YOU ARE HERE SIGNS!

An Entrepreneur Collaborative

Our goal is to create momentum that helps support local businesses. When local businesses support each other, that driving force will build the local economy for everyone.

Our Mission

Our Plan Simply Stated

To create signs for individual businesses that have a physical location to advertise. The sign will feature the business, itself, as well as a few other businesses nearby via a QR code linked website.

We recognize that there are many business connections to be made right here in our town, as well as in our neighboring communities. We want to work together to make these connections easier for all! This initiative is about local businesses promoting each other with a unified, and helpful, community spirit so we can create momentum that supports and uplifts all of us!

FAQs

Are there membership or participation fees?

There are no participation or membership fees required. Inclusion of entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, is the driving force and goal of this initiative.

How will it be paid for?

While donations and/or contributions are welcome, the main funding force will be the sales of "You Are Here!" merchandise created for the sole purpose of generating profit to fund the entire signs project. Not only your sign, but the project for the whole community! The items for sale will feature an "I Followed the Signs" series making it both fun consumers to go from business to business, but it also becomes its own advertisement.

Who will create them?

All signs will be made by Judy Groenendyk of Brushed by Jude on the square in Oskaloosa, Iowa. In order to keep the look consistent for customers and to add to the aesthetic of the overall "You Are Here!" experience, all signs will be individually handpainted and the QR code, with page linked accordingly to the sign's location.

What if my business is not in Oskaloosa, IA?

No problem! "You Are Here!" signs can be incorporated into any town. In fact, as our goal is to lift entrepreneurs up, we want them to be everywhere!

Testimonials

"I absolutely love my sidewalk sign from Brushed by Jude. Durable plywood construction makes for a sturdy designate still easily movable. The black chalkboard coating makes it super simple to change my messages daily. Judy has an eye for the details. My sidewalk sign is truly an 'attention getter.' Thank you so much. It's absolutely perfect."

Steve fenske

The Vinyl Stop

"Way-signs play a vital role in helping customers navigate their way to retail stores. The signs created by Brushed by Jude are bright and inviting and compel passersby to find their way to our retail store doors!"

ann brouwer

Alley-Kat, Building Owner, Multi-Entrepreneur

"Wayfinding for our guests and customers is extremely important. The new signs that Brushed by Jude made help to accomplish that goal. The classical yet attractive design make it easier for people to navigate our community."

mike gipple

Penn Central Mall

"As a small business owner, where funds may be low for advertising, we depend on word-of-mouth a lot. The idea of a new customer being able to read directional signs in the downtown area is very exciting for me!! Thank you for putting me on the Oskaloosa map so to speak."

Joan Breckler

Jewelry Designer, Owner Enchanted New Moon

We are glad to help you find your way to find the incredible businesses around you easily. Find shops, food, locations, and many other opportunities to explore the lovely community where you are right now or will be soon.

Because “You are here!”