CB Print Shop is located at 1009 N Lake Park Blvd, Ste 2A in Carolina Beach.  

Our Team:

Nicole has been working in the printing industry for fifteen years and Kay has thirty years of experience in business operations and accounting. They are planning on utilizing their combined experience to create CB Print Shop in Carolina Beach, NC. 

Nicole will be responsible for the day-to-day operations while Kay be responsible for the back office. We will also employ Lane Mead as the Operations Assistant.

Nicole Hess has an undergrad degree from Rutgers University in New Jersey and moved to the Wilmington area in 2008. She started her career working at Staples where she was quickly promoted to a management position. During her 12 years at Staples, Nicole found her passion for the print and promotion industry. She was able to develop her skills in multi-tasking and customer service. In 2020, Nicole joined Island Print & Promo where she was an integral part in opening and developing a profitable business. Nicole now has the skills and experience to follow her dream of being the owner her own shop.

Kay has 30 years working experience in accounting & operations, she has held management positions with Wilderness Society, Newspaper Association of America, National Utilities Contractors Association and most recently Common Ground Alliance, the creators of 811 Call Before Your Dig. She has a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and is a CPA candidate. 

Lane Mead was employed by Staples and trained by Nicole. He has been working at Island Print and Promo for over a year. He is quick to adapt to learning new technology and adjusting to different protocols His attention to details and nuances will add a whole level of thoroughness to all of our production orders. His customer service skills and knowledge of the print world make him a wonderful addition to the CB Print Shop. Lane is looking forward to learning the accounting skills to be able to contribute part to all aspects of CB Print Shop.