40 Years · C-45 Licensed · Serving SF Bay Area and Sacramento

Your Sign Is Your Best Advertising.*

Full-Service Signage & Electric Sign Project Management — Bay Area & Sacramento.

* Why Signage Wins — The numbers don't lie ↓

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Permit delays costing rent? We navigate every Bay Area jurisdiction.
🏗 Too many vendors to coordinate? One licensed contractor handles everything.
📋 Code violations from past work? We fix it — properly, with documentation.
🏢 Multi-tenant property? We manage Master Sign Programs for entire buildings.
Who We Serve

Built for Every Stakeholder
in Commercial Property

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Business & Property Owners
Maximize Asset Value

Professional signage infrastructure reduces vacancy time, increases perceived property value 5–10%, and eliminates the liability of unlicensed tenant sign work.

  • Master Sign Programs for multi-tenant properties
  • Reduce vacancy time with faster tenant openings
  • Protect property value with compliant, cohesive signage
  • Eliminate $10k–$50k code violation exposure
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Commercial Tenants
Launch with Confidence

Get your storefront sign permitted, fabricated, and installed on time — so you open when planned, not weeks late. Every day without a sign is revenue you don't get back.

  • 24–48 hour quote turnaround
  • All permits handled
  • Lease-compliant design from day one
  • UL-listed components · professional finish
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Retail Chains & Franchises
Scale Consistently

One regional partner for all your Bay Area locations. Consistent brand standards, single point of contact, and the experience to execute from 5 to 50+ sites.

  • Brand-accurate fabrication at every location
  • Single source Sign project management
  • Volume relationships with fabricators
  • Coordinated rollout scheduling
Our Process

Five Phases.
Zero Surprises.

From first site visit to final warranty handover — every step managed in-house by one licensed team. No lost information, no finger-pointing.

1
Site Survey & Consultation

On-site assessment, precise measurements, power availability check, mounting surface review, and traffic count data pull.

2
Permit & Code Navigation

Technical drawings, engineer stamps, and full city/county approval handling. We know every Bay Area jurisdiction's quirks.

3
Design & Fabrication

Brand-accurate manufacturing using durable, UL-listed components built to exact specifications and lease requirements.

4
Professional Installation

Executed by licensed electricians. Safe work practices, clean professional finish, zero disruption to your operations.

5
Warranty & Support

Post-install inspection, full documentation handover, LED maintenance, and rapid response for repairs when needed.

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One Team, One Responsibility

One team, one point of accountability, from start to finish.

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Transparent Timeline

Clear milestones and no hidden change orders. You always know exactly where your project stands.

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Fully Compliant

UL-listed components only. Licensed electrical work. Every permit pulled and signed off properly.

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Fully Insured

Licensed, bonded, and insured. Your property and workers are protected against any liability.

Our Capabilities

Electric Sign
Solutions for
Every Scale

From a single storefront channel letter sign to a complete multi-tenant pylon program, we design, permit, fabricate, and install every type of commercial electric sign across the entire SF Bay Area.

Channel Letter Signs

Custom illuminated individual letters for storefronts and building facades. Face-lit, halo-lit, or combination. The most visible, professional identity sign available.

Cabinet & Box Signs

Illuminated single or double-face cabinet signs for maximum nighttime visibility. Ideal for retail centers, strip malls, and anchor tenants.

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Monument Signs

Ground-mounted illuminated monument signs that brand your property entrance and maximize street visibility from both directions.

Pylon & Pole Signs

Towering roadside identification with multi-tenant panel capacity. Essential for freeway-adjacent properties and high-speed corridors.

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Building Identity & Wayfinding

High-rise identification, lobby logos, ADA-compliant interior signage, and full directional systems for office parks and mixed-use developments.

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Maintenance & LED Retrofits

Scheduled inspections, LED conversion for older neon and fluorescent signs, storm damage repair, and cleaning. Keep your sign performing at peak efficiency.

Why Signage Wins

The Numbers Don't Lie:
Signs Deliver
Unbeatable ROI

In 2001, researchers Claus & Claus established that on-premise signage delivered a CPM of just $0.22. Today, with digital ad costs exploding, the gap has widened dramatically in signage's favor.

A $15,000 sign investment on a Bay Area street with 50,000 daily vehicles delivers approximately 1.5 million impressions per month — and keeps delivering, without a login, algorithm, or renewal fee.

$0.12
Est. monthly CPM · On-premise sign · 50k vehicles/day
Your On-Premise Sign
$0.12–$0.50
Billboard (OOH)
$3–$18
Social Media (Meta)
$6–$9
Streaming TV (CTV)
$20–$40
Broadcast TV
$20–$43
Google Search
$30–$60+

CPM sources: Quimby Digital (2025), Gupta Media CPM Tracker (2025), ECI Media Inflation Report Q1 2025, AdQuick marketplace data. On-premise CPM based on $15k sign, 7-yr amortization, 50,000 vehicles/day.

35%
of quick-service customers first discovered the business from the sign alone
45%
of service station stops are unplanned impulse stops driven by signage
40%
of fast food visits are unplanned — triggered by the sign, not prior intent
$3.2M
revenue loss projected over 15 years when one freeway sign was threatened with removal (Burger King v. Agoura Hills)

"The on-premise sign may well be the critical factor in a business's success or failure. Nothing can meet these requirements as quickly, safely, and effectively."

— R. James Claus, PhD · SBA Marketing Series
24/7
advertising — no media buy, no algorithm, no subscription. The sign works while you sleep.
Why Corporate Graphics

Seven Reasons Our Clients
Choose Corporate Graphics

01
40 Years Bay Area Experience

Decades of navigating every local zoning quirk, historic district, and planning department in the nine-county Bay Area region.

02
Licensed C-45 Sign Contractor

CA Lic. #687932. Fully compliant electrical work. Legally permitted and safe for your tenants and your property.

03
True Turnkey Delivery

Survey, design, permits, fabrication, installation, warranty — all in-house.

04
Transparent Pricing

Detailed, clear proposals with no hidden change orders or surprise fees. You know exactly what you're getting before we start.

05
Full Insurance & Bonding

Your property assets and our workers are completely protected. Zero liability exposure for you from our operations.

06
City Relationships That Work

Direct lines to local inspectors and planners from 40 years of relationship-building. We expedite where others wait in line.

07
UL-Listed Quality Components

Every sign uses only UL-listed electrical components built to withstand Bay Area weather. No shortcuts, no cheap substitutions.

The Corporate Graphics Standard

Excellence. Compliance. Reliability. Est. Walnut Creek, CA 1989. Serving the Bay Area for four decades.

Our Work

Featured
Projects

A sampling of commercial signage installations across the SF Bay Area — from retail centers to corporate campuses.

North Broadway Center dimensional sign logo
Dimensional Letters · Walnut Creek
North Broadway Center — Logo Sign

Custom-fabricated dimensional "N★" logo mounted on stucco exterior. Powder-coated steel construction with precision anchoring to match architectural facade geometry.

North Broadway Center illuminated sign at night
Halo-Lit Channel Letters · Walnut Creek
North Broadway Center — Night Illumination

Reverse-lit (halo) LED channel letters creating a dramatic backlit glow at night. The warm white halo effect highlights the building's Art Deco architectural details.

North Broadway Center illuminated channel letters close-up
LED Channel Letters · Close-Up
North Broadway Center — Letter Detail

Close-up view of the halo-illuminated "North Broadway Center" channel letters. Dark face with bright LED halo produces maximum nighttime visibility and curb appeal.

North Broadway Center daytime full sign view
Building ID Signage · Walnut Creek
North Broadway Center — Nighttime View

Nighttime view showing the complete sign program: dimensional logo mark above, with large-format individual letters spanning the building facade for strong street visibility.

Grocery Outlet pylon sign crane installation
Pylon Sign · Installation
Grocery Outlet — Crane Installation

Crane rigging and installation of a large-format retail pylon sign for Grocery Outlet. Full structural installation including pole foundation, cabinet mounting, and electrical connection.

Grocery Outlet completed multi-tenant pylon sign
Multi-Tenant Pylon · Retail Center
Grocery Outlet — Multi-Tenant Pylon

Completed multi-tenant pylon sign featuring Grocery Outlet as anchor tenant with Big 5 Sporting Goods, Factory 2-U, and Cellular Etc. tenant panels. Full permit, fabrication, and installation.

1800 Sutter — Multi-Tenant Monument
Monument Sign · Walnut Creek, CA
1800 Sutter — Multi-Tenant Monument

Multi-tenant monument sign with building address and tenant panels for East Bay Sports Medicine & MRI and Cranbrook Group.

2700 Ygnacio — Monument Sign
LED Monument Sign · Walnut Creek, CA
2700 Ygnacio — Monument Sign

Contemporary arch-shaped monument sign with LED-lit address numbers and polished aluminum accent. Beautiful fall setting.

PMI Plaza — Monument Sign
Illuminated Monument · Walnut Creek, CA
PMI Plaza — Monument Sign

Illuminated monument sign with push-through acrylic letters and full-color PMI corporate logo. Integrated planter base.

3003 Oak Road — Tenant Directory
Directory Sign · Walnut Creek, CA
3003 Oak Road — Tenant Directory

Black granite directory sign with polished aluminum push-through letters. Multi-tenant corporate listing with individual logos.

Browns Valley Marketplace — Center ID
Center ID Sign · Vacaville, CA
Browns Valley Marketplace — Center ID

Multi-tenant retail center ID sign featuring Nugget Markets and Yard Birds. Custom pylon with architectural color-blocked cabinet.

Lulu Simon Studio — Night Illumination
Halo-Lit Channel Letters · Walnut Creek, CA
Lulu Simon Studio — Night Illumination

Reverse-lit stainless steel pan channel letters with white LED halo effect. Mirror-polished fascia adds architectural elegance at night.

Les Concierges — Corporate Lobby
Interior Stainless Letters · San Francisco, CA
Les Concierges — Corporate Lobby

Brushed stainless steel dimensional letters with logo mounted on bold red feature wall. Interior brand statement for SF headquarters.

Heritage Bank of Commerce — Lobby
Interior Brass Letters · Walnut Creek, CA
Heritage Bank of Commerce — Lobby

Interior dimensional brass letters mounted to lobby accent wall. Classic identity signage with warm metallic finish.

Beautiful Brows — Wall Mural
Interior Wall Graphic · Walnut Creek, CA
Beautiful Brows — Wall Mural

Large-format interior wall graphic installation for beauty salon. Full-bleed photographic mural creates dramatic brand presence.

Cost Plus World Market — Lynnwood
Pan Channel Letters · Lynnwood, WA
Cost Plus World Market — Lynnwood

Large-scale pan channel letter installation on retail storefront. One of many national rollout locations managed by Corporate Graphics.

Cost Plus World Market — Cabinet Sign
Cabinet Sign · Walnut Creek, CA
Cost Plus World Market — Cabinet Sign

Illuminated cabinet sign ready for installation. Custom-fabricated to exact brand specifications with precision color-matched face.

Cost Plus World Market — Concord Night
Illuminated Channel Letters · Concord, CA
Cost Plus World Market — Concord Night

Illuminated pan channel letters at night, Concord location. Bright white LED face illumination for maximum evening visibility.

Atrium — Black Granite Monument
Granite Monument Sign · Walnut Creek, CA
Atrium — Black Granite Monument

Black absolute granite monument sign with dimensional white letters and full-color red logo. Beautifully landscaped base with seasonal flowers.

Atrium — Black Granite Wall Sign
Granite Wall Sign · Walnut Creek, CA
Atrium — Black Granite Wall Sign

One of two polished black granite wall signs with dimensional white letters and red logo mark. High-gloss finish reflects the surrounding architecture.

Lagunitas Brewery — Tank Graphics
Large-Format Tank Graphics · Petaluma, CA
Lagunitas Brewery — Tank Graphics

Large-format removable graphics applied to fermentation tanks at Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma. Custom-printed wrap showcasing the Lagunitas brand and canine mascot.

Lagunitas Brewery — Tank Wrap Detail
Removable Tank Wrap · Petaluma, CA
Lagunitas Brewery — Tank Wrap Detail

Close-up of removable large-format graphic wrap on stainless fermentation tank. Full-bleed print honoring canine hero "Armstrong" for Lagunitas Brewing Company.

TVS — Tile Building ID Sign
Building ID · San Ramon, CA
TVS — Tile Building ID Sign

Custom tile mosaic building identification sign at 2404 San Ramon. Dimensional logo inset into building facade for permanent architectural impact.

Cost Plus World Market — Fabrication Shop
Sign Fabrication · Shop View
Cost Plus World Market — Fabrication Shop

Behind the scenes: Cost Plus World Market channel letter components in fabrication. Custom pan channel letters and logo elements being built for nationwide rollout.

Cost Plus World Market interior illuminated sign
Interior Illuminated Sign · Retail Chain
Cost Plus World Market — Interior

Illuminated interior storefront sign for Cost Plus World Market inside a regional shopping mall. Channel letter fabrication in brand-accurate colors with precision electrical connections to mall power infrastructure.

Cost Plus World Market illuminated exterior at night
Illuminated Exterior · Night View
Cost Plus World Market

Exterior night view of illuminated "Cost Plus World Market" channel letters — bold white face-lit letters with the iconic Cost Plus banner above. Maximum nighttime visibility and brand recognition at street level.

Cost Plus World Market new store exterior sign
New Store Opening · Retail Rollout
Cost Plus World Market — New Location

Brand-new Cost Plus World Market exterior sign installed for a grand opening location. Turnkey fabrication and installation executed to franchise brand standards — one of multiple Bay Area locations handled by Corporate Graphics.

1800 Sutter monument sign with tenant panels
Monument Sign · Multi-Tenant · Concord
1800 Sutter — Monument Sign

Multi-tenant monument sign for 1800 Sutter featuring the property identity above tenant panels for East Bay Sports Medicine & MRI, Parking, and Cranbrook Group. Aluminum cabinet construction with dimensional address numbers and push-through acrylic tenant panels.

Vineyard Business Park monument sign close-up
Monument Sign · Business Park ID
Vineyard Business Park — Sign Detail

Close-up of the Vineyard Business Park monument sign featuring dimensional letters and a full-color grape cluster logo inset. Fabricated in light gray aluminum with dark charcoal dimensional letterforms — a clean, modern identity for an East Bay business park.

Ericsson Silicon Valley Building Sign
Corporate ID Signage · Silicon Valley
Ericsson — Silicon Valley Campus

Building 250 exterior identity signage for Ericsson's Silicon Valley campus. Dimensional letters and logo mark fabricated and installed turnkey by Corporate Graphics.

Ericsson Silicon Valley Letter Installation
Letter Installation · Silicon Valley
Ericsson — Silicon Valley Install

On-site installation of dimensional letters and logo mark at Ericsson's Silicon Valley campus. Fabricated and installed turnkey by Corporate Graphics.

Ericsson Silicon Valley Sign Program
Letter Installation · Silicon Valley
Ericsson — Sign Program Detail

Detail view of the Ericsson Silicon Valley sign program — dimensional letterforms precision-mounted to the building facade as part of a complete corporate identity package.

Atrium black granite wall sign
Black Granite · Wall Sign · Walnut Creek
Atrium — Black Granite Wall Sign

Large-format black granite wall sign with dimensional letters and logo mark, polished granite panel with recessed lighting — a high-impact corporate identity in Walnut Creek.

Atrium monument sign Walnut Creek
Monument Sign · Black Granite · Walnut Creek
Atrium — Monument Sign

Freestanding black granite monument with bold red dimensional logo mark — a landmark identity piece complemented by professional landscaping.

3003 Oak Road tenant directory
Tenant Directory · Black Granite · Walnut Creek
3003 Oak Road — Tenant Directory

Elegant black granite multi-tenant directory with polished aluminum dimensional tenant logos including Arch MI, PMI, MassMutual, and Del Monte Foods.

Heritage Bank interior brass letters
Interior Signage · Brass Letters · Walnut Creek
Heritage Bank of Commerce — Lobby

Custom brass dimensional letters in the Heritage Bank executive lobby. Warm-toned brass against a neutral wall — sophisticated interior identity.

Les Concierges stainless steel lobby San Francisco
Interior Signage · Stainless Steel · San Francisco
Les Concierges — Corporate Lobby

Brushed stainless steel dimensional letters on a dramatic red feature wall in San Francisco — a striking lobby centrepiece.

Lulu Simon Studio illuminated night Walnut Creek
Illuminated Channel Letters · Night · Walnut Creek
Lulu Simon Studio — Night Illumination

Reverse-lit stainless pan channel letters in downtown Walnut Creek — white LED halo effect for maximum nighttime visibility.

Lagunitas Brewery tank graphics Petaluma
Large Format Graphics · Brewery · Petaluma
Lagunitas Brewery — Tank Graphics

Large-format graphic installation on Lagunitas Brewing fermentation tanks — a unique large-scale project showcasing Corporate Graphics' full versatility.

Browns Valley Marketplace center ID Vacaville
Center ID Sign · Retail · Vacaville
Browns Valley Marketplace — Center ID

Freestanding center ID sign for Browns Valley Marketplace featuring Nugget Markets and Yard Birds. Full design, permitting, fabrication, and installation.

40+ years of Bay Area sign installations · More projects coming soon

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