Some of the basic aspects central to the sign industry can easily be narrowed down to organizations, publications, and web forums found on the Internet.

To search for a contractor sign company in your city may be done at www.signsearch.com and www.signcompaniesonline.com.

The Sign Syndicate (www.TheSignSyndicate.com) is a Sign Industry forum which conducts ongoing benchmark tests for various areas involving commercial signs.  Currently, The Sign Syndicate is conducting groundbreaking tests for electrical components involving NEON and LED under a campaign called The Great White Hope.  Other campaigns covering other areas of signage are underway.

Stay close to your monitor or you'll be left behind. The Sign Syndicate is located on the West Coast.

The International Sign Association (www.isa.org) serve as a National Sign Industry advocate for all things signage in America and is located on the East Coast.

Some of the major trade publications for the Sign Industry are Sign and Digital Graphics Magazine, Sign Builder Magazine, Signs of the Times, etc.