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Apprenticeships Make People More Job-Ready Than College

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Crane Operator Certification Requirement

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Introducing The Link, ISA Virtual Experiences

The International Sign Association announces The Link: a virtual experience designed to help sign, graphics and visual communications companies explore dynamic solutions, make vital connections and yield concrete results. The Link will launch its first events in September and continue rolling out opportunities on an ongoing basis.

"Worst is Behind Us": Economic Report Q2 2020

The outlook for 2020 continues to decline, despite a sharp rebound in the economy earlier this summer, according to the Sign Industry Quarterly Economic Report for the second quarter. The report shows that the recession was short-lived and will have less of an impact on 2021 than expected.

SRF Updates Urban Wayfinding Manual

The Sign Research Foundation's Urban Wayfinding Planning and Implementation Manual has been updated with the latest trends and information. The guide was last published in 2013 and wayfinding has only grown in popularity and use since then.

ISA Webinars: Coming up next

Three ISA webinars next week cover lessons learned from UL regulators, the industry's economic outlook, and the economic outlook for the retail sector.

Stotmeister Receives Distinguished Service Award

Kevin Stotmeister, former president and CEO of Federal Heath, has been named the recipient of the 2020 Kirk L. Brimley Distinguished Service Award. The International Sign Association presents the award each year to a leader who has made significant contributions to the sign, graphics and visual communications industry.

U-Haul Honors Sign Legend Francis T. Wolfe

Wolfe worked at Pearson's Sign in Tucson, AZ for decades and worked with U-Haul on some of its iconic signage. He was also involved in and a member of the Arizona Sign Association from its beginning in 1958.