Hotel linen supplier Metro Laundry Service places a high premium on maximizing community connectivity to enhance its operations. A single-location business in Capitol Heights, MD, serving the Baltimore-Washington corridor, the company regularly works with government and community organizations in surrounding Prince George’s County. This connectivity supports regulatory compliance while bolstering other company functions, especially staffing. This includes difficult hires, such as maintenance personnel.

It’s a testimonial to the value of developing and maintaining relationships with local government officials, who provide access to county resources and serve as gateways to state agencies and local private-sector organizations. Phoenix-based Business Development Consultant Richard ...