City Wide

City Wide of Kansas City participated in the 10^th annual March of Dimes: Bikers for Babies event this year at the Kansas Speedway. In the 10 years the event has been held at the Kansas Speedway the number of participants has grown from a mere 1,000 riders to more than 6,000, making it the largest motor cycle ride in the country. This year the event, which took place on September 19, 2010, raised more than $700,000 for the March of Dimes.

“We have now been working with the Kansas Speedway for 9 years and to see that many bikers out on the track, supporting the efforts of the March of Dimes, was truly... Read More

This fall, City Wide celebrated the giving season by holding an internal chili cook-off. The price of entry – one non-perishable food item.  City Wide was able to collect $114 in addition to 126 pounds of food to donate to families in need.

The spoils of the cook-off were able to feed a family of four this holiday season. With costs rising and jobs cutting back, this family was incredible grateful for the aid of Harvesters and City Wide. “Thank you for being a source of hope for a lot of people,” said the family. “It means a lot to know there’s somewhere we can go to get... Read More

Every year City Wide raises money to adopt families of their employees to help take some of the burden away from the Christmas season. The monetary donations were made by City Wide employees and were matched by the owners, the Oddo family.

This year, City Wide adopted 14 families and was able to provide a $200 gift card to each for Christmas presents, groceries and other necessities. One family in particular has faced a year of financial hardships because of health reasons and hospital bills have taken the place of Christmas presents for the children. City Wide presented the Sanchez family with their gift three days before... Read More

The job: Facilities Services Manager.

The employer: City Wide Maintenance, founded in 1959, has headquarters in Lenexa and franchise locations throughout the country. City Wide Maintenance is a building maintenance company offering more than 20 services to its clients, including janitorial, carpet cleaning, window washing, parking lot maintenance and tenant improvements.

My role: I have a territory of about 50 buildings whose maintenance-plus services I manage. My job is to make sure the buildings are maintained and to offer any assistance our customers may need.... Read More

City Wide of Kansas City will be donating their time and resources to help The Legends at Village West. Six City Wide employees with take part in building the backdrop to The Legends’ Santa Workshop that will be open beginning in the middle of November. The workshop will include a Christmas list writing room, milk and cookies with Mrs. Claus and of course, a visit with Santa himself.

 “We were asked to donate money for wrapping paper about a year ago. When we found out they were going to be spending twice what they requested in donations to hire a crew to build the workshop, we thought our time would be a... Read More

City Wide of Kansas City participated in the 10^th annual March of Dimes: Bikers for Babies event this year at the Kansas Speedway. In the 10 years the event has been held at the Kansas Speedway the number of participants has grown from a mere 1,000 riders to more than 6,000, making it the largest motor cycle ride in the country. This year the event, which took place on September 19, 2010, raised more than $700,000 for the March of Dimes.

“We have now been working with the Kansas Speedway for 9 years and to see that many bikers out on the track, supporting the efforts of the March of Dimes, was truly... Read More

City Wide was recently recognized for its continued support for Black & Veatch and the community at Black & Veatch’s annual golf charity to help raise funds for the Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. The golf tournament, which was held on May 24th, was the 14th consecutive year of the charity and the event raised $275,000 in financial support.

City Wide Maintenance donated a financial contribution and was recognized as a Silver Status contributor by Black & Veatch. “We want our clients to know we support them, especially in their efforts to give back to the community,” said Rob Ellis,... Read More

Company shows 89% Gross Revenue Growth, Ranks 71 in Kansas City Region

City Wide Maintenance Company, headquartered in Lenexa, KS is proud to be named among the 2009 Corporate Report 100 winners for the 5th consecutive year. Sponsored by Ingram’s Magazine and now in its 24th year, The Corporate Report 100 competition recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses headquartered in the greater Kansas City region.

The rankings are determined by the growth of a company’s gross revenue over a four-year period. Ingram’s compares 2008 gross revenue to 2005 gross revenue to determine the... Read More