STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable junk removal service The Junkluggers today announced Kristy Ferguson as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Ferguson brings over 20 years of experience building local and global franchise brands to The Junkluggers team. Most notably, she served as Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Innovation Officer for Edible Arrangements. Ferguson's efforts took the franchise from ten stores in North Americato more than 1,200 stores across 13 ...

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STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable junk-removal service The Junkluggers recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®, the world's first comprehensive franchise ranking. The Junkluggers placed #321 for its outstanding growth, financial stability, and brand power. It's the first time that The Junkluggers have made this list. "It is a tremendous honor to rank among such a prestigious collection of companies," said The Junkluggers founder and CEO Josh Cohen. "We are ...

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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Westlake Chamber of Commerce announced The Junkluggers of Austin as finalists for the Westie Award for New Business of the Year. The Westie is given to a business that has been opened for less than two years in the Greater Westlake area. Companies need to demonstrate one or more of the following: Growth and Stability, Commitment to Quality, Creative or Unique Solutions to Challenges, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and/or ...

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Junkluggers is a hauling, moving, delivery and up-cycling company all rolled into one business. At Junkluggers, it is our mission to save the Earth, one piece of junk at a time. By 2025 we aim to donate, recycle or up-cycle 100% of all items we remove, setting the standard in the United States for Eco-friendly disposal practices.What is up-cycling? That’s our Second Chance operation! We rescue and sometimes refinish furniture and other household ...

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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce announced today 16 finalists for the Austin Gives Generous Business Awards which recognize organizations that demonstrate exemplary business philanthropy. One winning company from each of four categories will be honored at the annual awards luncheon scheduled for March 22, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency in Austin.The finalists include the following categories: Charitable Champions (under 26 employees), Big Heart (27-100 employees), Bold Giver ...

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Today we’re going to offer something many plant lovers would definitely find useful: how to move plants when relocating to a new home or office.As you may know, plants make your home a more pleasant space to be in. They bring color to your property and they help clean the air in your surroundings. However, while plants aren’t as finicky as your pets or kids, they can be a bit sensitive when ...

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Updated January 2023 Many of us make New Year’s resolutions every year, but only a few of us manage to stick to them. While some of us last three weeks, very few of us make it the whole year. Whether it’s eating healthier, losing weight, or completing a project, many of us find it difficult to see our resolutions through until the end. If your New Year’s resolution is to keep your ...

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It is no secret that moving your family to a new location is a challenging task. You have to be both physically and mentally prepared for a huge change. To help ease the burden, you should make all the necessary preparations to ensure that your relocation will go off without a hitch.If you are lucky enough to have a flexible schedule and you’re not pressed to move out on a specific date, you ...

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Moving to a new home is already tough for us humans, so you can only imagine how challenging (and confusing) it can be for our furry companions. Because our pets are also an important part of the family, you should take them into account when creating plans for your upcoming move. This will make the transition much easier not only for them, but for you as well. Here are some helpful tips you should consider ...

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Though joyous and filled with quality time with family and friends, the holiday season is also one of the most wasteful times of the year, both literally and figuratively. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, household waste typically increases by more than 25%. Everything that we throw away during the holidays — food waste, wrapping paper, Christmas cards, bows, decorations, and shopping bags — all add an extra one million tons of trash per week to local ...

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