PTC student Angela Filler lands management position; opens gallery

Photo: Angela Filler showcases Rapid Press Printing's newest location, set to open in Pine City on Mar. 15.

PTC student Angela Filler is a real go-getter! Filler, a quadruple-major, is working toward an A.S. in business administration, a certificate and A.A.S. in accounting, and a certificate in entrepreneurship. Already an entrepreneur, Filler exhibits and sells her own original artwork at various locations in and around Pine City. Now, Filler has teamed up with Stev Stegner, owner of Rapid Press Printing and Copy Center, Inc., and is set to open and manage the print shop's newest location in Pine City.

"The new location opens Mar. 15 in downtown Pine City," Filler says. "I am so proud to be the store's manager and represent Rapid Press Printing in Pine City. I'm just so excited and eager to open our doors," Filler adds.

Rapid Press Printing has locations in Forest Lake and North Branch, and some products and services the shop offers are: business printing, envelopes, stamps, black and white printing, color printing, binding, laminating, graphic design, business cards, and more.

"I think Rapid Press will prove to be an asset to the Pine City community," Filler says. "For example, I'm sure PTC students will find us useful for binding papers, reports, and maybe for graphics for displays. Plus, I grew up in the Pine City area -- I'm familiar with the business community here, and I’m glad to be part of the business landscape in the Pine Area," Filler adds.

Filler already holds a degree in graphic design from Brown College and is combining her experience and training in business management and the arts; Filler also is opening her own gallery, MIFGAP Gallery, at the new Rapid Press Printing location. MIFGAP (Mural Art, Illustration, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Advertising, Photography) Gallery will feature Filler's own creative works including sculptures, custom greeting cards, prints, and more. MIFGAP Gallery will operate as a gift shop at the Rapid Press Printing site.

"I love the saying, 'If there's a will, there's a way.' It's my favorite quote, because it's true!" says Filler. "Right now, I am just so excited to be in a position where I can apply my skills and training in business, accounting, management, and the arts, and that I am providing a service in my own community," Filler adds.