Encompass Named National Supplier of the Year by NMSDC

For large businesses above a certain threshold, diversity in suppliers is a regulatory mandate. For the rest of the business world, supplier diversity is just as important— but not always easy to execute.As a minority-owned business ourselves, our team at Encompass is always looking for ways to help lift up diverse suppliers in our own work— and help encourage other businesses to do the same. Marginalized people, minorities, and other groups that have been unfairly minimized in the business world deserve the space to make an impact based on their skills and potential.

While a college or university’s academic rigor and reputation are an essential factor for students choosing where to go for their higher education, more and more research suggests that the campus itself is one of the most significant factors students use when choosing where to attend.

Whether working proactively to prevent viruses from spreading in your facility or building or fighting to recover from an outbreak, disinfection and sanitation have never been more important for all businesses. Disinfection and sanitation measures can no longer be an afterthought in facilities management— they’ve now become front-and-center, and for a good reason. Ensuring that a strong disinfection and sanitation plan is in place will help protect your business against outbreaks and deal with them quickly and effectively when they do happen. Here’s what you need to know about preventative disinfection and what you need in the event of an outbreak.

It’s the time of year when Lysol, zinc, and Elderberry top our shopping list. With COVID-19 making the general population more aware than ever how easy it is to spread germs, not only person-to-person but via surfaces, disinfection is a top concern of residential property managers. Living in a well-populated building does not mean that getting sick is inevitable. With a proper cleaning and disinfecting schedule (plus following safety guidelines!), residents will remain safe and healthy this Cold/Flu/COVID season.

Residential property managers have many “bosses.” Every resident living on their property is another person to answer to. That is why residential property managers are choosy when it comes to referring facility managers. It takes continual satisfaction from residents and property managers alike to result in a referral.

Miami Jewish Health is the largest assisted living facility in Florida. The organization provides a wide range of services promoting healthy aging. With an 80-year history, Miami Jewish Health has established a strong culture focused on empathy, compassion, and enrichment. The organization has over 1,200 staff members and serves over 10,00 clients annually across their thirteen-building campus.

Enterprise Holdings is a world leader in the transportation industry with over 1.9 million vehicles, 6,000 locations, and 250,000 employees. Enterprise Holdings includes the Enterprise, Alamo and National Rental Car brands. The family-owned business is focused on exceeding customer expectations in service, quality, and value.

Broward Health is one of the 10 largest healthcare systems in the country. The public, non-profit hospital system has over 8,000 employees and 30 locations across the county. Facilities include a Level 1 Trauma Center, an award-winning children’s hospital, a comprehensive cancer center, a joint replacement center, cardiovascular services, stroke care, maternity care and a network of community healthcare centers.

With more than 9,200 retail locations and 230,000 employees, Walgreens is one of America’s most-loved local drugstores. As the sole provider for all Walgreens 1,400 stores in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Encompass Onsite manages Walgreens end-to-end brick-and-mortar needs—including comprehensive floor care, general custodial services, internal and external maintenance, as well as other specialized services.

You don’t have to settle, expect a new normal from your end-to-end facility services provider.

Facility Management is constantly changing. How should you be thinking about the value your FM provider brings to the table?

We have reimagined Facility Management services with our customers top of mind. What sets us apart?

It is time to move on from being reactive, to proactively planning for the new normal in our facilities. We are here to help.