When it comes to commercial signage in Southern Indiana, the process can feel overwhelming for business owners and institutional leaders. Choosing the right signage partner, navigating design and permitting, and ensuring high-quality installation can quickly become a headache—especially for larger organizations. At Johnny’s Signs, we’ve been helping businesses across Bedford, Bloomington, Columbus, Seymour, and Southern Indiana since 1938. Today, we’re making it easier than ever to get top-tier signage solutions without the stress.
Our full-service signage operation is built for one thing: making the sign-buying process easy for commercial clients. From your first call to final installation, we make it feel like pushing the “easy” button.
1. Immediate, Friendly Communication

We pride ourselves on responsive communication. Whether you reach out via our website, email, or phone, you’ll connect with a real person fast—usually the same business day. No call centers. No runaround. Just direct, informed answers from people who know signage inside and out.
We make it easy for businesses to get a quote, schedule a site visit, or ask questions. Our Google Business Profile has over 110 five-star reviews and climbing—proof that when you reach out, we deliver.
2. Free On-Site Surveys for Commercial Sign Projects
Most sign companies rely on generic online quotes. Not us. At Johnny’s Signs, we send experienced professionals to your job site for a full signage survey—free of charge. We measure. We assess. We listen.
This is critical for larger commercial signage projects like:
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- Electronic Message Centers (EMCs)
- Channel Letter Installations
- Monument Sign Projects
- Lighted Building Signs
- Corporate, School and University, Institutional branding needs
We’ve surveyed and served schools, banks, factories, hospitals, retail chains, and municipal institutions across Indiana. We know what to look for and how to recommend the right solution fast.
3. In-House Graphic Design for Business and Institutional Signs
Great signage starts with great design—and our design team is 100% in-house. Whether you already have a logo or need a completely new visual concept, our creative team works directly with you to bring your vision to life.
We provide full-color digital mockups of your commercial sign layout before production. This allows you to make changes and approve everything in advance.
We regularly design signage packages for public schools, franchises, churches, factory campuses, and corporate offices.
4. Production Done Locally at Our Indiana Facility
All commercial signage projects are handled in-house at our Bedford, Indiana facility. Design, coordination and installation are handled by our in-house team. This means faster turnaround, better quality control, and direct oversight every step of the way.
Many of the products we sell and install we manufacture in house at our Bedford facility. We have multiple large format, flat bed printers capable of printing all kinds of vinyl and also rigid signs. We also have a CNC router machine for cutting out all shapes for rigid signs and letters, and more production capacity.
We have a trusted partner to supply Digital LED Message Displays and Lighted Channel Letters and Lighted Building Signs.
We design, sell, and install
- Custom aluminum signs
- ACM rigid signage panels
- High-resolution vehicle graphics
- LED message boards, Electronic Message Centers, Digital Displays
- Vinyl banners and decals
- Indoor directional signage
- Custom cut, dimensional lettering for lobbies and walls
- So, so much more…
With our in-house capabilities, we produce durable signage for both indoor and outdoor applications—and we do it fast. Whether you’re managing a school district, operating multiple retail locations, or updating a manufacturing plant, we’re built to scale with your needs.
5. We Can Handle Permits if Needed
Commercial signs often require local zoning permits.. Our team can handle permitting for you—whether you’re in Bedford, Bloomington, Columbus, or beyond. We know what the local municipalities need, and we submit everything on your behalf.
We’ve navigated permitting for signage at hospitals, public institutions, fast food chains, large commercial campuses, and industrial parks.
That means no time wasted. No confusion. Just a smooth, approved process.
6. Expert Installation by Our Team
Whether we’re installing digital signage, channel letters, monument signs, or vinyl window graphics, we do all of our own installation. Our team is experienced in:
- Bucket truck operation
- Crane lifting for large signs
- Wall-mount and freestanding installations
- Vinyl Installation
- All type of Indoor and Outdoor sign installations
We install signage across all industries—including bank branches, school campuses, corporate headquarters, municipal buildings, and multi-location retailers.
You don’t need to coordinate subcontractors. We handle everything start to finish.
7. One Vendor, All Sign Types
We specialize in commercial signage solutions for all industries. No need to coordinate with multiple vendors—we handle it all:
- Digital Message Centers (EMC Signs)
- Channel Letter Signs
- Storefront and Cabinet Signs
- Monument Signs
- Interior Wayfinding and ADA Signage
- Window Decals and Vinyl Graphics
- Fleet Vehicle Wraps and Lettering
- Temporary Event Signage and Banners
- School Mascot Graphics
- Factory Equipment Labels
- Directional Signs for Campuses and Institutions
Whether you’re a university, logistics company, government entity, or franchise group—we have the capability, speed, and expertise to deliver.
8. Ongoing Support After Installation
Our commitment doesn’t stop when your sign goes up. Whether you need EMC programming updates, maintenance, repairs, or add-on signage for expansion, we’re here long after the project ends.
Why Southern Indiana Businesses Choose Johnny’s Signs
- We’ve been around since 1938, and we’re still growing
- We serve businesses across Bedford, Bloomington, Columbus, Seymour, and all of Southern Indiana
- We prioritize commercial clients with high-volume or high-impact signage needs
- Our process is fast, clean, and fully handled in-house
- We offer free consultations, design, permitting, production, and installation
- We are trusted by schools, factories, banks, retailers, and public institutions to deliver results
Let’s Make Signage Easy Again.
If your business needs commercial signage—from concept to install—contact Johnny’s Signs today. Let us walk your site, develop your design, and build something that makes your brand impossible to ignore.
(812) 275-7535
www.johnnysigns.com
Serving Southern Indiana businesses since 1938