Environmental Service Systems (ESS), a leading provider of janitorial and facility maintenance services, has been named Supplier of the Year Class IV by the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC) at its Business Opportunity Conference (BOC26).

BOC26 is a three-day event that brings together business owners, major corporate partners, government agencies and industry leaders for networking, business engagement and opportunities to build lasting partnerships. ESS’s recognition as Supplier of the Year Class IV highlights the company’s continued growth and success as a minority-owned business. Class IV represents businesses with annual sales of $50 million or more.

The recognition adds to a longstanding track record of achievement and continued growth for ESS. The company was ranked the third-largest Black-owned business in Mecklenburg County and was also ranked the third-largest Black-owned business in Charlotte by 2024 revenue by the Charlotte Business Journal, recognizing ESS among the region’s leading Black-owned businesses. ESS has also been recognized among the Charlotte Business Journal’s Fast 50, which highlights some of the region’s fastest-growing private companies. ESS is also a longstanding Corporate Plus® member of National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), a designation recognizing minority-owned businesses that have demonstrated their capacity to execute national contracts for major corporations.

From its Charlotte roots, the Company has built a national footprint, providing janitorial and facility maintenance solutions to customers across the country. The company’s commitment to operational excellence is reflected in its CIMS-GB Certification with Honors, a recognized industry standard for quality in service delivery.

“Being named Supplier of the Year Class IV by CVMSDC is a proud moment for ESS and for the amazing teams that helped build this company,” said Edgar Ruth, Founder and President of Environmental Service Systems. “From our beginnings in Charlotte to the national company we are today, we have stayed focused on doing great work, building strong relationships and creating opportunities for our people and our communities. We are grateful to CVMSDC for this recognition and to the customers, employees and partners who have been part of our journey.”

The Supplier of the Year Class IV recognition marks another milestone among ESS’s many achievements and reflects the company’s continued commitment to excellence, strong customer partnerships and community impact. As ESS continues to grow, the company remains focused on building on these achievements and creating new opportunities for continued success.

ESS’s commitment to its community extends beyond its business operations. The company supports Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) and its College of Business and Professional Studies, investing in education and opportunities for the next generation of business professionals.

About ESS

Established in 1998, Environmental Service Systems, LLC provides janitorial and facility services to clients across a range of industries. For more information about ESS, visit www.environmentalss.com

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