dBusinessNews St. Louis:
Stratus Building Solutions, the nation’s fastest-growing international brand in the building services and maintenance franchise industry, has received the prestigious “2009 St. Louis Award†in the franchising category from the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA awards program recognizes outstanding local businesses nationwide which have achieved exceptional marketing success in their business category, and which enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Founded in 2004 by CEO Dennis Jarrett and President Pete Frese, Stratus Building Solutions now operates in 21 states and Canada. The company expanded to Eastern Europe in September 2009 to establish a business model for European expansion. In January 2009, Stratus Building Solutions won four “top ten†spots in Entrepreneur magazine’s 30th Annual Franchise 500® ranking.
Jarrett and Frese said in a statement: “We value this honor from the U.S. Commerce Association because the 2009 St. Louis Award recognizes Stratus Building Solutions’ commitments to customer service in addition to business success. Customer service is a mainstay of our company and a foundation for our growth.