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UPS Store Hosts Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Store has grand reopening under new ownership.

The rolled out the welcome wagon at a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony held at on Main Street in Holbrook last week.  While the store has been there for the past four years, the franchise is now under new ownership.

Jacob Mizrahi took over the store two months ago and, as the new owner, has ambitious plans to expand and improve on an already successful business model.

"We're making a lot of changes.  We've reorganized, we're adding more services, especially digital and printing," said Mizrahi.

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The local store provides reliable packing, shipping, printing, scanning, faxing, photo and notary services. In addition, mailbox services are available.

The new owner hopes to reach out to the broader community, not just Holbrook, but the surrounding towns as well.

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"I would advise people to look for our coupons and mailings in the next few months," Mizrahi said.

After Emigrating to the United States from Israel in 1986, Mizrahi settled in Great Neck.  He went into business in Holbrook because he saw the opportunity to improve upon a place that wasn't utilizing its full potential in the area.

"I decided the UPS Store would be a great place to serve people here, both small businesses and individuals," said Mizrahi.  "It's amazing; people two blocks from here didn't know we were here.  For four years the previous owners didn't reach out to the community.  In the two months I've been here I've gotten such great feedback."

Many members of the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce were on hand to support a new local business owner and chamber member. 

President of the Holbrook COC Rick Ammirati, owner of , is optimistic about the  positive impact this new start will have on the lives of residents.

"I think it gives it a nice refresh to the UPS store for the community," he said. "A picture is worth 1,000 words.  People see a new business, and the chamber's endorsement makes a big difference."

Any new chamber business is eligible to receive a ribbon cutting.

Mizrahi is focusing on expanding a variety of services to give community members more options for conducting both business and personal transactions.

"We want to show that we can do better service at a better cost than Staples, and other print places," he said.  "When people ship with us the package is guaranteed if it's lost.  If it didn't deliver we take care of the claim, and you get the shipping money back in ten days. We have the UPS name behind us.  I'm very proud to provide the service."

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