Planning an event?  Don’t forget the signs. After all, the simple fact is that great signs attract attention. Think back to any event you’ve gone to.  What attracted you to it?  A grand welcome sign?  What kept you there?  A simple directional sign?  What made it a great (or awful) experience?

If you go to a highly-anticipated event and you can’t find the restroom, concessions or information area – that experience just went from great to horrid and frustrating in a matter of seconds.  So, when you are planning an event,

When a business is determining what type of sign to get for their building, the decision can be overwhelming.  When it is decided that a channel-letter sign would be the best fit for their needs, the next step is to decide whether the sign should be illuminated or not.  And many of the customers we help aren’t quite sure of the real pros and cons of each choice.  So, the experts at Forerunner Signs & Graphics walk them through the benefits of both.

Many businesses use illuminated signage in their store

As the owner of Forerunner Signs & Graphics, I am blessed to work with an amazing team of experts.  Every day, I see them work with our customers to produce the highest-quality signs (from design to material) to better their business.  And many times they run across business owners who have a certain thought in mind and that thought could actually hurt their business.  So, my team advises, teaches and explains the pros and cons of a variety of options to help our customers.

After all, having the right sign for

When you’re trying to decide what type of sign to purchase for your business or storefront, the choices can seem overwhelming.  You have enough to worry about when you own a business.  At Forerunner Signs & Graphics, we take care of the design and the logistics (from zoning requirements to installation) so that you can focus on running your business.

When you are ready to make the decision to purchase signs – both interior and exterior – for your company, make sure you choose experienced professionals in the business.  From concept,

We’ve all been to a restaurant, right?  And no matter what type, style or location, they all have one thing in common – signs. Whether it’s permanent, like displaying the restaurant’s name and logo, or temporary, like displaying daily specials, restaurants of every type use some kind of signage every day.

Temporary signage seems to be what restaurant owners use most. The main reason is to promote certain menu options and specials that can vary by day, week or season. If a restaurant is about to open, a grand opening or

At Forerunner Signs & Graphics, a lot of people come to us for advice on what type of signage would benefit their business.  And what would be the most impactful given their budget.  There are a lot of choices out there and I want to make sure the businesses we serve get the most bang for their buck. 

When it comes to illuminated signage for these businesses, there are three main choices: neon, fluorescent, or LED. Both neon and fluorescent signs have a long history and have proven themselves reliable, yet

The other day, I had to run a few errands.  I would normally leave the grocery shopping for last so that the frozen items wouldn’t melt.  However, on this day, I decided to stop at that store first because it is right by my house.    Plus, I heard there was a boutique by the store that would be a great stop for my daughter’s friend’s birthday party.

Driving through the strip mall to get to the grocery store, I noticed a large banner for a store that had just opened.  Grand

The secret to effective advertising is to make a great first impression. Vehicle wraps are a very memorable way to spread your business’s message. No matter what industry you are in, vehicle graphics are a great way to get your business noticed because they are a powerful branding and marketing tool.

Why?

Attention Grabbing

Brightly colored, attractive vehicle wraps make your company vehicles stand out from all the other cars on the road. Passing drivers won’t pay much attention to a plain white van on the road, but they will notice a well-designed vehicle wrap. Colorful

This month, the Greater Kansas City area was hit with a lot of rain and storms that downed power lines – affecting hundreds of thousands.  Unfortunately, many of our fellow business owners suffered great losses to their properties.  In addition to the interior destruction, many signs – interior and exterior – were damaged or completely destroyed. Right now, we pray for the families and business owners affected by Hurricane Harvey who are experiencing devastation that those of us in Kansas and Missouri can only imagine.

While Mother Nature does take a

Any exterior sign will eventually fade, warp, crack or break. When this happens, you obviously need to repair your sign. But what are the causes of sign damage? How can these issues be fixed, or more importantly, prevented?

Take a look at the various causes of exterior sign damage and how to fix and prevent these problems from happening.  Then contact your insurance agent to see if any damage can be covered under your existing policy.

Causes of Exterior Sign Damage

Exterior signs have to put up with a lot. They get rained