My name is Mike Hurst. My past began in 1974 when I married my wife, Neda. We have been married for 32 years and have 4 children (2 boys and 2 girls), and 7 grandchildren (3 boys and 4 girls).
I started the business 5 years ago in the garage of our home. I was at the time unemployed. Previously, I had been teaching Graphic Arts in Columbus. My position there was requiring me to relocate, which I really did not want to do. Instead, I took a voluntary layoff to search for another position. I do not wish to impose my religious beliefs on anyone, but I would be in great default to not say everything I have I owe all to my God.
As I stated, I started this business with an unemployment check. My goal in starting the business in the garage was to stay there for 5 years, but in 18 months I had already outgrown the garage and had to relocate to a larger facility that had around 3,000 square feet of operating space. In that time frame, every need we had for equipment or finances, God met overwhelmingly. One story I wish to share is that we needed a color copier, but leasing and buying was out of the question because of finances. We prayed and God provided one for us to purchase for $1,700.
There have been times when we had bills and payroll due with little money, but God has always provided. Our motto is "Give us this day our daily bread" and he has done that and more..