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City Wide Hosts ISSA Hygieia’s September 2024 New England Region meeting
City Wide Facility Solutions Boston was proud to partner with ISSA Hygieia Network for their September 2024 New England Region meeting. Together we learned more about supporting each other in the industry through training, committees and leveraging connections. Collectively we were able to donate 250 feminine product packages to local organization Dignity Matters, Inc to…
City Wide Joins Industry Leading Associations
City Wide Facility Solutions Boston Joins Industry-Leading Organizations: IFMA, ISSA, and BOMA At City Wide Facility Solutions Boston, we are committed to staying at the forefront of industry advancements to better serve our clients. To reinforce this commitment, we are excited to announce that we have joined three prestigious organizations: the International Facilities Management Association…
Girls Just Wanna Make Genuine Connections
As the Director of Business Administration for City Wide Facility Solutions of Boston, Cara Angeloni wears many hats. She talks with hosts Dominique and Catrina on Girls Just Wanna Podcast about her role with the company and the recent Lead Like Her Breakfast she organized to benefit one of City Wide’s charitable partners, Be Like…
Lead Like Her: A New Tradition
From Left to Right: Cherylann Gengel (Co-Founder / Exec. Director of Be Like Brit), Karen Sommers (Principal of City Wide of Boston), Cara Angeloni (Director of Business Administration at City Wide of Boston). Inaugural Lead Like Her Women’s Breakfast: A Warm Welcome and Genuine Connections City Wide Facility Solutions was proud to sponsor the inaugural…
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…
Women's Breakfast: 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…
Women in Franchise
Step into the world of franchising with an exclusive feature in the March 2024 issue of Franchise Journal, where industry leader Karen Sommers takes center stage on page 66.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Reopening Massachusetts
These past few months have certainly been difficult and there are new challenges to be faced as we all begin to welcome back our employees and customers. To prepare City Wide of Boston’s physical office, we used our own Facility Response Plan Checklist, which helped us to welcome back our team with confidence that we had…