Looking Great on a Budget

Whether it is labeled as a “headwind” or a full-blown recession, the past couple of years have been financially tough on most all denominations and faiths

Historical Chapel Plaque

Some have seen revenues at the collection plate fall by over 40%. Once unheard of, bankruptcies filings are becoming normal. In January The Wall Street Journal stated “Over the past two years, 200 religious facilities have been foreclosed, up from 8 the previous two years”.

The answer to improving church finances is to borrow less. The way to borrow less, is to spend less.

Here is where Atlas Signs and Plaques enters the picture with religious plaques at an affordable price. By using modern, long-lasting materials, Atlas Signs and Plaques can provide religious and church plaques at about 1/3 the price as from a foundry. That’s right, beautiful church signage at a price that stretches scarce resources!

The photos in this post are of St. Mary’s Cemetery in Burlington WI. They were  kindly sent to us by Bob Straus who wrote:

Janey;
Enclosed are photos of our cemetery chapel. You may may use them on your web site if you care to…. Thanks again for all your help in designing the plaque.
Bob Straus

Thanks for the photos of your beautiful chapel.

See the plaques flanking the President

President Obama was the keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony for The United States Coast Guard Academy in New London CT on May 18th 2011. In a way, Atlas Signs and Plaques was in attendance as well. Sort of in attendance.

Presdent Obama sneaks a quick peek at Coast Guard Plaque

A few days before the commencement (a very few days), Atlas received a call from the Academy requesting two bronze coated Coast Guard Plaques to be used during the ceremony. Since the President of the United States was going to be speaking at the event, we took on the project knowing that it would be a “push” to get them done and shipped in time.

This is not the first time Atlas Signs and Plaques worked with the Coast Guard Academy. A few years ago, Atlas created a five-foot diameter copper finished Coast Guard Plaque and shipped it to New London. The repeat business from such a prestigious institution is both appreciated and gratifying.

President looking good behind the Atlas Military Plaque

We think you will agree that the plaques are beautiful, but you probably didn’t know that they are also very economical. Atlas is always looking for opportunities to save money for our fellow taxpayers, and although a “thanks Atlas” from you would be appreciated, remember that we are taxpayers as well, and would like to see this fiscal responsibility continued and expanded. So, no thanks are required.

And…Every custom plaque from Atlas Signs and Plaques is Made in the USA, using American materials and American labor.

Note: All photos on this page are from the CT Post