2005 National Convention

Mr. handyman

For Immediate Release

April 4, 2005

Media Contact:  Bob Palmarozza

Phone:       973-696-9393

E-mail:       mzhandy@optonline.net

        MR. HANDYMAN TRI-COUNTY HONORED AT NATIONAL CONVENTION

(Wayne, NJ)---Bob and Susan Palmarozza, owners of Mr. Handyman Tri-County, and their team, received the following awards at Mr. Handyman’s national convention held February 24-26 in Miami, Florida at the Marriott Biscayne Bay.

·        Team Builder of the Year.  The award recognizes the owner who has built the Mr. Handyman system through referrals of new owners, relationships with vendors and suppliers and enhancements to the system. 

·        Franchise Advisory Council. Bob Palmarozza was re-elected to his seat and will serve a consecutive term.

·        President’s Circle. The award recognizes franchisees with over $500,000 in business.

·        Tech of the Year.  Roberto Caparelli, Lead Tech at Mr. Handyman Tri-County. Awarded to the single technician, (system wide 500 technicians), who has contributed most to the Mr. Handyman brand.

John Eggenberger, vice president of operations for Mr. Handyman says, “Mr. Handyman owners had an outstanding year in 2004. During our convention we shared the best-practices that were learned in 2004, renewed acquaintances, celebrated the success of all owners and recognized the exceptional contributions of our award winners.”

Mr. Handyman is a national chain of service professionals who cater to a potential market of 100 million U.S. homeowners and commercial customers requiring property maintenance and repairs. Mr. Handyman is the sister company to Molly Maid Inc., both under the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Service Brands International umbrella.  Homeowners all over the country feel they can rely on these well known brands to introduce only bonded and well screened workers into their homes.  There are currently over 130 franchisees operating in approximately 35 states.