February 8, 2010 / GlobalGreen.org
Global Green's 7th Annual Pre-Oscar Party

NorthStar Moving is proud to Once again donate it’s services to the Global Green 7th annual Pre-Oscar Party. The event will be held at the Avalon in Hollywood on March 3rd. The event will feature musical performances by Mia Maestro, Benji & Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, with additional music guests to be announced. Celebrity supporters will also be in attendance at the event including Orlando Bloom, Suzy Amis Cameron & James Cameron, Roland Emmerich, Adrian Grenier, Neil Patrick Harris, Salma Hayek, Zachary Quinto and more...[Event Ad | Event Website | Photo Album]

January 22, 2010 / 247moms.blogspot.com
Kicking Off 2010 on a Clean, Green Slate

It’s a new year, and by now you’ve likely committed (or procrastinated) on some sort of resolution. Perhaps, a pledge to do more for your environs? Ring in a sparkling new decade by thinking local – I mean LOCAL, starting with your very own closet...[read more]

November-December 2009 /Direction - AMSA's bi-monthly magazine
Getting Social

As competition stiffens in the moving industry, social media is often at the top of the list for moving companies seeking new ways to reach customers. However, movers need to adjust their marketing mindset when looking at Twitter, Facebook, or any other social media endeavour. “It’s not about the hard sell anymore. You really have to be a resource to people,”...[read more]

December 17, 2009 / www.GlamorousGreen.com
Kristy Swanson Adds Star Power to NorthStar Moving’s Drive for Clothes Off Our Back.

44 memorable ensembles and an astounding 41 of them sold on the Foundation’s site : . The auction attracted fans from across the country and globe, including Australia and Canada. Proceeds from the auction benefited Clothes Off Our Back’s...[read more]

December 7, 2009 / www.LaSplash.com
NorthStar Moving Review - The Best In Their Business!

It can be such a hassle to move your belongings from Northern California to Southern California or vise versa. Nobody wants to stress over how to get all his or her furniture, clothes, and precious items to a new location safe and sound...[read more]

November 24, 2009 / www.StarMagazine.com
Hot Auction.

Kristy Swanson, best known for playing the original Buffy Summers in the film Buffy the Vampire Slayer, is donating her Hollywood worn, designer dresses and clothing to NorthStar Moving Corporation’s Drive For the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation...[read more]

October 17, 2009 / www.TheShowbizExpo.com
RockStar, TelevisionStar, MovieStar, NorthStar.

NorthStar Moving Corporation was proud to be an official partner and sponsor of the 2009 Film, Stage & ShowBiz Expo, held on October 17 in Los Angeles...[read more|view our ShowBiz Expo sponsorship ad]

September 29, 2009 / WeMagazineForWomen.com
Red Carpet Service is Part of this Moving Company’s Initiatives

One of the few women at the helm of a moving company, Laura McHolm turned the industry on its head with her leadership and zeal for discrete, exemplary service. McHolm co-founded NorthStar Moving in 1994 hoping to break free of the dim view consumers held about the moving industry. With a dedication to graceful customer care, McHolm found ways to provide clients with total peace of mind in the midst of what is usually a stressful process. Under McHolm’s guidance as Director of Marketing, NorthStar Moving has become a sought after vendor for today’s hottest celebrities and well heeled clients across the Los Angeles area...[read more]

September 23, 2009 / marketplace.publicradio.org
An interview with Laura McHolm, VP Marketing of Northstar Moving

Laura shares NorthStar Moving’s ’secrets’ to success in areas of customer service, passion, knowing your target market, and collaboration in company culture. “Make sure your marketing dollars are targeting the right group,” Laura advises to other businesses and talks about how NorthStar Moving has continued to grow in spite of tough market times...[read more] or listen in:

August 31, 2009 / MiamiHerald.com
Ringing phones a sign of recovery

Some business owners peg the first signs of recovery to events, like the election and inauguration of President Barack Obama. For a turnaround to become more widespread, and more certain, problem areas in the economy like unemployment and consumer spending will also have to show signs of recovery. Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving Corp., a Chatsworth, Calif.-based company, said "the phone pretty much started ringing after November,'' when Obama was elected...[read more]

August 16, 2009 / green-reviewer.blogspot.com
On the Move with NorthStar Moving Corporation

NorthStar Moving hooked up with E-Cycle Environmental to break down and recycle the oldest trucks. E-Cycle also assists by offering a more eco friendly option for folks who are moving and getting rid of bulky, potentially harmful items (such as televisions, computers, etc)....[read more]

August 14, 2009 / marketplace.publicradio.org
Online competitors move in on shippers

In Santa Monica, Anne Burkley is watching movers roll a BBQ grill into her new home. Her mover, Ram Katalan, is supervising a half-dozen workers on the job. He says his full-service company, Northstar Moving, has seen year-over-year growth screech to a halt...[read more]

August 14, 2009 / TheBrandShow.com Podcast
Eco-luxury, customized care and sustainable practices redefine an industry

As founder, chief executive officer and chief marketing officer of NorthStar Moving Corporation, Laura McHolm packs a punch as she packs up the lives of her diverse clientele. The first to offer eco-luxury moving services, NorthStar helps the average Joe, the occasional celebrity and even The Getty Museum conquer a move through premium service and a hint of panache...[read more]

August 12, 2009 / csmonitor.com
Luxury firms push ‘eco-posh’

“Consumers are beginning to demand a difference,” she writes. Just look at the choices of Hollywood A-listers. Stars like Angelina Jolie and Eva Longoria favor Los Angeles-based NorthStar Moving when they need to relocate. The ecoluxury company’s vans run on biodiesel and use battery-powered lift gates that can be used while the engines are turned off. New celebrity mommies Nicole Richie and Jessica Alba swaddle their little ones in 100 percent organic cotton fleece blankets by Robbie Adrian (that retail for $86 to $270 a pop). Companies that go green find that ecoluxe can add to their prestige and bottom line...[read more]

August 12, 2009 / cats.lovetoknow.com
Tips About Moving with Cats

Moving is more than schlepping boxes from the old home to the new home; it's moving an entire family, and family includes, of course, our furry friends. I wanted to provide our clients with total peace of mind in all the aspects of their move. There is so much going on during a move that we can often forget about the transition for our animal companions and the confusion and fear our feline friends might experience during a move. By offering high-end cat care as part of NorthStar Moving's extensive list of luxury services, we can help ease the stress for both pets and the human family during a move. [read more]