Philly-Born Company Celebrates 75th Anniversary

10/28/2022

It is rare to mark a company’s 75th year in business, but what is even more extraordinary is to celebrate such a prestigious anniversary while giving back to the community where the company first got its start – Philadelphia. Penn Emblem Co.’s milestone was celebrated with current and past employees, local small businesses and a few new, furry friends.

Identifying a Cost-Effective Energy Management Strategy

10/28/2022

Rising costs are a pain point for most businesses and organizations in 2022, and energy costs are no exception, with natural gas and electricity prices experiencing unprecedented market volatility. A variety of factors, both nationally and internationally, are contributing to high electricity and natural gas prices, and while many are out of your immediate control, what you can do is take a closer look at your current energy-management strategy to identify opportunities to reduce energy usage and energy costs.

In Other News this Week

10/28/2022

Additional recent headlines from consumer media of interest to linen, uniform and facility services operators, and especially readers of Textile Services Weekly.

50-Plus Sales & Marketing Execs Share Ideas at TRSA Summit

10/28/2022

“Social media is not an extension of your brand, it is your brand,” said social media guru Corey Perlman in a keynote address at TRSA’s Fifth Annual Marketing & Sales Summit on Oct. 25-26 in Tampa, FL. Perlman’s presentation, dubbed Social Selling: How Digital Marketing Can Strengthen Your Business, focused on why marketers must make social media a priority, drew more than 50 marketing and sales staff from the linen, uniform and facility services leaders from across North America.

Mitigating Risk in a Volatile Energy Market

10/28/2022

For many businesses, the current energy landscape has changed the way they approach their energy management, going so far as to put a serious strain on some businesses, with others looking to minimize budgetary risk as much as possible while still aligning with sustainability goals. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach or answer, it’s wise to take a comprehensive look at your organization’s particular needs and goals.

Alera Group Acquires Haylor, Freyer & Coon

10/21/2022

Alera Group, an independent national insurance and wealth services firm, recently announced the acquisition of Haylor, Freyer & Coon Inc., a TRSA Business Solutions Partner and top 100 independently owned insurance agency providing insurance and risk-management solutions.

Omni Solutions Wins Innovation Award

10/21/2022

Nine winners were honored from the 30 finalists and more than 300 nominees during the 2022 Wisconsin Innovation Awards on Oct. 12 at the Memorial Union in Madison. TRSA supplier partner member OMNI Solutions, Baraboo, WI, won an award in the manufacturing category.

Tampa Airport Wins America’s Best Restroom® Contest

10/21/2022

Cintas Corp., Mason, OH, recently named Tampa International Airport the winner of its 2022 America’s Best Restroom® contest. Tampa International Airport plans to donate the prize to their neighbors in South Florida who were impacted by Hurricane Ian, according to a news release.

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