to that dinner table ritual. “They give me the gift of seeing my legacy play out” she says. For her, That’s the ultimate outcome of a great live event strategy. not just a successful show but a gathering that leaves people seen, valued, and changed.

“If You’re Good Enough, Eventually They’ll Ask You to Sell”

An ASK. BUILD. GROW. Conversation With Ben Charon, Managing Director at General Atlantic

Ben Charon didn’t arrive on Wall Street with a polished pedigree. He grew up year-round on Cape Cod, far from the finance world, where the economy was driven by seasonal tourism. He cold-called his way into banking, spent nearly a decade as an Associate across three different roles, and only later found the right fit that set his finance career on a faster trajectory. Today, as a Managing Director in the Capital Solutions Group at General Atlantic, Charon is involved with the firm’s fundraising and investor relations—work that requires as much grit as it does polish. ABG Print sat down with him to talk about breaking in, standing out, and the mindset that keeps him sharp.

 

You grew up on Cape Cod. What was that like, and how did it shape your ambitions?

I grew up lower middle class in a small, rural town. Cape Cod is buzzing in the summer and deserted in the winter. My parents had blue-collar jobs, and I knew nothing about finance careers. My mom likes to remind me that at five I said I wanted to be a stockbroker, mostly because I wanted to wear a tie. That was exotic to me. I played a lot of sports, got recruited to play soccer at Brandeis, and thought I might become a lawyer. Then I met a senior TA in an economics class who had just accepted a job at Goldman. Hearing about the work and pay planted the seed for Wall Street.

You didn’t exactly have connections to get you there. How did you make the leap?

I cold-called a Brandeis alum at Credit Suisse five times before I landed an interview. When I showed up, he asked how I got in the door because “only kids who go through me get CS interviews.” I was like, “with all due respect, I cold called you like five times. You never got back to me.” So long story short, he advocated for me to get the job. And then, the next thing you know, I’m on Wall Street. I joined the retail and consumer group during the LBO boom, so it was a crash course in M&A and leveraged buyouts.

What was the toughest early lesson?

Precision. Banking isn’t rocket science—the math is arithmetic; the writing is straightforward—but things have to be correct 100% of the time. Mistakes cause more senior bankers to lose trust in you quickly. That mindset stayed with me: details matter. As I got more senior, I had to learn not to let perfect be the enemy of good, but when you’re junior, sloppiness isn’t tolerated.

 

When I interview candidates, I give extra credit to those who had to hustle. Hunger is hard to teach.

 

You’ve mentioned feeling different than your peers on Wall Street.

Definitely. I didn’t have a finance background, and many of my peers were coming out of top finance programs like Wharton and had been prepping for years. I had to catch up fast. And socially, it was eye-opening. A lot of people had advantages like parents in finance careers, resumes passed directly to recruiters. I had none of that. Honestly, I took pride in breaking in the old-fashioned way. Now, when I interview candidates, I give extra credit to those who had to hustle. Hunger is hard to teach.

At what point did you feel like you belonged in the room?

Probably at Evercore. After business school, I realized I didn’t want to go back to banking—I wanted something more relationship-driven. I joined UBS in high-yield sales and trading, but the business was shrinking. That’s when I asked myself: where are markets still opaque, where do relationships matter most? That led me to private equity fundraising. At Evercore, I worked as a placement agent, helping mid-market firms raise capital from pensions, endowments, and family offices.

What’s the difference between selling a bond and raising money for a private equity fund?

On my first day in high-yield trading, a colleague was out and I executed a trade in 30 seconds. In private equity, the sales cycle can be 18 months. You need patience, persistence, and the ability to build trust over time. The contrast was shocking but ultimately rewarding.

 

Once I found the right lane, the promotions came faster.

 

You spent nearly eight years as an Associate (including your time at business school). How did that affect your perspective?

It taught me persistence. I was an Associate across investment banking, sales & trading, and fundraising before finally making VP (at Evercore). Once I found the right lane, the promotions came faster. But those years gave me resilience and empathy for people grinding in the middle ranks.

For the uninitiated, what exactly is a placement agent?

Think of it as a fundraiser for hire. A giant like Blackstone has internal teams raising money for dozens of strategies. Mid-market firms raise one fund every four or five years, so it’s inefficient to staff that in-house. They hire placement agents, specialist bankers who bring their funds to institutional investors. That was my job at Evercore.

What was it like starting with small accounts and working your way up, and how did mentorship shape your finance career?

When you’re just starting out, nobody is handing you a $300B pension fund to cover. You start with smaller accounts, prove yourself, and over time you earn responsibility for larger relationships. That’s where mentorship comes in: senior people took chances on me, letting me sit in on big meetings once I’d proven I could handle the situation. It was very much an apprenticeship, and it shaped how I now try to bring up junior colleagues.

How do you handle the rejection that comes with fundraising?

You need thick skin. Expect 90% nos. Stay even-keeled and don’t get too low in bad years or too high in good ones. I once showed a group of new hires two emails I received from the same investor 6 years apart: in 2013, they said not to waste my time trying to build a relationship with them, then in 2019, they made a $150M commitment to one of my clients. If you’re not ready for that journey, this business isn’t for you.

When did you realize sales would be central to your finance career?

Honestly, I didn’t realize it early enough. I assumed the smartest math person would ultimately become the best banker. But once you get senior, you become a salesperson. Whether it’s convincing a founder to let you sell their company or an LP to back your fund, persuasion is half the job. That was something I wish someone would have told me. You better learn how to sell. Because if you get good enough at something, at some point, someone will ask you to be a salesperson.

That sounds like advice for anyone starting out.

Exactly. There are so many paths on Wall Street. Not everyone has to be the quant. I knew I wasn’t going to out-model the analyst from Wharton, but I could build relationships. That’s a highly valuable skill that not everyone has. There’s demand for all kinds of strengths—you just have to recognize yours.

 

If you get good enough at something, at some point, someone will ask you to be a salesperson.

 

Why do you think sales isn’t taught in business school?

It’s funny. Schools put so much emphasis on finance, accounting, marketing, but not sales, which ends up being one of the most important skills. Maybe it’s seen as less academic. But in reality, it’s at the heart of most senior roles in finance. You learn it through mentors, not textbooks.

And now at General Atlantic, your role is what’s called “Capital Solutions.” What does that mean in plain English?

Fundraising and Investor Relations. General Atlantic manages over $114bn in AUM, and it doesn’t just appear. You have to convince institutional investors to commit their capital. It’s highly competitive. Thousands of private equity firms are out there asking the same questions. Relationships, trust, and track record matter.

And how do you avoid burnout?

I remind myself that pressure is a privilege. It means you’ve been trusted with something important. And when I need to recharge, I play with my seven-year-old son. That puts everything in perspective.

What about life outside finance? How do you see New York now that you live in Connecticut?

New York was home for 15 years. I loved every minute and never thought I’d leave. If not for COVID, I probably wouldn’t have. Now I live in Connecticut and love it, but I’ll always have fond memories of the city. New York draws some of the most ambitious people in the world, and that ambition gives the city its energy.

If you weren’t in finance, what would you be doing?

Probably a bartender.

That’s a good relationship sales role.

Exactly.

Quick hits:

• One habit that keeps you sharp: Sleep.
• Favorite book: The Billionaire Who Wasn’t by Conor O’Clery.
• Go-to news source: Wall Street Journal.
• Most-used phrase in a pitch: “We are differentiated because …”

The Takeaway For Your Finance Career

For Ben Charon, breaking in wasn’t about pedigree—it was about persistence. His story is a reminder to early finance career professionals that there are many ways to stand out: know your strengths, learn to sell, and stay resilient. Hunger, humility, and adaptability often matter more than a perfect resume.

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Twice a year, New York becomes the epicenter of the fashion world—and the pressure is high. Designs are finalized at midnight. Shows pop up at the Starrett-Lehigh building, Spring Studios, and The Shed. Teams sprint from SoHo to Chelsea to Tribeca to Hudson Yards, trading studio for showroom, showroom for venue. And the printed materials? They need to be flawless. On time. Zero drama. 

That’s where ABG Print steps in.  

We’re the backstage partner fashion professionals trust when the clock is ticking. 

Setting the Stage 

Fashion Week starts long before the runway lights go up. From casting packets to press invites, your printed materials are the first touchpoint of your brand. 

We help you make the right impression before anyone takes their seat: 

• Lookbooks and line sheets that make buyers stop, flip, and order. 

• Invites and media kits that command attention and drive RSVPs. 

• Posters and street-level signage that create buzz and build crowds, from Pier 59 to SoHo lofts. 

Our team thrives on last-minute requests. Need to swap in a new model shot at 10PM? Done. Need 50 kits delivered to five hotels before breakfast? We’ve got couriers on standby. 

When the doors open, there’s no room for error. We keep teams ahead of the chaos with direct-to-venue deliveries and the confidence that everything’s where it needs to be. 

Think run-of-show programs, directional signage, name badges, step-and-repeats, and anything else your team needs, all produced fast and formatted perfectly.  

 Our services made all the difference for an ICON360 coordinator: 

“I submitted my order near midnight. It was ready by 6AM. Just exceptional.” 

That kind of turnaround doesn’t happen by chance. It happens because we run 24/6 in Midtown Manhattan, just minutes from every major Fashion Week venue. 

Maintaining Momentum 

The runway may have been cleared, but your work is far from done. We print press recaps, post-show lookbooks, thank-you kits, and follow-up materials that keep your brand top of mind. 

And when the job calls for advanced design support, we’re equipped for that too. 

One recent client needed on-model photos of their entire collection for a global pitch the next morning, but they had only shot each garment in a single colorway. Our team retouched the images overnight to showcase every variant with accurate color and styling. The result was a comprehensive lookbook, delivered with time to spare.  

Why Fashion Teams Stick With ABG 

 Deadlines in fashion are brutal, but we’ve been beating them for decades. We’ve heard it all before. 

“Twice a year, my stress levels skyrocket… And then I remember ABG Print. Our Fashion Week postcards were delivered in 12 hours.” 

ABG gets it right the first time so that your team can focus on the fashion, confident their print materials are in good hands. 

“They always call me if a color looks off. I know I can count on ABG to deliver on time, on budget, and on spec.” 

It’s more than a service, it’s a partnership. That’s why PR agencies, design teams, and fashion marketers come back season after season. Whether you’re in planning mode or mid-crisis, we get it, and we deliver. 

From lookbook to runway, ABG has your back. Let’s talk deadlines. 

Delivery is never an afterthought at ABG. In the fast-paced worlds of finance, events, and corporate communications, getting materials into the right hands at the right time is just as important as producing them flawlessly. 

For account managers, executive assistants, and marketing professionals, print deadlines are often part of a much larger machine. That’s why whether it’s a last-minute investor deck, 2,000 pages of legal documentation, or name tags for a nationwide event, our delivery services are built for urgency, accountability, and peace of mind. 

From Midtown to Angola: Built to Deliver 

Our central location and multi-faceted delivery network give us unparalleled capability in serving our New York City customers. Need a pitch deck couriered downtown in time for your 8AM meeting? We’ve got it. Your event materials didn’t show up for tomorrow’s conference at the Javits Center? We hand-deliver to your hotel overnight. Need 500 perfect-bound books shipped to three offices across the country by morning? Covered. 

And when the stakes call for it, we scale. One United Nations project required 46 pallets and over 1.36 million items, packed and prepared for container shipment to Angola. From daily rush jobs to once-in-a-career scale, we deliver with consistency and care.  

Behind Every Delivery is a Story 

It’s easy to talk about fast turnaround times. It’s another thing to have bound presentations in-hand at 2:30AM because your boss is speaking at 7 and the original delivery never arrived. That’s the kind of moment that separates vendors from true partners. 

One client in Texas called after-hours in a panic: 

“My boss was in NYC. We needed his presentation printed, bound, and delivered by 7AM. I spoke with Carlos at 8PM and he had everything couriered to the hotel by 2:30AM. I woke up to a text from my boss, all set and ready to go — thanks to ABG Printing.” — Cara C. 

When a vendor fell through the night before an event, we reprinted the materials and hand-delivered them before sunrise. In another case, we turned around 500 postcards overnight with confirmation before their event began. 

“These guys are the best. They had it couriered to my hotel at 2AM so when I woke up, they were waiting for me!” — Ellen S. 

And when a law firm needed thousands of confidential pages printed late on a Friday night, but their usual printer refused the job, we ran the job and coordinated a 24/7 courier to get everything up to Buffalo by the next day.  

“I am so thankful my law firm found these people!” — Michelle G. 

We’ve made hotel room deliveries, rerouted missed shipments, and recovered projects with hours to spare. These aren’t exceptions. They’re what we do.

  

Fulfillment Designed Around Your Deadlines 

Every delivery starts with your deadline. Whether you’re printing overnight or planning ahead, we work through your account team to arrange logistics, confirm shipping status, and ensure materials arrive on time and intact.  

Our clients rely on ABG Print to be an extension of their operations. We use trusted courier partners across NYC for hand deliveries and coordinate national shipments through major carriers with tracking and photo/signature capture available on request. 

Our Midtown facility runs 24 hours a day, Sunday through Friday, so we can handle late-night jobs, early-morning meetings, and same-day turnarounds without delay. You’ll get real-time updates, direct communication, and proactive problem-solving, no matter the hour. 

While other vendors clock out at 5PM, we’re built for the pace of your business. 

When Delivery Matters, So Does Your Printer 

Every hour counts when the stakes are high. That’s why ABG Print is built to support fast-paced teams who need materials professionally printed and delivered, often within the same day. 

From Midtown drop-offs to cross-country shipments, we’ve earned the trust of clients who can’t afford delays. If that sounds like you, let’s get your next job moving. 

Request a custom quote now! 

Between Q2 wrap-ups and August vacations, there’s a sweet spot where serious business gets done. Rooftop investor dinners. Critical pitch sessions. Curated client meetups. In these rooms, every detail carries weight. 

In these high-stakes, high-touch settings, your materials need to be sharp, polished, and ready fast. Whether it’s pitch books for ten or custom signage for a private venue, ABG Print delivers short-run print with big-time impact. 

Print That Works Harder in Smaller Rooms  

When you’re in a room with decision-makers, there’s no room for generic. Your print materials are often the first thing they see, and the one thing they take with them. We help you make that impression count, even when timelines are tight. 

Here’s what that often looks like: 

• Pitch decks and presentation books, trimmed to fit your slides, bound professionally, and turned around in less than 24 hours if needed. 

• Signage that sets the tone, from welcome boards to branded menus, directional signage, and floor graphics. 

• Custom invitations and agendas, printed on premium paper stocks with high-quality finishes, and matching name badges or table tents to elevate the experience. 

Earlier this summer, a client came to us just days before a private event at Cipriani Wall Street. They needed a branded floor graphic, and fast. We produced and installed it seamlessly, giving the venue a polished, immersive feel from the moment guests walked in. 

Built for NYC Speed (and Last-Minute Changes) 

Summer networking often comes together quickly. Venues shift. Guest lists change. Decks evolve overnight. 

That’s why we’ve structured our service around providing speed and flexibility without sacrificing quality. 

Take our recent project at the Andaz Hotel on 5th Avenue, a 23-panel window installation. We printed to the provided specs, only to find when we arrived that the venue measurements were off. Our team reworked and trimmed the panels on-site without compromising the visuals, completing the install that same day. 

Or take Bloch Dance at Columbus Circle. For their recent product launch, we produced beautiful program cards, alongside ongoing work like wall wraps and window decals. Their team raves about Manny, and the feeling is mutual.  

These are the kinds of partnerships we value: fast-moving, detail-driven, and rooted in trust. 

Print That Sticks Around  

The best events don’t end when the lights go out. We help clients keep the momentum going with professionally bound quarterly reports for follow-up, branded leave-behind kits, and more. 

Even for short-run jobs, the afterglow matters. A great deck or a custom card can carry your message long after the last handshake. 

Whether you’re deep into planning or working off a last-minute call sheet, we’re ready. 

Our Midtown Manhattan location means hand-delivery is always on the table. Our team is built for speed, confidentiality, and creative problem-solving. And our quality doesn’t drop when the quantity does. 

 Let’s make your next print job count. Contact us today! 

How Financial Firms Turn Slide Decks into Print-Ready Pitch Books 

PowerPoint decks look great on screen, but printing them often tells a different story. Printing from powerpoint often leads to S=slides print too small, margins take over, or layouts get cropped. For financial teams prepping high-stakes pitch books or investor reports, that’s a problem. But getting it right doesn’t require a design degree. It just requires a printer who understands how to bridge the gap. At ABG Print, we solve this problem for our clients every day.

The Problem: A Digital Format Doesn’t Fit a Physical Page 

It’s a familiar scene for account managers and executive assistants in finance: the pitch deck is done, the slides look sharp, and now it’s your job to get them printed in time for the meeting. But the results from a generic print shop or DIY route like FedEx often fall short.  

For financial professionals—especially those preparing client or investor facing materials—presentation is everything. A misaligned or poorly printed deck can dilute your message, distract from your data, and undermine your professionalism.  

The issue isn’t your process or PowerPoint skills. It’s that screen-based formats like PowerPoint’s 16:9 layout don’t translate cleanly to standard paper sizes such as 8.5×11 or 11×17. When sent to print without modification, these decks end up with large white margins, off center layouts, or cropped content. If you’ve ever tried printing from PowerPoint directly, you’ve likely run into these exact challenges.

At ABG Print, we see this all the time. Solving it is one of the ways we deliver real value to our financial clients, and it’s one of the reasons they come to us for their pitch decks over and over again. 

The Solution: Your Slides, Trimmed to Size. No Redesign Required. 

Our workflow is built around the goal of delivering clean, custom slide deck printing that preserves your layout. Unlike most printers, we’re equipped to trim your materials to match the original slide dimensions—ideal for 16:9 ratio presentation prints. That means your deck prints exactly as it appears on screen, without unsightly compromises or extra work for you. 

Whether your team built the slides from scratch or used a template, we provide true professional pitch deck printing, ensuring a clean widescreen presentation print, exactly as intended. We don’t expect our clients to be designers, and with us you don’t need to be one to get a professional result. Just send the file—we’ll take care of the rest. For anyone struggling with printing from PowerPoint efficiently, this is the stress-free solution.

Why Finance Teams Trust ABG Print  

Presentations move fast in finance. Deadlines shift, stakeholders change, and the pressure to deliver never lets up. We understand that pace, which is why our 24-hour production schedule and Midtown location are built to accommodate last-minute changes and hand-delivery with zero margin for error. 

More than just a print vendor, we act as an extension of your team. Whether you’re juggling multiple decks or prepping materials overnight, we’re here to make the print side seamless, so you can stay focused on what matters most.  

Beyond the Pitch: Playbooks, Reports, and More 

While pitch decks are our most printed product for financial clients, we also handle training playbooks, internal strategy documents, quarterly reports, and more. Each project is handled with the same attention to formatting and quality, resulting in clean, custom-trimmed presentation materials. 

Whether you’re pitching a fund, onboarding analysts, or preparing internal reports, ABG Print ensures your materials leave a lasting impression. Not just the right information, but the right finish, too. From slide decks to reports, we simplify printing from PowerPoint and beyond.

Let’s Talk About Your Presentations 

If you’re constantly wrestling with PowerPoint-to-print challenges, let’s simplify the process. Our team will walk you through file submission, formatting options, and the best trimming specs for a sharp, professional result. 

Need it fast? We print and deliver throughout NYC, providing confidential, white-glove service 24 hours a day, six days a week. 

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What It Means for Corporate Teams—and Local Print Partners 

Amazon just doubled down on Midtown Manhattan. With the recent acquisition of 522 Fifth Avenue, the company has added another 600,000 square feet of office space to its already significant footprint, demonstrating a direct vote of confidence in the New York business district’s post-pandemic recovery.  

At 424 Fifth Avenue, Amazon has already transformed the historic Lord & Taylor building into a major corporate hub with over 2,000 employees. Now, just up the street, their newest acquisition at 522 Fifth signals something new and exciting: momentum. 

Both locations are just steps from Grand Central Terminal, positioning Amazon and its partners at the heart of Manhattan’s corporate resurgence. They’re more than office buildings—they’re a declaration that in-person work, collaboration, and culture are back on the rise in one of the most influential business centers in the world.  

From our Midtown print shop just blocks away, ABG Print is watching this transformation in real time. People are returning to the office. Teams are expanding. Expectations are rising. And the demand for fast, flawless materials to reestablish that physical presence—from signage to pitch books—is surging alongside it. For many businesses, finding reliable Midtown printing partners is becoming just as critical as finding the right office space.

 

Midtown Is Reawakening 

Amazon’s expansion reflects a larger trend: businesses are coming back to the office and hitting the ground running. Consultants are reopening satellite spaces. Marketing teams are planning activations. Corporate calendars are filling with high-stakes meetings. 

With that shift comes renewed demand for pitch decks and investor packets, signage for events and office spaces, and booklets designed for internal use and presentation. The hum of Midtown is back—and so is the urgency to look sharp, move quickly, and make every interaction count. 

What This Means for Your Business 

With the return of foot traffic and office buzz comes a growing need for speed, polish, and precision. Companies moving into new spaces and employees returning to in-person meetings are under pressure to impress—often on tight timelines. The result? A surge in demand for dependable, high-quality local partners.  

From investor packets and presentation materials to environmental signage and custom booklets, we’re seeing a clear trend: businesses are investing in the tools that help them stand out in a competitive landscape. 

When precision matters and projects need to be executed fast, they’re turning to ABG Print for Midtown printing solutions that meet the pace of New York City business.

What We’re Seeing at ABG Print 

From our Midtown location at 266 W 37th Street, ABG Print is perfectly positioned to meet the renewed demand for speed, polish, and reliability. As Amazon and others bring thousands of professionals back to the area, we’re seeing a steady increase in requests for same-day service, rush deliveries, and last-minute fixes. 

We’ve recently produced: 

• Custom pitch decks and investor packets for high-stakes meetings 
• Corporate signage for revitalized office spaces and branded environments 
• Booklets and guides built for internal distribution and long-term use 

And that’s just the beginning. Our clients trust us because we’re thoughtful, reliable, and truly service obsessed. Whether you’re reestablishing routines or preparing for a critical client presentation, we make sure your materials reflect the same level of professionalism you do. 

Amazon’s commitment to Midtown is a clear reminder: New York City’s corporate engine is back on. If your business is part of that momentum—or ready to be—this is the time to show up. 

Whether you’re relocating, expanding, or simply getting back into your office groove, ABG Print is ready to help you move quickly and make an impact. With expert Midtown printing services just blocks from Amazon’s new offices, we’re here to keep your team ahead.

ABG Print. Just blocks from Amazon’s new offices.  

Need it printed fast and done right? Let’s talk. 

A Strategic Partner Chosen by Legal Teams 

In the world of high-stakes litigation, complex deals, and sensitive filings, law firms choose print partners they trust.  

 

 Accuracy, confidentiality, and reliability are requirements. 

 

The right print partner is a trusted extension of the firm, one that ensures sensitive documents are handled with the utmost care and delivered exactly when and where they’re needed. For legal teams wondering where can I print legal documents securely and on time, ABG Print is the go-to partner.

 

Legal Printing Demands Accuracy 

Legal professionals know there’s no margin for error. Every print job means safeguarding client info, hitting strict court deadlines, and making sure every brief, exhibit, and contract is flawlessly executed. That’s why law firms turn to ABG Print. 

At ABG Print, we don’t just deliver documents—we deliver peace of mind. Our team understands the pressures attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrators face, safeguarding sensitive client information and meeting tight deadlines. That commitment makes a difference, as one client recently told us: 

“I’ve used ABG Print twice in the past two months to copy and bind legal documents for court filings, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They produce high-quality work and EVERY member of their team… is professional, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, reachable, and responsive.”

Security at Every Step 

At the core of our legal print services? Lock-tight security. Our facility is housed in a secure commercial building with key card access where only authorized staff get in. We sign NDAs, shred leftover pieces, delete confidential files, and hand-deliver straight to your office anywhere in NYC. Our superhero production crew even works overnight to make sure your documents are done right and out the door, fast and safe. 

We know that the importance of printing security for your business is paramount. Whether you’re preparing for a high-profile trial or managing sensitive M&A documents, you can trust that your materials are in safe hands. When firms ask where can I print legal documents and ensure complete confidentiality, ABG Print stands out as the clear choice.

Working side-by-side, we anticipate that legal teams consistently cite three major pain points: 

• Tight, unpredictable deadlines
• The need for absolute accuracy and organization 
• The requirement for secure, reliable delivery, often outside regular business hours 

 We answer the call every time. Even on late nights or tight weekends, we find a way to deliver: 

 “Manny and his crew saved my butt and I am so thankful my law firm found these people! We called on a late Friday night looking to get literally thousands of documents printed… All we had to do was email the documents and explain how we wanted them tabbed and printed, and it was ready the next day! … If it wasn’t for his connections and ideas I would have never got my documents out in time.” 

Having a printer that acts as a trusted extension of your firm means knowing your documents will arrive flawlessly—no matter how urgent the deadline. That confidence allows you to consistently meet tight schedules, impress clients, and focus on practicing law rather than worrying about printing. 

 

Real Results, Real Relief 

Legal professionals are detail-oriented by necessity. They select a print partner who matches that level of diligence. They look for someone who understands the stakes, respects confidentiality, and delivers with care. With ABG Print, law firms gain a strategic ally with decades of combined expertise in legal document printing who helps them meet their obligations and focus on what matters most. 

 “For us deadline-driven, stressed out, obsessive-compulsive types, they are VERY calm and reassuring, doing everything they can to help you with your seemingly impossible timeframes, keeping you informed about the status of your order, and in both instances I’ve used them, somehow managing to deliver ahead of schedule.” 

 Want a printing partner that’s a shoo-in for your team? Let’s talk. The next time you’re wondering where can I print legal documents with complete confidence, ABG Print is ready to deliver.

 For more on how ABG Print supports law firms with secure, reliable, and expert printing, visit our Legal Printing Services page. 

 

Corporate events are thriving, and the opportunity to create meaningful, high-impact experiences has never been greater. We see the most successful brands continue to raise the bar and deliver events that leave a lasting impression and drive measurable business results. 

We get it. Live events provide unmatched opportunities for connection, visibility, and engagement. The companies we work with day in and day out recognize this. They focus on smart, strategic execution, particularly when it comes to print materials that enhance and unify the attendee experience from start to finish. That’s why many teams look at corporate event planning as a holistic process—balancing creative design, flawless execution, and measurable outcomes.

What Industry Leaders Are Doing Differently 

Create Immersive Brand Environments  

Top brands transform event spaces into fully immersive brand experiences. Their teams design complete environmental packages that maintain consistency across every touchpoint—from dramatic entrance displays to intuitive directional signage.   

A technology conference that applied this approach with ABG’s help received overwhelmingly positive feedback in post-event surveys. Attendees praised the environment as seamless and inspiring, and the organization recorded strong improvements in brand perception and message recall. 

 Early planning contributes significantly to this success. Teams that engage their print partners at the beginning of the process ensure that every detail aligns perfectly, resulting in smooth execution and elevated impact. Strong corporate event planning strategies depend on this kind of foresight.

Personalization at Scale 

Exceptional events feel personal. Forward-thinking marketing teams create custom experiences by aligning materials with attendee interests and needs. Personalized welcome packages, beautifully designed name badges, and curated materials all contribute to a sense of value and connection from the moment guests arrive. 

At a recent financial summit, personalized materials supplied by ABG Print encouraged VIP attendees to remain engaged longer than in previous years, leading to stronger relationships and more business opportunities. 

What this tells us: 
Personalization drives results—and a scalable print partner makes all the difference. From variable data printing to custom design, ABG delivers high-touch execution that enhances attendee satisfaction and directly supports business growth. 

Execute with Flawless Precision 

High-performing event teams operate with clarity, preparation, and confidence. They collaborate with experienced print partners who provide direct-to-venue delivery, organize materials, and support for last-minute adjustments. 

Event directors consistently report a shift in their roles, from managing logistics to focusing on meaningful guest interactions—thanks to the reliability and professionalism of their print providers. 

What this tells us: 
Early planning contributes significantly to this success. Teams that engage their print partners at the beginning of the process ensure that every detail aligns perfectly, resulting in smooth execution and elevated impact. 

Real Results from Real Events 

• A corporate client recently welcomed additional attendees the day before a major event in San Francisco. Our team prepared and shipped new name tags overnight, ensuring a seamless check-in experience for every guest. 

• During a large industry convention, an event team required an urgent delivery. Our local crew prepared and hand-delivered critical materials that same night, enabling a polished launch the next morning. 

• For a Colorado-based client hosting in New York, our production team began printing at 4:00 AM after receiving design files late in the evening. By the following morning, 500 high-quality postcards arrived at the venue—professionally packaged, photo-confirmed, and ready for immediate use. 

Focus on the Experience—From Start to Finish 

Successful marketing teams partner with professionals who prioritize quality, timing, and brand consistency at every stage of the event process. 

Imagine hosting an event where every touchpoint reflects your brand with precision, where attendees move effortlessly through the space, and where your presence feels both professional and unforgettable. With the right partner, you gain the freedom to focus fully on conversations, connections, and outcomes that matter. 

The best results come from partnerships rooted in preparation, expertise, and shared vision. Print providers who understand the full attendee journey help marketing teams deliver elevated experiences with confidence. When corporate event planning is supported by expert partners like ABG Print, the impact reaches far beyond the event itself.

For more insights on how industry leaders elevate their events, visit our Conferences & Events page. 

The financial world moves fast, and when opportunities arise, firms need to be ready. A single meeting can be the difference between securing a billion-dollar deal or missing out entirely. That’s where pitch books come in—an important tool for investment bankers, private equity firms, hedge funds, and asset managers to showcase their strategies, financial models, and opportunities. But in high-pressure situations, there’s no time for delays. Precision and speed are everything. For firms in need of pitch book printing NYC, that means choosing a partner who delivers both accuracy and speed.

Think You’re Alone? You’re Not. Pitch Books Are Almost Always Rush 

It’s 8 p.m., and you just got off the phone—big investor meeting at 8 a.m. tomorrow. You have 12 hours. And no pitch book. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Pitch books are almost always rush jobs. We see it at ABG Print all the time and these are the most common reasons: 

The Last-Minute Investor Meeting – A high-net-worth investor or institutional fund wants to meet. The catch? It’s tomorrow morning. There’s no room for errors or late deliveries—your pitch book must be flawless and on time. 

The Competitive M&A Bid – In mergers and acquisitions, timing is everything. Financial models and valuation tables change at the last minute, requiring immediate reprints. On-time delivery is non-negotiable. 

The High-Stakes Board Presentation – Quarterly reports and investor relations presentations require up-to-the-minute data. When the final numbers arrive just before the meeting, your pitch books must be updated, printed, and ready overnight.  

So, How Can You Make Sure Your Rush Job Gets Rushed? 

You need it rushed, and we want it to be error-free and top quality. To ensure all these things can happen, here are 5 quick checks you can do before handing over your materials: 

1. Image Check: Ensure all images are sharp and at least 300 DPI to avoid pixelation. A blurry chart or distorted logo can undermine your presentation before you even speak a word. 
2. Page Order: Manually verify the correct order, especially for spreads with images across two pages. A misplaced page in a financial model could change the entire narrative. 
3. Edge Check: Maintain enough bleed so no important content is trimmed off. A common printing mistake is text placed too close to the edge, resulting in key information being cut off.
4. Font Check: Embed all fonts to prevent unexpected changes when printed. The last thing you need is your sleek, professional document printing in an entirely different font, altering the intended look and feel. 
5. Color Check: Use CMYK color mode—RGB looks different on a computer screen than it does in print. Colors that pop on screen might not translate the same way onto paper, and in high-stakes meetings, visuals matter.  

The ABG Print Advantage 

Financial professionals don’t just need fast printing—they need precision, confidentiality, and reliability. That’s where ABG Print shines. We understand the unique demands of financial printing and have built a reputation as the go-to solution for last-minute, high-stakes documents. 

Our team works around the clock to ensure every pitch book is printed with accuracy and delivered on time. Whether you’re looking for pitch book printing NYC services or nationwide delivery, we make it happen.

In fact, 85% of orders are completed and delivered in under 24 hours—because when deadlines are tight, speed matters. 

And we know it’s not just about getting it done fast, it’s about getting it done right. Our full-service approach gives you more than just high-speed printing; it gives you confidence that your materials will look professional, polished, and perfect every time. 

When Deadlines Won’t Wait, Neither Should Your Printing 

Your pitch book isn’t just paper—it’s the difference between deal won or deal lost. When you need high-quality prints, trust ABG Print for pitch book printing NYC services to get it done.