10 Must-Haves for Building an ADA Compliant Business April 29, 2021 Dimensional Sign Letters Plaques Compliance is something that almost all businesses are familiar with, particularly when it comes to accessibility. A few of the best ways that businesses can fulfill the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are by using clear and visible signs, having accessible entryways, and keeping websites ADA compliant. Here are several ways to... Read More
How to Memorialize a Loved One in a Creative & Meaningful April 29, 2021 Plaques Losing a loved one is often extremely difficult for friends and family members to process mentally, physically, and emotionally. It’s not uncommon for people to want to find new, meaningful ways to honor their loved ones and heroes to help keep their memory alive. There are countless ways to memorialize someone and you can use... Read More
What Are Building Dedication Ceremonies and How Are They Celebrated? April 20, 2021 Plaques There are many reasons why buildings can be dedicated to individuals, and a building dedication can be a special thing for both the recipient and the dedicator alike. Carnegie Hall is an example of a building dedication. The music hall was dedicated to Andrew Carnegie because of his contributions to its construction. Another example is... Read More
Honoring Our Heroes: A Guide to U.S. War Veteran Memorials and Monuments April 19, 2021 Plaques Resources American culture embraces honoring and recognizing veterans, the wars they fought in, and their service contributions. Veterans make significant sacrifices to protect our country, and commemorative practices are a good method for recognizing those efforts. Some commemorations are large, formal, and nationally recognized while others are smaller and tucked away. There are a number of... Read More
Conference Room Dedication Plaque for Amphenol Aerospace January 26, 2021 Plaques Many who visit Amphenol Aerospace’s updated manufacturing facility in Sydney, New York are bound to be greeted with this conference room dedication plaque honoring Rick Aiken, namesake of The Rick Aiken Conference Room. We are honored to have made that possible. The etched stainless steel plaque we created for Amphenol Aerospace features a full color... Read More
Bronze Military Bas Relief Plaque to Honor Navy Veteran Kontezni May 15, 2019 Plaques It was an honor and a privilege to create this bronze military bas relief plaque to honor Navy veteran Vice Adm. Albert H. Konetzni, Jr. Konetzni Hall – previously known as the Submarine Squadron 15 headquarters – was dedicated on April 19, 2019 in Apra Harbor, Guam. The plaque reads: “Highly regarded for his... Read More
Custom Business Sign in Miami for Small Tea April 24, 2019 Plaques Known for its interior design, Small Tea is more than a tea house. Their custom business sign in Miami is a ½”-thick etched copper plaque that sets the tone for this modern sanctuary of elegance and human connection. With more than 84 global varieties to sniff and sip, signage for this local institution needed to... Read More
School Memorial Plaque Honors Four Young Girls Who Desegregated Nashville Schools in 1963 December 10, 2018 Plaques We’ve all seen the pictures of African-American students integrating schools during the tumultuous 1960’s. Too often these pictures feature small, yet brave-faced children walking proudly into their first day of school amid a crowd of protestors. Here at Impact Signs we were honored when we were contacted by the Stratford STEM Magnet School (formerly Stratford... Read More
New Bronze Plaques Cue the Re-Opening of the Cuban Embassy in Washington August 21, 2015 Plaques When the US severed ties with Cuba in 1961, it was unlikely that the ones in power knew just how long the Cold War between neighbors would last. Since the beginning of his time in office, President Obama had worked on negotiations with Cuba, continually handling new challenges and opposition. Finally on July 20, 2015,... Read More
Bas Relief Plaque Dedicated to Former Mayor Harold Washington at Chicago Library March 11, 2015 Plaques When it comes to honoring a special person or commemorating an historic event, there really isn’t a better way to have that legacy live on than having a bas relief plaque created. In 2014, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Harold Washington Legacy Committee did just that when they commissioned a bronze relief of former... Read More