Cleveland-based Free Period Press turns research about living well into bright, playful paper goods that help people slow down, unplug and care for themselves. Founded by Lora to address her own overachieving, productivity-focused habits, the company creates friendly tools for reflection, creative downtime and grounded routines, including its made-in-Cleveland Habit Tracker Calendar. Free Period Press also works with independent artists and designers to bring its screen-free products to life.
Forage Paper CoFounded in 2015 by illustrator Christina Chun, Forage Paper Co. creates whimsical stationery and paper goods that turn hand-painted scenes of nature and everyday life into cards and thoughtful gifts. Rooted in the New York metropolitan area, the company prints and hand-assembles every product in its U.S. studio, and its work is now carried by more than 250 retailers worldwide. Chun’s illustration background includes work for The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Stanford University, and two published children’s books.
Noodle SoupBorn from Cydney Weingart’s breastfeeding pamphlet for a local WIC clinic more than 30 years ago, Cleveland-based Noodle Soup creates low-literacy health education materials and family outreach products for public health and family-service agencies nationwide. Breastfeeding remains its cornerstone, while its colorful books and resources now help families learn about nutrition, parenting, healthy living and early childhood development. Female-owned and mission-driven, the company also offers customizable materials for agencies and hospitals.CLEVELAND, OH
AGC The Creative AdvantageFamily-owned and operated in Cleveland since 1967, AGC The Creative Advantage brings design, commercial printing and direct mail together under one roof. The company has built a long-running niche serving mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits, private schools, healthcare groups and arts organizations. Its annual 52 Weeks + 52 Works calendar, begun in 2003, turns AGC’s print expertise into an ongoing showcase for Northeast Ohio artists, while AGC was also Ohio’s first commercial printing facility to hold both FSC and SFI certification.CLEVELAND, OH
Rewind PressColumbus artist Nicholas Nocera has built Rewind Press into a hands-on screen-printing shop for custom apparel and goods, with every print made by hand. The small team also brings its mobile printing cart to events and teaches beginners through Rewind 101 workshops, giving the shop a distinctly creative, community-facing role. Nocera has been screen printing since 2003 and pairs the production work with illustration and design.COLUMBUS, OH