Your sign’s first job: get noticed. But in today’s crowded commercial environment, visibility alone isn’t enough. A successful pylon or monument sign also needs to reflect your brand, complement your property, and leave a lasting impression on the people passing by every day. Whether you’re managing a retail plaza, healthcare facility, corporate campus, or multi-tenant property, your exterior signage often becomes the first interaction customers have with your business. A poorly designed sign can blend into the background. A well-designed one can drive traffic, improve navigation, and elevate the perceived value of your property. At Metro Sign & Awning (MSA), we help businesses across the Boston area create pylon and monument signs that balance visibility, durability, compliance, and design —
You’ve probably heard the buzz about IRS Section 179 and if you haven’t acted on it yet, now’s the time. This tax incentive lets you deduct the full purchase price of qualifying business equipment, including new signage, purchased or financed during the tax year. That means if you’ve been thinking about upgrading your monument sign, illuminated channel letters, or digital display, you could write off a significant portion of that investment this year instead of waiting to depreciate it over time. But there’s more to Section 179 than to overcome depreciation. This is a significant investment opportunity, as purchasing a new sign could increase your business visibility without the need to miss potential deductions. So let’s break down what this
