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ABOUT SIGN BIZ PRESIDENT

Teresa M Young, DSCE, President and Chief Executive Officer 

For 20 years, Teresa 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). Teresa sold her sign business to become President and CEO of Sign Biz, Inc., a full-service business development company that supports a chain of nearly 200 independently owned sign companies throughout the US, Bahamas, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, and Mongolia, the largest of its type.

By 1994, Sign Biz was hailed as the fastest growing sign network in America, receiving media attention in such publications as Entrepreneur Magazine, Signs of the Times and Sign Business magazines. Income Opportunities featured an article citing the company’s integrity as a major factor contributing to the organization’s success. Teresa is one of less than a handful of sign chain leaders with more than 20 years of industry leadership that includes front line experience as a sign store owner for six of those years. She is committed to the growth and development of the Sign Biz Network and dedicated to each member's success. She has also developed a complete education program and training center for sign industry professionals, and established a national missing children's initiative utilizing digital services provided by her chain of sign companies, the Miles of Hope project. 

Here is a summary of accomplishments and significant contributions that have made Teresa Young one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our industry:

January 2011

Teresa M. Young Accepts Fourth Year of Chairmanship for ISA's Environmental Efforts
International Sign Association Environmental Subcommittee Headed Up by Young.
Environmental stewardship and sustainability have long been the subject of addresses presented by Teresa M. Young, President/CEO of Sign Biz, Inc. She was elected to serve as Chairwoman of the Environmental Subcommittee of the International Sign Association in 2008, and continues in that role to support the sign industry as a whole. Sign Biz established the first website resource center for the eco-minded sign industry shops, www.ecosignage.org, which was featured in Signs of the Times magazine in the July, 2010 issue. They wrote, "This website - ecosignage.org - was created by several heavy hitters in the sign industry and environmental movement. The site includes list, research, resources, and forums aimed specifically at the sign industry."

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December 2010

TERESA M. YOUNG ELECTED 1st VICE PRESIDENT OF CALIFORNIA SIGN ASSOCIATION
Sign Biz® President Continues Service to Industry
The California Sign Association (CSA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the election of Teresa M. Young to position of 1st Vice President. This Executive Committee volunteer role serves CSA for a year, with a normal progression to the seat of President. This marks the first time a digital sector representative has been elected to this leadership role for the organization. Full Story.

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June 2009

Young for Keynote Address
International Sign Industry Supplier / Distributor Conference Keynote by Young Garners Kudos.
"Right Brain" thinking in a Left Brain World" was the luncheon keynote delivered by Young. What you need to be thinking and doing today to take advantage and adapt to the new reality of business post recession.

This keynote proved to be the top-rated session of this year's event. Full Story.

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January 2009

Young Accepts Board Seat for California Sign Association
Representing the Digital Sign Segment, CSA Votes to Approve
CSA was founded in 1959 and is governed by elected officers and board members who have an interest in the sign business and who donate their services to oversee the functions, operation and objectives of the Association. It serves the industry by improving government relations, enhancing the professionalism of members, creating networking opportunities, and promoting the economic vitality, safety, and aesthetics of the communities its members serve.

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March 2008

John Campbell, Member of Congress, and Stephen T. Ayers, Acting Architect of the Capitol, honored Teresa M Young, President of Sign Biz, Inc. 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.


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April 2007 

Teresa M. Young, 2007 Chairwoman of the International Sign Association Board of Directors, honors Kozell Boren with ISA's distinguished Kirk L. Brimley award. Kozell "Kozy" Boren, pictured on his boat, left.

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January 2007

Teresa M. Young Elected First Chairwoman of the International Sign Association -- A First in ISA's 63-Year History.

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December 2006

Sign Biz, Inc. becomes a certified Microsoft Partner.

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January 2006

Young commences term on the International Sign Association Executive Committee.   

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January 2005  

The International Sign Association, founded in 1944, presented one nomination, Teresa M. Young for the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Young is unanimously approved to sit on the Executive Committee commencing in January 2006.

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January 2002 

Young elected to ISA Board of Directors
Teresa has taken an active role in the International Sign Association (ISA) since the early 90’s, and represented the Digital Sign and Graphics division on ISA’s Board of Directors for 5 years before being elected to their Executive Committee. Her term marked the first time in ISA's 60-year-history that a woman sat on the Executive Committee.

June 2000 

Sign Biz Headquarters moves to Dana Point
Headquarters expands in Dana Point, CA under Teresa M Young's leadership.

1998 

HP, Encad, and Scanvec/Amiable all recognize Sign Biz, Inc. as a Premier Value Added Reseller

1996  

Young Named Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Semi Finalist
Young received recognition as a Semi-Finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP, USA Today, and NASDAQ, for her work at Sign Biz, Inc. Full Story

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1994 

Media hails Sign Biz, Inc. as "Fastest Growing National Chain"

1989 

1989 Sign Biz trademark logo registered Washington, DC

1985 

First "instant sign store" opens under Young

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