Fireball Spotlight
PIDC is a nonprofit joint venture between the City of Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Last month, PIDC interviewed Catherine about Fireball’s history, business capabilities, and what it means to be a woman entrepreneur.
Check out some of the highlights below and click here for the full article.
- Fireball Printing is an independent print shop specializing in digital, large format, and offset printing for clients of all types, opened in 2008.
- What started as a small operation printing art prints for friends has quickly grown into a reliable print shop serving bars, venues, restaurants, schools, nonprofits and a variety of other businesses and organizations.
- While we’ve grown significantly, we’ve stayed true to our roots: offering high-quality printing with fast turnaround times and excellent customer service.
- One of the biggest milestones for Fireball Printing was when we invested in our Canon varioPRINT iX3200. This was a huge leap for us—not just financially, but in terms of what it meant for the future of our business.
- When the printer arrived and was finally up and running, it felt like a turning point. Not only did it enable us to produce even higher-quality work with better color consistency and faster turnaround times, but it also reinforced the fact that we were continuing to grow and evolve as a company.
- As a woman—and as someone who tends to be more introverted—I’ve found that being heard and making sure my ideas are taken seriously hasn’t always been easy. One of the most important things I’ve learned is the value of surrounding yourself with people who respect and support your voice. That means seeking out business partners, collaborators, and mentors who genuinely listen and value your input.


