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NorthStar Moving Partners with Starwood Pet Travel

NorthStar Moving Partners with Starwood Pet Travel

Partnership Assists Pets On The MoveLos Angeles, CA, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today a new partnership with Starwood Pet Travel, a leader in pet transport services with over 25 years of experience. The new partnership provides NorthStar Moving’s clients with door-to-door pet transport service during the moving process. Starwood Pet Travel eases the stress for both jet-set pets and pet owners during a long distance move. While NorthStar Moving provides VIP treatment to their human clients, the experts at Starwood Pet Travel roll out the red carpet for the four-legged family members on moving day. Their pet travel support team will manage every step of a pet’s long distance travel, from gathering veterinarian documents and working directly with the airline to schedule a pet’s flight, to the finer details … Continued

The Ultimate Moving Checklist and Tips for a Seamless Move

The Ultimate Moving Checklist and Tips for a Seamless Move

One thing that’s reliably constant in life is change. And for millions of Americans each year, that change is geographic. Whether you’re moving across the street or across the country, from a tiny apartment or a sprawling house, relocating can be stressful and all-consuming (to say the least). But with the right planning and tools, it doesn’t have to be.For tips on how to organize and stay sane during your move, we spoke with Laura McHolm, founder of NorthStar Moving Company, which has been in business for over 25 years, moving celebrity clients and mere mortals alike. We also talked to Brian Brooks, president and co-owner of Columbus, Ohio–based E.E. Ward Moving & Storage. And we spoke with Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer, co-founders of the NEAT Method, a luxury home-organizing company. For five years, Wirecutter staff writer Kit Dillon has worked weekends and … Continued

NorthStar Moving Achieves America’s Best Customer Service 2023 Award

NorthStar Moving Achieves America’s Best Customer Service 2023 Award

Newsweek Magazine ranks NorthStar Moving top moving company for outstanding customer serviceLOS ANGELES, CA – January, 2023 – NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is pleased to announce they have been ranked on Newsweek’s America’s Best Customer Service 2023 list. In the moving company category, NorthStar Moving ranks #3 in the nation.To compile the list Newsweek partnered with global data research firm Statista to identify U.S. companies that consistently provide the best customer service. This year, the ranking encompasses 676 awards across 166 categories, ranging from retailers to airlines, restaurants, moving services and much more. All of the ranked companies put the customer first.“From day one, our mission has been to move service back into what should be the ultimate service industry, the moving industry,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “Each and every day we work … Continued

Clear the Clutter & Make an Impact

Clear the Clutter & Make an Impact

‘Tis the season of giving. Here’s a simple way of spreading holiday love and cheer to fill your heart and empty your home.It’s easy to give and make the holidays a little brighter for those in need. Just look around your home. Perhaps, you have clothing, furniture, kitchen items, or even food that’s been cluttering up your home and fridge? Follow this guide of what and where to give and you’re sure to make Santa proud. It is the ideal time to give your household items a new home and make someone else’s holiday brighter.THE WHAT & WHERE TO GIVE GUIDE

Stress-Free Moving: Advice from the Experts

Stress-Free Moving: Advice from the Experts

It should be exciting to move to a new house. But moving is without a doubt a stressful and difficult experience, no matter how exciting your future may be. It takes a lot of time and effort, and it’s normal to feel worried when faced with new environments, cultures, or jobs. The cost of hiring movers, making security deposits, and driving or flying to your new location all add to the financial strain. Apparently, it’s one of the most stressful events in life, along with divorce and the death of a loved one. Feeling overwhelmed by the process is one of the primary causes of moving-related stress in people. You can minimize this by creating a plan and taking action before your move.

NorthStar Moving Wins 2022 Disruptor Award for Social Responsibility

NorthStar Moving Wins 2022 Disruptor Award for Social Responsibility

Los Angeles Business Journal honors NorthStar Moving for outstanding green practices & philanthropic workLos Angeles, CA, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is honored to announce that they won the Los Angeles Business Journal 2022 Disruptor Award for Social Responsibility.  In an award ceremony, the Los Angeles Business Journal celebrated their annual 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Los Angeles list, and honored a specific group of Industry Disruptors selected by the editors from those ranked companies. The editors chose NorthStar Moving as the winner of their 2022 Disruptor Social Responsibility Award for their steadfast commitment to corporate citizenship, changing the moving industry through charitable contributions. NorthStar Moving contributes time, services and financial support to over two dozen community-focused charities and socially-conscious organizations. One example is the non-profit organization Miry’s List, which gathers essential household … Continued

Social Responsibility Award Honoree: NorthStar Moving Co.

Social Responsibility Award Honoree: NorthStar Moving Co.

One of the things the NorthStar team discovered about moving is that more stuff gets thrown out on moving day than any other day of the year. Rather than scrambling to find a solution for outgrown clothes and furniture, NorthStar makes the donation process simple. When cleaning out a pantry, for example, there’s no need to throw that food away. NorthStar moves the food to hungry families’ tables. NorthStar clients also turn their hand me downs into hand me ups.Over the past decade, NorthStar Moving has partnered with different organizations to collect food donations for local food banks. Each year NorthStar Moving raises donations, picks up and delivers all the collected food items.

Two-Month Moving Checklist

Two-Month Moving Checklist

Follow this two-month checklist to keep your move on track. So what does this mean for those planning to move this summer? Plan ahead! Make your moving reservations as early as possible to beat the surge and put your organizational skills in overdrive.  If possible, give yourself eight weeks to handle the moving to-dos in an orderly, low-stress manner. Use the steps below in this two-month moving calendar to keep you calm and prepared. Simply follow these steps and check them off one-by-one:  

Simple tricks to pack your suitcase easily

Simple tricks to pack your suitcase easily

Why does packing always seem like a bigger job than it really is?It can be a chore in itself, but a lot of the stress of packing probably comes from the stress of not really knowing what you need when you get to where you’re going.Below are some helpful packing techniques that will make it easier to pack your suitcase efficiently and keep your clothes in tip-top shape when you’re on the go.How to pack fragile itemsUse clothing as a pillowWrap fragile items in thick, durable clothing. Put them in the center of your bag surrounded by a “cushion,” says Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving, a Los Angeles-based company that moves 5,000 people (and their precious china) every year. If you’re carrying bottles of alcoholic beverages, clip them to the bottom center of your bag.

NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Honored for Leadership Excellence by the International Association of Movers

NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Honored for Leadership Excellence by the International Association of Movers

Laura McHolm named Excellence in Leadership Award finalistLos Angeles, CA, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is pleased to announce that its co-founder, Laura McHolm, was a finalist for the International Association of Movers Excellence in Leadership Award 2022.The International Association of Movers’ (IAM) annual leadership award is given to an individual who has most positively affected the global moving and mobility industry over the past year. The Excellence in Leadership award recognizes an individual who demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and provides leadership to their team that is effective, motivational and consistent, while also providing an equitable working environment for all team members. The award applicants are nominated by their peers in the IAM membership community. A selection committee of current IAM members determines the recipient of the Leadership Award. The council … Continued

Inspirational Women: trends, updates, forum and leadership awards

Inspirational Women: trends, updates, forum and leadership awards

At our second annual Inspirational Women Forum & Awards, which was held on October 18 at The Beverly Hilton, we highlighted the accomplishments of outstanding women from corporations and nonprofit organizations throughout California who demonstrated noteworthy success and accomplishments over the past 24 months in 12 award categories.[…]One of the few women at the helm of a moving company, Laura McHolm’s NorthStar Moving is the go-to mover for A-List celebrities, The Getty and other movers and shakers. She has single-handedly crushed the dim view consumers once held about the moving industry. McHolm coined the phrase “eco-luxury moving services” and is changing the way people move by offering the red carpet treatment. Honored with more awards for service than any other moving company, she is breaking the long-held notion of moving and storage as burly men doing one job.NorthStar Moving contributes … Continued

NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Named Inspirational Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by the Los Angeles Times

NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Named Inspirational Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by the Los Angeles Times

Laura McHolm recognized for outstanding accomplishments & philanthropic workLos Angeles, CA, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is pleased to announce that its co-founder, Laura McHolm, was awarded the Los Angeles Times Inspirational Woman Entrepreneur & Founder of the Year 2022 in the mid to large sized company category.The Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing’s second annual Inspirational Women Forum and Awards event recognized business leaders who have demonstrated noteworthy success over the past two years. The October 18th awards luncheon was held at the Beverly Hilton and honored accomplished female leaders from corporations or non-profit organizations throughout California in ten categories. “I am truly overwhelmed by this recognition,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “Every morning, my mother would read the Los Angeles Times from cover to cover. She would point out articles and we … Continued

Electronics recycler partners with moving company

Electronics recycler partners with moving company

NorthStar Moving Co., Northridge, California, and Homeboy Electronics Recycling, Commerce, California, have announced a partnership through which NorthStar Moving’s corporate clients will be provided secure recycling of their old electronics prior to office relocations.“This is such a simple way to do good. Do good for mother earth, do good for humanity and do good for your company’s move,” says NorthStar Moving co-founder and Chief of Organized Living Laura McHolm.   

NorthStar Moving Partners with Homeboy Electronics Recycling

NorthStar Moving Partners with Homeboy Electronics Recycling

Partnership provides e-waste recycling for corporations on the moveNorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today a new partnership with Homeboy Electronics Recycling, a certified and award-winning social enterprise providing proper disposal of IT assets. The new partnership provides NorthStar Moving’s corporate clients with secure and seamless recycling of old electronics prior to an office relocation. Homeboy Electronics Recycling provides corporate customers with electronics recycling solutions while employing people who face systemic barriers to work. As a Responsible Recycling (R2) certified company, they provide proper disposal and management of IT assets under strict guidelines. Their team recycles computers, mobile phones, printers and other devices that can’t be refurbished in a manner that protects our environment. And, as a certified data destruction service provider, they are fully equipped to handle sensitive data destruction needs. When a company is relocating … Continued

Ball for Claire’s Place Foundation to Raise CF Funds, Honor Founder

Ball for Claire’s Place Foundation to Raise CF Funds, Honor Founder

The Claire’s Place Foundation, a nonprofit that supports people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families while honoring its late founder, will present its Third Annual Clairity Ball on Oct. 22 in Santa Monica, California.Billed as “a magical evening that transforms lives,” the event raises funds for foundation programming and celebrates founder Claire Wineland, a CF patient who died in 2018 at age 21. Tickets are $300 each. Tables for 10 and 12 attendees are $3,000 and $3,500, respectively.Held at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalow, the seaside affair will feature celebrity guests, dancing, and live music by The Lucky Devils and Honey & Blue, plus a performance by multi-platinum recording artist Andy Grammer.In addition, awards will be given to longtime supporters of Wineland and the foundation for their dedication to her legacy,

Claire’s Place Foundation Unveils Third Annual Clairity Ball, A Magical Evening that Transforms Lives

Claire’s Place Foundation Unveils Third Annual Clairity Ball, A Magical Evening that Transforms Lives

Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Andy Grammer, Vice Mayor Richard Montgomery & Founders of NorthStar Moving Company to be honored for their dedication to Claire’s legacyLos Angeles, CA, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Claire’s Place Foundation, a non-profit organization providing support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis (CF), is proud to announce its Third Annual Clairity Ball, a fundraising evening by the sea, celebrating the life and legacy of their late founder Claire Wineland. The Clairity Ball, a fundraiser to support Claire’s Place Foundation, will be held at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The ball will feature hors d’oeuvres and cocktails served under the twinkling iconic Moreton Bay fig tree, plated dinner, dancing, live music by The Lucky Devils, celebrity guests and performances including Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Andy Grammer who will perform his song “Don’t’ Give Up … Continued

6 Best Moving Companies in San Francisco of 2022

6 Best Moving Companies in San Francisco of 2022

There are many details to manage when you’re moving to a new home. Yet in the midst of budgeting for moving expenses, changing over utility services, and registering your children to attend new schools (if you’re a parent), finding the right moving company can take an important worry off your plate.The best moving companies in San Francisco are equipped to handle your possessions with care and professionalism — whether you’re moving a short distance or relocating from the other side of the country. And of course, you’ll also want to find movers with affordable and transparent pricing.Read below to discover our reviews and top picks for the best moving companies in San Francisco for 2022. Find out whether one of these San Francisco movers might be the right fit for your next move.

4 Steps to a successful move with kids!

4 Steps to a successful move with kids!

It’s no secret; No one likes to move, and that includes your kids. Moving is one of the most stressful times in life. It brings a lot of change, to-do lists, and financial concerns, and for your kids, it means making new friends or maybe adjusting to a new school. Long before you break out those cardboard boxes, use these pointers to help your kids get through the process. Consider timing, transition, getting the kids involved and adjustment.

LA Food Bank Names NorthStar Moving’s 2021 Food Drive “Fundraiser of the Year”

LA Food Bank Names NorthStar Moving’s 2021 Food Drive “Fundraiser of the Year”

NorthStar Moving’s 2022 food drive surpasses 2021’s, providing over 178,000 meals to feed hungry kidsLos Angeles, CA, Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is proud to announce that the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank awarded their Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive 2021 “Top Fundraiser of the Year.” NorthStar Moving raised the most donations out of almost 200 #WeFeedLA fundraisers and is featured in the food bank’s annual report.“I am so proud that our food drive is being featured for this recognition,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “I wish our food drive was enough to feed all the hungry children, but the Los Angeles Food Bank needs everyone’s assistance to meet the massive need. I challenge other businesses to do all they can to assist the Food Bank. They are … Continued

Ask The Expert

Ask The Expert

At NorthStar Moving, we seek franchisees who share our commitment to client service, the community and to team members. In terms of fit, you must be a natural leader. You must be smart, have a sense of urgency, place a high value on integrity and be able to both inspire people doing intense physical labor and instill a sense of pride in a job well done. It’s vital to also embrace the concept of under-promising and over-delivering — to make certain that every client you move will want to use you as “their mover for life.”