Sky Harbor Airport in Arizona Goes Dhimmi
All this from an airport that is noticeably lax in its security protocols… Airport OKs modified uniform for Muslim workersAZ Central Some Muslim ... for modest attire, a civil liberties group said on Tuesday. Before the change, janitorial contractor GCA ... . All contractors must have their uniforms approved by the airport. It’s standard procedure for a [more...]
Date: 2008-08-27 20:07:42
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MnDOT improves minority hiring record
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says so-called Disadvantaged Business Enterprises - women and minority-owned firms - did bridge work ... rules require that state agencies and the prime contractors they hire make a good faith effort ... . "Everything from a janitorial contractor to excavating. We had quite a few design folks that did [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 04:40:32
Local Janitors Get a Little More ‘Justice’
This week's issue of CityBeat features an article about negotiations between some Cincinnati officials and Western & Southern Financial Group to have the company use a janitorial company that's unionized in exchange for getting nearly $58 ... David Crowley wants an assurance from Western & Southern that it will make its janitorial contractor [more...]
Date: 2008-06-04 20:12:02
Mortgages Collapse, But Mortgage Brokers Still Marketable
Mortgages Collapse, But Mortgage Brokers Still Marketable Homes, stores, or offices are all buildings depending upon how they are used ... collect and handle the dues. Often, real estate investors negotiate contracts for janitorial, security ... from several contractors and advise the owners on which bid to accept. They monitor the performance [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 13:44:16
Labor justice movement takes on Philly radio
In Philadelphia news last month: a boycott of the Embassy Suites Hotel for unfair firings, the unification of the city's two major taxi unions and an illegal-immigration raid at a janitorial services contractor. These aren't exactly typical headlines in Philadelphia news media. [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 04:00:00
Mortgages In Decline, But Renting Opens Doors For Mortgage Professionals
Buildings can be homes, stores, or offices to those who use them ... . For example they would need to solicit bids from contractors on Janitorial, security, trash removal ... to the home owners. The mortgage broker also monitors the performance of the contractors to ensure [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 07:12:48
Update: Janitorial contractor to admit to charge after raid
The operator of a Johnston janitorial company targeted in state courthouse immigration raids in July will plead guilty to hiring undocumented ... for janitorial services at state courthouses. Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents and Rhode [more...]
Date: 2008-10-16 14:08:39
Homes For Sale By Owners And Real Estate Agents
A building is able to be many things to different people. They can be homes for sale, retail stores, or offices ... company. Often, mortgage broker of homes for sale negotiate contracts for janitorial, security,trash ... from several contractors and advise the owners on which bid to accept. They monitor the performance [more...]
Date: 2008-12-06 15:30:25
Business Model Audit
· Executive Summary (Source: Hoover's) ... - Security Hardware - Heating - Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Janitorial ... , governmental and health care facilities; professional contractors who primarily repair and maintain [more...]
Date: 2008-09-05 08:34:34
Something that doesn’t amend the growth plan or LDC (6:50 p.m.)
This time it’s the second reading of an ordinance supporting the county’s revised Municipal Service Benefit Unit for the beach restoration project ... in Tallahassee, assigning work to the city’s janitorial contractor. Passes unanimously. [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 00:50:44
New GL Program for Artisan Contractors
Program offers broad coverage that has not been readily available in the marketplace for the small to mid-size trade contractor ... , HVAC, Janitorial, Masonry, Metal Erection (Decorative/non-structural), Painting, Plumbing, Sign [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 14:41:01
Janitorial Contractors GL - Best Program
Super competitive preferred product targets risks performing interior cleaning or residential, Merchantile and Office properties ... -auditable. Independent contractors can also be included. Immediate online quotes at: http [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 01:15:02
Does Your Company Need Errors and Omissions (E & O) Insurance?
If you consult, provide services to others, or sell for others, you should purchase professional insurance ... , Programmers, and Graphic Designers Appraisers Florists Building Contractors including Janitorial [more...]
Date: 2008-06-18 06:27:25
Yes, You Have to Count ALL Their Hours Worked
According to an article in New Orleans CityBusiness, Artiaga Solutions has agreed to pay $118,183 in back wages after an investigation by the U.S. DOL found 288 current and former janitorial and housekeeping workers weren’t paid proper overtime ... contractors.” Which was probably also the reason they were cited by the DOL for keeping inadequate [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 16:40:26
Violations mar image of entire contracting industry - lawyer
Sun.Star Cebu <> Friday, July 11, 2008 BY NANCY R. CUDIS, Sun ... its janitorial work and security force to job contractors. But Celestica senior manager Jeoffrey ... if these requirements are complied with, lawyer Michelle Mendez-Palmares lamented that many contractors are guilty [more...]
Date: 2008-07-11 01:42:11
Illegal Immigration: Janitorial Contractor Pleads Guilty
Vincent D'Elia, the owner of Falcon Mainenance, will plead guilty to hiring undocumented workers illegal aliens ... punshment for the owner of Tristate, the other janitorial company who was implicated [more...]
Date: 2008-10-16 18:28:09
Rules Tightened To Ensure Workers Are Legal
When a Mesa police lieutenant was tipped off this year that a contract janitorial firm might be employing undocumented immigrants, ... that some contractors might not like the new rules and stop working for the city. “We’re very serious about following [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 04:05:34
Habatation - Apartments, Condos, Hotels
We can write your hard-to-place business with our excess and surplus lines pen binding authority markets ... Contractors Condos Conv Stores (24 hour) Foundries GCs Janitorial Services Machine [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 15:55:14
Mortgages Collapse, But Mortgage Brokers Still Marketable
Real estate, in form of offices, stores or investment properties, can be a source of income when it is managed properly ... of times when mortgage brokers will discuss contracts for janitorial, security, the removal of trash ... from a number of contractors and give the owners advice on which bid they should choose. They will overlook [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 06:11:35
Debris removal and clean-out service for HUD
A neighbor of a friend of mine had his home foreclosed on by HUD and while I was visiting her recently, we noticed a man removing bags of trash ... for reliable contractors who perform quality Property Maintenance Services. The most commonly ... , janitorial, lawn cut), regular lawn service, winterization and termite inspections and treatments [more...]
Date: 2008-06-08 00:58:26
Commercial Auto & Trucking
Since 1957, we have been a market for vehicles (for hire and not-for-hire) used in transporting goods and commodities ... Classes: Janitorial Services/Cleaning Svc, Junk Dealer, Lawn/Landscaping, Leased Auto ... or Road Contractor, Sugar Cane, Sweepers; Tank Trucks, Taxicabs, Temporary Employment Service, Tobacco [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 19:36:57
ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM): Serving Businesses Well
Founded in 1909 by Morris Rosenberg as a one-man window washing business, ... . They are one of the largest facility contractors listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). ABM Industries provides janitorial, parking, security, engineering, and lighting services. They provide [more...]
Date: 2008-09-16 13:59:53
BARROWS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Under Property Preservation I provide janitorial cleanup, mowing service, lock change/ re key, repairs, ... bonded and insured contractor. Lic# BARROPM928QL Phone# 360-507-5258 [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 12:47:57
Union loses battle to block Nova bonds
Nova Southeastern University overcame another union attack Tuesday and won the right to use up to $60 million in tax-exempt bonds for school ... . Janitorial workers last year tried to unionize, only to have the school switch contractors. The Service [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 14:03:05
General Responsibilities Of Property Management
Commercial property maintenance services handle your building and grounds repair and upkeep ... one. Qualified contractors perform service updates to keep the systems well maintained. Another area is the janitorial services. They inspect and clean hallways, restrooms, elevators and entryways to meet [more...]
Date: 2008-06-18 14:04:34
If
If In the building services industry it is easy to get caught up in a “they are only cleaners” mentality and place low expectations on a ... the customer always wins because they receive consistent, hassle-free janitorial services. If every ... would improve across the board and customers would grow to respect building services contractors [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 19:11:11
Residential Management
by Andrea Mella Residential management is the administration and preservation of property used only to house residents ... for janitorial services, trash exclusion and security services. They look for bids from more than a few different contractors and present recommendation to the proprietor on which one to receive. [more...]
Date: 2008-05-22 11:25:31
Homes For Sale - Some Things You Should Know
Properties can be homes for sale, store fronts, or office space. A business investor needs to manage his property to maximize income and profits ... of homes for sale negotiate contracts for janitorial, security,trash removal, and other services. When contracts are awarded competitively, managers solicit bids from several contractors and advise [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 05:12:04
Commercial Auto & Trucking
Since 1957, we have been a market for vehicles (for hire and not-for-hire) used in transporting goods and commodities ... , Contractor, Crane Truck, Crude Oil Haulers; Dairies, Day Care Van, Debris Removal, Department Store ... , Household Goods Mover; Ice Distributor, Inter City, Janitorial Services/Cleaning Svc, Lawn/Landscaping [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 20:11:55
Mortgage Brokers Still Have Options To Generate Revenue
Offices, stores or investment properties, can be a source of income when it is managed properly ... will discuss contracts for janitorial, security, the removal of trash, and other services. At times when contracts are awarded competitively, managers request bids from a number of contractors and give [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 06:47:40
Mortgages In Freefall, But Mortgage Professionals Have Options
Offices, stores or investment properties, can be a source of income when it is managed properly ... will discuss contracts for janitorial, security, the removal of trash, and other services. At times when contracts are awarded competitively, managers request bids from a number of contractors and give [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 17:21:10
Mortgages In Freefall, But Mortgage Professionals Have Options
Offices, stores or investment properties, can be a source of income when it is managed properly ... will discuss contracts for janitorial, security, the removal of trash, and other services. At times when contracts are awarded competitively, managers request bids from a number of contractors and give [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 08:36:00
Mortgages Collapse, But Mortgage Brokers Still Marketable
Mortgages Collapse, But Mortgage Brokers Still Marketable December 17, 2008 | By Cheap In Uncategorized | Comments(0) ... will discuss contracts for janitorial, security, the removal of trash, and other services. At times when contracts are awarded competitively, managers request bids from a number of contractors and give [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 16:45:43
Dealing With Urban Runoff
San Luis Obispo, like many communities, is dealing with a different type of littering problem. When Kevin Main opens his jewelry store on Higuera Street each morning, he’s never sure what he’ll find. “We’ve had everything you can imagine on our doorway — puke, urine, feces, all kinds of disgusting things,” he said [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 04:26:31
A Bright Light In Pampanga and A Dimming One At CDC
As much as I wanted that this blog remains apolitical, I just can't help to write about a man of the cloak who's love for his fellowmen has gone beyond the pulpit. It was on early February when I and the rest of the underground crew were having a discussion on whom will we vote for as Pampanga's governor this coming May election [more...]
Date: 2007-04-13 01:33:00
O’Malley Staffer Joins Anti-Union Lobbying Firm, Part Two
In Part One, we described the powerful position of soon-to-be former O’Malley labor liaison Sean Malone and the lobbying activities of his new ... by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a virulently anti-union trade association, to lobby ... insurance for their employees. However, many employers misclassify workers as independent contractors [more...]
Date: 2008-09-19 08:00:00
Pay Children a Salary; Not an Allowance!
by K. Russell Your family can become your employees and save you tax dollars even if you are a one-person business ... . Can a business write off the costs of janitorial service? Of course! Since you have a business based ... that amount. Or simply determine what a reasonable person might pay an employee or outside contractor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 09:06:50
Friday wrap
States to shield workers from Congressional union thugs ... A newly launched organization wants to amend the Missouri Constitution amid fears that a new administration and labor unions will eliminate secret ballots for employees in union elections. Save Our Secret Ballot officially launched on Tuesday [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 11:30:00
Rhode Island's Gov. Carcieri not happy about all the illegal aliens
After learning about all the illegals arrested in raids at government offices the Governor isn't too thrilled and wants to take a hard look at the contractors. Good. Lock 'em up if (cough) they've been violating the law. As we know, illegals ... to that. Basically, these contractors don't know or care who these people are as long as they work [more...]
Date: 2008-07-18 18:30:26
THE WRESTLER
I traveled the United States and two other countries these past two years filming a documentary on legendary wrestler, Bruno Sammartino. I met his brethren; the guys that I was in awe of since I got hooked on wrestling when I was five years old. They are referred to as legends, titans, kings of the ring [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 13:19:49
Primer on Workers’ Compensation
by Joseph Ryan Whether you’re starting a new business or already in an established business, you need to know the basics of workers’ compensation insurance. Almost every business that has employees other than the owner is required by state law to carry workers’ comp. But you need to be careful in choosing a policy [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 14:13:35
Primer on Workers’ Compensation
by Joseph Ryan Whether you’re starting a new business or already in an established business, you need to know the basics of workers’ compensation insurance. Almost every business that has employees other than the owner is required by state law to carry workers’ comp. But you need to be careful in choosing a policy [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 14:15:29
Florida biz owners for McCain
On the day Sen. John McCain hyped his economic plan, comes a list of "small business leaders for McCain" that is dotted with Tampa Bay names. "John McCain is the change small business owners like me want in government. He recognizes small businesses drive our economy and he will make sure we have a pro-growth, [more...]
Date: 2008-07-07 22:17:15
California food industry fears impact of Bush's worker ID order
A new White House order that federal contractors verify employees' identity documents has some businesses sweating over the potential impact – especially California's huge food industry. President Bush has ordered businesses and institutions with federal contracts – from janitorial companies to the state of California – to use E-Verify [more...]
Date: 2008-07-31 07:29:08
Workers’ Compensation Tutorial
Workers’ Compensation Tutorial Posted By Joseph Ryan on @ 6:18 am by Joseph Ryan Whether you’re starting a new business or already in an established business, you need to know the basics of workers’ compensation insurance. Almost every business that has employees other than the owner is required by state law to carry workers’ comp [more...]
Date: 2008-10-16 11:18:37
Health Care Facilities: A Profitable Niche for Your Cleaning Business
MoneyMoz.com presents you “Health Care Facilities: A Profitable Niche for Your Cleaning Business”, an article written by Steve Hanson ... service contractors is cleaning health care facilities. Besides hospitals, there are nursing homes ... , windows). This presents an opportunity for janitorial cleaning companies who are willing to invest [more...]
Date: 2008-10-05 03:38:59
Primer on Workers’ Compensation
by Joseph Ryan Whether you’re in business or starting a new business you need to know the basics of workers’ compensation insurance. Virtually every business that has employees other than the owner is required by state law to carry workers’ comp. But you need to be careful in choosing a policy [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 08:49:31
Primer on Workers’ Compensation
by Joseph Ryan Whether you’re in business or starting a new business you need to know the basics of workers’ compensation insurance. Virtually every business that has employees other than the owner is required by state law to carry workers’ comp. But you need to be careful in choosing a policy [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 08:50:35
NE Killingsworth 14th-17th: Developers Tee Up At The Ninth Hole
After reading about this stretch of NE Killingsworth getting rezoned recently -- or, rather, getting a previous mistake in zoning corrected -- in the local papers and business publications, I thought I ought to take a visit, "IRL" as the computer generation would put it, [more...]
Date: 2008-07-20 23:39:04
Swipes Hand Cleaning Wipes, Waterless Antibacterial Handy Wipes Cleaner
Swipes - Boat & Hand Cleaning Wipes, Waterless Antibacterial Handy Wipes Cleaner for Marine, Automotive and General Purpose Use Swipes are double folded in a 10 inch by 12 inch cleaning towelette moistened with our proprietary cleaning solution. In a demonstration where two hard to clean substances, “Ball bearing grease” and “Never Cease” ( [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 20:35:25
