Best Materials for Graduation Banners: Vinyl, Fabric, or Mesh?
APRIL 13, 2026Graduation banners support recognition, wayfinding, and school branding across campuses and event spaces. The material you choose determines how the...
Why Color Accuracy Matters: Managing Brand Consistency Across Large Surfaces?
MARCH 19, 2026A 20-foot wall graphic arrives at a Chicago trade show. The installation team unrolls it. The brand director steps back....
5 TRADE SHOW BOOTH MISTAKES THAT COULD BE HURTING YOUR ROI
JULY 21, 20255 TRADE SHOW BOOTH MISTAKES THAT COULD BE HURTING YOUR ROI JULY 21, 2025| CATEGORIES Trade Shows and Events Trade...
Build Your Brand with Construction Signage
MAY 20, 2024Construction sites, characterized by their inherent risks, necessitate clear, concise signage to mitigate hazards effectively. However, beyond safety, construction signage...
Protecting Your Graphics
DECEMBER 6, 2023Graffiti, while seen as an art form to some, is a constant burden on the budgets of private companies and...
SpeedPro Chicago Loop is Nominee of IFA 2023 Franchisee of the Year
FEBRUARY 23, 2023SpeedPro Chicago Loop is proud to have been nominated by our corporate offices for the International Franchise Association’s (IFA), ‘2023...
MUST-HAVE RECEPTION SIGNS FOR YOUR OFFICE
FEBRUARY 23, 2023MUST-HAVE RECEPTION SIGNS FOR YOUR OFFICE Graphics, Signage When people walk into your reception area, they evaluate your organization. One...
SHOW-STOPPING SIGNAGE
JANUARY 5, 2023WINNING TRADE SHOW SIGNAGE Why do some trade show exhibitors seem to get all the attention? An eye-catching design is...
SpeedPro Nominates Eric Lazar for IFA Franchisee of the Year
DECEMBER 13, 2022SPEEDPRO CHICAGO LOOP Launched in 2015, SpeedPro Chicago Loop (SPCL) is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business. From the beginning,...
ARE GRAPHICS IN STORE FOR YOU?
OCTOBER 12, 2022BLOG BECOME A TRENDSETTER WITH STOREFRONT ADVERTISING JULY 28, 2021| SpeedPro CATEGORIES Retail, Signage As lockdowns appeared and the pandemic...
MAKING WAVES WITH BOAT GRAPHICS
OCTOBER 12, 2022BLOG BOAT WRAPPING PROCESS APRIL 10, 2020| SpeedPro CATEGORIES Graphics, Vehicle Graphics Boat wrapping is regularly employed by companies and...
BREAK GLASS FOR GREAT BIG IDEAS
OCTOBER 12, 2022When people hear “printing,” they might think of posters or banners. But don’t forget about glass. With the ability to...
THE BENEFITS OF ELEVATOR WRAPS AND DECALS
FEBRUARY 20, 2022February 2022| SpeedPro Chicago Loop That’s a wrap — an elevator wrap, that is! Why are these unique large-format prints...
Healthcare Signage
FEBRUARY 20, 2022February, 2022| SpeedPro Chicago Loop CATEGORIES Graphics, Signage When someone visits a healthcare facility, they should find themselves in an...
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Window Graphics
DECEMBER 5, 20216 WAYS TO KNOW THAT WINDOW GRAPHICS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR BUSINESS NOVEMBER 11, 2021| SpeedPro CATEGORIES Graphics If you...
Culture is Key
MAY 17, 2021CULTURE IS PARAMOUNT AS EMPLOYEES RETURN TO THE OFFICE APRIL 28, 2021| SpeedPro Chicago Loop As the COVID-19 vaccine continues...
SIGNAGE YOU NEED TO OPEN YOUR SCHOOL SAFELY
APRIL 16, 2021In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, safely opening schools is a top concern of educators, parents and government health...
HOW WALL MURALS CAN HELP PROPEL BUSINESS DESIGN
APRIL 16, 2021Wall murals for businesses are some of the best marketing and decorative devices you can add to your company’s...
Signs of Hope: Energizing our Communities with Heartfelt Words
MAY 6, 2020“Where there’s hope, there’s life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again”. These words penned by...
SETTING UP FOR A TRADE SHOW
FEBRUARY 27, 2020Trade shows can be immensely helpful in growing your company. At these events, your team has the chance to meet...
3 Reasons Océ Is a Game Changer in Printing | Speedpro Chicago Loop
JANUARY 27, 2020Being in the print industry we are inundated with the newest and shiniest toys on a daily basis, so it’s...
Four Examples of Great Corporate Branding
JANUARY 22, 2020What do people picture when they think of your company? How would they describe your business’s personality? The answers depend...
HOW TO CONVERT SHOPPERS WITH WINDOW GRAPHICS
DECEMBER 13, 2019Window graphics are decals or clings that are designed to adhere to windows and other glass surfaces. They can face...
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WALL MURALS AND WALLPAPER
DECEMBER 5, 2019For years, wallpaper had a bad reputation. People associated it with outdated interior decorating and wanted to avoid it as...
When Impact meets Inspiration
NOVEMBER 20, 2019Every event and organization starts with its own unique set of needs, and as a second-year partner and proud sponsor...
3 STEPS TO NAIL YOUR COMPANY’S ARCHITECTURAL SIGNAGE
OCTOBER 30, 2019A stunning wall design or backlit graphic can do more than look good – it can help drive business. Architectural...
Why Environmental Graphics Matter in Commercial Renovations?
OCTOBER 15, 2019When most people hear about a “remodel” or “renovation,” their initial reaction is often apprehension – especially if it’s about...
13 KINDS OF VINYL FOR DURABLE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DECALS
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019Whether you want to promote a special sale or event, increase awareness of your brand or add a new visual...
3 USES FOR WAYFINDING SIGNAGE AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019Like any business, your college is a brand – and your campus should sell itself to prospective students, parents and...
BEST MATERIALS FOR INDOOR SIGNAGE
AUGUST 16, 2019When you partner with SpeedPro Chicago Loop on indoor signage, you’ll have a huge range of options available to you....
WHAT ARE THE BEST SIGNAGE OPTIONS FOR STARTUP BUSINESSES?
JULY 15, 2019There’s never been a better time to pursue business ownership, with the startup economy showing no signs of slowing down....
How Small Businesses Use Environmental Graphics to Build Culture
JULY 6, 2019Nearly nine in 10 organizations cite culture and engagement as one of their top challenges. That’s because a solid culture...
RESTAURANT SIGN IDEAS FOR PROMOTION
JULY 1, 2019If you’re a restaurant owner looking for ways to grab people’s attention and draw in hungry crowds, it’s time to...
HOW SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS CAN WIN BIG WITH LARGE-FORMAT GRAPHICS
JUNE 21, 2019Comprising a whopping 99.9 percent of all United States businesses, the economic impact of small businesses in the U.S. is...
HOW ENVIRONMENTS AFFECT MOODS
JUNE 15, 2019No matter where we are, we’re deeply shaped by our environments. Whether it’s an office or a living room, different...
WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF FLEET WRAPS & GRAPHICS?
JUNE 7, 2019The world is full of billions of people, millions of businesses and seemingly endless amounts of advertising. As the owner...
9 WAYS TO MAKE A SPLASH AT YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR EVENT
JUNE 4, 2019When the weather’s nice and people are looking for ways to spend an evening or weekend with their families, outdoor...
HOW CAN I MAKE MY OUTDOOR SIGNAGE MORE NOTICEABLE?
MAY 17, 2019Three out of four shoppers will visit a new store for the first time based on its signage, while many...
5 Wide-Format Printing Fails and How to Avoid Them
MAY 3, 2019When using an unproven or low-quality wide-format print provider, you ultimately put your own business’s reputation at risk. When mistakes...
Use Your Event Planning Expertise to Tap into Trade Show Success
APRIL 15, 2019Even in the digital age, trade show marketing is still one of the most effective B2B lead generation strategies. These...
WHAT ARE THE BEST SIGNAGE OPTIONS FOR STARTUP BUSINESSES?
APRIL 3, 2019The largest year-over-year increase in startup growth over the past two decades, as well as the reversal of a five-year...
3 Simple Steps for Advertising Your Event Business
APRIL 1, 2019As an event planning business owner, the ways in which you advertise your own business are critical to your success....
WHY WIDE-FORMAT PRINTING PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY
MARCH 11, 2019What’s the connection between Benjamin Franklin and wide-format printing? Despite the expanse of time between Franklin’s era and the introduction...
6 TRENDS IN TRADE SHOW MARKETING TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2019
FEBRUARY 26, 2019Trade show marketing never stands still for too long. Technologies and consumer behavior constantly impact the ways in which brands...
WHAT IMPACT DO LARGE-SCALE VISUALS HAVE ON YOUR SALES PROCESS?
FEBRUARY 26, 2019As a business owner, you’re constantly looking for new, creative ways to increase your sales margins, but the answer is...
THE IMPORTANCE OF WALL MURALS IN YOUR WORKSPACE
FEBRUARY 26, 2019Large-scale, vibrant murals are captivating signage solutions for businesses of all industries and backgrounds. Inside, outside, from floor to ceiling...
HOW TO CREATE A MEMORABLE AND MARKETABLE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE IN 2019
FEBRUARY 26, 2019FEBRUARY 1, 2019| SpeedPro It’s no secret the restaurant industry is rapidly changing, largely driven by evolving consumer preferences. Not...
EXPERIENTIAL GRAPHICS: TOP 9 TRENDS OF 2019
FEBRUARY 5, 2019The marketing buzzword of 2019 is experiential marketing. Not only is the trend of millennials affinity for experiences over material...
Take Advantage Of Branding Missed Opportunities
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018Consumer behavior is impacted with color printing in signage and other visual engagement elements. They are often things businesses don’t...
Trade Show Signage Essentials
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018A Chicago trade show is expensive to attend and even more costly to exhibit; so it’s critical to get a...
Displays And Signage For Sponsored Events
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018SPONSORSHIPS CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR EVENT. If you are an Event Planner, Marketer, Board of Director, or Planning committee...