Co-Founder and Co-Owner of EBC Printing & Signs, a full-service commercial print and marketing firm based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Since launching the business in 2002 with his brother Mustafa, Murtaza has helped grow EBC from a small pack-and-ship storefront into a dynamic hub for design, printing, signage, mailing, and promotional services that supports businesses across the Lehigh Valley.
Originally from Tanzania, Murtaza immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1990s to pursue higher education, earning his degree from Penn State Lehigh Valley. His entrepreneurial journey is rooted in a strong belief in relationship-building, community engagement, and customer service excellence.
Murtaza is a highly active member of the local business and civic community. He represents EBC at regional events and trade shows, and serves on several boards, including the Board of Trustees at Cedar Crest College, the Foundation Board for Lehigh Carbon Community College, Ambassadors Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Advisory Board for Visions FCU. He is also a member of the Al-Ahad Islamic Center, where he participates in cultural and community activities.