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JESSicA StANlEY ANd AmY ArNold oF cArd mY YArd announceD as an enTrePreneur of The Year® 2021 cenTraL Texas aWarD finaLisT

Ernst & young LLP (Ey US) recently announced that Jessica and Amy, cofounders of Card My yard, were named finalists of Entrepreneur Of The year® 2021 Central Texas Award.

“Amy and I founded Card My Yard with the mission to spread positivity across our community in Austin, Texas,” said Jessica Stanley, co-founder of Card My Yard. “We were thrilled to receive so much support from friends and family in our neighborhoods, and we quickly realized that our vision to spread joy resonated with many families across the state, which later led to our national expansion. We’re excited to leave a positive impact across households nationwide and look forward to the bright future ahead.”

Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive award programs for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. The nominees are evaluated based on six criteria: entrepreneurial leadership; talent management; degree of difficulty; financial performance; societal impact and building a values-based company; and originality, innovation and future plans. Since its launch, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries around the world. “Card My Yard has grown tremendously across the nation since it was founded in 2014,”” said Amy Arnold, co-founder of Card My Yard. “We’re humbled to be finalists for this award and are ecstatic to continue our exponential growth in the years to come.”

www.cardmyyard.com/join-our-team/

LuKe schuLTe announceD as execuTiVe DirecTor of franchise DeVeLoPmenT for HANdYmAN coNNEctioN

Handyman Connection, a home repair company with more than 25 years experience, announced today that service franchise expert Luke Schulte has been named executive director of franchise development. In his new role, Schulte will oversee growth strategies for the brand, connecting potential franchisees with the opportunity to own their own business in the fastgrowing home improvement and repair industry.

“Luke has a talent for fostering relationships with franchise candidates, consultants, and coaches, and we are thrilled to have him bring his expertise to Handyman Connection,” said Jeff Wall, CEO of Handyman Connection. “Because of his years of experience in the service franchise industry, he has a deep understanding of the simplicity and forecastability of our business model and how attractive that is to entrepreneurs who want to be in control of their own destiny.” who will appreciate the unsurpassed level of support and business tools it offers,” said Schulte. “Matching great candidates with exceptional service brands has been a passion of mine throughout my career, and I’m excited to be working with a company known for positioning its franchisees for growth and success.”

Ranked as the #1 Handyman Company by Qualified Remodeler, Handyman Connection operates more than 60 locations throughout 25 states and Canada. For more than 25 years, the brand has offered homeowners across North America a complete resource for professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service.

For more information visit: https://franchiseopportunity. handymanconnection.com/

tHE dog Stop® receiVes groWTh caPiTaL inVesTmenT

The Dog Stop®, the award-winning and rapidly growing dog care franchise, announces a new operational partner and investor, Franvest Capital Partners Inc. The Franvest team, out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, brings a tremendous amount of franchise experience and leadership along with a history of building highly successful and industry leading international franchise organizations. The Dog Stop® was bred from the beginning to be America’s best all inclusive indoor/outdoor dog care facility offering dog boarding, daycare, grooming, obedience training, in-home services, and a dog retail store all under one roof. Our facilities exist to promote healthy and happy dogs through socialization, proper physical and mental stimulation paired with a holistic retail approach. Whether it’s running in a play yard, socializing with friends, or just lounging around, The Dog Stop® is your one-stopshop for all of your pup’s wants and needs. Currently The Dog Stop® has 20+ state of the art locations in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. There are another 10+ locations currently under development with plans to expand aggressively throughout the USA in the coming years. Most major and secondary markets are available nationwide and the franchise development team is seeking qualified franchisees to help grow the brand and its award-winning dog care services. The Dog Stop® management team, including Founders, Jesse Coslov and Chris Kane, will continue to lead the company. Franvest President, David Hardy, will lead a team to expand the Board of Directors and provide strategic counsel and support.

The partnership will inject growth capital into the brand to establish new marketing programs and technologies, as well as boost development efforts to bring new qualified franchisees into the system. The investment will also enable The Dog Stop® to improve its systems and processes, while continuing to provide award-winning dog care services. Additionally, a new flagship corporate location, training facilities, and corporate headquarters are in development in Pittsburgh, PA. www.thedogstop.com Budget Blinds® has announced its 2021 Franchisee of the year, Top Sales Award and Million Dollar Club recipients, signaling those Budget Blinds business owners who achieved sales and other milestones in 2020.

BudgEt BliNdS announces 2021 franchisee aWarD Winners

The top three award recipients in each of these categories include the following:

Top Sales for Multiple Budget Blinds Territories

• Mike and Adriane Wonderlin, owners of Budget Blinds of

Brandon in Riverview, Fla., and Budget Blinds of Land O’ Lakes and North Tampa in Tampa, Fla. • Terry and Sandra Sill, owners of Budget Blinds of Marion,

Iowa City, Bettendorf and Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Madison,

Northwest Madison, Brookfield and Waukesha, Wisc. • Bob and Kate Engler, owners of Budget Blinds of Hilton Head

Island and Budget Binds of Beaufort in Bluffton, S.C.

Top Sales for a Single Budget Blinds Territory

• Bob and Kate Engler, owners of Budget Blinds of Hilton Head

Island in Bluffton, S.C. • Mike and Stacy Hughes, owners of Budget Blinds Deschutes

County in Bend, Ore. • Merv and Adam Epstein, owners of Budget Blinds of Charleston in Charleston, S.C.

The Top Sales Award winners also qualified for membership in the Budget Blinds Million Dollar Club, The membership is limited to Budget Blinds business owners who generate $1 million or more in window covering sales annually.

Finally, representing Budget Blinds’ most prestigious honor of the year, Terry and Sandy Sill of Mount Vernon, Iowa, were awarded the 2021 Budget Blinds Franchisees of the Year Award which recognizes the franchise owner who best models Budget Blinds values.

All award winners across multiple categories were announced by Budget Blinds President Doug Phillip at the 2021 convention for Budget Blinds franchisees.