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Digital Signage Is The Perfect Medium For Employee Engagement: Here’s Why
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Digital Signage Is The Perfect Medium For Employee Engagement: Here’s Why

Many businesses overlook the importance of employee engagement and as a result end up losing money from high turnover rates. Digital signage improves employee engagement through understanding and connecting to the company's brand. It also enhances empowerment, identity and a sense of belonging.

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Palmer Signs, Baltimore Graphics wrap island-themed vehicle graphics
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Palmer Signs, Baltimore Graphics wrap island-themed vehicle graphics

In the gray and cold winter, we often long for the warm breezes and bright sunshine of the coming summer months. With a punch of color and a tropical theme, 808 Island grill is making a splash around town. Effective vehicle wraps are a great way to grab the attention of potential customers. With a great wrap design team on your side, your business could stand out as much as a tropical truck in the winter.

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Storefront Signs – How to Choose the Right Sign for Your Business
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Storefront Signs – How to Choose the Right Sign for Your Business

First impressions can make a big difference in any aspect of life, and especially when it comes to the sign outside your business. Your business sign is the first thing a potential customer sees, so it's worth the time and effort to design the perfect one that reflects your products, services and overall brand. You may not realize how many different types of signs there are until you start looking; however, once you've selected the perfect combination of features, you will have a sign that accurately reflects your brand and drives customer traffic for years to come.

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Deerfield Academy Athletics Complex Sports A New Look
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Deerfield Academy Athletics Complex Sports A New Look

The competition was stiff, but Metro Sign & Awning won the job. The challenge was to design and engineer a...
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Why Working with a Comprehensive Sign Company Helps Establish Your Brand
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Why Working with a Comprehensive Sign Company Helps Establish Your Brand

Your company’s signs, awnings and enclosures do much more than simply tell people where your establishment is located. When designed...
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Environmental graphics are critical to the design of the modern workplace.
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Environmental graphics are critical to the design of the modern workplace.

An environmental graphic design throughout an office building can transform the entire work space. Modern buildings today have to provide much more than simply a desk, computer and a cup of coffee. Incorporating environmental designs provides employees with inspiration, motivation, purpose and a way to relate to the company brand. Plus, attracting top new talent is much easier with a modern office design rather than being stuck in the past with no true image. When employees and job candidates are impressed and inspired by the graphic designs throughout their work space, they are more likely to remain motivated and appreciate the brand they work for.

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4 questions to answer before buying an outdoor display | Digital Signage Today
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4 questions to answer before buying an outdoor display | Digital Signage Today

Buying an outdoor display to show off your business brings value and gives customers a brand to relate to. When investing in a high quality display, it's important to know exactly the quality you're getting, how to maintain it, how good it will look for years to come. Working with an established and reputable sign company will help you navigate those concerns and ensure you know exactly what you're getting in return for your investment. Once the main questions surrounding quality, maintenance, performance and budget are answered, you'll be ready to enjoy your new sign for years to come.

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Delaware Valley Corporation – Case Study
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Delaware Valley Corporation – Case Study

Sign of a Fitting Tribute From putting greens to Bose speaker screens, you’ve seen and touched their industrial fabrics manufactured...
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Hundreds of Complaints Flood In About New York Store Signs, but From Whom?
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Hundreds of Complaints Flood In About New York Store Signs, but From Whom?

When a sudden spike of anonymous 311 calls started coming in to report improper signs or awnings on establishments, business owners in New York began scrambling to take theirs down. Now, many areas have unrecognizable businesses due to the lack of signage. The motive of the caller or callers is unknown, but businesses aren't taking the chance of having to pay a significant fine. Metro Sign & Awning is committed to protecting your business by ensuring compliance with regards to local regulations.

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Wayfinding System for Senior Facilities
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Wayfinding System for Senior Facilities

aby Boomers age, the need for facilities catering to them increases. Whether they are in good health or whether they require a certain degree of care, homes for the elderly are increasing in need and in popularity. A critical, yet often overlooked element in designing facilities for those afflicted is the signage and wayfinding in the facility.
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Changing Awning Fabric Colors Can Provide Buildings a New Look at a Minimal Cost
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Changing Awning Fabric Colors Can Provide Buildings a New Look at a Minimal Cost

At Metro Sign and Awning, we understand that a company's brand reputation is largely influenced by it's overall presentation. From a physical presentation perspective, the building itself is important, as well as the company logo, but you can't forget about their signs and awnings. Awnings take a beating over time due to sun exposure and weather elements in general. And once this happens, the building as a whole may look old and worn. Simply changing the colors of your awning fabric can go a long way in enhancing a building's image, as well as providing an entryway customers feel comfortable and confident walking in to.
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Time to Refresh Your Sign? Focus on LED Retrofit
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Time to Refresh Your Sign? Focus on LED Retrofit

The sign outside your business is the first representation of your company, and in many cases, it’s the first impression...
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New Sign for Cohoes Music Hall is More Than Just a Sign
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New Sign for Cohoes Music Hall is More Than Just a Sign

The Cohoes Music Hall is the 4th oldest operational music hall in the United States. Built in 1874, the Cohoes...
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Orange Coast College Students Sculpting the Future with Precision Board
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Orange Coast College Students Sculpting the Future with Precision Board

ote>Many business clients frequently ask for “carved wood signs”. However very rarely do we actually use wood. For the past 10+ years the more popular choice is HDU due to their versatility, durability and similarity to wood.” Read more about the benefits of HDU vs wood. HDU has many uses and the future artists are learning how to use this eco-friendly material. Metro Sign & Awning believes in getting the best value for your sign, and HDU provides it for most companies.
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Benefits of Interior Signage for Your Business
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Benefits of Interior Signage for Your Business

Interior signage plays a key role in providing functional and branded designs to your building. Whether they are there to...
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3 ways Disney World delivers magic with digital signage | Digital Signage Today 
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3 ways Disney World delivers magic with digital signage | Digital Signage Today 

ote>When I visited Walt Disney World, I noticed how the happiest place on earth also happened to feature a large amount of digital signage. At all four of its parks, and in its waiting areas, Disney World is using digital signage to deliver a little extra magic for its guests.
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Exterior Signage for All Seasons
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Exterior Signage for All Seasons

Here in New England, we live with the extremes: from the cold and wind of Nor'easters to the heat and...
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The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make with Outdoor Signage
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The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make with Outdoor Signage

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eBook: Signage Design
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eBook: Signage Design

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Reference Sheet: Retail Management and Development
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Reference Sheet: Retail Management and Development

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Attention Shoppers: New Sign Designs Coming Soon
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Attention Shoppers: New Sign Designs Coming Soon

We are excited to announce that Simon Properties awarded Metro Sign & Awning the Design/Build contract for all new signage...
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Summer: A Great Time to Maximize Your Outdoor Advertising Investments
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Summer: A Great Time to Maximize Your Outdoor Advertising Investments

Wow, summer is flying by. We’re gearing up for some fun school projects (more on that later), just wrapped up...
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Finding Your Way with the Signage Experts: Outdoor Wayfinding Projects
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Finding Your Way with the Signage Experts: Outdoor Wayfinding Projects

Wayfinding signage projects are fun because they are unique - the wayfinding signs we create are not necessarily outdoor advertising,...
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53 State Street, Part 1: Design & Fabrication
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53 State Street, Part 1: Design & Fabrication

The Right Sign, Right on Time  Built in 1985, the towering 53 State Street building is tied with neighboring 60...
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All Signs Say “Home:” Overcoming Technical Challenges in Residential Design
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All Signs Say “Home:” Overcoming Technical Challenges in Residential Design

Bridgewater-based Callahan Construction Management came to us with a challenge: Actually, several hundred of them – of varying sizes.  ...
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Emergency Sign Service & Repair
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Emergency Sign Service & Repair

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Obviously, there are good reasons why many municipalities don't allow roof mounted...
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