2025 Wrapped: The Projects That Shaped Our Year
Every year brings its own mix of challenges, growth, and moments that remind us why we love what we do. This year was no exception. From oceanfront landmarks to healthcare facilities, multi-family developments, and custom fabrication work, our team had the opportunity to help shape how brands show up across the... Read More
Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Designer & Project Manager at Port City Signs & Graphics
When you see one of our beautiful monument signs, eye-catching wrapped vehicles, or bold graphics transforming a space, you’re seeing the result of a team effort here at Port City Signs & Graphics. Behind the scenes, among the people helping shape each project from concept to completion are our Sign Designers/Project... Read More
Creating a Sense of Place at Terrapin: Even in Its Earliest Stages
Swimming pools, pickleball courts, walking trails, and firepits. None of these features exist yet at the Terrapin development in Leland, but even in this early stage, future residents can already picture themselves not only living there but building a life there. That’s because the signage we have installed is helping the... Read More
The Oceaneer Hotel: How Custom Signage Elevated a Carolina Beach Landmark
When you’re rebranding a hotel, every detail matters, and that includes the signs. The Oceaneer Hotel, a Carolina Beach landmark since the 1970s, recently underwent a full transformation into a modern, boutique-style retreat just steps from the water. The goal was simple but ambitious: to create a refreshed, cohesive guest experience... Read More
Fast Signs, Lasting Quality: Why You Don’t Have to Choose
Picture this: a local restaurant needs banners up before their grand opening. A construction team wants yard signs on-site to showcase their latest project before inspections wrap up. Or maybe a real estate agent has a big open house coming up and realizes they need professional for-sale signage… fast. In those... Read More
Getting Properties Noticed with Commercial Real Estate Signs in Wilmington & Southeastern NC
When it comes to selling or leasing commercial real estate, you may only have a split second to get your property noticed by people driving by. That’s where the right signage comes in. A well-designed commercial real estate sign doesn’t just share information; it creates visibility, builds credibility, and helps brokers... Read More
Precision and Performance: Our Matthews Paint Mixing System and Paint Booth
At Port City Signs & Graphics, we’re always looking for ways to deliver the highest quality signage for our clients. One recent investment — the Matthews Paint Mixing System and a new ETL-listed semi-downdraft paint booth — takes our in-house painting capabilities to the next level. These upgrades give us complete... Read More
The Wilson Center’s Behind-the-Scenes Signage Partner
If you’ve ever been to the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you know that the real magic happens on stage. But just like in any performance, what happens behind the scenes is also important to making the experience seamless and memorable. Since the center opened its doors in 2015,... Read More
Custom Neon Sign Production Time: How Long Will it Take?
Thinking about investing in a custom neon or LED sign for your business? One of the most common questions we hear is, “How long does it take to make a custom neon sign?” At Port City Signs, we understand that timing matters. Whether you’re planning a grand opening or updating your... Read More
Your Turnkey Signage Partner: How Port City Signs Supports General Contractors from Start to Finish
As a general contractor, your days are packed with timelines, budgets, and endless moving pieces. With so many details to manage, it’s easy for signage to fall to the end of the list. But even when it’s one of the last things to go in, it’s often one of the first... Read More