by logisticsplus | Apr 16, 2022 | News
Today Gretchen Seth and Julie Slomski (along with Laura Schaaf of the Barber Center) volunteered to sort and pack donations for Erie for Ukraine. Gretchen provided a first-hand account of the experience, along with the photos below.
“Once again, the support of ordinary people has been incredible! Someone dropped off four huge pallets of hand sanitizer wipes. One couple drove a packed Uhaul and SUV from Bradford, and they plan to do it again in two weeks.
We sorted and packed dozens of cartons of personal care items, medical supplies, food, and clothing. We probably built at least eight pallets, all at least 6’ high.
There was a steady stream of people dropping off items all afternoon.
As an added bonus, a Ukrainian lady brought eight loaves of paska fresh from the oven, which she served with jam and glasses of milk!
They are looking for volunteers for the next two Saturdays, so I hope we can enlist some Logistics Plus employees to join us.”
by logisticsplus | Apr 15, 2022 | News
Last night, Logistics Plus hosted a fundraiser at The BrewErie at Union Station. It was a fun night filled with appetizers, brews, games, and giveaways (and a few Jell-O shots ?). By the end, we helped raise another $2,159 for Ukraine relief efforts?? (and we sold out all the Jell-O shots … thanks Yuriy)! Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed! https://lpukrainerelief.com/
by logisticsplus | Apr 1, 2022 | News
The Logistics Plus Marketing team was featured on the weekly Business Spotlight program from WPSE AM 1450/FM 107.1 Radio. Business Spotlight is a 30-minute program airing Fridays at noon. Each segment focuses on a business or organization that is making an impact across the region.
In this segment, Scott Frederick (VP of Marketing & LTL Carrier Relations) and Ryan Markiewicz (Marketing Specialist) joined the show to discuss various marketing and business development activities within the company. Specifically, Scott and Ryan discussed their roles, what it’s like marketing for a global company, building the brand, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus Podcasts page or by clicking the audio link below.
by logisticsplus | Mar 29, 2022 | News
If you work in the logistics industry, you know how busy and chaotic it can be. This is no different for the Logistics Plus Chicago team. Over the past few months, the team has been managing air charters, massive roll-out projects, and new fulfillment opportunities (on top of all the traditional warehousing work they handle).
Over the weekend, the team finally got together for a long-overdue Christmas dinner (only three months late 🙂 ). Logistics Plus Midwest Manager Christian Marz reflected on what a crazy journey the past few years have been. “It was great to get the team together in a non-work setting for a change. This celebration was well-deserved for everyone. It’s been a crazy couple of years, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.”
The Chicago team went from having five full-time employees in 2020 to sixteen full-time employees right now. That doesn’t include the large number of permanent and part-time warehouse workers who work for Logistics Plus in Chicago.
by logisticsplus | Mar 24, 2022 | News
The students at Erie Catholic School System’s six elementary schools made cards for Logistics Plus Ukraine employees and their families and many additional cards for other families in Ukraine. Bridget Philip, President of Erie Catholic School System, and Tami Faram, its Director of Strategic Advancement, had the honor of presenting the cards to Yuriy Ostapyak, Logistics Plus COO (who is from Ukraine). Logistics Plus will arrange air delivery of the cards to Poland and personally deliver them to refugee centers in Poland, Ukraine, and surrounding areas. Children and families in Ukraine will be comforted to know they have such strong support. Some of the kids even wrote their cards in Ukrainian! Special thank you to Erie News Now reporter Ethan Kibbe for being on hand to chronicle this fabulous gift of the heart.
