Matching funds of up to $5,000 are available for improvements to storefront signs. https://www.readingeagle.com/business-weekly/article/downtown-reading-facade-improvement-grant-now-available-for-18th-ward-projects Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign Industry (FASI).More Posts
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Photo Tour of Neon Museum “Boneyard” in Las Vegas
A treasure trove for iconic Las Vegas signs of yesteryear. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2019/04/16/neon-museum-las-vegas-boneyard-vintage-signs-tours/3106851002/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign Industry (FASI).More Posts
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1920s Vintage Theater Sign and Marquee Restored in West Bend, WI
The historic West Bend Theatre, originally opened in 1929, is currently undergoing a complete restoration, the centerpiece of which will be refurbishment of the large, vertical, projecting sign and theater marquee which have been West Bend icons for 90 years. Poblocki Sign Company (West Allis, WI) is handling the sign and marquee project, with the […]
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Not Your Grandfather’s Helvetica
The popular font for signage and graphics gets a contemporary redesign. https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/helvetica-font-revamp-helvetica-now Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign Industry (FASI).More Posts
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Double as Digital Signs
The rising popularity of electric vehicles has created an opportunity in Massachusetts for drivers to utilize free charging stations which incorporate digital displays to generate revenue. https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/20190414/electric-vehicle-charging-stations-coming-to-shoppers-world-in-framingham Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of the […]
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Discount Retailer Riding a Major Expansion Wave
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet CEO Mark Butler is firmly committed to brick-and-mortar retailing, and his target is to triple the firm’s number of stores and expand its presence to a total of 25 states. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/10/ollies-ceo-well-open-950-stores-brick-and-mortar-isnt-dead.html Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of […]
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Southern California Expansion Reflects Aldi’s Nationwide Growth Phase
Germany-based grocer Aldi will open a total of 15 new supermarkets in Southern California this year. The company is in the midst of a nationwide growth spurt expected to expand its footprint from approximately 1,800 supermarkets at present to a total of about 2,500 locations by the end of 2022. At that rate, Aldi would […]
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Atlanta District Featuring Classic Neon Signs Named as Historic Place
Briarcliff Plaza, comprising a two-building complex located at the corner of Ponce de Leon and North Highland avenues in Atlanta was added to the Georgia register of historic places in February 2019. The shopping center was built in 1940 and it’s the first shopping center in Georgia to include dedicated off-street parking for customers. In […]
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1930s-vintage Kansas Movie House Being Reborn
Located midway between Wichita and Dodge City, the city of Pratt, KS, is an archetypal town of the American heartland, complete with a downtown movie house which has been a focal point of the region since the 1930s. Currently, the theater’s historic marquee is undergoing a complete restoration which aims to return the theater to […]
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NYC Signmaker Finds Success in Historical Themes
Van Zee Sign Co. (Brooklyn, NY) is proving that, far from being obsolete, commercial artistry and traditional sign-crafting techniques have become a popular, contemporary choice for businesses seeking to reinforce a sense of place and permanence in our rapidly changing world. http://www.grubstreet.com/2019/04/brooklyn-bars-restaurants-beautiful-hand-painted-signs.html Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a […]
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