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ABOUT SIGN BIZ, INC.

Sign Biz, Inc. was established in 1989 to develop entrepreneurs in the exciting field of digital signmaking. This segment of the visual communications industry encompasses advertising, branding, and identity products, growing from digital print and vinyl cutting technologies. Industry growth continues to be phenomenal, and affords almost limitless niche development -- from wall murals and vehicle wraps, to gorgeous 3-dimensional branding elements and lobby video signs. The Sign Biz Network is a worldwide chain of independently-owned sign businesses founded with the Sign Biz model and located across the US and six foreign markets. But it is much more than that. Hundreds of entrepreneurs who entered the visual communications industry with no prior experience, operating nearly 200 digital sign enterprises that were born in partnership with Sign Biz, Inc, excel today in their businesses.

Sign Biz, Inc. is the only full-service business development company in the industry that requires no franchise fees or royalties from its store owners, unlike franchise counterparts. Our network of sign companies boasts the highest percentage of million-dollar and half-million dollar enterprises over any other sign chain, franchised or otherwise. This business development program provides complete training, equipment and support with an "evergreen" agreement for the life of the business. Our non-royalty program, when combined with the lifetime of support, personalized training and comprehensive equipment package truly allows Sign Biz Network Members to be entrepreneurial and put their own imprint on the business, yet have the support and structure available whenever they need it.

Today, the Sign Biz Network is the largest non-franchised chain of sign companies in the world. Whether Sign Biz provides highly qualified corporate sign program resources or the latest technological innovations in visual communications, our commitment to excellence is based wholly on our commitment to our clients.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

TERESA M. YOUNG PRESIDENT & CEO
For 25 years, Teresa M. Young has supported new entrepreneurs entering the digital sign and graphics industry, originally as mentor and trainer while operating her own sign business (1986-1992). In 1996, she received recognition as a Semi-Finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP, USA Today, and NASDAQ. Teresa was elected to the Board of Directors for the International Sign Association (ISA) in 2001. She became the first woman in the Association's 60-year history to hold the Chairman's position ( 2007). She founded the LobbyPOP video signs division in 2005, and established the EcoSignage.org resource site in 2006. She has created a generous and open culture throughout the organization. In 2009, she accepted a Director's seat on the California Sign Association Board. John Campbell, Member of Congress, and Stephen T. Ayers, Acting Architect of the Capitol, honored Teresa with an American Flag that was flown over the White House in her honor on March 11, 2008, for dedication to and support of the on-premise sign industry. Read More

PAUL K. STRAUCH VP WORLDWIDE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Paul is responsible for developing special programs with industry manufacturers and major distributors of sign products, supplies, equipment and software for the Sign Biz Network. He has been with Sign Biz since 1991, and has grown the vendor program with exclusive discounts and more than 750 preferred vendors. In addition, Paul has more than 30 years in commercial and industrial real estate, as both owner and principal broker, in Hawaii, as well as in New York. He is particularly qualified to provide valuable guidance and instruction to new Sign Biz dealers for site selection, demographic analysis and lease negotiations. Paul contributes his expertise in real estate, marketing, and vendor programs both prior to as well as during the Sign Biz Training Program provided to new store owners.

GREG SALZANO VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
After years in the print industry, Greg took a full-time role in the Sign Biz organization in 2002, and became the key individual responsible for guiding entrepreneurs through due diligence and loan process, all the way to store opening, and beyond. He is a dedicated industry professional who provides critical insight into the sign business, which improves the research and pre-opening process for Sign Biz candidates ten-fold. Extremely experienced in SBA-backed loans, his guidance is instrumental to each new entrepreneur as they proceed through the Sign Biz business development process. To date, more than $19,000,000 in SBA-backed financing has been secured for our start-ups.

DAVID MCCUTCHEON DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT
In 1996, David was the Senior Buyer with a electronics broker company. Soon rising to the position of Systems Administrator, he managed corporate platforms down to the desktop system. He joined the Sign Biz team in 2005 to provide networking assistance, hardware and software diagnosis and repair, IT management, and to assure each new custom sign making and POS system is built to rigid specifications. He manages technical support staff, is a Microsoft Partner, and an Advanced Roland Technician. Sign Biz Members offer great compliments for his expertise and good nature. He also maintains the Network's electronic message service, wherein Members communicate instantaneously with all other Network Members around the globe at the touch of the 'send' button.

KATE MANNEY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Kate maintains the coordinated activities of Communications, Business Development, Education Services and Technical Research. She ensures that each Sign Biz Member has manuals, marketing materials, website services, equipment, and more as needed, and on time. While new owners are in California for their Formal Training Program, they rely upon Kate for logistics and curriculum. She keeps them organized and maintains efficient systems for the company. Formerly an educator, now all Sign Biz Members have a terrific resource in Kate as she builds press releases for any and all events and milestones as they occur. In this way, the marketing program taught by Sign Biz is facilitated by Kate's gift of the written word.