Minuteman is starting the New Year off right with our first hospital in 2012! Meet the newest addition- California Hospital Medical Center. California Hospital adds to Minuteman’s growing list of hospital clients in the West, and is our very first in the heart of Downtown L.A. The hospital is a member of Dignity Health, formerly known as Catholic Hospital West (CHW), and has been providing medical care to Southern California residents since 1887. Their list of medical services includes but is not limited to: cancer care, orthopedics, surgical services, ICU, emergency and trauma services, and maternity care. California Hospital is also a proud participant of multiple community organizations and health awareness courses.

Minuteman Parking will be providing it’s stellar parking services at California Hospital during the week Monday through Friday. We look forward to working with the hospital and improving patient flow!

At Minuteman, we love everything green- especially living green and being environmentally friendly! We care greatly about our environment and do our best to practice sustainability and awareness. Our greatest contribution to the planet is our natural gas shuttles and electric company cars.

Minuteman Parking has multiple shuttles and a collection of corporate vehicles that run purely on compressed natural gas (CNG). This is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline, diesel, and propane and is a more environmentally clean alternative. CNG is much safer than gas in the event of a spill because natural gas is lighter than air so it disperses quickly when it’s released. CNG does not increase the concentration of carbon in the atmosphere, and can be used in traditional gasoline engines that have been converted to bi-fuel.

We also have several carts at our properties that are global electric motorcars (GEM). Our little GEMs are low speed vehicles that are battery electric. They are plugged into outlets for recharging and are completely petrol free.

Although these are minor steps in the big picture, every little bit counts! It is our New Year’s Resolution this year to do more on our part to help save the environment. Here’s to going green in 2012!

This past sunny Sunday afternoon, Minuteman had the pleasure of attending the 2012 Bridal Showcase at the historic Queen Mary in beautiful Long Beach, California. This well-known event is one of the most popular bridal shows in the country and hosted almost 3,000 brides-to-be. The expo held hundreds of local vendors, but Minuteman was proud to be the only participating transportation exhibit offering valet, party bus, and shuttle services for weddings. The showcase included a fashion show featuring gorgeous wedding gowns and tuxedos, wedding cake tastings, photo booths, complimentary drinks, and much more!

Minuteman will also be attending the Knott’s Berry Farm Bridal Expo in February at their Resort Hotel. If you missed us at the Queen Mary, come be one of thousands to visit us on Sunday February 19th. It’s a great way to get some cool ideas and inspiration for either your wedding, your company, or both!

Going gaga over Google? So are we! Can’t decide who your plus-one should be for the next special occasion? Minuteman wants to be your new ! We have officially launched a Minuteman Parking Google+ page to better keep in constant contact.

Don’t have a Google+ account? It’s easy! Just log in to your gmail account or create one for free, and start uploading photos, videos, and more. If you want to create a page for your business, just click the “Create a Google+ Page” link and follow the same instructions.

Google+ is an easy way to share recently updated photos, news feeds, clientele, events, and current happenings. So add us to your Circles and click the +1 button on the Minuteman Parking page to help spread the word. And don’t be afraid to share our page with everyone else in your Circles. The more the merrier!

Minuteman Parking is thrilled to announce that we have started services at the Regatta Seaside in Marina del Rey, CA. The Regatta has decided to join Minuteman’s ever-growing list of luxury high-rise condo clients. This 20-story tower boasts over 200 high-end condominium units with beautiful ocean, city, and mountain views. Located on the Santa Monica Bay, residents enjoy an exuberant lifestyle with amenities that include an Olympic-sized heated pool, landscaped sun decks, a full-sized health and fitness center, and a business/conference center.

Minuteman will be providing valet services for Regatta residents 7 days a week. This is the fourth Minuteman property in the Marina del Rey area, and we are excited to continue this growth. We are proud to welcome the Regatta Seaside into the Minuteman family, and we look forward to extending our customer care and parking solutions!

The holidays are officially upon us! ‘Tis the season to be thankful for friends, family, relaxation, and tasty treats. Minuteman wishes to extend a warm holiday greeting to all of our valued friends, family members, and parking partners. We truly appreciate every single employee and all of our clients who are part of the Minuteman family and who help make us a success. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Quanza, or just some time off, we hope it’s filled with happy thoughts and new memories.

So grab a toasty warm drink and cheers to the holidays! Have a safe season and may your celebrations be filled with lots of love and joy.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Minuteman Parking!

Minuteman Parking Company has been a proud participant of the Bridges from School to work program since 2005. The Bridges program assists disadvantaged youth by developing their skills and assisting them in finding gainful employment. At Minuteman, employees referred to us by Bridges have worked in various HR and Operations related capacities in our corporate headquarters.

Our initial connection with the Bridges program came through one of our clients, the Marriott Corporation, with whom we partner with at a few of their premiere properties. The Marriott Foundation was established in 1989 by the family of J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. The Foundation’s resources are solely directed to the operation and expansion of Bridges, with the goal of literally bridging the gap for teens from school to adulthood and work. Since 1990, The Marriott Foundation has worked with more than 16,500 young people; preparing them for vocational success and helping them find and maintain employment.

Bridges serves two key purposes in our community. First, to provide candidates with career guidance coupled with competitive work to enhance their employment potential; and secondly, to help local employers gain access to a valuable sources of pre-screened and qualified employees. Clearly this is a win-win proposition for the youth and the employer. The Bridges program works with participating candidates for 18-24 months, giving young people the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed through a project that involves employers, schools, and other community resources and their families. Minuteman has employed four Bridges students over the last six years. Two of our Bridges success stories are Adam Burg and Chris Walker.

Adam Burg

Adam Burg worked for Minuteman for almost two years from 2006 into 2008. He had a learning disability that did not get in the way of him being an excellent employee, nor stand in the way of a successful career. Adam was the Student of the Year award winner at the 2008 Bridges Employer Recognition event and has been featured in Bridges promotional videos for potential employers. Adam left our employment to start an academic program at UCLA.

Chris Walker

Chris Walker was placed with Minuteman Parking in September 2010 as the Office Administrative Clerk in the HR department and he remains a valued employee. His duties have expanded to include maintaining the appearance of company vehicles and managing the warehouse, where uniforms and supplies are stored and disbursed to our field locations. Chris is a very busy young man. Aside from working for Minuteman, he attends West LA College, continuing his education, and is also very active in sports. He has trained with the school’s Cross Country team this semester and hopes to join the track team and/or the football team in the upcoming year.

We are understandably proud of our participation in the Bridges program, and our young proteges, Adam and Chris. Minuteman is committed to offering more opportunities to Bridges students in the future. We obviously receive a great return on our investment by offering employment to Bridges students. We are thankful for the opportunity to participate in such a valuable and worthwhile program.

More information on the Bridges program can be found at:

http://www.marriottfoundationbridges.org/bridges/default.mi

Minuteman is proud to announce that our very own Vice President of Finance, Wilson Tang, was honorably recognized by National Parking Association magazine. The magazine featured Wilson in their September 2011 issue. He was specifically chosen to give his professional executive perspective on finance and management due to his success at Minuteman Parking and his past achievements in auditing and executive positions with Nestle, Dole, and GTE.

As Vice President of Finance, it is Wilson’s job to monitor profits, growth, and foresee future revenue. This includes but is not limited to: responsibility of all accounting, payroll, and timekeeping, as well as claims administrations. It is the Vice President’s job to not only manage all the company’s finances and make sure everything is balanced and running smoothly, but to also ensure warm customer care is provided and solicited.

Wilson joined the Minuteman family in 2006. After just 5 short years with him aboard, Minuteman Parking has seen phenomenal progress and exponential growth. With a shared goal of maximizing revenue while simultaneously providing unbeatable customer service, we plan to maintain this outstanding reputation. Minuteman would like to extend a sincere thank you to Wilson for all his hard work. Here’s to the next 5 years!

Flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? Dreading the parking lots and outrageous fees? Do not fear, Minuteman Parking is here! We’ve officially redefined the phrase “no-hassle” with our new Minute Park ‘N Fly program. It’s never been easier to book valet airport parking. We’re talkin’ no reservation fees, text message service, and complimentary shuttles.

We all know how hectic traveling can be during the holidays. It is Minuteman’s goal to make all your trips and travels this holiday season as smooth and painless as possible. That’s why we created Minute Park ‘N Fly. All you have to do is visit www.minuteparknfly.com, book your reservation free of charge, and don’t forget to register with your email for exclusive deals! Minute Park ‘N Fly will valet park your car at the Seattle Airport Marriott, located only .5 miles from the airport, and provide free shuttle service to and from the airport. Daily parking rates start at $8.95.

With all the holidays just around the corner, don’t let travel troubles stress you out! It is Minuteman’s gift to you to have a care-free holiday season with your loved ones. Happy holidays from the Minuteman family!

Minuteman Parking has officially extended our parking solutions services to the stars in Hollywood! We were extremely honored to help Rock and Rain Inc. host this event to debut Gwen Stefani’s new line of clothing, “Harajuku Mini,” for Target. We are proud to announce the event last Saturday, held at Jim Henson Studios in L.A., was a complete success. Our own Director of Special Events, Treavor Bramwell, along with our staff of experienced and hospitable valet drivers, helped make this night go as smoothly as possible for all guests and attendants.

Gwen Stefani officially launched her brand new children’s clothing line, “Harajuku Mini,” for children ages 6 months+ on November 13th, to be sold at Target retail stores. This Japanese anime-inspired line is for both boys and girls; babies, kids, and teens. Prices range from $4 to $30.

Minuteman would like to thank Jim Henson Studios for providing such a superb venue. We would especially like to thank Rock and Rain Inc. for allowing us this opportunity to work with them on such an amazing event!