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NorthStar Moving Ranks No. 3,406 on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000, Makes List for Sixth Consecutive Year

NorthStar Moving Ranks No. 3,406 on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000, Makes List for Sixth Consecutive Year

Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies-the Inc.500|5000NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inc. magazine today ranked NorthStar Moving® NO. 3,406 on its sixth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Unified Payments tops this year’s list. NorthStar Moving joins Yelp, yogurt maker Chobani, Giftcards.com, KIND and famed hatmaker Tilly’s, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list.“To join this club of leading and innovative companies for the sixth year is tremendous for us,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder and President Ram Katalan. “The recession and down real estate market created a different reality. Many businesses thought it was a time to cut corners on the level of service they provided. Our approach was … Continued

From Kristen Stewart to Angelina Jolie: The Anatomy of a Celebrity Move

From Kristen Stewart to Angelina Jolie: The Anatomy of a Celebrity Move

How do you securely open up your house to strangers, evade paparazzi, and safely transport your valuables across town? Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving, an “eco-luxury” moving company in Los Angeles that has relocated celebrity clients including Angelina Jolie, Shirley MacLaine, Anthony Hopkins, Eva Longoria, the Jonas Brothers, and Diana Ross. McHolm told us how her company responds to a range of niche Hollywood concerns, from paparazzi stakeouts and stealth celebrity breakups, to Academy Awards that need packing.

Mover Thinks Outside the Boxes

Mover Thinks Outside the Boxes

When the housing bust hit in 2007, NorthStar Moving [..] did what any struggling business would do:  It offered customers doggie day care […] and home-cooked meals. OK. Not every company would offer such amenities, but the Chatsworth outfit is not ordinary.  The high-end mover offered a “Red Carpet” service in which customers don’t lift a finger and it does work for Hollywood productions, including setting up the mansion for the ABC reality TV  series “The Bachelor”. 

To Live and Move in Los Angeles

To Live and Move in Los Angeles

I hired NorthStar Moving Company and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Archstone has a discount through them. So if you’re moving into, or out of, any of Archstone’s apartments in Los Angeles, you receive a 5 percent discount….Their customer service was amazing, their prices were fair, the process from beginning to end was smooth and the movers were incredibly efficient. I’d totally recommend them to my friends.

NorthStar Moving Unveils Home Renovation Services

NorthStar Moving Unveils Home Renovation Services

California’s Eco-Luxury, Full Service Moving Company Teams Up With Let’s Build It Construction to Provide One-Stop-Shop for Relocation and RemodelingLOS ANGELES, March 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With spring home improvement and the busy summer moving seasons around the corner, NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Let’s Build It, Inc., to make the move into a new home one seamless step from renovation improvements to unpacking boxes.For the first time, homeowners on the move can look to one source for their moving and remodeling needs. Through this new partnership with one of LA’s top residential and commercial construction companies, NorthStar Moving ensures clients are not left searching high and low for a qualified contractor to make the desired improvements to a new home in addition to the stresses of settling in. Whether … Continued

NorthStar Moving Moves Happiness Health and Prosperity Home with Feng Shui Services

NorthStar Moving Moves Happiness Health and Prosperity Home with Feng Shui Services

In celebration of the Chinese’s most auspicious New Year, the year of the water dragon, NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Real Feng Shui SOULutions, to make the first move into a home or office a positive one…NorthStar Moving is once again changing the face of moving, offering one-of-a-kind services to ensure a modern and complete relocation experience.

Start Spring Cleaning Now With Pro Tips from NorthStar Moving

Start Spring Cleaning Now With Pro Tips from NorthStar Moving

Laura McHolm, organizational expert with NorthStar Moving, has all of the best tips on how to get organized in new year—and stay that way…Be sure to check out NorthStar’s luxury packages! They are named after celebrities like Martha and Britney and include everything from moving your beloved pets to staging your home and making it look beautiful during the move itself. Keep organized the most effective way with these easy tips. Keep reading for the skinny on organizing your life!  

NorthStar Moving Named Vendor of the Year

NorthStar Moving Named Vendor of the Year

California’s eco-luxury moving company receives award for exceptional services from California Apartment Association of Los AngelesLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NorthStar Moving Corporation, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, today announced that it was awarded the Signature Award for Vendor of the Year by the California Apartment Association of Los Angeles (CAA-LA), honoring outstanding apartment communities and industry partners in Los Angeles County. NorthStar Moving was chosen for their immense work and passion in conducting every aspect of their business with customized care and an unparalleled level of customer service.“From customized service packages, to providing comprehensive, understandable estimates and professional service during and after a move, NorthStar Moving ensures that a move is seamless from beginning to end,” said CAA Los Angeles Executive Director Ryan Minniear. “Our panel of judges chose NorthStar Moving as Vendor of the Year not only based on the … Continued

NorthStar Moving Moves Healthy Meals to Client’s New Homes

NorthStar Moving Moves Healthy Meals to Client’s New Homes

Eco-luxury moving company teams up with Annie’s Edibles, no take-out or unpacking pots and pans, move in with the table set and a healthy mealLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In celebration of a healthy 2012, NorthStar Moving Corporation, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package to make the first meal in a new home a happy and wholesome one, delivered right to the table.Through a new partnership with LA’s celebrity acclaimed chef and personalized meal provider Annie’s Edibles, NorthStar Moving is once again setting the bar for a one-of-a-kind luxurious and care-free relocation experience. By teaming up with Annie’s Edibles, NorthStar Moving ensures you’re not left scrambling to prepare a meal during a busy move. Rather than finding the nearest pizza joint or grocery store in the new hood, or scrambling to find the box with all of the cooking tools and … Continued

How to Raise a Green Family in 7 Steps

How to Raise a Green Family in 7 Steps

First, make sure there are adequate recycling bins in your home and that everyone in your family knows about which “stuff” goes in what bin. Make it easy for your kids and color-code the bins! Blue for paper, red for glass, green for plastic, for example.

Easy Green Living Tips

Easy Green Living Tips

If your home gets lots of natural light, why not spice up your space with plants? Bring your children to a local farmers market or garden center and pick out some greenery together to have in the house. “Pretty plants help improve the flow of oxygen in your home,” McHolm says, plus they add color and do a great job of brightening up every room.

L.A. Women; Laura McHolm

L.A. Women; Laura McHolm

As co-founder of NorthStar Moving Corporation, Laura McHolm has built a company and a life that is built upon a sincere dedication to meeting the highest standards for service and integrity in her relationships with customers, employees and the community at large.

Los Angeles Business Journal Honors NorthStar Moving as a 2011 “Best Places to Work” Winner

Los Angeles Business Journal Honors NorthStar Moving as a 2011 “Best Places to Work” Winner

“We believe our staff is the heart of NorthStar Moving and we take the time to recognize them for their hard work and commitment. We are more of a family than a company, and without them we wouldn’t be where we are today. So, once again, it is truly gratifying to see the tremendous positive response from our team members and to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles.”

Go Green with your Whole Family!

Go Green with your Whole Family!

Laura McHolm, a green expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving is from sunny California, where NorthStar is the state’s premier eco-luxury moving and storage company. She sent us these tips to let us see how things are done Stateside – and because green is green – no matter where you’re from!