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AlphaGraphics on University

Name: AlphaGraphics on University
Address: 815 W University Drive, Ste 101, Tempe, AZ, 85281, US
Telephone: +14809687821
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Get Noticed. Get Business. We appreciate the opportunity to show you why we consistently say "yes we can" to the most complex projects.

We strive to be your single solution for all your print and marketing services through quality, competitive pricing, excellent customer service, and on-time delivery.

11/04/2026

Your design is ready. Is your file?

You've spent time getting every detail just right. The last thing you want is a printing issue that could have been caught before production.

From blurry images to missing bleed, a few simple file checks can make a big difference in the finished product.

Before you send your next project to print, make sure your file is ready for the job.

See what to check in our latest guide: https://cstu.io/7d01c5/

10/29/2026

Why does one sign look tired by spring while another still looks sharp years later?

Often, it's what the sign is printed on.

Foam board and corrugated plastic suit short-term and seasonal signs. PVC works well indoors. Aluminum composite is built for signs that stay outside year-round.

A holiday promotion and a permanent storefront sign don't need the same material. The goal is a board that lasts as long as the message does.

Planning signs for the season? Tell us where they're going and how long they need to last, and we can help you choose.

10/27/2026

Giving Tuesday is December 1. If your year-end appeal is meant to arrive beforehand, early November can be a useful mailing target.

Work backward from there: final creative, clean donor data, production and mail prep all need room on the schedule.

Still finalizing? A simpler package with enough time for production and mailing may make more sense than rushing a more complicated one.

Working backward makes the timeline easier to see. Our full guide breaks down what to plan for along the way: https://www.alphagraphics.com/blog/blog/2026/10/when-should-a-nonprofit-mail-its-year-end-appeal

10/22/2026

Holiday cards have a funny way of feeling early until suddenly they’re late.

The first two weeks of December may sound far off, but that arrival date has to leave room for printing, addressing, mailing and holiday postal volume. And that’s after the copy, design and mailing list are final.

One thing worth doing now: clean up your recipient list. Confirm names, company names and addresses while there’s still time to catch mistakes before they’re printed on 500 envelopes.

Planning a corporate holiday card mailing? The full timeline is in the guide: https://www.alphagraphics.com/blog/blog/2026/10/when-should-you-mail-corporate-holiday-cards

10/20/2026

A holiday card that lands on December 23 doesn't say "thinking of you." It says "almost forgot."

For corporate holiday cards, the target is the first two weeks of December, before year-end schedules fill up and offices start emptying out.

Getting there starts with choosing the arrival window, confirming how the cards will be mailed, then setting the production and approval dates that protect it.

And if December slips? A New Year card arriving in early January can feel intentional, not late.

Pick the arrival window first. Our full guide works backward from there: https://www.alphagraphics.com/blog/blog/2026/10/when-should-you-mail-corporate-holiday-cards

10/15/2026

The easiest gala signage to reuse next year is the signage without a date on it.

Dates, honoree names and sponsor rosters change every year. The rest doesn't have to.

Pieces you can reuse year after year:

Welcome signs with your organization's branding
A-frame and directional sign hardware
Retractable banner stands with swappable graphics
Table-number holders
Mission or donation signage
Photo-backdrop hardware

Keep event-specific details off those pieces, build templates you can update, and next year's gala starts ahead instead of from scratch.

Design this year's gala with next year's in mind. See the full signage checklist here: https://www.alphagraphics.com/blog/blog/2026/10/what-signage-does-fundraising-gala-need

10/13/2026

Between now and January, your windows should change at least three times.

October: fall flavors and Halloween.

Late November: Black Friday on the 27th, Small Business Saturday on the 28th.

December: the winter holidays.

The easiest way to accomplish it isn't a new design every few weeks. It's one plan for every changeover: graphics sized to the A-frames and banner stands you already own, and each seasonal piece chosen for how long its message needs to last.

Map every swap before you order the first one, and each change becomes a quick insert swap instead of a new project.

One storefront. Several seasonal changeovers. See how to plan the full sequence before the first graphic goes up: http://alphagraphics.com/blog/blog/2026/10/holiday-storefront-checklist-before-black-friday

10/08/2026

If a guest has to stop and ask where to go, that's where a sign is missing.

Gala signage has three jobs: help guests find their way, support the program and fundraising, and deliver what sponsors were promised.

That doesn't mean every gala needs every sign. A dinner in one ballroom might need very little wayfinding. An evening that moves from a lobby to a reception, an auction and a ballroom needs a lot more.

Plan every sign, from check-in to sponsor boards, with the full gala checklist: https://www.alphagraphics.com/blog/blog/2026/10/what-signage-does-fundraising-gala-need

10/06/2026

Black Friday is November 27. The date your storefront actually has to hit comes much sooner: mid to late October.

That's the order target that leaves room for production, installation and approvals before the rush starts.

A holiday refresh doesn't mean replacing everything. Permanent signs can usually stay put. The pieces that tend to need attention are the temporary ones: window graphics, the A-frame message, sale posters, holiday hours and pickup signs.

Get the holiday storefront checklist: https://www.alphagraphics.com/blog/blog/2026/10/holiday-storefront-checklist-before-black-friday

10/01/2026

A simple test for corporate swag: would anyone still use it if the logo were removed?

If the answer is yes, you're on the right track. In PPAI's 2026 consumer research, usefulness was the top reason people kept branded merchandise.

Before you pick the product, pick the person:

Who's receiving it?

Where will they use it?

Does the quality match your brand?

Holiday gifts, onboarding kits and client thank-yous all have different jobs. Ordering for the holidays? Start from the date gifts need to be in hand, not the date of the party.

Good swag starts with the person, not the product. Find the complete sourcing guide here:
https://www.alphagraphics.com/blog/blog/2026/09/complete-guide-sourcing-corporate-swag

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815 W University Drive, Ste 101
Tempe, AZ
85281

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14809687821

Website

http://agonuniversity.com/

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