Charles Bonfiglio always dreamed of having his own car stereo and accessories shop. Ever since his days of tricking out his Chevelle while in high school in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York, Bonfiglio gained a reputation for fixing up the coolest rides in the neighborhood. By Kelsi Trinidad
Speed is crucial in business. If you do not keep up, then your competitor surely will. Speedy Patch Drywall Repair’s name says it all: The brand’s trade professionals are fast and expertly trained. By Elice Morgenson
For Mr. Transmission/Milex and its parent company, the Moran Family of Brands, it’s all about the drive: Dedication, Respect, Integrity, Vision, and Enthusiasm. The co-branded unit offers a one-stop shop that keeps loyal customers returning. By Lizzy Yeserski
According to Forbes magazine, adding any storage, from a simple kitchen pantry to a magnificently appointed bedroom closet, can increase the value of a home. It’s a fact that Leo Goldberger and Curt Swanson leveraged to launch Clozetivity, the A-to-Z storage solution company. By Lizzy Yeserski
Where are you in your current career? Looking for something new? Thinking of becoming a business owner, serving your community? Thinking of going nationwide? Bring franchisees along for the ride! By Dawn Abbamondi
Nikki Richardson was working in fundraising for a large nonprofit when she was introduced to L.A. Bikini and the sugaring hair removal process. She heard from other coworkers that they were going to get sugared on their lunch break at the Mountain Brook, Alabama, location near their office, so she booked an appointment as well. From the first appointment, Richardson was hooked and bought a membership that day. By Kelsi Trinidad
Armando Morales was an executive in the tech industry who traveled three weeks every month. Although he found success in his career, he was motivated to make a change; his two aging parents needed in-home care due to bedbound illnesses, and his search to find them the care they needed was both frustrating and disappointing. By Nancy E. Williams
The creators of Six Pixels Studios want to awaken the creative genius inside every child, and in doing so, inspire a new generation of storytellers and digital gurus. Education coupled with classes in movie-making, stop motion, YouTube, animation art, coding and photography give students the tools to explore and create just about anything they can imagine. By Elice Morgenson
The convention will be held from February 26 to March 1 in Las Vegas.
CARROLLTON, Texas — Propelled Brands, the leading, multi-brand franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, SIGNWAVE®, NerdsToGo®, MY SALON Suite® and Salon Plaza®, announces five attending speakers at the International Franchise Association’s 63rd Annual Convention in Las Vegas.
Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands and Immediate Past Chair of the IFA, and Mark Jameson, Chief Development Officer for Propelled Brands, will be facilitators of the Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp on Monday, Feb 27. The boot camp is a lineup of mentors to support Emerging Franchisors, sharing with them best practices in franchising, that include the “who’s who” in franchising. Their discussion allows participants to ask and get answers to challenging questions from road-tested leaders.
Monson will also be facilitating at the C-Suite Think Tank on Tuesday, Feb. 28 and will be one of three featured panelist speakers on How to Lead Your Brand Through a Period of Rapid Societal Change on Wednesday, March 1. In this session, she will focus on lessons learned the last five years from political to social to economic and technology changes, and strategies to help brands successfully navigate such trends. Monson will also have the pleasure of introducing Amy and Ben Wright, founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee, at the Closing General Session on Wednesday, March 1. Propelled Brands will be sponsoring the Closing General session Keynote Speaker and sharing the benefits of joining Propelled Brands, as well.
Mark Jameson will also participate in the IFA International Track session on Conducting Due Diligence On Your Market and Your Prospects on Wednesday, March 1. The session will focus on conducting due diligence on international markets, including best practices and resources available in conducting research.
Shayne Mehringer, Chief Information Officer for Propelled Brands, will participate in the IFA Industry Trend session on Structuring a Platform Company for Vertical & Lateral Success on Tuesday, Feb. 28. His discussion will focus on structuring headquarter teams for efficiency and providing the best support for franchisee success.
Jennifer Herskind, Chief Marketing Officer for Propelled Brands, will be speaking on a Marketing panel on Real-Life Wins: 3 Franchise Brands Share Their Biggest Marketing Wins on Monday, Feb. 27. Attendees will take away best practices to create their own “win” from how to define a strategy, outline a solid plan, innovate the brand’s omni-channel experience and redefine customer communication to drive business and create awareness.
Jeff Lewis, the Assistant Vice President of Franchise Support for FASTSIGNS, will be a featured panelist of senior support leaders as part of the ICFE Special Sessions on Sunday, Feb. 26th. His discussion will focus on how to deliver effective field support to provide franchisees value.
IFA is the franchising sector’s only global trade association. Over 4,000 franchisees, franchisors, executives and suppliers are expected to attend the acclaimed IFA Convention that is meant to inform, inspire and educate franchise stakeholders at every level.
About the International Franchise Association:
Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and advocacy, the International Franchise Association is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations, and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and the more than 733,000 franchise establishments that support nearly 7.6 million direct jobs, $674.3 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy, and 2.5 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees, and companies that support the industry in marketing, law, technology, and business development.
About Propelled Brands®:
Propelled Brands is the multi-brand platform company of FASTSIGNS®, SIGNWAVE®, NerdsToGo® and Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite® and Salon Plaza®. Propelled Brands advances the strategic path for each brand, offering support, guidance, and a clear vision to fully equip every franchisee, helping them maximize success.
Propelled Brands is looking to partner with other service-oriented franchise concepts that align with its forward-thinking growth objectives. For more information or to learn about opportunities with Propelled Brands, visit propelledbrands.com. To learn about franchise opportunities with FASTSIGNS, NerdsToGo, or MY SALON Suite, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or call 214.346.5679).
AUSTIN, Texas — CMIT Solutions, the leading service provider in cybersecurity and information technologies for businesses, announced today it has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to the 2023 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category.
CRN’s annual MSP 500 list identifies the industry-leading service providers in North America who are driving a new wave of growth and innovation for the channel through forward-thinking approaches to managed services, helping end users increase efficiency and simplify IT solutions, while maximizing their return on investment. MSPs have become a vital part of the success of businesses worldwide. MSPs not only empower organizations to leverage intricate technologies but also help them keep a strict focus on their core business goals without straining their budgets.
“It’s a remarkable honor to be recognized by CRN again this year,” said Roger Lewis, CEO of CMIT Solutions. “Our channel partnerships make it possible for us to serve our clients with groundbreaking IT and cybersecurity solutions that accelerate their business growth and help them achieve their goals. Together with our partners, we’re making a positive impact in the business community. As business technologies continue to evolve, we see more opportunities for innovation and service ahead.”
The annual MSP 500 list is divided into three sections: the MSP Pioneer 250, recognizing companies with business models weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market; the MSP Elite 150, recognizing large, data center-focused MSPs with a strong mix of on- and off-premises services; and the Managed Security 100, recognizing MSPs focused primarily on off-premises and cloud-based security services.
“Managed services offer a path for businesses of all sizes to remain efficient and flexible as they grow,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “The solution providers on our 2023 MSP 500 list are bringing innovative managed services portfolios to market, helping their customers win by doing more with the IT budgets they have and freeing up resources to focus on mission-critical activities to drive future success.”
2023 marks CMIT Solutions’ third time receiving this recognition, further situating the brand as a top IT managed service provider on its way to becoming a $200 million MSP. With more than 250 franchise locations, the company is known for offering locally based, customized assistance to businesses strengthened by a nationwide network of IT expertise and technology partnerships. CMIT Solutions delivers a full suite of solutions that includes proactive IT maintenance and monitoring, advanced cybersecurity, future-focused infrastructure, remote workforce enablement, and quick, personalized response services.
The MSP 500 list will be featured in the February 2023 issue of CRN and online at www.crn.com/msp500.
For more information about CMIT Solutions and the services it offers, visit cmitsolutions.com
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelco.com
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About CMIT Solutions
CMIT Solutions LLC (CMIT) is a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) franchisor delivering information technology (IT) and cybersecurity solutions to businesses. Through a large network of enterprise-class technology resources, the company supports businesses anywhere in the United States and Canada, and its locally owned franchise model enables CMIT to serve customers through high-trust, direct relationships. CMIT offers a wide variety of services and products, including IT management and maintenance, cybersecurity monitoring, help desk support, data backup and recovery, and more. The organization has ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list for eight consecutive years and is designated as a World Class Franchise by the Franchise Research Institute. For more information on CMIT, please visit cmitsolutions.com.