Meet Yazan AlHakim, owner of FASTSIGNS Independence, a full-service signage company that helps businesses make a bold statement with everything from business cards to company signs and more.

Thanks to a Beyond Open grant, Yazan was able to invest in a flatbed printer, which allows his team to print directly on materials, cutting both cost and production time.

"This was a great opportunity because the amount of capital it took to buy it would have taken us years to get without the grant. Now, we're able to tackle bigger projects faster!" – Yazan AlHakim

For more information, visit https://www.fastsigns.com/independence-charlotte-nc/