Category: Trade Associations

If an illuminated sign can’t be bright enough to be effectively seen at night, why bother using it at all?  This isn’t some philosophy question, but a very real challenge for the sign and graphics industry, especially when faced with arbitrary regulations.   This happened recently in California when the state’s powerful Energy Commission (CEC) proposed […]

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PRINTING United 2024 was a celebration of forward thinking, versatility and innovation in the printing industry. Sign Builder Illustrated was in The Knowledge Center outside of the Central Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center and it was great to meet members of the industry at our booth. We’re always excited to receive new projects […]

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PRINTING United 2024 was a celebration of forward thinking, versatility and innovation in the printing industry. Sign Builder Illustrated was in The Knowledge Center outside of the Central Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center and it was great to meet members of the industry at our booth. We’re always excited to receive new projects […]

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There’s been a lot in the news lately about government regulations, Supreme Court actions and what it all means. It’s understandable if you haven’t been able to keep up. ISA is here to decipher the legal documents and regulatory rulings so you can focus on running your business.   What happened? In late June, the U.S. […]

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Tens of thousands of printing and graphics professionals will gather at the Las Vegas Convention Center next week for PRINTING United Expo. Held September 10-12, the three-day trade show and educational conference will offer new programming, host demonstrations and showcase 800-plus exhibitors of the latest advancements in printing technology. Beyond that, attendees will have the […]

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Sign professionals from across the Mid-South region poured into Memphis, Tennessee July 17-20 for MSSA SignConnexion 2024. Spanning three days, the annual trade show and meeting marked the organization’s 50th anniversary. I arrived on Wednesday evening and headed to a networking event at a local bar, where attendees enjoyed a buffet, drinks and a few […]

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After returning from Sign Association Canada’s (SAC) Young Professionals Networking (YPN) conference in Montreal, I was reminded of the importance of networking in the signage industry. Over three days of team-building activities, roundtable sessions, panel discussions and sign shop tours, nearly 20 up-and-coming industry leaders learned strategies for improving communication, workflow and personal development.   […]

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This feature was originally published in Sign Builder Illustrated‘s July 2024 edition.  Spanning over a million square feet, the annual PRINTING United Expo is the most comprehensive printing event in the world. The three-day trade show and conference covers every facet of the print industry, including the latest technology in signage, wraps and promotional products for sign […]

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Spanning over a million square feet, the annual PRINTING United Expo is the most comprehensive printing event in the world. The three-day trade show and conference covers every facet of the print industry, including the latest technology in signage, wraps and promotional products for sign shops wanting to level up their business.   Sign Builder Illustrated […]

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Sign Builder Illustrated recently joined nearly 20 Canadian (and one American) sign professionals for the Sign Association of Canada (SAC) Young Professionals Network (YPN) Leadership Conference in Montréal. Here are a few snapshots from this memorable and educational three-day event. See our upcoming July 2024 edition for more takeaways.

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