Pro Line Printing--Third Time's The Charm

As part of the agreement, Brown signed a five-year, non-compete agreement. Now, while others in his place would have headed to the golf course to brush up on their game, Brown did what he does best. He started another company.

In 1995, Pro Line Paper—a paper brokerage—was born. Brown ran Pro Line during the five years of the non-compete agreement. However, as soon as the agreement expired in 1999, Brown was ready to get back into the printing business. He sold Pro Line Paper, but retained the name. Last November, he found a new partner in Leslie Dover and opened Pro Line Printing in Charlotte.