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March 2008: Sharon McRill was quoted in an article entitled "Our economy is not all gloom and doom" of the The Ann Arbor News. >> Read the complete article.
As seen in the Ann Arbor News: "Positive attitude will get you results in business", by Sharon McRill. >> Read the complete article..
October 2007: ANN ARBOR, MI - The Betty Brigade, an Ann Arbor-based personal assistance/ concierge company, has been named one of the top ten Growing Companies to Watch in Ann Arbor by the Ann Arbor Business Review. In their October 4-10, 2007, issue the Review states that the Ann Arbor region continues to prosper despite the bleak outlook of Michigan's economy. And a prosperous region means growing business. The Betty Brigade, as it heads into its fifth year, is a perfect example of growing business. A 30% increase in annual sales and the need for additional staff signals a bright future in an otherwise dreary economy. >> Read the complete article.
September 2007: ANN ARBOR, MI - One of the most interesting moments at last week's Impact event sponsored by the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce came when Sharon McRill, owner of The Betty Brigade, posed this question for speaker Mike Finney, CEO of Ann Arbor Spark, the area's economic development agency: What does Spark do for service-oriented, non-tech businesses? >> Read the complete article.
May 2007: ANN ARBOR, MI - The Betty Brigade, an Ann Arbor-based personal assistance/ concierge company now has a staff member certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Andrea Rousselle, who has been with the company since October 2006, recently completed the Pet for Paws First Aid and CPR training course. >> Read the complete article.
May 2007: Sharon McRill was interviewed for a blog article entitled "Business Ambition Meets Social Conscience." >> Read the complete article.
March 2007: ANN ARBOR, MI - Sharon McRill, owner of the Ann Arbor-based personal assistance/ concierge company, The Betty Brigade, will be the first participant for the new ATHENA PowerLink Program. >> Read the complete article.
February 2007: ANN ARBOR, MI - The Betty Brigade, an Ann Arbor-based personal assistance/ concierge company recently joined seventeen charter businesses in the southeast Michigan area to form the Michigan Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers Association. >> Read the complete article.
January 2007: ANN ARBOR, MI - The Betty Brigade, an Ann Arbor-based personal assistance company announced they are now using Housekeeping Associates exclusively for their clients' cleaning needs. >> Read the complete article.
March 2006: ANN ARBOR, MI - Sharon McRill, President and CEO of The Betty Brigade, an Ann Arbor-based personal assistance and concierge company, will speak to local Girl Scout Troops about careers in organizing. >> Read the complete article.
March 2006: ANN ARBOR, MI - The Betty Brigade, an Ann Arbor based personal assistance company recently announced they are now accepting MasterCard and Visa. Rapid company growth and multiple client requests resulted in their prompt response to this growing need. >> Read the complete article.
September 2005: ANN ARBOR, MI - The Betty Brigade, formerly My Gal Friday, an Ann Arbor based personal assistance company, announced the launch of its new website at www.bettybrigade.com. The Betty Brigade's rapid growth and recent name change prompted the need for a new website. >> Read the complete article.
September 2005: ANN ARBOR, MI - My Gal Friday, an Ann Arbor based personal assistance company, is now The Betty Brigade. Due to continued steady growth and the addition of staff over the last two years, company President and CEO, Sharon McRill, wanted a name that could grow with the company. The company sponsored a name-change contest and the winning entry came from a Farmington Hills resident. Ms. McRill stated, "We're growing and we needed to be able to use the name on a national level. My Gal Friday wasn't available so we had a contest." >> Read the complete article.
July 2005: Business Review article describes how Sharon McRill built her thriving business >> Read the article (pdf file/15kb).
February 2005: ANN ARBOR, MI - My Gal Friday, an Ann Arbor based personal assistance company, recently hired three new employees bringing the total staff to five. Increased company awareness, coupled with a growing client base, resulted in the need to hire additional staff to fulfill client needs. >> Read the complete article.
December 2004: My Gal Friday wins award from Women Business Owners of Southeast Michigan
November 2004: My Gal Friday featured in Ann Arbor News