Actonian Martyn Vos is becoming a familiar face in the downtown core.
He started his first brick-and-mortar - Cornerstone Office Express - last month, filling a void left behind when he took over for a similar business that previously occupied the Mill Street space.
When talking to vendors at last year’s Leathertown Festival, Vos realized that many of them conducted e-commerce on the weekends. Their day jobs prevented them from dedicating more time to their businesses.
With the downtown location becoming available, the former software and website developer brought his one-stop-shop for all business needs concept to life.
For locals who need something shipped, Cornerstone’s staff can help them send it on its way with major delivery companies like Purolator, boxed or unboxed, local or international.
The print shop can make anything from posters and brochures to business cards and banners. For the office supply side of the business, individuals can find computer accessories like cables, chargers and keyboards as well as school essentials like pens, paper and notebooks, among other things.
One service that firmly roots the store in the 21st century is the ‘anytime mailbox.’ Simply put, a customer can have their mail sent to Cornerstone, where staff will scan it and send over a digital version. They can then either have it forwarded or destroyed.
Vos is also working on a version of the service that will allow clients to digitally create mail to be sent out.
“When you want to send Christmas cards, you go online, pick the card, decide who you want to send it to, pay the bill and a few days later, your cards start arriving at people’s homes,” Vos said.
In addition, plans are in the works for a tech repair department.
Cornerstone Office Express will be having a grand opening on Saturday, March 22. Vos, local elected officials and the Acton BIA will preside over a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome to come and enjoy a slice of cake.
More information can be found on Cornerstone’s website, which the shop staff will be adding to in the coming days.