i've finished another proposed design for the sign and found out some more prices for the banner stand. Signs Plus has quoted around $700 for the production. This is about $200 above most other quotes, but they have admitted this and believe they have a superior product and service. I'll talk to Lexie and see if she wants to pay extra (after all, it's her company's, not mine!).
I still haven't been able to get the existing stationary off Lexie yet, but hopefully she'll have it for me tomorrow...