named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Hall of Fame
Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Arizona sign industry through annual induction of honorees
Legislative Advocacy
Monitors and influences local and state sign codes, ordinances, and regulations; represents member interests before planning commissions, city councils, and regulatory bodies
Member Resources and Compliance
Provides access to sign and building codes by jurisdiction, engineering standards, crane operator certification, and online training for members
Networking and Education
Hosts industry events, educational seminars, safety training, and publishes a monthly newsletter with industry updates and operational guidance
activities · 7 groups
what they do
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Sign Industry Regulatory Compliance Support 5 activities
- Industry Information and ResourcesProvides members with access to engineering standards accepted by every jurisdiction in Arizona, tracks current building codes and building officials for each city in Arizona, and communicates important regulatory updates like OSHA certification requirements.
- Member Information and ResourcesProvides members with a listing on the association's website, access to engineering standards accepted by every jurisdiction in Arizona, and tracks current building codes and building officials for each city in Arizona. The association also communicates important regulatory information, such as OSHA's crane operator certification requirements.
- Member support services and resourcesProvides member sign companies with practical resources including access to accepted engineering standards, a website listing, tracking of city-specific building codes and officials, and ongoing educational seminars on industry topics, safety, and operations.
- Professional Development and NetworkingHolds educational seminars, industry presentations, and safety seminars periodically. It also sustains four standing committees to address issues facing the sign industry and publishes a monthly newsletter covering industry events, technology, safety, and business news.
- Sign Code and Engineering Standards TrackingTracks current building codes for each city in Arizona and the names of building officials in charge, and provides sign contractor members with access to engineering standards accepted by every jurisdiction in Arizona.
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Sign Code and Ordinance Advocacy 4 activities
- Advocacy for Sign Industry RegulationsAdvocates for members by influencing sign-related codes, ordinances, and regulations at municipal and state levels, monitoring the public sector, serving on key committees, advocating for helpful legislation, and fighting against burdensome regulations. This includes attending public workshops and hearings to influence the adoption of new ordinances and providing input on draft code documents.
- Advocacy for Sign Industry RegulationsAdvocates for members by influencing sign-related codes, ordinances, and regulations at municipal and state levels, monitoring the public sector, serving on key committees, and fighting against burdensome regulations. This includes attending public workshops and hearings to influence the adoption of new ordinances and providing input during code development.
- Advocacy for Sign Industry RegulationsAdvocates for members by influencing sign-related codes, ordinances, and regulations at municipal and state levels, monitoring the public sector, serving on key committees, advocating for helpful legislation, and fighting against burdensome regulations. This includes attending public workshops and hearings to influence the adoption of new ordinances and providing input during code development.
- Advocacy for sign industry regulations and legislationRepresents member interests by actively influencing sign-related codes, ordinances, and regulations at municipal and state levels, including participation in code development processes, attending public hearings, and advocating for favorable legislation while opposing burdensome regulations.
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Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 2 activities
- Industry Awards and Hall of FameMaintains a Hall of Fame, with classes inducted annually since at least 2019, and awards sign companies for their designs in various categories, such as non-illuminated, monument, and unique signs.
- Member Recognition and AwardsRecognizes excellence in sign design and installation through annual awards, such as those for non-illuminated, monument, pylon, and unique sign categories. The organization also maintains a Hall of Fame, inducting classes annually since at least 2019, and accepts nominations for it.
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Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
- Industry communication and information sharingDisseminates industry-relevant information through a monthly newsletter covering local, state, and national events, technology updates, safety practices, and business news.
- Publication of Monthly NewsletterPublishes a monthly newsletter covering local, state, and national industry events, technology, safety and operational tips, and business and financial news.
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Professional Development & Certification Programs 1 activity
- Educational Seminars and Industry PresentationsHolds educational seminars, industry presentations, and safety seminars periodically to benefit its members.
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Member and Service Provider Directories 1 activity
- Member DirectoryProvides a listing on the association's website for members, facilitating connections within the industry.
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Uncategorized 7 activities
- Committee Work for Industry IssuesSustains four standing committees to address issues facing the sign industry.
- Hall of Fame induction and recognitionMaintains a Hall of Fame that honors industry contributors with annual inductions since at least 2019 and accepts nominations from the membership for inclusion.
- Industry Information and EducationCommunicates important industry information, such as OSHA certification requirements, and publishes a monthly newsletter covering local, state, and national industry events, technology, safety and operational tips, and business and financial news. The association also holds educational seminars, industry presentations, and safety seminars periodically.
- Industry Recognition and AwardsAwards sign companies for their designs and installations in various categories, such as Non-Illuminated Sign, Monument Sign, and unique sign designs. The association also maintains a Hall of Fame, with classes inducted annually since at least 2019, and accepts nominations for it.
- Industry issue management through standing committeesSustains four standing committees focused on addressing ongoing challenges and issues within the sign industry.
- Member Directory and NetworkingProvides a listing on the association's website for members and sustains four standing committees to address issues facing the sign industry, fostering mutual benefit for member companies and their employees.
- Professional recognition and awards programRecognizes excellence in sign design and installation through an annual awards program, honoring member companies for projects such as monument, pylon, and non-illuminated signs used for branding, customer attraction, and development identification.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$164K
Contributions & grants$133K81%
Program service revenue$20K12%
Investment income$12K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$177K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$227K
Cash$84K
Investments$143K
Liabilities$-57K
Net assets$284K
Liquid reserves15.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -12.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 8
- AMANDA LAURIDSEN — DIRECTOR
- CHARLIE GIBSON — DIRECTOR
- CHUMITA HURD FRAZER — DIRECTOR
- JASON SHANO — DIRECTOR
- KYLE BEHRENS — DIRECTOR
- MIKE ADDIS — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA KING — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- RAYMOND OWENS — PAST PRESIDENT
relationships · 16
who they work with
- Addisigns, Inc. Partner — Mike Addis, Director of Arizona Sign Association, is affiliated with Addisigns, Inc.
- Associated Sign Co., Inc. Partner — Jason Shano, Director of Arizona Sign Association, is affiliated with Associated Sign Co., Inc.
- Glantz Partner — Chumita Hurd, Appointed Director of Arizona Sign Association, is affiliated with Glantz.
- International Sign Association Network — Provides membership in the International Sign Association for its sign division members.
- International Sign Association Partner — A critical member of the ASA legislative team, represented by James Carpentier, AICP, Director of State & Local Government Affairs.
- J. Walker Signs & Lighting, LLC Partner — Jason Walker, Secretary/Treasurer of Arizona Sign Association, is affiliated with J. Walker Signs & Lighting, LLC.
- OSHA Government — Source of regulatory requirements related to crane operator certification that the association communicates to members.
- Pearson's Signs Co. Partner — Paul Lucero, Director of Arizona Sign Association, is affiliated with Pearson's Signs Co.
- Royal Sign Company, Inc. Partner — Raymond Owens, Past President of Arizona Sign Association, is affiliated with Royal Sign Company, Inc.
- Sign Research Foundation Partner — Provides research assets to support the advocacy work of the International Sign Association's team.
- Signs Plus Partner — Chalk Saunders, Director of Arizona Sign Association, is affiliated with Signs Plus.
- Smithcraft Signs Partner — Nicole Bergstrom, Director of Arizona Sign Association, is affiliated with Smithcraft Signs.
- State of Arizona Government — Works within state regulatory frameworks requiring contractors to hold an L-38 license and comply with business and tax regulations.
- SummitWest Signs Partner — Dana Duncan, President of Arizona Sign Association, is affiliated with SummitWest Signs.
- Watchfire Partner — Ray Russo, Appointed Director of Arizona Sign Association, is affiliated with Watchfire.
- YESCO Partner — Paul Gullo, Vice President of Arizona Sign Association, is affiliated with YESCO.