Massachusetts tragedy spotlights the crucial role of effective signage

A woman’s death in 2016 has spurred legislative proposals in Massachusetts to mandate new requirements for healthcare facility signage and accessibility. https://www.masslive.com/politics/2019/02/after-womans-death-outside-emergency-room-massachusetts-legislators-seek-new-regulations.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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Hamilton, Ohio, to conduct a compliance review for on-premise signs

Beginning in the spring of 2019, the City of Hamilton, Ohio, will survey existing business signage within its jurisdiction to assess compliance with the Zoning Ordinance: https://butlercountyoh.us/2019/02/business-signs-in-hamilton-will-be-evaluated-soon/   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 […]

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Get a Job!

At a time when many U.S. manufacturers are shedding employees, the sign industry offers a welcome alternative for those seeking new careers. Visit any of the leading social media and business networking websites, and you’ll find a host of sign companies actively recruiting candidates for various positions including graphic designers, project managers, engineers, shop workers […]

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Well Begun is Half Done

With the holiday season already fading in the rear-view mirror, it’s time for sign company owners and managers to chart their courses for a new year. Driven by customer demands which tend to ignore seasons, many sign shops hardly notice what elsewhere is known as the “Christmas break.” Nevertheless, it’s always a personal challenge to […]

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How Chicago Capitalized on Electronic Billboards

In 2013, the City of Chicago inked a 20-year deal for 34 electronic billboards (initially, but a total of 60 are anticipated) along the interstate. Chicago received an initial payment of $15 million, with subsequent annual payments of $10 million. In addition, the city was to initially receive 50% of the advertising revenue from the messages […]

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