The Town of Milton has been in the process of conducting a comprehensive review of the sign by-law, which regulates permanent advertising devices located on private property throughout the town. The current sign by-law was enacted in 2009 and since that time, there have been numerous changes in technology, business sector marketing needs and practices,…
DetailsThe Government of Canada purchases between $15-$20 billion of goods and services each year. This seminar provides key information about how to sell to the Government of Canada that will help you learn how to: Find out whether the Government of Canada buys your good or service Understand the contracting process Register in supplier databases…
DetailsOn July 18, 2017, Vancouver City Council approved the City’s new Sign By-law and Sign Fee By-law. Both documents are available on-line at http://vancouver.ca/your-government/sign-bylaw-update.aspx. The new Sign By-law is scheduled to come into effect on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, while the new Sign Fee By-law will take effect January 1, 2018. The City will therefore…
DetailsPermit Solutions, Inc. was established in 2007 by Joey Matwychuk, a 25 year veteran in the sign industry. Their staff has experience in sign design, manufacturing, project management and maintenance which has enabled Permit Solutions, Inc. to become one of the fastest-growing and well-respected permit expediting services in Canada. “Getting it right the first time”…
DetailsPreparing for Your Exit: Selling Your Business Starts Now Date: July 26, 2017 Speaker: Dave Jones, Director of Mergers and Acquisitions for the Alliance Franchise Brands Marketing and Print Division Preparing your business for its next owner requires planning and execution. The balance between return on investment and new reinvestment will be explained as a…
DetailsThe City of Edmonton regulates signs through the Zoning Bylaw. The type, size, location, and other qualities are managed through the specific zoning for a property, as well as the applicable sign schedule for that zone. Many of these regulations have not been updated in a long time, and as a result, they do not…
DetailsCity of Vaughan is embarking on a sign bylaw review project with the aim of improving sign regulation in the City. The Vaughan Sign Industry, businesses and residents are invited to share their comments by attending a consultation or contacting Carol Ramchuram, prior to July 14, 2017, at carol.ramchuram@vaughan.ca or (905) 832-2281 extension 8783. The…
DetailsSign Industry Leaders series: Building a Successful Sign Company Date: June 21, 2017 Speakers: An interview with Keith Edwards, Media Resources and Erin Roberts, SAC-ACE Our Q&A session will explore how our sign industry leader got into the sign business, risks they have taken, challenges they have overcome and successful decisions they have made.
DetailsCity of Calgary is currently in the midst of reviewing the Land Use Bylaw rules for digital message signs and the restrictions when visible from Deerfoot Trail. They have recently made public a draft bylaw with a recommendation to remove the current 300 m separation between digital signs rule. Please see page 5 of the…
DetailsLast year, City of Vancouver undertook a series of stakeholder meetings and conducted an online survey in preparation for making changes to their sign bylaw. On June 28, 2017, City of Vancouver’s General Manager of Planning, Urban Design and Planning released an Administrative Report, a draft of the new proposed sign bylaw along with the proposed…
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