Men In Kilts, Canadian based Franchisor expands to US East Coast

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) November 01, 2012

Local owners, Herb and Kate Madara live in the Abington suburb, fifteen minutes outside of Philadelphia. Before exploring the world of franchising, Herb Madara worked as a high voltage power lineman. After injuring his knee as a lineman, he decided it was time for a change. His research led him to many business opportunities, and he and his wife ultimately decided on a Men In Kilts window and exterior cleaning franchise.

I wanted to be in business for myself, but not by myself. The team at the Men In Kilts corporate office and all their franchise owners were so supportive during our research. The further I looked into it, the more I realized the huge opportunity in the window cleaning industry and the whole concept of wearing the kilt is just awesome. Everywhere you go, people approach you with a smile on their face. Everyone wants to know what the kilt is all about, and some even want to take pictures with you, says Madara.

When asked if the crews will still be wearing kilts in the frosty Philly winters, Madara replies, Of course! Well make sure the guys have something warm under their kilts!

With over 25 years experience serving customers in a wide array of businesses, the Madaras were confident they wanted to work in the service industry within Philadelphia. Weve lived in this area for a long time and we know what kind of service our locals expect, says Kate Madara. Well be doing lots of fun promotions and meet-and-greets to get to know even more people.

With the Bucks and Montgomery Counties population continuing to grow and prosper, the Madaras see tremendous potential for Men In Kilts in their area. Were determined and committed to delivering a fantastic experience and putting smiles in to the world one Kilt at a time. Just remember No Peeking! says Herb.

About Men In Kilts

Men In Kilts was started in 2002 by Nicholas Brand with $500, a squeegee and a hand-sewn kilt. The first franchise was opened in 2010 in Vancouver, with Fraser Valley and Seattle soon to follow. Calgary and Victoria were the first franchises for 2012, with New Jersey, Toronto and Edmonton scheduled to open shortly. The company expects a 300 percent increase in revenue in 2012.

For more information on Men In Kilts, or to see them in action, please contact Melissa McAfee at pr(at)meninkilts(dot)com or visit http://www.meninkilts.com.

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Window Genie of Alpharetta is recognized by The Alpharetta Award Program for continued excellence

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) November 02, 2012

Each year, the Alpharetta Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Alpharetta area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2012 Alpharetta Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Alpharetta Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Alpharetta Award Program

The Alpharetta Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Alpharetta area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Alpharetta Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business communitys contributions to the U.S. economy.

About Window Genie Alpharetta:

Window Genie is a nationally ranked franchise of home services known to "Clean Windows and a Whole Lot More!" David Flax, owner and operator of Window Genie Alpharetta has been in business for 2 years serving the greater Atlanta area. Their services include window cleaning, window tinting, pressure washing and gutter clean-out. Call Flax for more information at 678.535.7770 or email him at DFlax(at)windowgenie(dot)com

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Going green is popular today. 100% eco-friendly, green window cleaning for their home or office with JETT Eco-Friendly Window Cleaning Service.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 31, 2012

The Benefits of Green Cleaning

JETT has made its name by offering eco-friendly cleaning, allowing customers to eliminate the worry of chemicals from cleaning seeping into the landscape and ground water. JETT clients receive only the safest methods available for all their cleaning needs. And, JETT customers love that they have a positive impact on their immediate environment as well as that outside their immediate purview.

JETTs Window Cleaning Process

This new offering expands exponentially the number of clients that JETT reaches by adding window cleaning to its roster of services. And, the way in which JETT pursues window-cleaning underlines the companys commitment to the environment.

Starting with choosing plant-based, biodegradable soaps, JETT ensures that products used in clients homes and offices are plant-, pet-, and human-friendly while still doing high-quality jobs and degrading without causing environmental harm. These and JETTs biodegradable industrial cleansers remove any dirt or stains without damaging either the surface to be cleaned or the earth.

The companys mission to provide the best, most up-to-date methods makes the addition of window cleaning a natural fit and another layer to the businesss model. JETT is committed to making green cleaning services the standard in Austin and the metro area.

This new service will allow JETT to continue to expand its market and offer ever better service to the citizens of Austin. And, as the company grows, so will its offerings, making it the premier eco-friendly cleaning service in the city and surrounding region.

Matt Jett Window Cleaning 512-703-7714 Email Information

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Vancouver window-cleaning company has Canadas only Skydrowasher, a robotic window cleaner that gives superior results, safely and efficiently.

Vancouver, British Columbia (PRWEB) November 01, 2012

Compared to traditional window-cleaning methods, which involve a person precariously suspended several stories above the ground, a robotic window cleaner is 100% safe while also cleaning more efficiently - and considerably faster. Unlike human window washers, Skydrowasher leaves no streaks as it both washes and rinses windows with filtered water.

Vancouver Window Cleaning are Vancouver window washers responsible for cleaning some of Vancouvers largest buildings; it guarantees clients 100% satisfaction and offers a price match guarantee on a comparable service. The company uses only environmentally friendly cleaning materials and its highly experienced technicians use only filtered, ultra-pure water, leaving windows spotless and streak free when performing high rise window cleaning Vancouver.

Vancouver Window Cleaning has extensive experience with cleaning high-rise buildings, retail developments, educational institutions, medical facilities and more. The company offers cleaning and exterior maintenance for commercial and residential properties. Big or small, they will tackle any job.

Our business success is built upon the repeat customer, says Director of Marketing Brendan Huff. Our commitment is to our clients we provide end-to-end quality service. We retain our customers by providing superior service and using better technology. We are the only window cleaning company in the country to have a SkydroWasher a state-of-the-art cleaning method that is both safe and expedient.

Please visit http://www.vancouverwindowcleaning.com for more information on window cleaning Vancouver and a demonstration of the SkydroWasher at work.

Brendan Huff Vancouver Window Cleaning 604-542-1000 Email Information

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Window Genie is the leader in home services known to Clean Windows and a Whole Lot More! A whole lot more includes giving back to the community through the company-wide initiative, Windows 4 Wishes.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) October 23, 2012

Mike Boone, owner of Window Genie southwest Raleigh is contributing a similar effort to the Windows 4 Wishes program, collecting items for the Holly Springs Food Cupboard. "We thought what he was doing was a great idea and a good example of using Window Genie's resources to give back, so that inspired us," said Wallace.

We interact with different members of the community every day when we visit their home to do a cleaning, Wallace said, so we found this would be a great opportunity to spread the word about the Food Bank and collect as much food and supplies as we could with the help of our customers.

For more information about the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina please call 919-875-0707

Window Genie is a nationally ranked home service franchise that offers window cleaning, window tinting, pressure washing and more. To learn more about Window Genie of Raleigh please contact Rich Wallace at rwallace(at)windowgenie(dot)com or call (919) 647-4722. Also, visit his website for more information about services and seasonal specials.

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Some superheroes do truly super things, like surprise sick children with a friendly rappel down the side of their hospital building.

Spider-Man, suited up and headed down the side of Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.

Kids at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis got a Spidey-size surprise last week when they spotted none other than Spider-Man rappelling down the side of the building, with Captain America in hot pursuit.

The superhero sighting came courtesy of a few real-life superheroes -- employees of the commercial window cleaning company American National Skyline who wanted to do something nice for the young patients. Rosetta Ford, an administrative assistant in the hospital's environmental-services department, suggested costumes, so Steve Oszaniec, his son Danny Oszaniec, and Jordan Emerson suited up superhero-style, secured themselves in their window-washing safety harnesses, and started their slide down the 12-story building.

The building's large windows overlook the downtown Memphis skyline and Mississippi River, giving the superheroes a scenic backdrop. As word got around the hospital of an out-of-the-ordinary happening, the kids flocked to windows in their rooms and the family rooms on each floor.

As you can see from this vid provided by the hospital, many patients captured the moment with smartphones (a good idea, since last time I told people I saw Spider-Man scaling a building on a Wednesday afternoon, they didn't believe me). And for a real awww, have a look at this closeup NBC News photo of a Le Bonheur patient-Spidey moment. It really says it all.

Some Memphis residents probably looked up and wondered why own their window washers suddenly seemed so ordinary.

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KALAMAZOO, MI In an effort to make neighborhoods in Kalamazoo a more attractive place to live and bring pride of ownership to homeowners, volunteers and police officers spent two days picking up more than 100 bags of litter and other trash.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Community Police Officer Fidel Mireles said people in the neighborhoods are appreciative of the cleanup efforts, and some have come out to thank the volunteers. The cleanup also has a positive effect on people that don't live in the area, he said.

"It's the whole broken window theory," he said. "If people from out of town come and see a bunch of trash on the ground, they'll think it isn't a clean and safe neighborhood."

This marks the fourth year the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, the Kalamazoo Public Services Department and the Community Planning and Development Department have worked together to focus on quality of life issues to help improve specific neighborhoods as part of the Community Policing philosophy.

Volunteers from the Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program and members of the KPS C.O.P.S. Division hit the streets for two days.

Mireles said volunteers picked up around 70 trash bags full of garbage in the Edison Neighborhood on Monday and filled around 50 trash bags on Tuesday near Westnedge Avenue and North Street. They also picked tires and other items from vacant lots.

Brock Beilby, 22, of Allegan, said from picking up glass to make the sidewalks safe for kids, to hearing people yell thank you from their windows, the cleanup was a positive experience for him.

"It makes me feel good that I'm helping to clean up the neighborhood," he said. "Next time I finish a bag of chips or something, I'm going to think about this before I litter."

Rhea Burnett, 27, has lived in Kalamazoo her whole life and said she was happy to help both days.

"Somebody needs to do it," she said. "We did something good for somebody by cleaning up the neighborhood."

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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania window washing service sent a quartet of workers in superhero costumes to brighten windows and spirits at a children's hospital.

Edward Matuizek, president of Allegheny Window Cleaning Inc. in Springdale, said the company did not charge the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh for Monday's window-washing by Spider-Man, Batman, Superman and Captain America, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported Tuesday.

"This isn't about us. This is about them," Matuizek said.

"It's a nice place to work, but emotionally it's a real tough place to work. You go home and pick your own kids up, and there's a lot of gratitude there," he said of the hospital.

Matuizek said the scheme was suggested by his wife, who read about a similar stunt at a British hospital, and was given the go-ahead by Children's Hospital facilities director Elizabeth Munsch.

The costumed window washers were Rick Bollinger, 46, and Mark Errico, 26, both of Harrison; Ed Hetrick, 36, of Springdale; and Jim Zaremba, 43, of Lower Burrell.

"The kids were loving it," said Errico, who wore the Captain America suit. "Everywhere we went, they were coming in from different rooms."

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Celebrities visit hospitals from time to time to cheer up the patients. In fact, they're fond of paying visits to children's hospitals in particular, to lift the spirits of the kids being treated. A fictional kind of celebrity visited a local children's hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and it has the Web talking.

Employees of American Skyline, a commercial window-cleaning business, had the ingenious idea of dressing as comic book heroes while doing their jobs at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Jordan Emerson, Steve Oszaniec, and Danny Oszaniec dressed as Spider-Man and Captain America, then secured their harnesses and began repelling down the sides of the building as they cleaned the windows.

[Related: NFL Players Surprise Kids at Local Hospital]

As word spread around the hospital, patients and their parents gathered by the windows to watch the superheroes in action. The children and their parents and caregivers had looks of pure delight and big smiles as they snapped photos with their cameras and phones.

There have been other instances of superheroes showing up to visit kids at hospitals. On Monday, another group of window washers, this time in Pittsburgh, pulled a copycat move. They also dressed as superheroes as they performed their window-washing duties. One of the men spoke on why the workers went out of their way to make the kids smile: "This isn't about us. This is about them." The man said that he would do it again, and it may in fact become an annual event to surprise the patients.

Last spring, a man dressed as Batman rolled up in an all-black Lamborghini to Maryland-area hospitals to greet the children and lift their spirits. The man became infamous when a picture of him being pulled over and questioned by police while dressed head to toe as Batman went viral. He was revealed to be a Baltimore businessman intent on uplifting the spirits of sick children.

[Related: Batman Becomes Hero to Kids With Cancer ]

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