May 12, 2021 | Company News, Good Deed Team, Teammate Celebration
Our Laurens, SC office worked together to collect and donate household and hygiene items to the local Safe Home in their area. They were able to donate almost 50 items.
Safe Home provides 24-hour services and a safe place to victims of domestic violence. The organization has an ongoing wish list of needs to help further support those they serve, so the Laurens team collected items of need to donate at the end of March.
While social distancing may have changed the way we are able to serve the communities we are fortunate enough to live and work in, it has given us the opportunity to find unique opportunities to do so. The Laurens team was grateful to be able to make even a small difference for those who may seek out Safe Home’s services. We’re thankful for all the team at Safe Home does; to learn more about how you can support their efforts, please visit their website.
Jan 6, 2021 | Community News, Company News, Good Deed Team, Teammate Celebration
Piedmont Pest Control, soon to transition to the Northwest Exterminating name, continues to create ways for teammates to be involved in the Laurens’ community, something every teammate enjoys.
A connection the Laurens team created early on was with the local first responders and law enforcement, especially to say thank you for all they do daily for our community. Though 2020 has changed the way our teammates are able to serve locally, they have found ways to so safely and with the same service-oriented heart.
Supporting a Customer
Some of our teammates took a Saturday morning to help an elderly customer with yardwork they were unable to do. The lawn was mowed, tree limbs were cleared, the yard was picked up, and our team was able to honor and support our customer in this small way they were thankful to be a part of.
First Responder Cookout
Our Piedmont teams’ partnership with the Laurens first responders continued this month with another First Responder Lunch, but this time drive-by style! This was a fun day of celebration, involvement, and connecting with our first responders with a Chick-Fil-A lunch. We enjoyed having our police officers and firefighters come by to pick up lunch and for our team to express our appreciation for their service and commitment to our extraordinary community.
First Responder, K9 Partnership
The Laurens team is thankful for the overall involvement with our first responders and the incredible people met throughout the years. There have been some special times our Laurens’ team has been able to help one team, the K9s. Our Laurens office was able to host the Laurens Police Department K9 training dogs and use our office as training grounds for them. This might be the coolest thing our teammates have been able to participate in – it was incredible! One K9 stole the team’s hearts altogether, Kai. She is beautiful, energetic, and an honoree Laurens teammate. At 2019’s First Responder Cookout, our team sponsored a bullet proof vest for her to have. Thank you, Laurens PD, for allowing us to be of service to not only your team of first responders but also the K9s.
Being involved in the communities our teams live and work in daily is an honor and something our teammates enjoy, not only because of the small acts of kindness created, but also because of the opportunity to create even a small impact in the communities we love. Thank you to all our teammates for looking for ways to continue to be involved throughout a year that looks difficult for all.
Dec 15, 2020 | Company News
Northwest Exterminating has announced their Piedmont Pest Control brand is moving forward with the Northwest Exterminating name. Piedmont Pest Control has been serving the Laurens community for 30+ years and joined the Northwest Family in 2017, to continue being an extraordinary company creating extraordinary experiences.
Our Piedmont teammates are excited for this transition to the Northwest Exterminating name to continue our commitment to creating healthier environments and Customers for Life. The extraordinary teammates, services, prices, community involvement, and The Mouse are remaining exactly the same.
When asked about the upcoming transition to the Northwest Exterminating name, Laurens’ Service Center Manager, David Nelson said, “When Piedmont Pest chose to partner with Northwest Exterminating in 2017, we did so because Northwest held the same values on how both our internal and external customers should be treated. Becoming a part of Northwest Exterminating has allowed us to continue offering a high level of service and offer total home protection solutions to our customers. I am excited to begin operating as Northwest Exterminating and continue to put our customers first! Trust the Mouse!”
Piedmont Pest Control will begin operating with the Northwest Exterminating name in mid-December 2020. For more information about Northwest Exterminating or the services offered in the Laurens community, click here.
Jul 23, 2020 | Company News, Good Deed Team
Northwest Service Standard #11 Servant’s Heart
Being humble means looking for opportunities to serve one another, to put others first, and to show we truly care. We will strive to do our jobs in such a way that it makes the jobs of others easier.
Part of the Northwest Service Standards is to look for the opportunities to serve those around you and show how much you truly care. Our Laurens, SC service center did just this when they noticed an elderly customer whose lawn needed some yard work done.
Some of our Laurens’ teammates, Charles M., Glenn M., Cameron W., David W., and David N., took a Saturday morning to assist this customer with some of the yard work they were unable to tend to. The team spent the morning mowing the lawn, taking down trees and limbs, and clearing out some debris. The morning went quickly considering the team worked together!
A key piece to the Northwest Way is honoring our customers, which does not just mean in the service we complete. Our teammates take the time to keep their eyes open for the opportunities to support and help their communities and customers further than “just pest control.” The Northwest Family is truly thankful for the teammates like we have in our Laurens office; they are great representatives for what it means to value people and make a difference in big and small ways.
