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Franchise Focus: Karen Sommers

Franchise Focus: Karen Sommers

Dive into the dynamic world of franchising alongside Karen Sommers in this compelling episode of “Franchise Focus,”. With years of experience and a wealth of expertise under her belt, Sommers provides an insider’s perspective on the intricacies of franchising. From navigating challenges to seizing opportunities, she offers invaluable insights that resonate with entrepreneurs and industry enthusiasts alike. Follow the link to explore the keys to building a successful franchise business and uncover the secrets to sustainable growth in this illuminating conversation with Karen Sommers.

 

 

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Women’s Breakfast: LEAD LiKE HER

Women’s Brunch: LEAD LiKE HER

We are partnering with Be Like Brit for our first inaugural Lead Like Her Women’s Breakfast! Be Like Brit is a local non-profit organization, committed to continue the passion of Britney Gengel by serving the children of Haiti through sustaining a safe, nurturing home rooted in the virtues of Faith, Hope and Love while developing a sense of social responsibility, community involvement and unconditional love.

In a world full of busy schedules, often limited to virtual interactions, we want to bring women together in person and embrace the spirit of Britney Gengel. Our goal is to provide an event for personal and professional connections, education, and development while having fun!

 

While you enjoy breakfast, coffee, and juices, you can tour the vendor showcase of local women owned businesses including a complimentary professional headshot at the LEAD LiKE HER Headshot booth. Network with other like-minded women both at the open seating tables and at the hands-on activity station to support local girls in need by packing feminine product supply kits. Peruse the LEAD LiKE HER Library filled with personal and professional development recommendations from local women leaders. Learn along with your new network from a brief program on Leadership and Impact featuring our presenting sponsor and Be Like Brit Co-Founder. All of this will be captured in the LEAD LiKE HER electronic event brochure that includes personal development worksheets and tools including How to Eat an Elephant and The Wheel of Life exercises.

 

To buy a ticket to the event or to just learn more about the event please follow this link.

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Convention Impact: Gigi Playhouse

Convention Impact: Gigi Playhouse

Gigi’s Playhouse has the mission to change the way the world views Down syndrome and send a global message of acceptance for all. They change the lives through the consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based, and carer development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, through a replicable playhouse model.

At City Wide Facility Solutions, our mission is to always create a ripple effect by positively impacting the people and communities we serve.

During the annual City Wide Facility Solutions Franchise convention, we partnered with Gigi’s Playhouse and raised almost $600,000 for the organization. This led to a direct impact for them and they announced that they would be opening a new brick and mortar location.

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The Hidden Cost of Bad Commercial Cleaning

The Hidden Cost of Bad Commercial Cleaning

Discover the hidden costs associated with subpar commercial cleaning practices in this insightful LinkedIn post authored by Business Cleaning Solutions. Delving into the intricacies of maintaining a clean and healthy workspace, the post sheds light on the often-overlooked consequences of inadequate cleaning standards. Gain a deeper understanding of the true impact of commercial cleaning on business operations and employee well-being by exploring this informative piece.

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NEREJ – Ones to Watch

NEREJ – Ones to Watch

Discover the latest insights into Boston’s facility management industry with a spotlight on Karen Sommers, principal at City Wide Facility Solutions Boston. In this exclusive feature from the New England Real Estate Journal (NEREJ), gain a deeper understanding of Sommers’ and her invaluable contributions to the field. Dive into this informative article to uncover what makes her a leader to watch for.

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15 Year Anniversary

15 Year Anniversary

We are excited to share that we are celebrating our 15 year anniversary! City Wide was founded in 2008 and over the years has worked to deliver exceptional services to our clients. We work with over 650 commercial facilities and have built long-lasting partnerships to help our clients maintain their facilities.

In the last 15 years, City Wide Facility Solutions of Boston has established a reputation for excellence, consistently exceeding client expectations with its comprehensive range of facility management solutions. We are committed to quality and customer satisfaction, driven by our mantra “we do what we say we are going to do”.

“My job as an owner, has been made much more productive after employing City Wide. They have provided a number of facility solutions to issues I had and have performed excellent. Look forward to a long and productive relationship’  -Client since May 2022

“I had gone through multiple cleaning contractors that were not working out with our unique facility until I found City Wide. City Wide has made our lives much easier with not only cleaning but multiple types of services that we may need. They have helped us remove the guessing game and get reputable contractors to help us with our needs. I would recommend City Wide to any facility”-Client since June 2021

“I have been satisfied for years. I have received MANY cold calls from numerous cleaning companies asking for 10 minutes of my time to explain just why I should consider them over my current contractor. My answer always is “I am not going to waste your time or mine, you don’t fix something that is not broke” and that I am 100% satisfied with the service of the current vendor and have been for over a decade now! – Client since August 2012

Please join our LinkedIn community to learn more about our company and our team!

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Interview with Babson

Interview with Babson

 

 

 

 

When Karen and Bob Sommers chose to step away from their full-time jobs and dive into Entrepreneurs, Franchising was not part of the original plan. Over the last 15 years, they have discovered tactics and approaches that work well for B2B franchises and experienced the errors of emotional decisions.  

They share a few best practices during the Stars of Franchising episode with Ab Igram and Vini Onyemah, in hopes that it will benefit current and aspiring ‘Zees.

Check out our podcast interview with Babson College Stars of Franchising!