Need a Vehicle Wrap or Vehicle Graphics

RV Wrap tells the story of a family!

The Edelman's wanted to take family photos and create a wrap that would highlight some of their best family memories. First Choice Signs & Graphics worked with Barb and Dan to learn more about what they were looking for. Our graphic designer took the photos and produced a visual story line that was stunning. 

Vehicle Wrap created from Digital Family Photos! Take a look!

The unique challenge was how to integrate all the photos to develop a visual journey for all to see.  Our skilled graphic designer took on the challenge.  This is the creation in progress.  

Do you need a van, RV, trailer, truck or company vehicle wrapped?

First Choice Signs can work with you to develop visual marketing that others will see every time you hit the road! Give us call for a free consultation.  We can work with you remotely during these challenging times.  Give us a call at 530-450-5769 and visit our website.

Vehicle Graphics give Insulation Specialists a marketing boost!

It's a Wrap! Check out IS Insulation Specialists

First Choice Signs teamed up with IS Insulation Specialist putting new graphics on their trailer. They are ready to grow their business here on the Divide and surrounding areas. Check out their website! Vehicle wraps and graphics are a cost effective investment in your business.  

Wrap on the back and Graphics on the side of a trailer for IS Insulation Specialist

The company's website, phone number, services and more were put on both sides and the back of the trailer.  When sitting in traffic these eye catching graphics will draw the attention of potential new customers. 

Vehicle Graphics on a Trailer is a process that will add value

This family owned business is ready to roll. We took the customer's drawings and turned them into a digital and moving marketing reality.  They love the graphics!  If you want a free consultation for your business give us a call and check out our website.  https://www.firstchoicesign.com/contact/

June 2020 In The Historic District - Board President of the Folsom Historic District Association Karen Holmes Shares on "Climbing Up Out of The Ashes"

This article originally appeared on The Folsom Telegraph.

As I was looking for a way to start this article, I was toying with the “out of the ashes…” quote, thinking about the new things that are happening in the Historic District because of the havoc we’ve been living through caused by this pandemic. I Googled it to see if there was anything I should know about the quote. The answer Google gave me was typical… the quote in biblical form, a quote about Phoenixes, and then this listing of quotes….

Google question: What are the best inspirational quotes?

Top 10 Motivational Quotes

• Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
• Good, better, best.
• Be kind whenever possible.
• Knowing is not enough; we must apply.
• With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.
• Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.
• The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

I have been accused of being an optimist before. But this morning as I read these quotes, I found a context within them that I can connect to an incident, episode, or new routine that has directly come out of these last 12 weeks.

The examples at Karen’s Bakery Company (KBC) are tenfold, rich with story, grief, hard work, and exhaustion. But I don’t want to make it sound all bad. There are also achievements, exhilaration, surprises, and camaraderie. We managed to persevere and are now just a little bit, starting to come out of the ashes (ooo-an accidental return to the origin-see above).

As I look around the district, I see a few things coming out of the ashes as well. Everyone is trying to crack the code on how the new rules apply to their business and how to make the best of this situation. Restaurants are (partially) re-opening. Half the seats? OK, put more seats outside. Watch for an HD community-based project happening in the district. It will create more outside seating in front of many of your favorite eateries… creating more (safe) seating for restaurant guests and will (bonus!) add a bit of charm to the Sutter Street ’scape.

Scott’s Seafood has firmly moved out of their Greenback location. Although there is no hard date for opening yet, they are polishing and dusting and getting things ready for that moment.

J.J. Wildes is having their soft opening this Friday, so a solid date for opening should be around the corner.

A new store called Therapy (furniture, housewares, art, kitchen décor) is opening on the 700 block. This store has a family tree with strong roots, with stores in the Bay Area and beyond, but the common thread is that all the stores are in historic districts… so they “get it.” We’re looking forward to having this retail addition to our ’hood.

And Not-Too-Shabby will have an out-of-the-ashes moment, as they have made the difficult decision to close their Auburn store and move everything to their Roseville and Folsom stores. The Folsom store should be chock-full of new stuff as they make space for the additional inventory.

Many of our district businesses have remained open during this pandemic, an achievement that took much effort, strategy, and concentration. Kudos to those who have made it, to those who are on the cusp of reopening and to those who are incoming.

We’ll hope this is going to be a turn for the better and that we can get on with running our businesses in a manner that seems normal and a return to the optimism that business owners thrive on.

Of course, as an entire business district, we’d all like to thank the Folsom community who has continued to come to the district, with focus and purpose, to help support the businesses down here. Without that kind of support the district wouldn’t stay afloat. We’re grateful for the support and look forward to showing you the new ways we are moving forward.

Look for exciting changes to come!

-Karen

Karen Holmes is the President of the Board of Directors for the Folsom Historic District and the owner-operator of Karen’s Bakery.

New restuarant/ cafe re-opening sign for Garden Cafe in Garden Valley

This little Cafe on the Divide has the most wonderful delectable food! See the new sign.

First Choice Signs met with Makena Kerr about her dream for her new café, Garden Café!  She is an amazing chef and pays close attention to detail.  The food is fresh, delicious and she has something for everyone.  Makena asked us to work with her to create a truly inspiring new sign for her cafe.  Here's how it started

Garden Cafe re-opening on May 14 - The new sign as a 3 dimensional effect.

One of the challenges was coming up with a way to include the fork on her sign.  We went through several iterations before coming up with one Makena loved. The fork is attached to the sign as a separate piece. 

The Finish Product... A Happy Customer

Makena's vision is now a reality.  Check out the Garden Cafe's incredible menu today.  

Makena told us this about her sign: "Thank you!! We will be so easy to find now with the beautiful sign you both created!"   First Choice Signs is open and fully operational M-F 9-5.  Give us a call or contact us online.  We can help you take your business to the next level with the right sign, banner or even flyers, menus for your shop or cafe. 

Vehicle Graphics is Mobile Advertising for No Bull Electric.

Working with Jeff at No Bull Electric to create vehicle graphics will help him grow his business!

No Bull Electric can watch his business grow by adding his visual brand to his work van and First Choice Signs helped them potentially reach hundreds of people every day.  

Vehicle Graphics increase visibility at an Affordable Cost!

We needed to make No Bull Electric's logo stand out.  Check out the back of the van.  Even sitting stuck in traffic can get people interested.  Staring at the back of a vehicle with advertising is working to a captive audience. The next time they need your product or service, they will remember.  First Choice Signs is mobile and can install graphics where your vehicle is while still adhering to all the social distancing requirements.  

Going Mobile is a Bonus!

Traveling all over takes your company everywhere you go.  Hundreds of people can see your logo or design.  If you don't use vehicle graphics for advertising you are really missing out on sales and visibility. If you need more information or a quote for your business, contact us today.  During the shelter in place and social distancing restrictions, we can work with you remotely via email, phone and web meetings.  All work can be done without you being present.