By Ashley Bray
In June’s issue, we ran a story on a sign project for 390 Golf (“Ace in the Hole”), which was completed by Alphagraphics in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Alphagraphics Owner Jeff Bittner shared a lot of information about running a sign shop that we weren’t able to fit into the article, so we’re sharing it with you here!
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Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, dental milling machines, engravers, and other cutting-edge digital devices, was recently named one of the “Best Places to Work” for 2022 by the Orange County Business Journal. This survey and awards program, created by the Orange County Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group, is designed...
Thomas (“T.J.”) Cantwell has been named Executive Director of the NCCCO Foundation. He will take over from current chief executive, Graham Brent, on August 1. As previously announced, Brent will retire from the Foundation at the end of July.
Cantwell is currently Administrator (Executive Director) of the Physical Therapy Compact Commission headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. He brings to the Foundation...
Engagement is a magic word in business. You want employees who are engaged with you, not just showing up every day and working for a paycheck, but understanding and working with you toward your goals. You want customers who are equally engaged, which helps you to maximize the value of each customer relationship, and you must engage with prospects in order to turn them into...
PRINTING United Alliance announces TAGA Tech Talks, a free, two-part webinar series addressing two important issues affecting the printing and graphic arts industry: life cycle assessment (LCA) and expanded color gamut (ECG). Top industry thought leaders will offer insight on each day of the event, held from 2-3:30 p.m. ET on July 19 and 21. Registration is now available...
In January 2020, André and Cindie Nel realized their dream of owning a business in the United States by purchasing their Minuteman Press franchise located at 2930 College Ave., Unit C in Costa Mesa, California. “We have both always been entrepreneurs at heart,” says Cindie.
As a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, André and Cindie have combined their strengths to create a highly...
Toronto-based sign-maker Minoh Inc., used Drytac ReTac Textures embossed film to create a series of striking wall graphics that were integrated as part of a wider interior video wall display.
Marlin Spring, an integrated real estate company that acquires, develops, constructs, and repositions assets throughout North America, tasked Minoh with producing graphics featuring inspirational wording that portrayed its core principles...
Watchfire Signs, a leading provider of exterior and interior LED signs, was selected by The Stanley Theatre in Utica, New York, to provide a digital upgrade to the theatre’s historic marquee.
The Stanley Theatre, constructed in 1928 as a movie palace, was designed by famous architect Thomas Lamb and is one of only a few Lamb theaters remaining in the...
By Joe Arenella
To the average consumer, sign and print products may seem straightforward: they need the sign, you make the sign. Simple, right? But as a sign shop owner, you know the processes to produce these products can be very complex. From design to engineering, code research to permitting, not to mention the skilled workforce and pricey equipment you...
Help wanted!
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are 11.4 million job openings in the U.S.—but only 6 million unemployed workers thanks to the exodus of 2.8 million people from the workforce since February 2020.
Despite the current labor shortage, it’s still important that you bring on employees who will be able to help your sign or graphics shop...
