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ne of the most satisfying parts of our job here at Quick Start is when we see one of our business partners flourish and prosper. A great example of that is Ricoh Electronics in Lawrenceville.

Ricoh was founded in California in 1973 and has since grown into a $14 billion global corporation and leading supplier of advanced office automation equipment. In 1990, Ricoh opened its current facility in Lawrenceville where the company makes toner for photocopiers, cartridges and thermal label stock. Since breaking ground in Georgia, the facility has expanded three times, and Quick Start has been there from the beginning to help provide workforce training for Ricoh’s employees.

To celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary recently — and to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of their nearly 400 employees — Ricoh threw a party with employees and dignitaries sharing barbecue, playing softball, and testing their rock climbing and bull riding skills. During the celebration, Frantz Pierre, Ricoh’s Technical Division manager, praised Quick Start for contributing to the company’s ongoing success. “We are very appreciative of Quick Start and all the work they have done with us,” said Pierre. “Quick Start was instrumental in helping us with our initial training and through all our expansions.” Quick Start is also very appreciative of Ricoh and its commitment to its manufacturing facility in Georgia. And we were very glad to join in with the celebration to say, Happy Anniversary, Ricoh. May there be many more in the future. Jackie Rohosky Assistant Commissioner Economic Development Programs jrohosky@georgiaquickstart.org

Top: Gathered at the anniversary party are, from left, Sean Nakanishi, Ricoh Electronics president; H. Takenaka, Ricoh Office Machine Group executive VP/group manager; Jackie Rohosky, DTAE assistant commissioner; Frantz Pierre, Ricoh Technical Division manager; Jeff Lynn, Quick Start director of Northern operations; and Jim Mathis, Quick Start training coordinator. Center: Frantz Pierre tests his bull riding skills, while others tried rock climbing, softball and horseshoes. Bottom: Ricoh employees paddled the lake in colorful kayaks on Ricoh’s beautiful campus.

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