Celebrating Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month

The transportation and warehousing business is a male-dominated industry. Women-owned businesses make up less than 10% of companies in this field. I am proud to be a woman-owned and -operated moving and storage business, but I did not start out with that plan in mind....
Reflecting on a Moving Moment

Reflecting on a Moving Moment

February is the month of love and appreciation for the special people in our lives. Our customers are always special to us, but some moves and customers stand out in our hearts.  One of the joys of the business of Moving Lives is the people we meet along the way....

Moving Magic During the Holidays

The holiday season is a busy time for all, even moving companies. Here are suggestions to help make your winter move a smooth one. If you are like me, you love to decorate for the holidays but dread having to take down all the decorations and put everything away....

The Right Move

When I think of November, I think about Thanksgiving which is the perfect time to write about some of our local charities/not-for-profits and the many opportunities to give back. Creating a culture of giving is good for the soul, good for business, and the right thing...

Raising Awareness About Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is an issue that, as a former board member of Center for Hope and Safety, is deeply personal to me. Progress has been made since Domestic Violence Awareness Month was launched in 1987 to support domestic violence...

Creating a Smooth Move for Your Beloved Pets

Have you heard the phrase “COVID pet?” Those are the animals—mostly dogs—that many families brought into their homes during the pandemic. It’s been interesting visiting homes for move estimates and to hear about owners’ COVID pets; I totally get it. I lost my Yorkie...

July Newsletter A Summer To Remember

It has been 128 days since our world turned upside down. March 13, 2020 is when I first had our Ridgewood Moving team meeting regarding Covid-19. We prepared for the worst, but hope (and still hoping) for the best. The quick action and input from my team made us very...

Moving Moments June edition Silver Linings

June 2020 Constant Contact Message……………………. Moving Moments June edition……Silver Linings I just feel I need to mention this before starting this months blog. June 11th 2020, marked the 15th year that my husband Robert passed away and I began a new career….running...
Citizen of the Year; Cindy Myer

Citizen of the Year; Cindy Myer

Cynthia is not only a long-standing Chamber member and an active participant, she is an unstoppable philanthropist. She tirelessly gives her time to many causes such as Women United in Philanthropy, Souls4Souls and Center for Hope and Safety, not only as a participant...

Moving Matters by Cindy Myer

The message below is from CEO Cindy Myer. She gives a fantastic look at the value of customer service shown at Wheaton-Bekins, the company that helps provide long distance moves with Ridgewood Moving Services (Ridgewood Moving). Cindy is the president of the New...