Celebrating 10 Years of Community-Powered Marketing
Happy Birthday, Letterpress!
From a one-woman show to a thriving, rural marketing agency, Letterpress Communications has spent the last decade helping clients share their stories and grow their communities. Watch our journey unfold and see how powerful storytelling and teamwork have led to powerful growth — and powerful good.
Join the Party!
What’s a birthday without a party? We’re hosting not one, but THREE celebrations to mark a decade of community-powered marketing! Drop in and join us for great food, fantastic company and a look back at everything we’ve built together.
📍 Farmville — Thursday, May 8, 6-8 p.m. @ Longwood Center for the Visual Arts
📍 Danville — Thursday, August 28, 6-8 p.m. @ The Bee Rooftop Veranda
📍 Marion — Thursday, November 6, 6-8 p.m. @ The Henderson School of Appalachian Arts
"The Longwood Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) has had the pleasure of working with Ilsa before she founded Letterpress and throughout her time growing the company. We've come full circle from Ilsa’s participation in an LSBDC business startup course to being one of her first clients. As Letterpress has grown, LSBDC has benefited greatly from its rapidly expanding marketing acumen and community-powered approach. What a great story of growing together while supporting each other's missions through the years!"
— Sheri McGuire, Longwood SBDC
Our Future: A Leadership Evolution
Over the past 10 years, Letterpress has grown from a solo venture in small-town Virginia to a powerhouse in rural marketing. Now, under the leadership of CEO Alexandra Veatch and COO Lyndsie Blakely, we’re doubling down on our mission — amplifying rural voices through marketing that matters.
Our 10-Year Journey: Milestone by Milestone
2015 - Landed First Client
Ilsa leaves The Farmville Herald and signs Letterpress’ first contract with Green Front Furniture.
2015 - Set Up Shop
Opened our first office in Downtown Farmville!
2016 - Made History
Supported the Vice Presidential Debate at Longwood University.
2017 - Hired First Part-Time Employee
Welcomed our first official part-time employee, Colin!
2018 - Launched a Tradition
Introduced our first Christmas ornament.
2019 - Built Team Spirit
Held our first company retreat and booked a photo shoot!
2019 - Hired First Full-Time Employees
Welcomed our first full-time hires, Julia and Alyce.
2019 - Earned Recognition
Named 2019 Business of the Year by the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce.
2021 - Hit Seven Figures
Achieved $1 million in sales.
2021 - Found a New Home
Moved into our Downtown Farmville headquarters at 118 North Main Street.
2022 - Grew the Team
Expanded to 10 full-time employees.
2022 - Expanded our Footprint
Started serving clients in Southwest Virginia.
2024 - Leveled Up Leadership
Appointed our first CEO and COO.
2024 - Honored our Founder
Celebrated Ilsa's Young Professional of the Year award from the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce.
2025 - Celebrated a Decade
Happy 10th Birthday Letterpress!