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Above & Beyond: National Customer Service Week
We celebrated National Customer Service Week and this year's theme, Above & Beyond. ...
Taking Action for Hunger Action Month 2024
That’s a wrap on our September Hunger Action Month food drive. We donated 568 pounds of food to our local pantry, Manna on Main....
Moving Day on the Hill
Brian Schaeffer was honored to recently join over 100 of our move partners at the ATA Moving and Storage Conference Moving Day on the Hill to meet with state and local representatives to address some...
Ed Lasek, Retiree
We sent off our dear friend and longtime teammate, Ed Lasek, into his much-deserved phase of retirement....
Playing Ball and Fighting Hunger
Our team laced up for a knockout basketball tournament to raise funds for our Hunger Action Month food drive....
In Memory of Hugh McNamara
On Friday, August 16th, MSS lost one of the greats, Hugh McNamara. Hired in January 1979, Hugh was employee #2....
Winner Winner: Be the Customer Ambassador of the Month Award
Congratulations to our very own Emily Busik for being recognized by Beltmann Relocation Group as a recipient of their Be the Customer (BTC) Ambassador of the Month award....
Celebrating Our Summer Interns
It's National Intern Day (sponsored by Way Up) and we took to our LinkedIn page to introduce each of these bright, hard-working individuals with their own unique spotlights!...
Full Office, Hearts, and Stomachs at Our Mid-Summer Shindig
We welcomed the brief respite from the busy summer season to catch up with our teammates. ...
From Variety’s Farm to MSS’s Table
We brought the farm to our table when we hosted Variety – the Children’s Charity’s summer high school vocational students at MSS HQ!...
Moving to Fight Hunger
We had a great time sponsoring and participating in Move for Hunger’s June Move 2 Fight Hunger Challenge. In total, the Challenge provided 144,500 meals to those in need!...
Celebrating Inclusivity and Individuality
Our Pride Day had a meaningful purpose. Our teammates put together a variety of fantastic raffle baskets, and together they raised money for The Attic Youth Center and The Trevor Project....
MSS named as a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace for 15th Consecutive Year
We're thrilled to announce that we've been named a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces for the 15th year running!...
Fundraising in Style for Variety’s Black Hat Bash
Our hearts are full reflecting on a lovely night of fundraising at Variety - The Children's Charity's Black Hat Bash!...
Supporting Local Arts Education with Expressive Path
Our team and their guests had a roaring good time at Expressive Path's Spring Fling!...
Take Your Child to Work Day
We loved welcoming Josh's incredible daughter to HQ for Take Your Child to Work Day last week....
Vistage Advancing Leaders Program
Last week we attended our last session with Vistage Worldwide, Inc.'s Advancing Leaders program....
International Women’s Day 2024
We wear this statistic with pride!...
Celebrating the Career of Mike Allen
We recently gathered to celebrate the decades' long career of Mike Allen, Tech Specialist/Horologist....
Making Spirits Soar this Holiday Season
We were grateful to have the opportunity to extend a helping hand this past holiday season, bringing the “MSS” spirit to life by M(aking)S(pirits)S(oar)!...
MLK Day of Service 2024: Giving Back to Our Communities
Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and belief in the power of service. Check out these opportunities to give back in your community....
In Loving Memory of David Hudgins
It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of our colleague, David Hudgins. He was 52 years old....
In the Giving Spirit with Variety’s Holiday Lane 2023
A few of our MSS teammates kicked off the festive season by volunteering to support our friends at Variety for their annual Holiday Lane event!...
The Season for Gratitude 2023
We celebrated Thanksgiving early at HQ with a throwback to our longtime tradition of a bountiful potluck lunch....
Honoring our Nation’s Veterans 2023
Today we honor our nation's heroes, including some of our own teammates and family members (many pictured and listed here)....
Halloweek at MSS
We take our Halloween-ing seriously, as evidenced by our weeklong celebration. Our teammates played from far and wide in our ghastly games and haunted happenings....
NEI Global Relocation Recognizes MSS with the 2023 Innovation Award
NEI Global Relocation presents MSS with the 2023 Innovation Award. ...
Moving for Meals: Hunger Action Month 2023
In addition to our fundraising match, 20 of our MSS teammates joined the monthlong event to clock their every movement, which was then translated into meals....
Customer Service Week 2023
Happy Customer Service Week, an international event devoted to recognizing the people who support clients every day!...
Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves: Precision Packaging & Crating
Our Precision team is happy to share an exciting development that we hope will enhance our overall ability to serve our customers with finer clarity....
National Intern Day 2023
Yesterday we celebrated National Intern Day, and we seized the opportunity to showcase the wonderful young adults who chose to spend their summer with us!...
Slingin’ Pies at Our Mid-Summer Shindig
We took advantage of having so many of us gathered together under one roof. The Pizza Wagon food truck came by to sling delicious wood-fired pies from their mobile pizzeria....
MSS Hosts Variety’s Students for Pop-Up Farm Stand
We sweetened our annual mid-July employee event by also playing host for Variety - the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley's summer high school vocational students!...
MSS Joins the Move 2 Fight Hunger Challenge
We banded together in support of Move for Hunger’s Move 2 Fight Hunger Challenge, which took place throughout the month of June....
Celebrating Pride Day: Embracing Inclusivity and Generosity
Our Pride Day was a fantastic opportunity for our employees to showcase their unique personalities and foster a sense of togetherness....
Calling All Trivia Gurus
The busy summer season is just ahead so we decided to take refuge in the calm before the storm with a virtual team-building activity we’ve come to love over the last couple of years, trivia!...
MSS Attends and Sponsors Variety’s 2023 Black Hat Bash
We were honored to sponsor and attend Variety–The Children’s Charity’s annual Black Hat Bash this year....
We Flung into Spring with Expressive Path’s Annual Fundraiser
A few of our team members represented MSS at Expressive Path’s Annual Spring Fling fundraiser, which we were thrilled to sponsor....
MSS Welcomes Supplier Network for National Conference
We recently hosted our first National Conference in five years, which has always been a trademark element of our philosophy to develop and foster relationships with our supplier network that go beyond the basic transactional...
International Women’s Day 2023: Technician Spotlight
Happy International Women's Day! Meet Amanda from Washington state, one of our dynamic female service providers....
Superbowl: Eagles Spirit Day
For MSS headquarters, Superbowl LVII was synonymous with only two words: GO BIRDS!...
MLK Day of Service: Join Us
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service is the only federal holiday that is also designated by Congress as a national day of service – a “day on, not a day off.”...
Making Someone Smile this Holiday Season
We spread the MSS spirit this holiday season by focusing our time and attention to Variety - the Children's Charity, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Better Days Ahead....
Honoring Our Veterans
We proudly honored our nation’s veterans, including some of our very own team members, family, and friends....
Howl-oween at MSS
MSSers celebrated Halloween far and wide! We feted the holiday in the office and virtually with a slew of events....
Cartus Awards MSS: Commitment to Excellence Gold Award & Global Citizenship Silver Award
MSS won big at Cartus Corporation’s 2022 Global Network Conference, which was held virtually from October 3-5, 2022....
We Took Action for Hunger Action Month
This September, we answered the call to do what we could in support of Hunger Action Month, an initiative designed to inspire the public to take action on the issues of hunger....
Precision Crew Crates Move for Hunger’s Truck Pull Rope
Our longtime partners, Move For Hunger, recently called us with a dilemma: could we conceive a more efficient way to package the massive rope they send around the country for their signature fundraising event, the Truck...
National Intern Day 2022
We celebrated National Intern Day on Thursday, July 27th. These multitalented students have joined us during the busiest time of year and seamlessly adapted to their respective jobs whether working in the office or remotely. ...
MSS Joins the Move 2 Fight Hunger Challenge 2022
Throughout the month of June, Team MSS donated to participate then clocked their exercise and movement for Move for Hunger's Move to Fight Hunger Challenge....
In Memoriam: Steve Bevilacqua, MSS Dispatcher
It is with very heavy hearts that we share news of the loss of our friend and colleague, Steve Bevilacqua. He passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28th. He was 54 years old....
Pure Install Gathers for a Fun-Filled BBQ
We found the perfect excuse to gather as many teammates as we could and descend upon our building’s warehouse to break bread, share laughs, play games, and--for some--meet in person for the very first time....
Celebrating Jerry Dugas and an Incredible Career
After an extraordinary career spanning 34 years, Jerry Dugas has decided to join the ranks of the retired....
MSS Attends Variety’s 2022 Black Hat Bash
We were thrilled to be in attendance at Variety's Black Hat Bash with several MSSers and their guests. Thank you to Variety for hosting us for a lovely evening!...
Mobility Mag Highlights MSS as Commitment to Excellence Platinum Award Winner
MSS, Inc. was honored for its outstanding performance at Cartus Corporation’s 2021 Global Network Conference....
Sue Torpey, CFO & Trailblazer
When our friends at Budd Van Lines decided to put together a panel of trailblazing women to discuss their contributions to the relocation industry, they knew they wanted an additional perspective from outside their four...
You Can Make a Difference in a Day
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy of service, we’re inspired to share ways that we can all roll up our collective sleeves (physically and virtually!) and help the communities around...
Happy Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, we honor our employee veterans, ad well as the many within our own families, and share their names here with pride. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve....
Halloween 2021: Fangs for the Memories
We gave 'em pumpkin to talk about at our annual Halloween Costume & Pumpkin Carving/Painting Competition!...
Global Diversity Awareness Month 2021
As October comes to a close, so does Global Diversity Awareness Month. We’d like to celebrate by sharing a roundup of resources we have collected and distributed through our internal newsletter’s (The Crate Beyond) “Food...
Wissahickon Trails Honors MSS President at Green Ribbon Gala
Wissahickon Trails honored Tim and Aurora at their annual Green Ribbon Gala. As champions of open space preservation for the last 25 years, their support and leadership have contributed to the preservation and restoration of...
Customer Service Week 2021: The Power of Service
Customer Service Week is an international event devoted to recognizing and honoring the people who support clients each and every day. ...
Hunger Action Month 2021
We took action this month in the name of hunger. Whether our teammates were able to donate, engage in an activity, or simply learn a little more about free, small ways to help, we thank them...
MSS Works Up a Sweat at the Philadelphia Distance Run
Our very own Jessie Mitchell repped us during the Philadelphia Distance Run in support of The Attic Youth Center....
Mid-Summer Social
This year's mid-summer soiree certainly looked a bit different from years past but we managed to achieve a food coma nonetheless! Soothed by the sounds of Dean Martin's "That's Amore" on repeat, we enjoyed seconds (and...
National Intern Day 2021
We celebrated National Intern Day on Thursday, July 29th by expressing our gratitude to our interns for lending their talents to us during this very busy summer. They have all proven themselves to be incredible...
Move 2 Fight Hunger Challenge
Our Management team recently banded together in support of Move for Hunger’s Move 2 Fight Hunger Challenge which took place throughout the month of June. Participants were able to turn movement into meals by tracking...
Take Pride Challenge
We rounded out our Pride Month celebrations with a visual demonstration of our support. As members of the Montgomery County LGBT Business Council, we were eager participate in their Take Pride Challenge, in which local businesses...
The Attic Youth Center Donation Event
To round out our Pride Month celebrations, we turned our focus on giving back to the community. The Attic Youth Center is a nonprofit LGBTQ organization located in downtown Philly. As the only organization in...
You Be You Day
As part of our monthlong commemoration of Pride Month, we celebrated "You Be You Day" -- a day we dedicated to recognizing our authentic selves, whoever that may be! Our team members shared photos in...
14th Annual 1st Lt Travis Manion Memorial Event
MSS is a proud supporter of the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF). Since 2012 we have donated a portion of proceeds of each military member third party assignment we handle. TMF was formed in memory of...
ATA Moving & Storage Conference’s “Virtual Hill Day” 2021
We were thrilled to participate in the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Moving & Storage Conference's “Virtual Hill Day” this week. The various events comprised meetings with Senate and Congress staffers to discuss issues that are...
Earth Day 2021: Restore Our Earth
It's up to each and every one of us to Restore Our Earth not just because we care about the natural world, but because we live on it. A healthy planet is not an option —...
Senior Donation Drive
MSS partnered with the Montco Senior Adult Activities Center (SAAC) for a special donation drive. Senior citizens have suffered a great deal over the last year in particular. We tried to shower some within our...
International Women’s Day 2021: Technician Spotlight
Happy International Women's Day! Our relocation support services are performed by a network of professional technicians throughout North America. We'd like to honor the achievements of the determined and dynamic female service providers among them forging...
MSS Celebrates Read Across America Day
In need of an escape? You may be stuck at home but that's what your imagination--and a book--are for! In honor of Read Across America Day, we made a cheat sheet for you (and your...
MLK Day of Service
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and continue his legacy by empowering and inspiring others to serve their communities. You can start small! Individual acts of service can be incredibly impactful....
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Virtual Holiday Toy Drive
Through Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Virtual Toy Drive, MSS was able to create a custom page to collect donations on behalf of our team members and their networks....
A Very Fangtastic Halloween
Managing a hybrid work-from-home/work-in-office workforce presents its own set of challenges--in particular, how to pull off our annual Halloween Costume & Pumpkin Carving/Painting Competition! But complicated logistics wouldn't stop us from participating in the most...
Global Diversity Awareness Month // An MSS Cookbook
Did you know October is Global Diversity Awareness Month? We thought, what better way to celebrate our collective diversity here at MSS than through the foods of our cultures and families? Our team members shared...
Customer Service Week & Managers’ Picnic!
We observed a very special Customer Service Week, the nationally-recognized celebration of those who serve customers each day. Even 2020 couldn’t keep our annual celebration down! In fact, in many ways our customers and team...
Hunger Action Month: MSS Moves for Hunger
September was Hunger Action Month, when people all over the country stand together to fight hunger. This year has brought the need to help into clear focus. We joined our partners at Move For Hunger...
Mobility Magazine Highlights MSS Summit Award Win
Worldwide Employee Relocation Council’s (ERC) Mobility Magazine gave news of our recent Summit Award win top billing in their latest issue! Interesting picture, right? In the absence of awards ceremony photos, we had to improvise. Certainly...
Pure Install, MSS Logistics Division, Launches New Standalone Website
Drumroll please! We're thrilled to officially announce the launch of a new standalone website for our logistics install division!...
National Intern Day 2020
Meet Gwen, our solo summer intern, coming to us on loan from Middlebury College in Vermont! In conjunction with Way Up (a job site and mobile app for college students and recent grads), we salute...
Healthy Living Challenge 2020
Every year our office organizes a voluntary monthlong health and wellness initiative called the Healthy Living Challenge (HLC). Each day participants are sent motivational emails that include workout challenges along with resources and programs...
MSS Wins the Take Pride Challenge
As part of the month’s celebrations, the Montgomery County LGBT Business Council rallied our local community with the Take Pride Challenge: decorate your business or storefront to show your support in the most creative and...
MSS Wins RELO Direct Gold Service Excellence Award
We’re thrilled to share that MSS was awarded the RELO Direct Gold Supplier Partner Service Excellence Award! This honor recognizes and honors supplier partners that meet and far exceed relocating employee expectations as assessed using...
MSS Wins AMSA’s Summit Award for Unprecedented Third Time
The Summit Award is the moving industry’s most prestigious supplier recognition as the recipient is selected directly from customer nominations. This recognition marks our record third Summit Award win; we were the inaugural recipients in...
A Time for Education, Reflection, and Action
As we celebrate togetherness by beginning to reopen our communities, our country is in the midst of an incredible shift. We want each and every one of our team members to know that we stand...
2020 Foundation for Workforce Mobility Virtual Walk
As a #VirtualWalk2020 Engagement Partner, we took to the streets, stretched our legs, and got to walking. Our landscapes may have all looked different, but the spirit remained the same. Whether with children burning off...
Earth Day in the Time of COVID-19
Happy Earth Day 2020! With most of us stuck indoors, we find ourselves even more appreciative of our great outdoors. And while we may all be physically separated, we are still #alonetogether. This Earth Day...
COVID-19: Moving & Storage Industry and Critical Infrastructure Workforce
The Department of Homeland Security has officially clarified any ambiguity regarding the moving and storage industry's place among the Critical Infrastructure Workforce. On April 17, 2020, they updated their Guidance....
COVID-19: Together, We Are Essential
We’re proud to work alongside our customers to help restore order and a sense of normalcy to the lives of families relocating during these extraordinary times. Our industry's work is important and it matters....
COVID-19: Thank You, Service Providers
As we wrap up another week in this COVID-19 world, we’d like to take a moment to thank our local and nationwide network of service providers for their incredible efforts working through the turmoil. Their...
COVID-19: We’re in This Together
We’re all navigating through these uncertain times and continually monitoring the latest information as it relates to COVID-19. Effective yesterday, March 17th, our staff transitioned to work-from-home status. ...
International Women’s Day 2020: Technician Spotlight
This International Women's Day, we'd like to celebrate the achievements of the incredibly hard-working and dynamic female service providers among our network forging their own path in an otherwise male-dominated line of work with this technician...
Ringing in the New Decade with a Look at the Past Year
We’re barreling ahead into a fresh new decade but first we decided to reflect on another busy and dynamic year. What better way to celebrate our collective and individual successes of 2019 than at our...
‘Tis the Season at MSS
We toasted the 2019 2019holiday season in true MSS form: with good cheer, treats, contests, and festive garb!...