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Married Couple Open New Skokie Signage Shop
North Shore natives open new Fastsigns franchise on Dempster.

SKOKIE, IL — Husband and wife team Craig and Kim Hackl recently opened a new Fastsigns franchise in Skokie, Illinois, located at 3437 Dempster St. A locally owned and operated business, Fastsigns of Skokie provides comprehensive signs, graphics and visual marketing solutions.
“We look forward to building strong relationships in our growing community and are more than ready to help customers with any and all of their branding and signage needs,” Kim Hackl said.
“With our passion for design and visual communications, and our dedication to helping other local businesses and organizations grow, opening a Fastsigns was the perfect fit for us,” said husband Craig.
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Native to Chicago’s North Shore, Craig owned a graphic design firm for over 10 years and most recently, he owned and operated a quick printing franchise.
Kim also has a wealth of experience in retail management for global brands, which includes serving as a district manager for Goodwill, overseeing over 200 employees and seven locations; and serving as operations manager for Tiffany & Co. in Palm Beach, Florida.
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To celebrate their grand opening and becoming part of the local business community, Fastsigns of Skokie will host an open house in May. Attendees will have the chance to enter a drawing to win new signs and graphics valued up to $500. For updates, visit Fastsigns of Skokie on Facebook or Twitter.
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