Terri Braun / July 23, 2024

Recommendation Letter for Schlegel Villages Inc

To whom it may concern,

It is with great pride that I am writing this letter of recommendation today on behalf of a great business: Schlegel Villages. At Schlegel Villages, they strengthen communities by providing care and quality of life for older adults, while keeping them connected and contributing to their broader community.

For over 70 years, Schlegel Villages has managed assisted living facilities and retirement villages across Ontario. Their Town Square and Main Street concepts offer residents a space to connect and hold celebrations. Schlegel Villages strategic locations place their residents close to exterior age-friendly community living opportunities and resources, such as churches, parks, public transit, and shopping centers.

Schlegel Villages also contributes to and strives for the future of senior’s care. They offer regular professional development training to their team, as well as growth opportunities through their partnership with Conestoga College’s Leadership in Senior Living program. They are also active in research on Senior’s care through participation in research projects, and their support of the Schlegel UW Research Institute for Aging.

In conclusion, I would gladly recommend Schlegel Villages to anyone looking for long-term care or retirement options for their loved ones. Their meaningfully designed facilities and commitment to innovation makes them stand out with the senior living industry.

Sincerely,

Miguel Cardenas
Business Optimization Specialist
Schooley Mitchell

Download the PDF
Visit the Website

Terri Braun / July 17, 2024

Schooley Mitchell of Grey Bruce Featured in Support Local Magazine

Southwestern Ontario’s thriving business community is one thing that truly sets our province apart. One of the challenges facing every business these days is rising costs; how do you keep your prices low and your customers happy, when the cost of doing business is going up?
Luckily, Miguel Cardenas has been providing local businesses and nonprofits with cost-reduction services since 2021, ensuring that his clients are never paying more than they should be for expenses like telecom, payment processing, waste disposal, shipping, facility supplies, and more.

After 25 years in the industrial printing industry, helping businesses across several industries manage the implementation and installation of high-level technology, Miguel decided to bring his expertise working with businesses and embark on his own entrepreneurship journey, opening a Schooley Mitchell franchise. His is one office in the expansive network of North America’s largest cost reduction consulting firm. Schooley Mitchell has been reducing business costs for over twenty years, resulting in $650 million saved for over 29,000 clients.

Miguel and his team at Schooley Mitchell ensure clients of all sizes are getting the best business services at the best price -all while identifying billing errors, eliminating redundancies, and improving efficiency. They do this by leveraging proprietary software, best-in class pricing databases, and long-standing relationships with service providers to find savings, then monitoring accounts on an ongoing basis so they remain optimized. On average, Schooley Mitchell’s clients reduce their expenses by 28%.

Schooley Mitchell’s work is based on a symbiotic, mutually beneficial model -they are driven by producing results for clients and have no ties to vendors or service providers. Their fees are contingency-based and self-funded by a portion of the savings found.

If you’re interested in seeing how Schooley Mitchell’s specialized cost-reduction services can benefit your organization, reach out to Miguel directly.

Roger Tumminieri,

Director of Sales and Marketing, Support Local Magazine

 

View Digital Feature

View the 2024 Summer Edition

Visit Support Local Magazine Website

[email protected] / May 22, 2024

Featured Client Schlegel Villages Inc.

Canadian owned and operated, Schlegel Villages manages assisted living facilities and retirement Villages across Ontario. It stands out from other long-term care homes by creating a sense of community based in a village-like setting. The result is a place where residents can live a life of meaning and purpose while continuing to stay active within their communities.

[email protected] / March 19, 2024

Check out Schlegel Villages Inc

 

If you’re looking for long-term care or retirement options for your loved one, check out Schlegel Villages. It has a great team of personal support workers who are dedicated to providing exceptional services, ensuring its residents feel a true sense of home and belonging.

Cal Wilson / November 29, 2022

Award Recipient, 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year

At the 2022 Owen Sound & District Chamber of Commerce Gala, Schooley Mitchell’s Miguel Cardenas received the award for Entrepreneur of the Year. Congratulations, Miguel! In honour of this incredible recognition, Miguel also received a congratulations from Member of Parliament, Alex Ruff.

Joe Weppler / July 15, 2022

SM Spotlight OK Tire Owen Sound

Every town needs mechanics. The average automotive repair & maintenance facility has a low barrier to entry, and tons of competition. Since there are only so many unique services a facility can offer when it comes to maintaining your vehicle, getting and retaining customers often comes down to plain old customer service. 

“Everybody says they’re the best at customer service,” said Dave Booy, owner of OK Tire Owen Sound. “But how do you actually apply that?”  

For Dave, it’s all in the communication.  

“After you’ve been in and we’ve done a phenomenal job communicating with you and great work on your vehicle, we follow up and make sure you’re satisfied,” he said. “If you’re not, we catch it fast and make it right.” 

OK Tire Owen Sound is the largest automotive repair and maintenance facility anywhere in the Greater Owen Sound Area. Originally founded as a tire dealer in the early 1980s by Brian Pickett, the shop moved locations and began expanding services to include oil changes, brakes, steering and suspension, and exhaust. When Brian sold his business to Dave, the first item on his list was to expand the mechanical side of things without diminishing their tire sales. 

After some initial expansion, Dave made the decision to begin operating as an OK Tire to take advantage of their national brand.  

“OK Tire had the national identity, national warranty, better buying programs, larger groups for training, more heads to put together to approach industry issues — I’ve had no regrets choosing them.”  

Dave was born into the mechanical world, learning all the work of a licensed technician in his father’s shop. As he grew older, he developed an interest in business. He decided he didn’t want to turn wrenches as a mechanic, but he enjoyed the business side and told his dad he’d like to work with him.  

“Dad told me to go get a degree and work somewhere else for two years,” Dave said.  

Today, Dave’s business has six techs and three counter staff, a very loyal client base, and the best reviews for automotive repair in the area. Since purchasing the business, Dave has seen their capacity almost double, renovating their existing building to add several more service bays. 

“I love seeing my team work as a unit,” he said. “We’ve tried to instill a culture where everyone works together and is equally important.”  

Dave and his wife Rebecca are also active in the community, sponsoring a local hardball team as well as a scholarship for a local private school. The shop is also partnered with OSHaRE, a local non-profit that provides meals to those in need. Rebecca sits on the board and serves meals with the kids, and the shop sponsors their vehicle to make sure it always remains delivery-ready.  

Dave hopes to continue growing his business to best serve his community and the rapidly emerging technologies of the automotive industry.  

“It’s a really exciting time in vehicles,” he said.  

If you’re interested in learning more, check out their website at www.oktire.com/stores/ok-tire-owen-sound, or just stop by to say hello, grab a coffee, and get a free car wash with your next service!