Next Step

03/06/2026

Adrian, Ann Arbor and Troy on Wednesday, and Grand Rapids this morning - new dedication signs and plaques are up for Kapnick Insurance Group. I am blessed to have so many long term, loyal clients! 🙏🏼

02/12/2026

Onsite today at Clift Buick GMC, installing grommets on the employee "Championship" signs. Soon, they'll be "hanging from the rafters!" 🥇

01/17/2026

Your vehicle advertising doesn’t have to be a cluttered, chaotic, expensive wrap to get noticed. Clean design, vibrant colors and proper installation can draw attention to your brand and strengthen your message to potential customers. Let our 28+ years of experience work for YOU! Wow - I am OLD! 😎💥 💥

01/08/2026

Looking for a timeless, impressive way to honor a person, place, or milestone?
We offer custom bronze and aluminum plaques designed for dedications, memorials, buildings, benches, awards, and more.

Each plaque is custom designed and crafted to last. With a plethora of materials, finishing and installation options, we can help your project make a lasting impression! 🌟

01/02/2026

What's NEXT for your business? If you're looking to STEP UP your IMAGE in 2026, look no further than the LOCAL experts. For over 19 years, Next Step has been a dedicated creative partner to businesses of all sizes; offering a one-source solution for achieving impressive and lasting market impact! We look forward to a great year, working with YOU!

12/05/2025

Is it really "ugly," if it's...AWESOME?!

Be sure to check out the Civitan of Lenawee "Gallery of Trees" at the Gallery of Shops in Downtown Adrian, and vote for the Next Step "Ugly Christmas Sweater Tree."

11/19/2025

BEFORE - simple, plain, bulky, overwhelming.
AFTER - clean, concise, informative, impactful.

Have a marketing piece that just "lacks something," and not sure how to bring it to life? That's where we come in. We can take your ideas and notes, and create a unique, polished, professional brochure that tells your story and showcases your business the right way.

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Thank you TODAY and EVERY DAY to those who have served and continue to serve this great Country! "We don't know them all, but we owe them all." 🇺🇸

11/07/2025

It's FLASHBACK FRIDAY! Today, we are going wayyy back to 2011, when we first started working with Sauce Italian Grill & Pub. From the early stages of brand development and the unique signage you see here, we have worked with Dave & Kim on everything from menus, gift certificates, advertising, interior signage, and branded apparel. Thank you, Sauce, for your continued trust, and for giving Lenawee County a locally-owned restaurant with great food and a cool, vibey atmosphere!

11/05/2025

Your brand is more than just your name — it’s your identity and the face of your company. When your team wears branded apparel, you’re building brand recognition, trust, and pride - a walking billboard, promoting you onsite and offsite!

10/30/2025

We had a great time Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Adrian last weekend, with great weather and a great turnout! 🎃 🦌 👮🏼‍♂️ 🇺🇸

10/23/2025

Come see us In Downtown Adrian this Saturday! It's always a great time seeing all the kiddos and costumes! 🎃 🍁 👻 🦌

🎃👻 Downtown Adrian Trick or Treat is almost here! Join us Saturday, October 25th from 4:30PM–6:30 PM for a fun and safe evening of trick-or-treating in Downtown Adrian! Don't miss the free pumpkin painting, music by DJ Flo Sonic, Free Cider & Donuts from MORNING FRESH BAKERY, the spooky bus from First Student, a meet & greet with Cinderella in her pumpkin carriage in front of The Croswell Opera House , a live fire baton twirling show put on by our own Mayor Sword- Heath, and many other spooktacular activities!

🎃Here are the participating businesses handing out candy & having other festive activities:
Adrian District Library- 143 E Maumee St.- From 3:15-4:15pm we will have Mad Science Detroit at the library for a Halloween Science Show. Come see the science show before heading to Downtown Adrian's Trick or Treat adventure.
HB Steele Interactive Financial Planning- 121 E Maumee St.- Handing out candy & glow sticks!
Tropetastic Books and Gifts- 112 W Maumee St.- 10% Off All Spooky Season Books and Merch (Kids Halloween Books, Horror Books, Witchy or Paranormal books, etc.)
Marks Trading Company- 142 N Main St.
The Rising Team - Cornerstone Real Estate- 105 E Maumee St.
Maumee Street: taproom+ kitchen- 101 E Maumee St.- Costume party and Fall flavors of food and drink.
Mandy Makes N' Bakes LLC- 117 N Main St.- Check out the Halloween Balloon Arch and Halloween themed desserts!
Musgrove + Company- 110 W Maumee St.
AMVETS Post 1957- 122 N Main St.
Ghidrah's Mystic She Ways- 120 E Maumee St.- Psychic Readings
Terra Insurance Group- 126 S Main St.- Costume Contest/Photo Booth for costumes
Chaloner's Cigar House- 108 Maumee St.
Gallery of Shops- 136 E Maumee St.- Most shops will be open and participating at the gallery of shops passing out candy
Nova's- 105 E Church St.
Stitched Consignment Shop- 209 N Main St.
Xsell Realty- 129 S Main St.
Sunlight in Water- 109 N Main St.
The Croswell Opera House- 129 E Maumee St.- Cinderella meet and greet with pumpkin carriage!
Mammoth Distilling- 108 E Maumee St.
Sauce Italian Grill & Pub- 149 N Main St.
Giovanni Abalatti- 122 E Maumee St.
Rad Raptor- 209 N Main St.- Free comic books!
Next Step-131 S Main St.

👻City of Adrian Employees, Adrian Business Sponsors, Non-Profits, & Other Local Organizations:
City of Adrian Government- 135 E Maumee St.- Handing out candy, free cider & donuts & pumpkin painting
Adrian Department of Public Works
Adrian Police Department
Adrian Fire Department
Adrian Public Schools Maple Pride
Kiwanis Club of Adrian
First Student - Check out the spooky bus at the end of North Main St!
Adrian Urgent Care
Lenawee County Democratic Party
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
TLC Community CU
Citadels MC- S.E. Michigan Chapter
Align Center for Workforce Development
Neighbor to Neighbor Adrian
Hope In Action
Frank and Shirley Dick Family YMCA