St. Paul, Minnesota-based 3M announces a new online educational resource for news and information targeting graphics and sign shops.

The company says the site, which it calls The Core, is meant to help business owners increase their efficiency, discover new best practices and develop skills and partnerships. From tools that help drive sales to insights that will help generate business development, the company says it intends for The Core from 3M to be an industry leading resource.

The Core offers best practices, educational resources, news on events and happenings within the sign and graphics industries and exclusive information on the company’s latest products and technologies.

“Graphics manufacturers are the backbone of our industry, and at 3M we are always developing new ways to support them,” says Rick Paukert, channel manager, 3M Commercial Solutions. “The Core is a business resource that will provide unparalleled tools to help our partners better the future of their company. We encourage all graphics manufacturers to join the free program and discover new ways to stand out in this industry.”