Latest News, Events and Happenings from ServiceMaster
National Police Week – Thank You Officers!
National Police Week – THANK YOU Officers!
In honor of National Police Week, ServiceMaster by Ayotte says THANK YOU to all of our local law enforcement officers. Your honor, sacrifice and dedication is immeasurable!!
National Day of Prayer
Today, on this National Day of Prayer, we lift up all of our employees, sub-contractors, customers and vendors – May the Lord keep you safe and bless you and your family today and throughout the year. We are blessed to have the opportunity to work with each and every one of you each day – all the glory to Him who keeps us going each day.
For more information on National Day of Prayer and its history, visit:
http://nationaldayofprayer.org/about/history/
http://ndpminnesota.org/events.html
http://www.kare11.com/today/article/974859/449/Twin-Cities-to-celebrate-National-Day-of-Prayer
Should Fire Sprinklers be Required?
With Fire Prevention top of mind, and Kitchen Fire Safety Day coming up this Saturday, we are interested to hear your thoughts. This is a great ‘Extra’ – let us know your input!
Mother’s Day Gift Idea….
Happy Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is fast approaching! Don’t be left empty handed this year, ServiceMaster by Ayotte has you covered. Take it from me, a mother of two, Mother’s Day is not just about the gifts. It is a day for all moms’s to relax! It is not often that you see a mother take a break, especially in today’s era of dual-income families. From the morning rush of getting everyone dressed and off to school to the evening practices, homework and oh-yeah….housework, mom’s don’t get much of a break. What a better way to kill two birds with one stone than with a ServiceMaster by Ayotte Gift Certificate for your home cleaning! Call today and receive our Buy 3 – Get 2 Free Mother’s Day special. Buy 3 rooms of carpet/hard surface floor cleaning or 3 hours of house cleaning and get 2 rooms or 2 hours free! Want to mix and match – no problem! SMbA can customize your certificate to meet the needs of your special mom!
Call today to cash in on your Mother’s Day special – 877.945.0993
Appreciating Your Admin
The last Wednesday of April is designated as Administrative Professionals Day each year. The tradition started many years back when Mary Barrett, president of the then National Secretaries Association, recognized the shortage of qualified Administrative Professionals and anticipated that drawing more attention to this career may draw more qualified candidates.
In today’s economic times there is likely not a shortage of qualified administrative professtionals but likely a great deal of those that have experienced an ever increasing workload and other challenges that small businesses today are facing. We encourage you to take a break and check out one of the florists in our area to thank your admin staff. Thanks and encouragement are gestures that can be often forgotten, however can mean so much and drive productivity higher.
In Mankato we recommend chamber member, Hill Top Florist. In Northfield we recommend Forget me Not Florist. Floral Designs by Jodi in Owatonna and the floral department inside the Hy-vee in Faribault are also great options depending on where your business is located. Checking out the chamber website for your area is also another great resource for finding another florist or maybe something more creative to thank your Administrative Assistant’s hard work and dedication to your business.
SMbA at the MN Horse & Hunt Club – Prior Lake, MN
It was Thursday March 1st, 2012 at 10:23 a.m. and the call came in as most losses do….”We have water everywhere…..I need your help NOW!”, proclaimed Terry Correll, General Manager at the Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club. There was some uniqueness to this call, however, as Terry is a personal friend Danny Ayotte (my business partner and father) and it was almost 9 years earlier that my husband, Hans Naumann, and I said “I Do” at this very same venue.
By 11:30 a.m., Danny and I were onsite to inspect the damage. A piece on their Fire Compression System gave way and 55,000 gallons of water poured into the basement of the club – the area where all storage, office and gun club check in is located – a hub for all avid hunters! If it were not for the quick response of an exterior contractor and the endless work of the club’s staff, damage could have been worse. But Terry knew who to call and with all of the staff’s help, our team at SMbA had the lower level mitigation underway within 2 hours of Terry’s initial call. Although the circumstances were unique (the club stayed open during the entire mitigation and repairs process), the job could not have gone smoother. But don’t take my word for it, here is what Terry and his staff had to say….
MN Horse & Hunt Club Testimonial
Team Yellow @ The Greater Mankato Business Showcase
ServiceMaster by Ayotte, aka: Team Yellow was part of the Greater Mankato Business Showcase last Tuesday evening. With Hostess still having stable enough cash flow to produce Twinkies we chose to toss Twinkies again at this event. The game was a hit! Becky and Tina had a great time interacting with those that stopped by our booth. We were able to share more about our business and our team while enjoying familiar faces and getting to meet some new people of Greater Mankato.
Those that humored us and did partake in the Twinkie Toss game got to learn more about our owner, Danny Ayotte – our Janitorial Manager, Becky Charnell – and our Sales and Marketing Manager, Tina Johnson.
Those that tossed a Twinkie into Danny’s hole were placed in a drawing to win a gift card to Danny’s favorite restaurant in Mankato, The Tavern on the Avenue. Those that tossed into either Becky or Tina’s hole were placed in drawing to their favorite restaurants, Blue Bricks and Buster’s respectively.
The winner’s of the Twinkie Toss @ The Greater Mankato Business Showcase were:
- Michael Laskey with United Prairie Bank won Danny’s pick, The Tavern on the Avenue.
- Christie Satre with Hickory Tech won Becky’s pick, Blue Bricks.
- Kevin Velasquez with Blethen Gage & Krause won Tina’s pick, Buster’s.
Congratulations to our winners! Thanks again to everyone that took time to visit our booth – we appreciate it!
Blood Drive Fast Approaching – Northfield, MN
ServiceMaster by Ayotte’s Blood Drive is fast approaching. If you haven’t already heard the news we are hosting our 2nd Annual American Red Cross Community Blood Drive on Tuesday April 24th, 2012 from 1 – 6 p.m. at our office, located at 450 Armstrong Road, Northfield, MN.
Following are some important facts about the importance of donating blood. We encourage all of our clients, associates and employees to consider the impact your donation can have.
- Blood products are being distributed to hospitals as quickly as they are coming in. All blood types are currently needed to help maintain sufficient supplies. Eligible donors with O positive and negative, B negative and A negative blood types are encouraged to donate double red cells where available.
- Type O negative blood, the universal blood type, is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations. Type O negative donors can make the difference between an adequate supply and a shortage.
- Each year, nearly 5 million people need blood transfusions. Thanks to dedicated volunteer blood and platelet donors, the American Red Cross can support patients at approximately 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country as the single largest blood supplier in the United States.
For more information on ServiceMaster by Ayotte, visit www.smbyayotte.com
To register for our 2nd Annual Blood Drive, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code 0177436 or contact Beth Ayotte Naumann at beth@smbyayotte.com, or by phone/text at 612.490.7633
CE is back!
CE (Continuing Education) Classes are back. In an effort to provide top-notch classes, ServiceMaster Distributor Operations in Rochester, MN is teaching a series of Mold CE for all local franchisees. ServiceMaster by Ayotte Agents and Adjusters will have a choice of four different locations to choose from – Mankato, Minnetonka, Rochester and Eagan. This class focuses on the science of mold and its effects on building materials and occupants. You will see how mold grows and spreads and learn about procedures for removing it in a safe, effective manner. This class is approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education.
Registration and payment is easy and online. Just visit www.eventbrite.com/org/2019181015 and select your location choice. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! We look forward to seeing you in May!!
ServiceMaster by Ayotte Blood Drive – Northfield, MN
Calling all Doners!
Although March was American Red Cross Month, donations are needed year round! ServiceMaster by Ayotte will be supporting the need with our 2nd Annual Blood Drive scheduled for Tuesday April 24th, 2012 from 1 – 6 p.m. Registration is easy –email, call or text Beth Ayotte Naumann at beth@smbyayotte.com or 612.490.7633, or new this year, you can register online by entering Sponsor Code 0177436 at www.redcrossblood.org.
Give the gift of life – Give Blood!
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