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Tier One Solutions + Mercury Envelope & Printing: ‘Values in Action’

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Cynthia Ward, Founder & CEO of Tier One Solutions, and Alison Deutsch, CEO & Owner of Mercury Envelope & Printing, recently sat down for a conversation about leadership with a ‘Values in Action‘ mindset.  

Cynthia and Alison discuss the importance of supporting diverse suppliers and local communities, as well as the impact felt when prioritizing community. The two share how they’ve discovered that partnerships rooted in transparency, trust, and shared values create sustainable success. And how weaving your values into everyday decisions creates action that goes beyond financial outcomes to create long-term impact.  

“The values you hold tell a story.” – Cynthia Ward

Later in their conversation, they explore the evolution of print in financial services. Alison shares her experience of modernizing a legacy family business, and how innovation, technology, and honest pricing are reshaping print management. 

Watch the whole story here on our new YouTube channel, be sure to subscribe! And learn more about our values and what we do on our Who We Are page. 

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