The spotlight is on Claire Wineland, a vibrant 13-year old Calabasas girl battling cystic fibrosis. NorthStar Moving drives donations to help Claire’s lungs and increase awareness.
NorthStar Moving Corporation, today announced a special campaign to drive donations to Claire Wineland, a vibrant 13-year old Calabasas girl battling cystic fibrosis. The company has established “Claire’s Corner” on their new blog, Moving Happiness Home™, where she can talk about anything from Cystic Fibrosis, the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, the environment, mermaids… anything.
In light of slowly exiting this recession we wanted to get an inside look at the business of storage facilities and use our findings as a barometer for the economy when it comes to storing discretionary items, vs. more importantly, a downsizing or transition phase solution in one’s life. We interviewed several storage facility owners from across the country and asked them the following.
Laura McHolm is an organizational expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving & Storage, California’s premier eco-luxury moving & storage company. Here are a sample of some creative organizational tips she shares with clients.
NorthStar Moving Corporation, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is helping Habitat for Humanity of Orange County make dreams come true for Orange County families. Today, there is an overwhelming need for housing in Orange County. Cost burden and overcrowding are the most serious problems experienced by low-income area residents. On September 26, 2010, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and NorthStar Moving will move ten families into their brand new homes, making homeownership possible for these low-income, hardworking families.
No matter what business you’re in, chances are you could use some extra insulation to keep your energy bills down this winter. According to Small Business California, small businesses waste about 30% of their overall energy use. That’s why Laura McHolm, owner of Los Angeles-based NorthStar Moving Corporation, had her new office assessed before even moving in. McHolm says, “We hired architects to create a workplace that was environmentally friendly” through such measures as installing automatic lighting sensors and removing walls to let in more light. Despite the extra expenses, she says, “Within the first year it paid for itself.”
NorthStar Moving Corporation offered free moving services and long-term storage to help grant the wish of a Calabasas girl battling Cystic fibrosis.The company offered its services as a part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles’ efforts to grant the group’s 7000th wish in its history on Aug. 18.
I was extremely curious when I saw an article from Laura McHolm, Founder of NorthStar Moving Corporation, put together her list of tips for moving with children. This is a really comprehensive list. The great part is it isn’t just 3 or 4 obvious ideas, but Laura provides some great details and suggestion for how to make moving with children a smoother process. She even makes movie recommendations that may help kids get an idea of what to expect on moving day.
NorthStar Moving Corporation, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, offering local, intrastate, interstate, and international moves, as well as storage services, today announced its donation of free moving services and long-term storage to help grant a young girl’s wish as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles’ efforts to grant their 7,000th wish in its history on August 18th.
Inc. magazine today ranked NorthStar Moving No. 3,589 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. NorthStar Moving was also ranked NO. 73 in the Logistics & Transportation category. NorthStar Moving has consistently made the impressive list each year. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.
This year’s list measure revenue growth from 2006 through 2009. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by June 30, 2006. Additionally, they hadto be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent — not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies — as of December 31, 2009…The companies of the Inc. 500 represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000.
NorthStar Moving continually seeks fun new ways to motivate its employees, and gives them much deserved downtime. From a gym and showers in the office for team members to use at no charge, to a day of paintball to bring staff together, fostering camaraderie and an understanding of one another on a personal level is a priority. And when it comes to benefits at NorthStar Moving, one size does not fit all. NorthStar Moving believes in applying all of its staff’s skill sets, providing a stimulating work experience.
The Best Places to Work survey and awards is designed to identify, recognize & honor the best places of employment in the greater San Fernando Valley region. The Best Places to Work list is made up of 20 employers split into three groups: 12 small sized employers (15 – 49 employees), 5 medium-sized employers (50-249 employees) and three large-sized employers (250 or more employees)…Employers from every industry entered the two-part process to determine the Best Places to Work.
The easiest way to get an accurate moving quote is to give your future moving firm a realistic idea of how big the job is. “The more accurate you are and the more details you give, the better service you’ll get,” explains Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving Corporation in California. “Also, turn and run if the moving company does not ask you any questions because chances are, they are not matching their service to your needs.”
NorthStar Moving Corporation (no.16) knows that its employees spend more time at work then they might spend at home. So they set up the design of the office so that the kitchen and gathering areas are in the front center of the office…The company works to accommodate all types of work arrangements, including work from home, work flexible hours, granting time off, etc.
You’ve probably heard Design Star is headed to Hollywood this year, but have you seen the incredible house they’ll be staying in? We’ve got a sneak peek for you!
Have you ever wished that you could just sit back and relax by the pool while burly movers pack you precious items, load the carefully onto the moving truck as a personal nanny whisks your kids away for a fun adventure all the while your beloved pooch is being entertained? Well, it’s all possible with NorthStar Moving Corporation.
Los Angeles nanny service Nanny Poppinz has partnered with NorthStar Moving, a Los Angeles-based moving service, to provide childcare for busy families on moving day.The moving package–with nanny care included–has been nicknamed “The Angelina.” According to NorthStar Moving, clients’ children will be “under the watchful eye of a modern day Mary ‘Poppinz,’ freeing up mom and dad to focus on moving and/or saving the world.”
Through a new partnership with LA’s respected childcare provider Nanny Poppinz, created by moms for moms, NorthStar Moving is once again setting the bar for a luxurious and care-free relocation experience.the new nanny package has garnered a famed nickname and can be requested individually or combined with any NorthStar Moving luxury servce to address a customer’s specific moving needs…”We are not just moving boxes, we’re moving happines into the home.”
“People think a good reputation equals expensive, but that’s not true said Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Movingin Los Angeles. “You don’t get a good reputation by overcharging people.”Look for two things when hiring a moving company: A full-service mover should visit your home in person, not give a quote over the phone or online, and should provide a written estimate, experts say.
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