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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 Brunch: Lead Like Her
We are so excited to sponsor Be Like Brit’s first Women’s Breakfast – Lead Like Her! We hope that everyone can embody Brit’s spirit, a beautiful and fearless woman who believed she could change the world. By attending this event, you will have an impact on girls locally and in Haiti while connecting with other…
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…
Happy International Women’s Day
March 8th, 2020 is the 45th International Women’s Day! The United Nations initiated International Women’s Day on March 8, 1975 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. Do you have a female role model to look up to? Do you surround yourself with women in your life who will motivate you…
Going Green at CWB!
In April, Earth Day gets a lot of attention as it should, but there are other emerging national days designated to bring awareness to other things that we can do to save our planet. In 2017, the fourth Friday in February was designated National Skip the Straw Day. The National Park Service estimates that Americans…
Go Month!
January is the perfect time of year to reset and refresh, which is why January is labeled “GO month” (get organized)! It is easy to get carried away with trying new things. It is not about simply picking a new system, systems themselves are not a guarantee. It is sticking to a system and setting…