Over thirty employees Creative Sign Designs in Tampa, Florida attended the Greater Tampa Bay Walk to Defeat ALS at the University of South Florida on March 12, 2011. Every ninety minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with ALS, and every ninety minutes, another person will lose their battle against this disease. Each year, more than 140,000 patients,...
The numbers don’t lie, says demographer Ken Gronbach, who will offer the keynote address at the International Sign Association Supplier/Distributor Conference (SDC). Gronbach’s data and analysis shows a global tidal wave that will—he believes—result in a stronger U.S. economy, with more manufacturing jobs and a robust number of small business starts. He’ll detail his findings and what they mean...
SGIA showcased Professional Decal Application Alliance (PDAA) installers—and how to find them—at the annual GlobalShop retail trade show in Las Vegas. "GlobalShop is the largest store design and at-retail marketing trade show in the US," said Marci Kinter, SGIA's vice president of government and business information. "Big-name retailers learned how they can connect with the best installers in the...
Océ, an international leader in digital document management, announced the availability of Océ Adhesive-backed Bond for its Océ Première Collection of media. Adhesive-backed Bond (ABBND) This 24 lb., bright white media includes an acrylic, microsphere adhesive on the reverse that is repositionable and will mount to a variety of surfaces. The thin silicone release liner removes easily for quick...
NEC Display Solutions of America announced the addition of its new 46-inch X461S and 55-inch X551S large screen LCD displays. The X551S will be on display in NEC Display Solutions Booth No. 616 at Customer Engagement Technology World 2011 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, Calif., on April 27-28. These super-slim displays are the first large screen...
Roland DGA has expanded the Roland Academy catalog of training courses, adding several specialized webinars to its series of popular hands-on workshops. Designed to provide end-users with the knowledge and expertise they need to grow their business, Roland Academy workshops offer instruction by industry experts and are available for each of the company’s product lines. As an added...
Jeff WootenThe town of Hawley is a small community located in western Minnesota. This idyllic, family-friendly locale boasts plenty of amenities attractive to people seeking a small town life: Good schools, friendly churches, active park and recreation programs—and a life-sized replica of a Viking ship. As they say, the usuals.A couple of years ago, the town started up an...
Ashley BrayNew Britain, Connecticut may not be the place you’d expect to find a Bavarian-inspired beer garden, but thanks to a recent awning job, the East Side Restaurant here can now boast this open-air feature. The family-owned restaurant serves up German-American fare to New Englanders, as well as an atmosphere of authenticity and the occasional “ticky-tocky” cheer.The owners were...
The ISA International Sign Expo 2011 being held in Las Vegas, Nevada is no gamble this year, as Sign Builder Illustrated found out from Brandon Hensley, vice president of Marketing & Sales for ISA. “The expectation is this will be the largest and most dynamic event in ISA history,” says Hensley. “This year we have worked to improve and...
