Sign Companies Urge Congress to Support Manufacturing Industry
Sign companies have made their voices loud and clear on Capitol Hill.
The International Sign Association (ISA) and member companies met with their congressional representatives on Capitol Hill June 10 and 11 as part of a larger initiative organized by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
The 2014 NAM Manufacturing Summit brought business professionals in the manufacturing sector to Washington, D.C. to help build an understanding of the importance of manufacturing and its impact on the economy. Having ISA and sign companies participate in this event gave the sign and visual communications industry a voice and presence to law makers who need to understand the importance our industry has on local communities and their economic success.
The Manufacturing Summit is the latest event in ISA’s work to expand understanding of the importance of signs at the federal level. In the past few years, ISA has worked with member companies to provide tours for Congressional representatives in their districts. To learn more, please contact ISA’s David Hickey.
Be sure to save the date for this year’s Sign Manufacturing Day. It’s Friday, October 3, 2014. This event is designed to showcase the value of careers in manufacturing. ISA’s goal is to educate a potential workforce about the sign industry. Sign companies interested in hosting high school, vocational school and community college students can contact ISA’s Alison Kent to learn more.
