Local sign shop provides banners for more than 2,000 high school seniors all over the country

Four weeks ago a local sign shop decided to spread some cheer to local high school seniors.

News 18 followed up with Advantage Apparel to find out how their offer went far beyond the borders of Clinton County.

To local high school seniors.

You may have seen some of those signs in yards around town this month.

News 18's marvin bills followed up with advantage apparel to find out how their offer went far beyond the borders of clinton county.

"it has been just an incredible opportunity to get to see how the communities are coming together and working together."

It was an idea that took off for owner of advantage apparel terris ayres.

He decided to give seniors in tippecanoe, carroll and clinton counties a free senior banner.

He also offered a 50% discount on senior banners to surrounding counties and states.

"completely free was over 250 banners."

And more than 500 orders.

Since kicking off this deal advantage apparel has seen more than 1700 customers and has shipped senior banners to more than 2000 seniors across the country.

"it's been several counties in indiana plus we've had over 30 states in the united states that has been ordering."

States such as michigan, alaska, hawaii and even delaware, just to name a few, are places that have taken advantage of the senior banner deal.

"i found out of these are surprises for the seniors.

A family in north carolina is ordering a banner for somebody in kentucky and having it shipped as a surprise.

That's been really fun being a part of those celebrations."

Ayres says it's awesome to see communities from all over the country banning together during a difficult time.

"it does feel really good and it's exciting to see how good our community can be."

"i hope we are just sending a positive impact into the communities."

In clinton county, marvin bills news 18.

Advantage apparel plans to launch a similar program for small businesses starting tomorrow.

Go to this story on our website at wlfi dot com for more information.

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