NEWS INFORMATION FROM

THE OFFICE OF MAYOR STEPHEN R. REED
City of Harrisburg
King City Government Center
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1678
Telephone: 717.255.3040

FOR IMMEDIATE USE
11 Sep 2006

Cartridge World "Inks Up" Downtown Resume

Mayor Stephen R. Reed and the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District today announced the grand opening of Cartridge World, located at 28 South 3rd Street across from International Place and Bricco.

Cartridge World provides new inkjet and laser cartridges, compatible toners for copiers and fax machines and in the near future, a variety of office supplies. The opening of Cartridge World in Downtown Harrisburg will bring the unique refilling concept to consumers and businesses, allowing both to grow in productivity while saving money.

Mayor Stephen Reed said "as the City of Harrisburg and the South 3rd and Chestnut Street areas continue to grow the need for business supplies is vital to the success of the community. Cartridge World is the ideal fit for downtown and one that will bring success to the entire neighborhood.”

"It is exciting to see Cartridge World come into the downtown service sector," said Jeff Murison Executive Director of the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District. "Computer and technology equipment is in high demand as the city continues to grow. Cartridge World will be able to fulfill this need as well as help the business community develop."

Cartridge World is the world leader in Inkjet and Laser cartridge refilling. In addition to its #1 rating in Entrepreneur Magazine, Cartridge World is also one of the fastest growing retailers in the world, opening a new store each day. The opening of Cartridge World in downtown Harrisburg will benefit the entire business community within downtown and the region, saving customers and business an average of 50% off their cartridge refills with 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Cartridge World Downtown Harrisburg is owned and operated by local entrepreneur Kathleen Panza. Kathleen grew up in the Harrisburg area and has over 17 years of broad-based management experience in the non-profit sector. Most recently, she served the community as the Chief Operating Officer for the American Red Cross of the Susquehanna Valley. Kathleen is also an active member of Leadership Harrisburg Area. The store is located at 28 South 3rd Street and is open from 8-5pm Monday through Friday and 9-1pm on Saturday.

For more information, Kathleen can be reached at (717) 901-2933 or by visiting www.cartridgeworldusa.com