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- University of Massachusetts funds building boom
The University of Massachusetts is bucking the downturn with an economic boom of its own. The university system has hundreds of millions of dollars in projects at its campuses statewide, from a $400 million science center in Worcester to a $70 million emerging technologies center in Lowell. The Boston Globe (free registration)
(7/25)      
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- Forum to focus on eco-friendly digital signage
Digital signage solution vendor AOpen's annual forum on Aug. 9 and 10 will focus on green computing solutions for several industries, including digital signage. The San Francisco event will feature speakers from a host of tech companies including Intel, Cisco and iSign Media. Digital Signage Today
(7/27)
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- Idaho city loosens sign rules a bit
Businesses in Sandpoint, Idaho, will be allowed to post one temporary banner or sandwich board in addition to their permanent business signs, under an amendment to the city's sign ordinance. Last week, the City Council voted to approve changes that will prohibit businesses from hanging multiple banners and other signage. Bonner County Daily Bee (Sandpoint, Idaho)
(7/27)
- Kansas town gets tougher on LED sign brightness
The City Commission in Hays City, Kan., voted unanimously this week to approve a stricter sign ordinance. New provisions include restrictions on LED signs, which must now come with dimming switches to regulate brightness after dark. LED signs within 200 feet of residences must be switched off between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. The Hays Daily News (Kan.)
(7/23)
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ISA presents Permitting 101 for Florida CEU credits
On Aug. 7, ISA's Ken Peskin will present a seminar on Permitting 101 at the Florida Sign Association Conference in St. Augustine, Fla. This seminar is approved for 1 business CEU for electrical sign contractors by the Florida DPBR. On Aug. 6, Peskin also will speak on Using Model Sign Codes. For more information on attending the seminars at the FSA Conference, contact Jennifer Graham at the Florida Sign Association.
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