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With the economy still suffering from slower spending due the the recession, many lawmakers around the country have been looking for ways to drive dollars to their communities. One of the most popular ways to accomplish this objective is by allowing stor

A proposed sign ordinance in one New York village has business owners on edge based on new restrictions it would impose.

In Fairfield, California, city lawmakers are back to square one when it comes to devising a sign ordinance that will satisfy both business owners and citizens in the community.

A new revision to sign regulations in Barnstable, Massachusetts would allow local businesses to display sidewalk signs, reports the Barnstable Patriot.

County officials in Beaufort, South Carolina decided to let local businesses use sidewalk signs and costumed promoters to advertise their companies, according to an article published Tuesday.

A series of new public buses in Orlando, Florida may be partially funded by business signs in their windows and at the bus terminals, reports the Orlando Press Register.

When it comes to effectively promoting your business there are a number of things that must be considered to ensure success

The Maui, Hawaii, Chamber of Commerce is taking issue with a city ordinance placing restrictions on sign usage for local businesses. <br/>

Owners of sidewalk signs in Aspen, Colorado, will soon find themselves the target of city employees, who are tasked with taking down signs in violation of new regulations.

In Kentucky, a local chamber of commerce is asking lawmakers to revise a sign ordinance, which it says is harmful to the business community.

In Jacksonville, Florida, one business owner has come under fire from the city for displaying a sidewalk sign that violates the city's ordinance.

City leaders in one Mississippi community are seeking to rectify a situation that has left the community with visual clutter - abandoned signs.

Some lawmakers in Arlington, Virginia, are hoping to change the community's sign laws, making it easier for businesses to attract clients.

Businesses in one California community recently began a major crackdown on business signs that violate regulations.

The town council in South Kingston, Rhode Island, recently made big news for area businesses after granting them new rights to display signs.

Business owners in one Florida community recently got good news when it comes to their ability to post sidewalk signs outside their locations.

Some business owners in Clayton, Missouri, recently came out against a proposal by local lawmakers to put new restrictions on the types of signs they can post.

A group of business leaders in California is calling on local government officials to pass laws, which would allow them to post sidewalk signs in front of their businesses.

Business owners in Red Bank, New Jersey, are hoping that local lawmakers will give them at least one more year to post sidewalk signs. The Asbury Park Press reports that the town council will soon vote on whether to allow sidewalk signs to remain in plac

A Seattle bookstore has seen a tremendous drop in business since the city ordered it to remove its sidewalk sign, reports MyNorthwest.com.

Lawmakers in one Washington state community are seeking to curb the number of sidewalk signs that businesses can post outside their stores.

A business owner in Missouri recently won a partial victory from his local city council, after he discovered that one of his new signs violated a recently-passed ordinance.

Shop owners in Lee County, Florida are seeing substantial increases in business by utilizing human sign holders, reports NBC-2.<br/>

Business owners in Spanish Fork, Utah, are raising concerns over the forced removal of sidewalk signs, telling public officials that the loss of signs will have a negative effect on future sales.

Business owners in one New Jersey community recently received good news regarding the use of sidewalk signs near their stores, thanks to a recent decision by local lawmakers.

The Yakima Herald is reporting that local business owners are lobbying for the Yakima City Council to lift restrictions on sidewalk signs.<br/>

In hopes of encouraging spending in Portland, Oregon, mayor Sam Adams has proposed changes to the city's ordinance on sidewalk signs, according to KGW.com. The move comes months after a state judge ruled the city's law prohibiting sidewalk signs to be un

A newly elected chairman of the county board in Arlington, Virginia, is preparing to make business easier for local store owners by allowing more signs than previously allowed.

In Allendale, New Jersey, the local government is considering whether or not to increase fines for one of the most popular forms of advertising - sidewalk signs.

If the city council in Fairfield signs off on new regulations, sign displayers in the California city may soon have to follow a new set of guidelines.

After getting a number of complaints from members of the business community, the city of Forest Grove, Oregon, will review its sign restrictions.

The Chesterton, Indiana town council just amended the town's Zoning Ordinances, allowing business owners to display signs outside their shops.

Sign wavers are driving lots of customer traffic to local tax firms in San Jose, California.

In Solvang, California, the city council recently agreed to take another look at a controversial ordinance proposal that would raise the fee for businesses wanting to post signs.

The town council in Marana, Arizona, is looking at ways to help businesses during the tough economy. In one of its latest moves, councilors are considering giving stores the ability to post more signs outside their establishments.

A sign law in one Michigan community was recently the topic of debate, after a local business owner asked lawmakers to allow her to post a sidewalk sign.

A historic sign park in Saginaw, Michigan is receiving a new addition to its collection, reports MLive.com.

Businesses in one Washington community will have the chance to post more signs than before, thanks to a vote by local lawmakers.

Business owners in Tucson, Arizona, have become fed up with what they consider an overly aggressive enforcement of the city's sign code.

In Front Royal, Virginia, business of all shapes and sizes will soon be able to have expanded rights when it comes to putting up signs in front of their buildings.

Business owners in one California community were taken by surprise recently after receiving letters telling them to remove A-frame signs.

In a recent meeting, a sign committee in Greeley, Colorado, outlined a new plan to update the sign code, which many have claimed is out of date.

In one New Jersey town, business owners are celebrating a new level of sign display freedom.

The city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire may loosen restrictions on sidewalk signs and other promotional tools following requests from local business owners, according to an article published Thursday.

The staff members in one Washington community have begun to enforce a recently adopted sign ordinance that bans A-frame signs in an area of the city.

Ask any retailing veteran about effective business strategies, and more often than not they will tell you about how one seemingly small change - adding signs - had a major impact on total sales figures.

The city council in one Michigan community is preparing to give businesses in the area more leeway when it comes to displaying signs in front of their stores.

A company in Wisconsin is showing its support for a Republican candidate for Senate with one of the most effective forms of communication - a sidewalk sign.

Business owners in Napa, California, will soon have to face a harsh reality thanks to a new ordinance passed by the city's council - no more A-frame signs.

Among the biggest gripes that residents and business owners have with their local government officials have been the use of ordinances.

In Sandy City, Utah, one pizza shop is fighting for the right to post a sign advertising its lower prices.

In Surprise, Arizona, members of the local government are giving business owners more rights when it comes to displaying signs in front of their stores.

Signs in Surprise, Arizona, aimed at preventing businesses from advertising to residents have come under fire from some in the business community, with many saying that it has cost them dearly.

Businesses in Lakewood, Washington, are breathing a sigh of relief thanks to the tabling of proposed sign regulations.

With all the different forms of advertising these days, it can often be overwhelming to know where to start. Businesses of all shapes and sizes must draw attention to their stores and give customers a reason to take a second look and walk in the door.

For store-owners in Skokie, Illinois, there is nothing quite as tasty as a good sandwich - a sandwich sign that is.

In California, a local redevelopment agency and a Main Street association are teaming up to create a sign featuring the names of area businesses as a way to dissuade people from erecting too many sidewalk signs.

An exemption that gave businesses in Santa Maria, California, a reprieve from sign laws recently expired, causing many in the community to call for another extension.

The city council of Columbia, Tennessee defeated a motion to ban human billboards, reports the Daily Herald.

Two town officials in Holliston, Massachusetts recently proposed an amendment to town bylaws that would make the ordinances more clear to both residents and store owners, according to the Metrowest Daily News.

With shrinking sales, businesses often think of news ways to attract customers without spending too much money. There are more modern ways to make a business run more efficiently and organize better marketing strategies. Still, some industry experts thin

A business owner in one Tennessee community recently caused a stir when he posted a sign that protested the treatment of private enterprises by public officials.

Thanks to a recent vote by its borough council, store owners in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, will soon see the sign permit fees reduced.

Business owners in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, are putting pressure on lawmakers to change an ordinance that heavily restricts flags and other displays.

It's one councilman's fight and he's determined to win. <br/>

Citing safety concerns, chief of police Kevin Nietert supported a pair of ordinances that would make certain types of signs illegal in South Euclid, Ohio, according to Cleveland.com.

Officials in Wenham, Massachusetts are discussing possible changes to local laws for sidewalk signs and other forms of signage, according to an article published Wednesday.

Business owners in Parkside, Pennsylvania, are preparing to follow new sign rules, thanks to a recently passed ordinance.

Business owners in Rocklin, California, are breathing a heavy sigh of relief thanks to relaxations of a sign ordinance.

A recently passed ordinance regarding sidewalk sign regulations in Palm Bay has come under scrutiny, reports the Sun Sentinel.<br/>

The topic of conversation at one recent meeting in New Jersey centred on an important issue for businesses throughout the city - signs.

Thanks to a recently adopted city ordinance, businesses in downtown Port Townsend, Washington, will soon limit the amount of signs they can have on sidewalks.

Town officials in Brattleboro, Vermont have threatened a fine of $100 per day if a local restaurant owner does not remove the sidewalk sign located outside his shop. Alici's Bistro owner Musa Alici was notified that sidewalk signs are outlawed in the tow

Boca Raton, Florida passed a law on January 25 that allowed businesses to use sidewalk signs in its downtown region, but some businesses in the area have been warned that their signs do not meet certain standards of the ordinance, according to SunSentine

A man in West Milford, New Jersey volunteered his time to repair broken traffic signs after hearing about the budget problems facing his cash-strapped town, according to a recent article.

As more and more Americans go online to purchase products and interact with people in their lives, the majority of people still go shopping the old fashioned way - on foot.

The town council of Fair Haven, New Jersey will discuss altering the town's tight restrictions on sidewalk signs in hopes of helping struggling local businesses boost sales, according to the Coastal Monmouth Bureau.

In one New Jersey community, businesses will soon get an expanded opportunity to use sandwich signs if an upcoming vote goes their way.

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As the spring months heat up, more businesses will see potential customers walking past their store on a warm day.

A long-standing dispute between the local government and a barbershop owner has landed in court, in a case that cuts close to home for many residents and business owners.

Business signs of all shapes and sizes can have an immediate impact on local stores, highlighting money-saving deals and giving people reason to come into the location.

There are many important things to consider when starting your own business. Where is the best location? What type of business would be most profitable? How can I attract the most customers to my store? One way of attracting clients that many businesses

In one Pennsylvania community, city leaders are hoping to help businesses by offering a grant to any establishment putting up a new sign.

Many business owners in Manchester, Michigan were hoping that local lawmakers would change their minds on the sign ordinance and allow them to post more signs.

In one North Carolina town, business owners putting up A-frame signs will soon have to navigate their way through new government regulations.

In Boca Raton, Florida, it's a case of out of control sidewalk signs.

It is illegal in the city of Seattle to place a sidewalk sign outside of a business. For years, the city ignored the law and allowed merchants to place sidewalk signs outside of their businesses, but citizens of Seattle have recently complained enough to

In northern New Jersey, lawmakers and business leaders met recently to discuss the issue of sign regulation.

They do things the old fashioned way in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. The town's shop owners are just like thousands of others across the United States, and yet members of its zoning commission are forcing them to miss opportunities to attract customers by

As the summer months quickly approach, many business owners are looking forward to increased numbers of customers coming to their stores and helping them drive up profits.

A group of citizens in Stone Ridge, New York, are using sidewalk signs to convey their dissatisfaction with local lawmakers over who is responsible for shoveling snow.

Business owners in Creswell, Oregon may want to make sure their signs meet town ordinances - the town just hired a new code enforcement officer who's whose first objective is to crack down on illegal signage.

On February 2, San Jose City Council members voted to revise the city's sign ordinance to lift certain restrictions on the size and type of signs businesses could use in the downtown district of the Bay Area's largest city, according to San Jose Business

At a recent town meeting, members of the Strasbourg, Virginia, town council discussed possible changes to how signs could be regulated and which ones would be allowed to remain standing.

For one hair salon in Heath, Ohio, the fight to keep its temporary sign is a family affair

Palm City, Florida held a workshop Monday for business owners on local laws governing sidewalk signs and other forms of signage, according to a recent article.

Business owners in Oregon are pushing the Keizer City Council to reconsider the town's sign regulations, reports the Statesman Journal.

Sign regulations in one Ohio township are in for a major overhaul.

One town board of trustees in Illinois may give sidewalk signs to each business in town as part of a new initiative to boost the local economy, according to an article published Wednesday.

Thanks to a new ordinance, A-frame signs and bow feather signs will soon become a thing of the past.

A sign ordinance in West Milford, New Jersey, which would put new restrictions on where signs can be displayed, is in the final stages before passage.

In Palm Desert, California, the lack of sign ordinance enforcement is just fine with many local business owners.

One of the most important things for any business owner is the ability to create a pleasant environment for customers.

An ordinance regulating business sign laws in New Brunswick, Canada has been delayed to ensure that it can be legally passed, reports the Times Transcript.

Business signs in one New Hampshire community have come under fire from sign regulators after local officials decided to get serious about enforcement.

Alphabet Signs, a leading supplier of sidewalk signs, has recently added the Rolling Swinger Signs to its huge sign catalog. A sidewalk sign is all about bringing customers into your store. If the sign is not outside on the sidewalk then it is not workin

Business owners in New Hampshire will soon have the chance to give local lawmakers a piece of their mind.

A local government in northern Michigan is preparing to give business owners the ability to post more sidewalk signs than ever before, at least on a temporary basis.

Students in Pennsylvania are helping local business owners advertise their businesses and learn valuable design skills at the same time.

In Leesburg, Virginia, changing the sign laws has become the talk of the town.<br/>

Officials in one Massachusetts town may loosen up restrictions on sidewalk signs, a local newspaper noted.

In a recent move, lawmakers in one Oregon community recently announced that they would allow business owners to put up more signs than previously allowed.

Businesses in one Oregon community recently came within one vote of getting expanded sign rights, but fell short.

If business leaders in one New Jersey community get their way, they will soon have a brand-new way to attract customers to their establishments.

In Westwood, New Jersey, members of the local government voted not to allow electronic marquee signs on windows in a split decision.

As small businesses from coast to coast try to recover from the worst economic climate since the Great Depression, many are looking for new ways to advertise their business. In Florida, local lawmakers recently approved a measure giving more sign rights

In one Massachusetts community, town leaders are preparing to amend the sign laws, as they aim to help businesses in the area by relaxing restrictions.

An increase in the number of permit applications for the installment of temporary sidewalk signs has forced the town of Hailey, Idaho to reconsider its stance on the signs, also called sandwich boards, according to the Idaho Mountatin Express and Guide.

Business owners in Powell, Wyoming are concerned that the recent enforcement of sign regulations could impact customer traffic, reports the Powell Tribune.<br/>

Downtown Rockport city is in a pickle thanks to the current sandwich board ordinance.

Businesses of all kinds rely on various types of mediums to help sell the products and services they offer.

Business owners in Barnstable, Massachusetts may be in for a pleasant surprise - the town council may be looking into unbanning sidewalk signs for the upcoming summer season.<br/>

In one Idaho city, business owners recently got good news, thanks to a change in the city's sign ordinance.

At a recent meeting of the planning and zoning commission in Wyoming, the issue of where businesses can place sidewalk signs was front and center.

Business owners in Wilmington, North Carolina, are fighting an attempt by the city council to reign in signs that don't comply with an ordinance.

The Myrtle Beach City Council will vote next week on whether or not to allow area businesses to install digital signs to attract new business, according to SCNow.com.

Many towns across the United States allow shop owners to use sidewalk signs outside their door to draw business, but many also restrict the time of day and even year that the signs are permissable. A few Florida towns have found an interesting new way to

The double sided sign measures 56H x 18W. Its tall height is a real eye catcher and its narrow profile lets it fit anywhere. It can be filled with sand or water to weigh it down in windy conditions.

A group of business leaders in Wisconsin has banded together in order to get expanded sign rights.

Business owners in one Florida community have been signing a petition that calls on the city to reformulate its sign ordinance, saying that the rules are too restrictive and that it's costing them business.

A couple is reeling after a sign they put up for their newly established business went missing.

Many small business owners use signs solely to announce their location to the public. While that is a great use for signs, the reality is that they can be used for radically more than just that. More often than not, correctly utilizing signs for multiple