AKRON, Ohio — May 22, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties announces as of June 25, 2025, its Business Services operations has been recertified to ISO 9001:2015 without design standard.
“Being ISO certified since 2007 has strengthened our ability to serve both our mission and our customers by driving continuous improvement in every aspect of our operation,” said Nancy Ellis McClenaghan, president & CEO, Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties. “Our Business Services team takes pride in meeting high standards, and this recertification reflects our dedication to quality and efficiency.”
Goodwill partnered with Smithers, https://www.smithers.com/, an accredited quality and environmental management systems certification body, to achieve the certification. When an organization works with Goodwill’s Business Services, it can expect:
- Competitive pricing
- Reliable, high-quality workmanship
- On-time delivery
By using Goodwill, your business is helping fund employment-related programs that help individuals overcome barriers to competitive employment and self-sufficiency. For a quote on your project or to receive more information, contact Goodwill’s Business Services team at BusinessServices@goodwillakron.org or 1-800-989-8428.
About Goodwill Industries Serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland & Richland Counties
The Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation that helps individuals prepare for, find and retain employment. Operating in the five-county region of Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland, the agency was established in 1927. It is a private, independent organization, operating as an affiliate member of Goodwill Industries International. Goodwill helps to directly strengthen the region’s workforce through its employment programs and indirectly through the net proceeds from its retail outlets and business services division. For more information about GIA, visit www.goodwillakron.org or call 800-989-8428.
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Contact: Leah Davis
(330)786-2519
ldavis@goodwillakron.org