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Heard on the Hill: Policymakers Informed About Sign Industry A lawmaker’s understanding of the sign industry is vital to the cultivation and evolution of our businesses. That’s why ISA&rsq

New Guideline Proposals for Historic Signs in Major Southwest CitySweeping changes to guidelines for signage in Historic Districts or on Landmark buildings was a hot topic at a hearing by the Denver L

Architects and Sign Industry Build RelationshipsArchitects and the sign industry are building bridges after coming together at the American Institute of Architects convention in Chicago, Ill. ISA dire

Planners and Code Officials Educated about Sign IndustryEducating planners and local officials about the importance of effective signage is crucial to the development of reasonable sign codes. That&rs

We Need Tax ExtendersThe U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that ISA and sign companies strongly support. In a bipartisan 272 to 144 vote June 12, the House passed H.R. 4457, the &ld

Industry-Developed Research Used to Improve Virginia Sign RegulationsOn June 24, ISA’s Kenny Peskin (@signcodeguy) and the Virginia Sign Association (VASA) successfully amended proposed sign reg

Top Sign Industry Executives Gather for Thought-Provoking DiscussionsC-suite level executives from some of the sign industry’s largest companies got a look into the future at SDC 2014, a network

ISA Teams with Experiential Designers at SEGD ConferenceThe International Sign Association attended the annual conference of the Society of Experiential Graphic Design to continue the collaborative wo

Kitsap CO Commissioner’s Hold Public HearingsThe County Planning Commission held two public hearings this month to obtain input on the proposed sign ordinance revisions. On June 3, International Sig

New Requirements for Electric Signs DevelopedA new national standard for permanent (hard-wired) electric signs has been drafted by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Representatives of ISA and

Sign Companies Urge Congress to Support Manufacturing IndustrySign companies have made their voices loud and clear on Capitol Hill. The International Sign Association (ISA) and member companies met w

Give Me a (Tax) BreakLegislation to permanently extend certain tax provisions could spur needed economic growth and jobs while providing a bridge to broader tax reform. It also could allow small busin