At a Glance
- Full-color LED
- Design to install
- We handle permits
An electronic message center (EMC) is a programmable digital LED sign that updates promotions, hiring messages, events, and branding without changing a physical face. We build EMCs as a core offering, not a side product, so the cabinet, structure, electrical work, and content goals stay one coordinated project.
From our shop in Woodland we serve retailers, restaurants, dealerships, churches, and property managers who need one durable, code-compliant display facing the street. You review photo mockups on your site before we fabricate, and we manage permitting end-to-end so you are not chasing jurisdictions alone.
“Advanced Electric Signs is amazing to work with. Dave offered several options and designs when creating and installing our business signs.”
Martha M., Retail
Why Choose an EMC
Digital message centers earn their keep when the message needs to change often and stay readable after dark.
Changeable advertising
Rotate specials, hours, hiring, and seasonal campaigns from one programmable full-color LED board instead of reprinting panels.
Night and corridor visibility
Bright LED pixels stay readable for drive-by traffic on corridor sites, dealerships, and busy retail frontage.
One cabinet, many messages
Ideal for multi-tenant properties and managers who need leasing, event, and tenant messaging without a new static face each season.
Matched to your structure
New pole or monument builds, cabinet replacements on sound existing structures, or EMC + channel letter combinations when brand identity still needs letters that never change.
For Property Managers
We handle design, permitting, fabrication, and installation so you do not have to coordinate four vendors. One point of contact, photo mockups before we build, and a clear timeline from quote to lit display.
Tell us the site address, tenant mix, and how often messaging needs to change. We will recommend size, pixel pitch, mounting, and whether a monument, pylon, or building-mounted EMC fits the code path for that city.
We Handle Permitting End-to-End
Electronic message centers often trigger sign permits, electrical permits, and brightness or dwell-time rules. We manage that path for you, including engineered drawings when the jurisdiction requires them, so permitting does not stall the project after you have already approved the look.
- Local code check
- Sign & electrical permits
- Engineered docs when needed
From Call to Lit Sign
A straightforward path so you always know what happens next.
Scope & mockup
We confirm size, location, and goals, then show a visual proof on a photo of your site before fabrication.
Permits & drawings
We prepare and submit what your city or county requires, including engineered details when asked.
Fabricate in Woodland
Cabinetry, wiring, and finishing happen in our UL Listed shop so quality control stays under one roof.
Install & handoff
CCO Crane Certified crew installs the EMC, tests the display, and walks you through content and warranties: 1-year labor, 5-year LED, 2-year power supply.
Recent EMC Projects
Examples of electronic message centers fabricated and installed by our team.
Manchester Brothers
Full-color EMC on a pole sign in Longview, WA, customer proof approved before fabrication and installation.
Clear Creek RV Center
Electronic message center and pole sign package for roadside visibility in Napavine, WA.
EMC FAQ
Straight answers property owners and managers ask before booking a digital message center.
What is an electronic message center (EMC)?
Do you design, fabricate, and install EMCs in-house?
Do you handle sign permitting for electronic message centers?
Are electronic message centers good for property managers?
What warranties apply to EMC projects?
How do I get a quote for an electronic message center?
Ready for a Digital Message Center? Call for a Free Estimate.
Tell us the site address and what you want the EMC to do. We’ll outline options, permits, and timeline.
