3 Moving Tips from Lowe's and 1-800-PACK-RAT

Our friends over at 1-800-Pack-Rat and Lowe's put together a quick list of 3 moving tips that we wanted to share with you!

A lot of folks are getting ready to move and store their stuff. We are here to help! Check out these three tips to get your move off on the right foot:

- Take an inventory: Things are so harried during a move; it's easy to lose track of the stuff that's coming and going. Protect your possessions by creating a home inventory. Take snapshots or create a written list of your belongings and keep that with you.

- Make yourself available: Make yourself available to your mover answer questions during loading and unloading. Review the home inventory paperwork and make sure the driver has your contact information and details of your delivery.

- Be safe: Whether you're hiring professionals or moving yourself, remove all rugs, low hanging items and tripping hazards. Keep walkways clear at all times. Arrange a baby-sitter for very young children, and make sure pets are away from loading and unloading. 

Thank you for making us your Columbus movers of choice!

Chris King Graduates from AMSA Leaders Program

This past month, Chris King, Operations Manager at E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Company, graduated from the AMSA Leaders Program during a three day ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year marked the 20^th anniversary of the prestigious training program.

King began the program back in October. Over the following 20 weeks, he attended online classes where he learned skills ranging from conflict resolution to different management techniques. Once in Las Vegas, King attended the three day training and graduation ceremony. For the first time, King was able to meet and network with his 18 other classmates from across the county.

All of us at E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Company congratulate Chris on his accomplishment. As Columbus, Ohio movers, Chris’s newfound skills and abilities will help us grow and better serve the Central Ohio area. 

Beatty Appointed to Small Business Council of the Columbus Chamber

This past month, Otto Beatty III, co-owner of E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co. LLC, was appointed to the Small Business Council of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for a 3-year term.  Beatty joins other Council members who are owners and operators of small and mid-size businesses in an advisory capacity to help guide the Chamber’s policies and priorities.  The Small Business Council reinforces the Chamber’s mission to better serve the small business community and ultimately, the Columbus business environment.

As a small business in Columbus, Ohio, we look forward to the progression of the Columbus economic environment. We continually strive to be your Columbus movers of choice and we look forward to Otto’s participation in the Small Business Council.

Happy Holidays!

The holidays are here! E.E. Ward has had an amazing year for which we are very thankful. However, it is important to remember those who need our help this time of year. On behalf of our employees and customers, E.E. Ward Moving and Storage has made donations to the Central Ohio charities you see below. What may not seem like a big donation to you, will be of great help to them. We encourage your generosity, however big or small, to help make Columbus a better place.

-Nationwide Children’s Hospital

-The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio

-The Salvation Army

-The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio

Thank you for making E.E. Ward your Columbus movers of choice. We wish you a safe and happy holiday.

E.E. Ward Announces Two New Relocation Consultant

Columbus, OH – February, 2011– E.E. Ward Moving & Storage, Columbus based agent for North American Van Lines, has two new additions to the company’s sales team. As the leading provider of relocation and storage services, E.E. Ward welcomes John Copas and Denise O’Leary as Relocation Consultants.

John Copas-

John Copas has lived in Columbus his whole life. He graduated from the local Marion-Franklin High School.  He served in the Marines for a four year term after which he began to focus on his professional career. John started out as a direct sales consultant before going to work for the federal government for almost 8 years. When he left the federal government, he started in the moving industry as a mover/driver for another major moving company. In 2009 John joined E.E. Ward Moving & Storage as a crew leader and driver where he received high customer service scores from E.E. Ward customers. Due to his outstanding performance and customer service skills, John was promoted to relocation consultant in January of 2011. John’s favorite thing about the industry is his ability to help people by providing the best customer care possible. In his spare time he coaches high school wrestling and spends time with his wife, three kids and granddaughter.

Denise O’Leary

Denise O’Leary has an extensive background in sales, ranging from automobiles to the communications products. For the past 12 years she has been a stay at home mom raising her four daughters. Upon hearing about the position opening at E.E. Ward Moving & Storage, she felt it was time to get back into the working world.  Although she is new to the moving industry, she excited to learn quickly and incorporate her previous sales experience and home management skills. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, running, and making sure her daughters get to their various activities.

E.E. Ward Awarded 2010 MBE Supplier of the Year

The South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC)
named E.E. Ward Moving & Storage the 2010 MBE Supplier of the Year
(Class II). The Annual Awards Gala took place on November 12, 2010 in
Cincinnati, Ohio, where the SCOMSDC recognized E.E. Ward as a certified
minority business who provides services and products to major
corporations and government entities. E.E. Ward is proud to announce our
selection as the 2010 MBE Supplier of the Year!

We received the Class II Award as an eligible minority business with
annual sales between $1 million and $10 million who provided exceptional
service to the organization's corporate members. We were evaluated on
our company history, growth in sales and employment, product quality,
service delivery, competitiveness and community involvement. After being
selected as the 2010 MBE Supplier of the Year, E.E. Ward looks forward
to everything 2011 will bring for our company and our valued customers.

Holiday Open House

E.E. Ward welcomed guests to their facility this past Wednesday, for their Holiday Open House. The event was held to showcase the inner workings of E.E. Ward, while celebrating the Holidays. Upon arrival, each guest received an E.E. Ward passport and were encouraged to visit five stations set up around the facility. The E.E. Ward Team acted as "travel ambassadors" at the stations, providing a demonstration of packing, storing, and customer service. E.E. Ward would like to thank everyone in attendance for their participation and support! To view more photos, visit http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=259053&id=128953379403.

Interesting Office Moving Story

We found this story a few days ago via Columbus Alive.

The found some random, interesting things during their office relocation such as a train cookie cutter and hundreds of jelly bracelets.

In the past, what interesting things have you found while moving?

Here is a link to the article: http://www.columbusalive.com/live/content/features/stories/2010/07/29/list/list.html?sid=108.

Brian Brooks Co-Owner of E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Columbus Ohio Movers

E.E. Ward Moving & Storage

"Let Ward Do It." With those words, William S. Ward, with the assistance of his father John T. Ward, founded The Ward Transfer Line in 1881 with a team of horses, a wagon and two helpers. This was the start of what would become one of the oldest and most established moving and storage companies in Ohio. The U.S. Department of Commerce has recognized E.E. Ward as one of the oldest African-American Owned Businesses in the United States.

Today, E.E. Ward is a nationally recognized leader in the relocation and transportation company industry offering comprehensive services including household and commercial moving, delivery services and logistics on a local, national and international level.

The company has received numerous awards for its high level of service, including, but not limited to: Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio's Business Integrity Award, Angie's List Super Service Award, Finalist for National Minority Corporate Supplier of the Year Award and Columbus Board of Realtors Preferred Vendor for Moving Services. The management and employees are active and provide services to several community organizations such as the Nationwide Childrens' Hospital Foundation, MAP Furniture Bank, The YWCA of Central Ohio and the Junior League of Columbus.



In 2001, Mr. Eldon Ward, the last member of the Ward Family to own the business, sold and entrusted his business to Brian Brooks and Otto Beatty. These two young men, who have been friends since the age of five, pledged to uphold the legacy and tradition of excellence established by the Ward Family and expected by its customers.

Read more E.E. Ward Moving & Storage.

Keywords: Moving Companies Columbus Ohio, Movers Columbus Ohio, Ohio Movers,

Staff Appreciation! Way to go Crew!

Early last week we had a staff appreciation lunch party for our fine crew here at E.E. Ward Moving & Storage. We hosted a wonderful catered lunch, and got the chance to give our thanks to the crew for all the work they contribute! So I'd like to give a little shout-out/thanks to our fine crew of relocation specialists. They work very hard and deserve it! Keep up the great work guys!


Finally, as the face behind the computer and co-author of the E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Blog, I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Chris Olson and I manage our social media. Viewed at the top of our blog, I update our twitter page (twitter.com/eewardonline), our facebook page (search E.E. Ward Online), and our company profile on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/companies/385223). Please take the time to get to know us and our company!