Mike Purvis of Newark, Delaware's J Michael's Painting, Inc is launching a new community program to help homeowners and aspiring tradespeople with practical, real world painting and home project skills.

NEWARK, DE / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Longtime painting contractor and small business owner Mike Purvis, founder of J Michael's Painting in Newark, Delaware, is launching a new community initiative focused on practical skills, planning, and support for local residents who want to take better care of their homes and careers in the trades.

The initiative, called the Newark Home Project Initiative, will offer free evening workshops, small group mentorship circles, and open office hours for homeowners and early stage contractors. The focus will be on planning projects, understanding materials, managing timelines, and delivering reliable customer service.

Purvis has spent more than thirty years running J Michael's Painting and sees this program as a way to share the lessons that kept his business steady over decades. He often describes success as a combination of careful planning, attention to detail, and a never quit mindset that he learned early and tested on job sites across Newark.

The program responds to real gaps many people face:

  • A significant share of homeowners postpone needed maintenance, which increases long term costs.

  • Many small service businesses struggle with scheduling and communication, not just technical skills.

  • Busy families want to hire reliable contractors but often feel unsure how to judge quality and process.

By bringing homeowners and tradespeople together in the same room, Purvis wants to demystify what a well run project looks like from both sides.

"Most people only see the final coat of paint. The real work is the planning that gets you there."

"I built my business one room at a time by showing up, fixing what was wrong, and learning from every job."

"Logistics and customer service are not extras. They are the frame that holds the work together."

"My goal with this initiative is to give people the kind of practical guidance I had to learn the hard way on real jobs."

Who the Initiative Is For

The Newark Home Project Initiative is designed for:

  • Homeowners who want to understand how to plan painting and small home projects.

  • New or aspiring painters and tradespeople who want to learn about logistics, estimating, and customer service.

  • Small local contractors who feel confident with tools but less confident with planning and communication.

Participants do not need prior experience. The sessions are built around simple language, real examples, and step by step workflows.

What Participants Will Get

Through workshops, mentorship circles, and office hours, participants will:

  • Learn how to scope a painting project from first walk through to final cleanup.

  • See practical checklists for surface prep, materials, and sequencing rooms.

  • Get simple frameworks for scheduling work around family routines.

  • Practice communication scripts for estimates, updates, and follow ups.

  • Ask specific questions about their own homes or early stage businesses.

The initiative is structured so people can benefit even if they can only attend occasionally. Each session stands on its own and includes clear take home guides.

How to Join and Participate with Limited Time

Workshops and mentorship circles will be held on weeknights in Newark. Office hours will be offered in short blocks so people can stop in with questions, photos, or plans.

Residents can join by:

  • Registering in advance for a free workshop seat.

  • Dropping into posted office hours with a specific project in mind.

  • Joining a small mentorship circle for a limited series of sessions focused on business systems.

For those with limited time, the initiative will offer:

  • One hour sessions that focus on a single theme such as prep, planning, or customer communication.

  • Short resource sheets and checklists to review at home.

  • Occasional remote Q and A sessions for people who cannot attend in person.

Contact details and schedules will be shared through local community channels and directly from J Michael's Painting.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I have to be a customer of J Michael's Painting to attend?
No. The initiative is open to the community. You do not need to be a current or past customer.

2. Is there any cost to join the workshops or mentorship circles?
The core workshops, office hours, and group sessions in this initiative are offered at no charge.

3. I have no experience with painting or tools. Is this still for me?
Yes. Sessions are designed for beginners and for homeowners who simply want to understand what good planning and execution look like.

4. I already run a small contracting business. Will this be too basic?
The initiative includes sessions that focus on logistics, scheduling, and customer service, which are useful even for experienced tradespeople.

5. How do I get more information or sign up?
Interested residents and local tradespeople can contact J Michael's Painting in Newark, Delaware for dates, locations, and registration details.

Residents of Newark and nearby communities are invited to take part in the Newark Home Project Initiative, learn practical skills, and connect with others who care about quality work and reliable service.

To learn more or reserve a spot in an upcoming workshop or mentorship circle, contact J Michael's Painting in Newark, Delaware and ask about the Newark Home Project Initiative.

About Mike Purvis & J Michael's Painting, Inc

Mike Purvis is a painting contractor and small business owner based in Newark, Delaware. He founded J Michael's Painting in 1991 and has built a long running residential painting business around planning, attention to detail, and customer service. Over more than three decades, he has focused on quality work at competitive pricing and a steady, never quit approach to running a local service company.

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