Open Mike

A Little Creativity and Innovation Goes a Long Way...

2009-08-25T18:05:00Z

Well, I just got back from taking our firstborn off to his freshman year in college. And we only went through one box of tissues! (Quill brand, of course). Actually I am quite proud of my son. For the past four years he has worked very hard in his high school academics, hockey team and various bands, and is well prepared for college. In fact, I was a little jealous while walking the campus with him after helping set up his dorm. Speaking of dorms, one thing I had forgotten from my own days in college...(read more)

Looking for a new way to save?

2009-06-09T22:40:00Z

The economy is tough--no question. We get it! That’s why we offer you a line of our own Quill Brand supplies. These products aren’t seconds or generics—they’re quality supplies that we develop and design to do the exact same job as the national brands. Even better, you’ll find that they cost a whole lot less than the better-known brands you’re now using. If you haven’t already, I urge you to give one of our 3,200 Quill Brand products a try. You’ll put...(read more)

Getting back to the basics

2009-04-01T05:02:00Z

In tough times like these, I think it’s vital for companies to keep things simple and focus their efforts on whatever made them a success in the past. I firmly believe it’s a mistake when a company tries to do too many “new” things to overcome economic challenges...or, worse yet, tries to reinvent themselves into something they’ve never been before. Here at Quill, we’re going to be focusing on two very basic things throughout 2009: making sure you get an outstanding...(read more)

What office supply store closings mean to you

2009-01-06T19:56:00Z

You might have heard that a major office supply company has announced that they're closing select stores across America. Some of these closings might, unfortunately, affect you. Undoubtedly these are difficult times, but I want to tell you this with confidence: Quill is the office supply company you can count on today—and tomorrow, too! There are two main reasons why we’re succeeding when other office supply companies are falling short. First is our service. It’s been the best...(read more)

Thanks for being such a great audience!

2008-09-05T13:25:00Z

Hi—I'm Mike Patriarca, the new President of Quill. I’m writing to you today while looking out my office window at the turning leaves on a beautiful autumn afternoon. The scene reminds me very much of where I grew up in New England. While I still miss the beaches of Rhode Island, I’ve also come to really appreciate the Midwest. There are great people here and the suburbs of Chicago are an ideal place to live and work. Since this is my first attempt at “blogging”,...(read more)