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STRATFORD, Conn. - William B. Meyer, Inc., an agent for United Van Lines, was selected by the Girl Scout Council of Southwestern Connecticut, Inc., to move more than 10 million Girl Scout cookies to two locations in Southwestern Connecticut. This was the third year in a row that William B. Meyer was selected to move the 400,000 pounds of tasty treats.
To some, it would appear to be a logistical nightmare, but according to William B. Meyer, Inc. Executive Vice President Chuck Mattes, “At William B. Meyer, Inc., we work as a team to make this type of delivery run as smoothly as possible. All areas of our organization are involved from the truck drivers to the warehouse staff to the customer service professionals. The logistics are carefully thought out, so that our customers are completely satisfied. William B. Meyer, Inc., takes pride in knowing that our expertise will benefit such a wonderful association as the Girl Scouts and we are proud to be a part of it. It is very important to us to make a contribution to the community.”
The Girl Scout Council of Southwestern Connecticut has 624 troops and 6,306 of its more than 9,000 girl members Brownie-age and up, as well as more than 2,000 adult volunteers, involved in the annual Cookie Program that is recognized as the world’s most successful skill-building program for girls because of its hands-on lessons in goal-setting, communication, decision-making, financial literacy, and leadership.
"Working with the professionals at William B. Meyer, Inc., has been delightful,” said Bella Casanova, director of business services for the Girl Scout Council of Southwestern Connecticut, Inc. “They have made this huge undertaking so much easier. I have nothing but praise for their efforts!”
William B. Meyer, Inc. is a diverse, fourth-generation family-owned company enjoying its 91st year in the transportation industry. Its areas of expertise range from household and commercial moving; office interiors; library relocation; order fulfillment; home delivery; records management and courier services to rigging. For more information about William B. Meyer, Inc., visit www.williambmeyer.com.
United Van Lines, with headquarters in suburban St. Louis, maintains a network of 1,000 affiliated agencies throughout the world. As the nation’s largest mover, United holds more than 30 percent of the market, which is nearly double the market share of the second largest carrier. More information about United and its services is available at www.unitedvanlines.com.
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