In Nashua, as well as in many other cities across the nation, local authorities are affirming the vital role of signage in economic development: http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/2019/01/30/landscape-signage-coming-to-nashua/ 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 […]
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New $1 Billion Terminal to be Built at Pittsburgh International Airport by 2023
The conceptual design for the new terminal was unveiled on February 20, 2019: https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2019/02/20/US-Airways-terminal-airport-Cassotis-landside-Pittsburgh/stories/201902200096 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
Continue readingSupreme Court Applies Prohibition Against Excessive Fines to State and Local Governments
The Court’s unanimous decision limits the authority of local jurisdictions to impose fines or to confiscate private property: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-says-constitutional-protection-against-excessive-fines-applies-to-state-actions/2019/02/20/204ce0d4-3522-11e9-af5b-b51b7ff322e9_story.html?utm_term=.56c4670b5551 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
Continue readingCity Council in Elyria, OH, Approves Grant Program for Storefront Upgrades
On February 19, 2019, the Elyria (OH) City Council unanimously approved a grant program providing financial assistance for downtown businesses to upgrade their building facades. Under this program, the city will reimburse business or building owners up to $10,000 to renovate the fronts of their shops or buildings. The grants may also be used to […]
Continue readingTopeka Proposes a Comprehensive Sign Code Update
The City of Topeka (KS) is planning a substantial revision of its existing sign code. The proposed changes will have a significant impact on the allowable numbers, sizes and heights of new signs moving forward, but will not affect signs existing prior to the date when the revised ordinance is approved. Two public meetings will […]
Continue readingPort Canaveral (FL) Plans Major Investment in Wayfinding Signage
Approximately half of the total cost for local renovations will be an $8.2 million investment in wayfinding, including new directional and electronic signage throughout the Port and along its primary highways. https://www.maritimeprofessional.com/news/canaveral-port-improves-roads-wayfinding-342923 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 […]
Continue readingSEGD Branded Environments Event Kicks off in Las Vegas on March 26
For the third consecutive year, the SEGD Branded Environments Event will be held concurrently with the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas. The event will include a slate of related seminars and local tours, plus networking opportunities for design professionals. https://www.dexigner.com/news/31813 Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, […]
Continue readingVideo Documents Installation of Atlanta Law Firm’s Skyscraper Sign
King & Spalding brands Atlanta’s 1180 Peachtree tower with LED-illuminated channel letters: 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
Continue readingCiting SCOTUS Ruling, North Tonawanda, NY, mulls Sign Code Change
The municipality’s city attorney has recommended the repeal of a chapter in the city code dealing with political advertising based on the Supreme Court’s Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Arizona decision. https://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/nt-political-ad-law-calle-unconstitutional/article_c0b560e7-beb9-572b-82a7-1db48201ea45.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 the Foundation […]
Continue readingBB&T and SunTrust Merger to Include New Identity
New signage will be a key component of the banks’ integration. https://www.journalnow.com/business/new-name-for-bb-t-suntrust-may-help-deliver-new/article_7c4048dd-3f7f-52f1-ad7e-1efa036c0fbb.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 the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign Industry (FASI).More Posts
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