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MSA End of Summer 2023

We’re very excited to bring you a glimpse into the vibrant world of Metro Sign and Awning! As your trusted source for top-notch signage solutions, we’re committed to keeping you in the loop with industry trends, our latest projects, and insider tips on making your brand shine. Thank you for choosing Metro Sign and Awning as your signage partner. We’re dedicated to helping you make a lasting impression, and this newsletter is just one way we’re delivering on that promise. Elevate Your Brand with Metro Sign & Awning Looking for a way to elevate your brand and make a lasting impression on your customers? Look no further than Metro Sign & Awning. Our team of experienced designers and fabricators will

Wall Graphics: The Center at Innovation Drive Wall graphics do more than display your brand – they significantly enhance your employees’ mood and productivity. By incorporating your brand elements into the workspace, you create a visual reminder of the company’s values and mission, fostering a sense of unity and pride among the team. Moreover, well-designed wall graphics have a direct impact on the work environment. Strategic placement of calming nature scenes or motivational quotes can uplift employees’ spirits, reduce stress, and create a more positive atmosphere. This, combined with the visual appeal, translates into a happier and more engaged workforce. Additionally, creative and inspiring graphics can stimulate innovative thinking and problem-solving, further boosting overall productivity. In essence, investing in impactful

Featured Article MSA Featured in Signs of the Times Magazine! Metro Sign & Awning’s work at Arcadian Hotel was recently featured in this edition of Sign of the Times Magazine article by Debora Toth! This project included both exterior and interior signage. To check out more of MSA’s noteworthy signage, click here. Project Highlight Wall Graphics Package Another beautiful graphics package was recently installed, in collaboration with Selbert Perkins Design, at Mass General Brigham in Salem, NH. This project included 3 separate interior wall graphics that tell a story – all visible from the street outside. To view the full project wrap-up, click here. Project Highlight Interstate Electric We recently had the privilege of creating and installing various types of

Mega-real estate projects have become plentiful in this historic city thanks, in large part, to a growing, diverse economy. The life sciences and technology companies are driving Boston metro’s office market activity. But among these major new and renovation projects? Mixed-use developments include a variety of: Housing Lab and tech spaces Offices Retail spaces Healthcare facilities Educational facilities Industrial buildings Mixed-use projects include the Suffolk Downs Redevelopment,Winthrop Center, Union Square Revitalization Project, and Washington Village. Learn more. Read Original Article

It’s Time to Rethink Signage and Wayfinding for Transportation Hubs

Travel often triggers people’s anxieties, especially when they’re navigating an unfamiliar environment. Signage and wayfinding can help alleviate that anxiety. Not surprisingly, there’s a close connection between transportation hub architecture and environmental graphic design for signs. Poorly designed signs distract and cause confusion. Ideally, the best signage/wayfinding strategies remain unobtrusive— and if you arrive at your destination without remembering the signs that helped you navigate, they did their job effectively and unobtrusively. This article suggests various approaches to the type and use of signage for wayfinding in transportation hubs. Learn more. Read Original Article

Woman-Owned Businesses Are Growing 2X Faster On Average Than All Businesses Nationwide

Women-owned businesses are huge drivers in the economy. Over the past five years, the number of women-owned businesses increased 21% even as all businesses increased only 9%. Total revenue for women-owned businesses also rose slightly above all businesses: 21% compared to 20% respectively. And across nearly all verticals, women of color—who represent 39% of the total U.S. female population—account for 89% of net new women-owned businesses per day. Learn more about how the face of entrepreneurship is evolving to include all women, regardless of their demographics. Read Original Article

3 Main Benefits Of Branding With Signage

If a brand promotion is considered the backbone of every successful business, it is essential that your brand identity becomes recognized by the general public.

Economic Improvement Heading into 2022

A TOUGH QUARTER, THEN IMPROVEMENT HEADING INTO 2022, ACCORDING TO THE SIGN INDUSTRY QUARTERLY ECONOMIC REPORT
ALEXANDRIA, VA – October 18, 2021 – All four sectors of the sign and graphics industry are looking slightly worse for 2021, but expected to rebound by 2022, according to the Sign Industry Quarterly Economic Report, produced by IHS Markit for the International Sign Associati

How to Effectively Use Safety Signage

ISHN is written for safety and health professionals who direct safety and health programs in high-hazard industrial and construction workplaces.

U.S. manufacturing gains steam; raw material, labor shortages mounting

U.S. manufacturing activity picked up in May as pent-up demand amid a reopening economy boosted orders, but unfinished work piled up because of shortages of raw materials and labor.