Charlotte, NC — May 2026 — FASTSIGNS Independence, Charlotte's full-service signage and visual communications company located on Independence Boulevard, was selected as a featured small business in Charlotte Economic Development's 2026 #31DaysofBiz Small Business Month campaign.
The campaign, which ran throughout May, celebrates the local businesses that shape Charlotte's economy and community. FASTSIGNS Independence was spotlighted in a video feature published on April 30, 2026, as part of the city's monthlong initiative to recognize small business owners driving growth in the region.
"My favorite projects are the projects I haven't done before," said Yazan AlHakim, Owner and President of FASTSIGNS Independence. "Every new challenge is an opportunity to find a better solution for our customers — and that mindset is what has kept us in this community for over 35 years."
FASTSIGNS Independence has served businesses, property owners, developers, and multifamily communities across the Carolinas since 1990. The store handles all signage work in-house — including design, permitting, production, and installation — giving clients a single, accountable partner from concept to completion. As a proud member of the FASTSIGNS franchise network, the Charlotte location combines the support of a national brand with deep local roots and a hands-on ownership team.
The recognition comes on the heels of equipment investments funded in part through Charlotte's Beyond Open CLTgrant program, reinforcing FASTSIGNS Independence's commitment to growing alongside the city it has called home for decades.
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About FASTSIGNS Independence
FASTSIGNS Independence has been serving the Charlotte region since 1990, providing custom signs, graphics, and visual communications solutions for businesses of all sizes. Located at 4845-B E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28212.
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