Mark Schmidt

Mark is working in San Rafael in the printing business. Shown here with his wife Susan at a Marin County benefit.

Forest Investment Group, Inc. announces the acquisition of Guarantee Mailing Services, LLC, 65 Paul Drive, San Rafael on Friday, July 7, 2006. Two, local, long-time Novato residents, Mark Schmidt and Dave Brooks, the owners of Forest Investment Group, Inc., noted that both companies have been located in San Rafael for more than 20 years and serve many small business and non-profit groups in Marin County.“This is a solid, strategic fit for us” noted Mr. Schmidt. “The strengths of Guarantee Mailing Services, LLC coupled with the expertise of Unicorn Printing Specialists (3175 Kerner Blvd. in San Rafael, another operating unit owned by the Company), should be a positive move for the market.

Unicorn has a strong printing base and has been in the presorted mailing business for several years. The acquisition of Guarantee Mailing Services will expand that base providing more extensive services for both large scale as well as smaller mailers.”Forest Investment Group, Inc. is a family-owned business established in 2003. With this acquisition, eleven employees will be serving the Marin County community with quality printing and presorted mailing services. Strong customer service is a highlight of their operation and should provide the impetus for strong growth.