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Wendy Graves, a signage industry professional and current partner of Make It Happen Signage Academy’s U.S. team, has joined Sign Builder Illustrated (SBI) as a signage industry correspondent. As correspondent, Graves will contribute features and tutorial articles to SBI while being our eyes and ears in the field as she travels the country with Make […]

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Channel letters look great, and innovations in recent years have created new opportunities for their use—with more applications and locations in play than ever before. But there are several factors to consider when planning a sign involving channel letters, and here are three questions in particular you should ask before buying: Question #1. Are you […]

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Springfield Museums of Springfield, Massachusetts opened the doors to The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss, the imaginative and creative three-story museum, in 2017. It’s dedicated to the impact Springfield had on its native son and the many whimsical and memorable characters from the pages of his books. Walking into the graphically rich museum, it is […]

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Nominate yourself, or someone you know, for a chance to be named one of Sign Builder Illustrated’s Top Young Sign Makers. Are you under 40 with a roster of three (or more) 2024 signage projects that you were heavily involved in? Nominate yourself or a colleague today for a chance to feature both you and […]

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The intention of the “My Story” series is to share the experiences of sign professionals in the industry with others. These experiences include personal stories, from struggles to triumphs, and everything in between that makes it all come together. The sign knowledge Alexandra (Alex) shares is both practical and thought-provoking. Wendy Graves (WG): Who is […]

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When your sign business has reached a crossroads in its growth, converting it to a franchise could be just what it needs to move up to the next level. Joining a large, established brand not only ushers in opportunities for expansion, but also provides access to resources and support that can take you exactly where […]

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PCI Graphics in Rockville, Maryland, has always been a company at the forefront of the industry’s technological advances. From its founding in 1977 to its evolution in the 2000s into a digital provider of graphics for tradeshows, corporations and museums, PCI has always sought out the best and most innovative technology. Recently, PCI added DG […]

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Are you currently working at a sign shop, convinced you could run your own shop better? Maybe you’re exploring a second career and considering a sign franchise. Or perhaps you simply love all things signage and want to dive into the industry.  Whatever brought you here, welcome! The sign industry is an incredible field full […]

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In this episode we chat with Mike Stephens of Vital SignCo in Austin Texas. With many years in the industry, starting with sweeping the floors in a sign shop and moving up the ladder, Mike shares his biggest lessons learned in installations AND fabrication. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:29 Origins 00:15:18 Becoming an Owner 00:17:34 Dedicated […]

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YESCO’s Executive VP Jeff Young and Senior VP of Franchising Sam Fisher sit down with SBI to discuss the business’ latest strategies and initiatives. The two discuss YESCO’s impressive service and lighting strategy, detail franchising opportunities and peel the curtain back on their national capabilities. Register here to watch on demand as Jeff Young and […]

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