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Federal Companies Receives Good Neighbor Business of the Month from the State of Illinois House of Representatives
January 30, 2012
Federal Companies is proud to announce that Federal recently was named "Good Neighbor Business of the Month" for January 2012 by the State of Illinois House of Representatives. Federal was recognized for service to FamilyCore and the entire community. Federal employees contribute both time and financial donations to various not-for-profit organizations in the communities that Federal services. House Representative Jehan Gordon of the 92nd District presented Federal with the award.
Also in attendance at the ceremony were House Representatives Mike Unes of the 91st District, Dave Mingus, Mayor of East Peoria, and Doug Allen and Debbie Ryva of FamilyCore.
"Servant leadership is a culture at Federal that is demonstrated by our employees each and every day," stated William Cirone, President of Federal Companies. "We are proud to accept this award and we appreciate the opportunity to serve those in our communities."
Federal Companies, a 99 year old company headquartered in East Peoria, Illinois, provides services in local, interstate, and international moving and relocation services, warehousing and distribution, retail delivery freight brokerage, vital records storage and the transportation of motorcycles for leisure or road rallies. Federal Companies has facilities in Waukegan, Chicago, Frankfort, Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, and Moline, Illinois. In addition, Federal also has locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and St. Louis, Missouri. You can visit Federal on the web at www.federalcos.com, or call Jeff Bogdan at 1-800-747-4100.
Allied Van Lines Announces 42nd Annual Magnet States Report
January 4, 2010
Texas takes No. 1 destination spot in U.S. for fifth year in a row, followed by Arizona and North Carolina.
CHICAGO, January 4, 2010 - More individuals and families chose to settle deep in the heart of Texas than anywhere in the United States in 2009, according to Allied Van Lines' 42nd Annual Magnet States Report released today.
For the fifth year in a row, Texas outshined every other state and took the lead as the No. 1 destination state in 2009 based on Allied's report, which tracks U.S. migration patterns.
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Federal Companies Wins The Great Game of Business Award
March 20, 2007
Federal Warehouse Company, East Peoria, IL was named Winner of the Special Achievement Award for Business Literacy by the Great Game of Business at the 2007 National Gathering of Games Conference in St. Louis last week.
The National Gathering of Games is the only practitioner led conference on open-book management and creating an ownership culture.
Sweeping across the country and the world, open-book management has grown from a mere curiosity to a significant and profitable business tool. Building on the open-book philosophy, The Great Game of Business takes the basic components needed to win at any game and applies them to the art of running a business.
William T. Cirone, President and CEO of the Federal Companies, stated, "Winning this award is truly an honor and a testament to all of Federal's employees who have demonstrated the effort, execution, and willingness to adapt to an ownership culture."
Jack Stack, President and CEO of SRC Holdings Corporation and founder of The Great Game of Business has learned by experience that if you are going to play "It", why not go all the way.
Federal Companies, a 94 year old, fourth generation company headquartered in East Peoria, Illinois. Federal also provides services in household moving and relocation, warehousing and distribution, retail delivery and freight brokerage, and vital records storage and the transportation of motorcycles for leisure or road rallies. Federal Companies has facilities in Waukegan, Glendale Heights, Frankfort, Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Springfield, and Moline, Illinois. In addition, Federal also has locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and St. Louis, Missouri. You can visit Federal on the web at www.federalcos.com, www.funtransport.com or call Jeff Bogdan at 1-800-613-0208.
The ultimate goal of The Great Game is to produce engaged employees, because engaged employees are motivated, informed and excited about coming to work, because they know how and why their job affects the company's bottom line. To find out more about The Great Game of Business you can visit them on the web at www.greatgame.com.
Federal Companies Wins Allied International's President Award
October 24, 2006
Allied International announced its 2006 Presidents Award at its annual Awards Ceremony during its Convention in Hawaii last week.
Federal Companies was recognized for its sustained efforts and disciplined consistency in delivering exceptional service to its international relocation customers.
"Federal's significant contributions and unwavering support and spirit of partnership has had a profound impact to Allied International," stated Mark Oakeshott, Vice President of Global Network Management for Allied International.
William T. Cirone, President of the Federal Companies stated, "The true difference of Allied International and our competitor is the real fact that Every One Pulls in the same direction. We are truly honored but the real recognition goes to the folks that make a difference for the customer, each and every day."
Federal Companies also received the Distinguished Sales Award from Allied Special Products for top booking agent this past year.
Federal Companies, a 93 year old, fourth generation company headquartered in East Peoria, Illinois, provides services in household moving and relocation, warehousing and distribution, retail delivery and freight forwarding, and vital records storage and the transportation of motorcycles for leisure or road rallies. Federal Companies has facilities in Waukegan, Glendale Heights, Frankfort, Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Springfield, and Moline, Illinois. In addition, Federal also has locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and St. Louis, Missouri. You can visit Federal on the web at www.federalcos.com, www.funtransport.com or call Jeff Bogdan at 1-800-613-0208.
Allied International and Allied Special Products are a division of Allied Van Lines, the world's largest moving company and is headquartered in Westmont, Illinois. Allied Van Lines is a division of SIRVA, Inc. (SIR).