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The Los Angeles Business Journal is debuted its The Indispensables list which examines team member in companies based in Los Angeles County who contributes vitally to the success of their companies and initiatives, who leaders turn to for fresh ideas, creative solutions and when crises suddenly strike. We are incredibly proud of our team member, Jennifer Covarrubias, which was included in this list.
From the Indispensable: “I’m motivated by the opportunity to make a difference through meaningful communication. Whether promoting NorthStar Moving, supporting a charitable cause or mentoring a teammate, I believe the best results come from understanding people and creating authentic connections. I enjoy challenging assumptions, looking for smarter approaches and finding new ways to engage audiences. Seeing an idea inspire action, whether it’s helping NorthStar Moving reach new audiences, encouraging community involvement or helping someone develop professionally, is what drives me to keep learning, improving and doing more.”
Proud to be nominated for Business Angel of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Journal in recognition of our wildfire relief efforts following the Eaton and Palisades fires.
Over the past year, our team has worked alongside inspiring partners to support families rebuilding after loss by providing free storage, delivering donated furniture and helping transform empty spaces back into homes.
We’re grateful to be part of a community that shows up when it matters most. Congratulations to this year’s finalists for their incredible work!
NorthStar Moving was selected as a nominee for the 2025 Los Angeles Business Journal Disruptors Awards, an honor recognizing companies that have driven meaningful change within their industries through innovation, creativity and growth. This nomination acknowledges NorthStar Moving’s continued efforts to reshape the moving industry through forward-thinking practices, operational excellence and a commitment to doing business differently. Being named a Disruptor Award nominee reflects the impact NorthStar Moving has made in elevating standards across the industry.
Laura McHolm has dedicated over a decade of her life to advancing the mission of Claire’s Place Foundation, a nonprofit providing support to individuals, children and families affected by cystic fibrosis. She joined Claire’s Place as a founding board member and now serves as chairman of the board of directors. Through countless hours donated by McHolm and her marketing team, the foundation has garnered national media attention, including features in Glamour Magazine and on CNN.
McHolm and her company, NorthStar Moving, have recently stepped up to support victims of the devastating LA wildfires. In the past few weeks, the company has donated trucks and drivers to assist nonprofits in transporting large donations of essential supplies to those impacted by the fires.
NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm was named a finalist for the Individual: In-Kind Supporter of the Year Award at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards. This prestigious honor celebrates individuals and organizations dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our communities.
The 2024 Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards was held on September 5, 2024.
The Los Angeles Business Journal posted a special supplement with the event summary which featured the finalists in all categories, including NorthStar Moving’s Co-Founder and Director of Marketing, Laura McHolm who was a finalist in the Community Impact Advocate category.
Every day is an adventure for Laura McHolm of NorthStar Moving and she thrives off of it because she is reinventing a traditionally male industry and making moving kinder. Her steadfast commitment to corporate citizenship is changing the moving industry through charitable contributions. McHolm firmly believes that running a moving business means a lot more than lifting things it’s about lifting up the community. She 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.
The Los Angeles Business Journal publishes an annual list of Top Women-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles County, ranked by annual revenue. We are honored to be included in the list once more at number 52.
The Los Angeles Business Journal held its annual Women’s Leadership Awards on Thursday, June 13th, honoring and celebrating women business leaders in the Los Angeles community. NorthStar Moving’s Director of Marketing and Co-Founder, Laura McHolm was among the nominees this year as well.
The 2024 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards was be held on May 15th, 2024, honoring the contributions of the nonprofit community along with the corporate citizens and businesses that support them by donating their time, funds, and efforts to improve the Los Angeles communities they serve. NorthStar Moving Director of Marketing and Co-Founder Laura McHolm was among the individual nominees.
