--- title: "Minuteman Press Franchisee Luciana Lorenzo Wins Best of Orange Award" url: https://burnaze.com/article/65199a98-e550-430d-a2c3-836308cbd5a3 source: "1851 Franchise" original_url: https://1851franchise.com/minuteman/minuteman-press-franchisee-luciana-lorenzo-wins-best-of-orange-award-2730050 category: "Shipping & print" industry: "Business Services" segment: "Shipping & print" published: 2025-08-19T15:10:33.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T22:34:32.851Z image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/MinutemanP_1755618137726.jpg --- # Minuteman Press Franchisee Luciana Lorenzo Wins Best of Orange Award **TL;DR:** Luciana Lorenzo, owner of the Minuteman Press franchise in Orange, CA, won the Best of Orange 2025 Award for Promotional Products/Awards. She has been the owner of the franchise since May 2021 and has leveraged her industry experience and bilingual skills to build unique client relationships. *originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2025-08-19. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/minuteman/minuteman-press-franchisee-luciana-lorenzo-wins-best-of-orange-award-2730050).* ## Key facts - Luciana Lorenzo wins Best of Orange 2025 Award - Minuteman Press offers promotional products and awards - Luciana's bilingual skills have helped her build client relationships ## Story Luciana Lorenzo is the owner of the Minuteman Press franchise in Orange, CA since May of 2021. On July 17, 2025, Luciana was presented with the Best of Orange 2025 Award for Promotional Products/Awards by the Orange Chamber of Commerce. Luciana shares, “I’ve been an active member of the Chamber since I started my business, and I even became their Spanish-speaking Ambassador. The Chamber has been an amazing connection point to the local community — through them, I’ve built strong relationships and grown my network. This year, there were 45 different award categories, and we were voted as the winner for Promotional Products/Awards! I can’t even explain how happy and proud I feel.” Luciana continues, “The award was given through a popular vote organized by the Orange Chamber of Commerce. Residents, members, and clients voted for their favorite businesses across multiple categories. We earned first place in the Promotional Products/Awards category, which made us incredibly proud and motivated us to keep delivering our best work. We’ve created custom plaques, trophies, medals, aluminum signage, and branded gifts for companies, schools, and local events. One of our most impactful jobs was producing over 40 custom awards in just two days for the Best of Orange 2025 event — each with a unique design and high-quality finishes.” ## Franchise background **From Argentina to Orange, CA** Luciana’s love for printing started in Argentina long before she joined the Minuteman Press family. She says, “In Argentina, I founded my own print shop at the age of 22. I ran that business for eight years before selling it and moving to the United States. Since I already had experience in the printing industry, I decided to acquire this Minuteman Press location in Orange; it was a business model I understood well. During my research, I learned that Minuteman Press International offers strong support and continuous training, which gave me the confidence to move forward. It was reassuring to know I wouldn’t be alone in growing the business.” Luciana adds, “The training was excellent — practical and hands-on. The local support from RVP Dan Byers, Area Manager Damien Neitzke, and everyone at Minuteman Press has been consistent, helpful, and encouraging. FLEX software is a great tool for quoting and managing orders. Overall, I feel supported, guided, and empowered as a business owner.” ## Business growth **Opening New Doors** During her four years in business as the owner of Minuteman Press in Orange, Luciana has leveraged her industry experience and bilingual skills to build unique client relationships. She says, “Being bilingual in English and Spanish has opened many doors for me — both professionally and personally. It’s a real advantage, especially in Orange County, where many business owners want to grow but struggle with the language barrier. I'm proud to be able to support them, not only with their marketing materials but also by being someone who truly understands their challenges and can guide them in their own language.” Luciana also makes it a point to give back to the community that welcomed her with open arms from Argentina. She shares, “I’m proud to be a woman in the printing industry. Thanks to my experience, I’ve also had the opportunity to teach classes at CIELO Community, a nonprofit organization, where I’ve helped low-income women entrepreneurs learn about design and brand positioning so they could confidently launch their businesses into the market.” ## Products and services **Focus on Products & Final Thoughts** As Luciana reflects on her award, she talks about high-demand products: “Flyers, business cards, banners, aluminum signs, embroidered polos, and promotional items like tumblers and pens are among our most popular products. We also help local businesses boost their brand visibility with a wide range of promotional items like hats, mugs, polos, t-shirts, signs, and stickers. In addition, we are now known for offering same-day turnaround on select products like flyers, business cards, posters, foam boards, and coroplast signs. This has been especially helpful for small businesses and last-minute events. It’s our way of supporting the local community and helping them grow by delivering fast, reliable solutions when they need them most.” Minuteman Press franchise owner Luciana Lorenzo wins Best of Orange 2025 Award for Promotional Products/Awards. Luciana shares her journey from Argentina to Orange, CA. ## Entities - 1851 Franchise (publication) - Retail (sector) - franchise ownership (topic) - community involvement (topic) - business growth (topic) - Minuteman Press (company) - printing industry (topic) - award winning (topic) - Dan Byers (person) - Damien Neitzke (person) - Luciana Lorenzo (person) - Orange Chamber of Commerce (regulator) --- Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/minuteman/minuteman-press-franchisee-luciana-lorenzo-wins-best-of-orange-award-2730050). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/65199a98-e550-430d-a2c3-836308cbd5a3).