Yearly Archives - 2019

Value vs Price

At YESCO, our mission is to provide our customers with signs and services of the highest quality and the greatest possible value. Value is commonly, yet mistakenly conflated with price. Our mission in this regard is twofold, as it includes commitments to both quality and value. 19th century art critic and philosopher John Ruskin offers a...

Josh Young speaks at the 2019 Daniels Fund

"Imagine a world where people give of themselves simply because they want to..." Bill Daniels Josh Young, president of YESCO Franchising, recently gave the keynote speaker at the 2019 Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Summit held in Beaver Creek, Colorado. The Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of...

Ned Kahn Pages of Salt Project

YESCO is proud of our involvement with environmental sculptor, Ned Kahn, and the Salt Lake City Public Art Program in the city’s public art display. Titled Pages of Salt the project is made of 336 Teflon flags with small die cuts designed to move with the wind. The installation required four holes to be drilled...

Juxtaposition of Two Images

      How about the juxtaposition of these two images?   A few members of our Salt Lake team and Corporate staff recreated this iconic scene some 90 years later in front of one of YESCO's original offices. The building is located on Grant Avenue in Ogden, Utah.   Proof that "the more things change the more they stay the...

Breakfast Anyone?

      Have you been to Jeremiah's Lodge and Garden located in Ogden, Utah?   Well, the YESCO Salt Lake sales team sure has. The group met there to partake of the restaurant's award winning breakfast. Looks like they cleaned their plates!   Thanks, Jeremiah's, for your business. The upgraded sign looks fantastic!  

Reno Arch Turned Pink

      In honor of breast cancer awareness month our YESCO Reno team turned the famous Reno Arch pink by changing out nearly 2,000 bulbs. The project was funded by Renown Health and the Nevada Cancer Coalition.  

YESCO Teamwork for the Win

    Two identical 135′ pylons with 50′ tall LED displays for the Banc of California Stadium had to be fabricated and installed simultaneously on an expedited schedule. And so, we went to work. One was built in Salt Lake City and the other in Phoenix. One of the displays was installed by our installers from the...

Remember the Granite Furniture Roto-shpere?

      Do you recognize this iconic sign?   The sign has been retrofitted and now identifies the 2121 McClelland Street development in Sugar House, Utah.   Sugar House has recently sprouted into one of the most offbeat, colorful enclaves in the valley.  

Egyptian Theatre Restoration

      YESCO is on site installing the Egyptian Theatre blade sign. The historic theatre located in Ogden, Utah has been restored to its historical beauty. A lighting celebration will be held Thursday, July 25, 2019.  

The Today Show Features YESCO

  24-year-old Braden Sharp took his dating efforts to another level with the help of Blip and a YESCO billboard. To his surprise, Braden attracted more than a few potential dating prospects. He reported 40,000 visits to his website and around 700 emails. His billboard was also featured on the Today Show, CNN, as well...

Larry Cohen Named to Salt Lake City Arts Council

    Larry Cohen, YESCO Salt Lake design director, has been appointed to the Salt Lake City Arts Council for a three-year term. "I look forward to learning as much as I can and being a part of the arts community in Salt Lake," said Larry.   Larry is passionate about his work and embodies the...

YESCO Dominates the Denver Skyline

    Optiv completed June 2018. The top of the sign is at a height of 568 feet. Dimensions 26' tall and over 58' wide.   Healthgrades completed March 2018. The top of the sign is at a height of 690 feet. Dimensions 11' tall and over 74' wide.   Xactly completed just last month, March 2019. The top of the...

Ready for Game Day

    All 30 MLB teams will be in action for the official Opening Day - March 28, 2019. We are proud of our work at the LA Stadium.  

Iconic Sign Retired

    Last look at a signature feature of downtown Logan, Utah. Edwards Furniture's giant pink neon sign has been a staple on Main Street for more than 60 years. It had been on lease with YESCO since April 22, 1959.   Edwards Furniture closed its doors earlier this year. The sign is being removed in the next few...

Neon Artwork at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

      The San Francisco Arts Commission will host a lighting and dedication ceremony to commemorate a new sight-specific neon artwork on the western facade of the historic Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Through the use of language acclaimed conceptual artist Joseph Kosuth, W.F.T (San Francisco) presents the etymology of "Civic" and "Auditorium" in white neon.   The neon was...

Monashee Lodge

  The Monashee Lodge is a magnificent facility owned and operated by Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) in Mica Creek, British Colombia, Canada. The lodge hosts helicopter skiers for some of the best tree skiing in the world.   YESCO was asked to build a very unique sign that blended with the environment and also gave drivers at night...

YESCO Sign & Lighting Service Convention

    We will be hosting our 8th Annual Sign and Lighting Service Convention February 20-22 in Orlando, Florida. More than 200 participants representing company and franchise locations have registered to participate in various training sessions, seminars and round table discussions. Evening activities include an excursion to Universal Studios and an awards banquet.   We are especially appreciative...