Marriott ExecuStay Recognizes Virginia Franchisee on Being Granted Certified Small, Women- And Minority-Owned Business
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Marriott ExecuStay Recognizes Virginia Franchisee on Being Granted Certified Small, Women- And Minority-Owned Business
BETHESDA, Md. – May 4, 2009 – Marriott ExecuStay®, a leader in temporary housing and furnished apartments, recognizes Richmond, Va.-based franchisor, Commonwealth Corporates, Inc., on being granted certified Small, Women- and Minority-owned ("SWaM") certification status by the Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise ("DMBE").
Commonwealth Corporates, Inc., owned by Sarah Everhart, operates Marriott ExecuStay® in Richmond, Tidewater and the western Virginia markets. Everhart, with her executive team, represents more than 30 years of experience in the property management, furnished apartments, and temporary housing industries. She is also winner of several ExecuStay franchisee awards for customer service and technology innovation. “Commonwealth Corporates is comprised of 100 percent women and has been in business since 2004,” said Everhart. “We are excited to be awarded this status and hope to be a role model for other small businesses.”
“I congratulate Ms. Everhart and her team for being awarded this prestigious business designation,” said Adam Sherer, vice president, Marriott ExecuStay®. “We are proud of her efforts and value our partnership with Commonwealth Corporates and our other small, women- and minority-owned franchisees.”
SWaM certification is Virginia's most widely-recognized and respected business certification and is an important marketing tool for enhancing a small company's visibility. The certification is accepted by numerous corporations and localities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Marriott ExecuStay (www.execustay.com; 1-888-840-7829) offers guests of 30 nights or more the spaciousness and privacy of a residence that is fully furnished and accessorized, with monthly rates that include basic utilities, wireless/high-speed Internet access, cable television, housekeeping and 24-hour customer service. Guests can enjoy the added benefit of earning points in Marriott Rewards®, the company’s award-winning frequent travel program. Marriott ExecuStay provides guests with fully furnished, personalized apartments or homes with as little as one day’s notice and unique services to help guests integrate into their new communities. In addition, its insurance housing solutions division provides temporary housing for those impacted by unforeseen events. Marriott ExecuStay is part of Marriott International’s extended-stay lodging portfolio, which also includes Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites and Marriott Executive Apartments.
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