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B U S I N E S S P RO F I L E S 52 B U S I N E S S P R O F I L E S S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N R e c e n t ly, a W e s t b r o o k b a s e d I n d u s t r i a l Supply company was having trouble finding an answer for a problem window in their facility. After other companies failed to propose a solution, they contacted Budget Blinds Commercial Solutions for a con- sultation. e facility had a very large dome shaped skylight in a location that was difficult to access. e skylight was causing serious light control and solar heat gain issues. BBCS had the answer—a skylight shade using a distinctive cellular fabric to insulate and reduce energy costs. e size and location of the skylight opening was a big challenge. e shade needed to be large, and it needed to be operational. BBCS of Portland called upon one of their partners to provide an oversized motorized skylight shade. is particular installation added a bit of complex- ity that highlights BBCS' willingness to take on any challenge: "It was quite the trick to source the right manufacturer and get this shade installed," says Karen Glass, who owns BBCS with her husband Peter Glass. "But it's what we do. If someone tells my husband it can't be done, he's going to find a way to do it. e minute you tell anyone on our staff that it can't be done, it's— 'Challenge accepted.'"BB Commercial Solutions is a division of Budget Blinds of Portland, founded in 2003. BBCS works with close to 1,000 independent Budget Blinds locations across the country, negotiating national programs to offer clients the widest selection at favorable prices, all backed by one of the strongest warranty programs in the industry. In the state of Maine there are five independent locations that serve the needs of large and small companies, including those with multiple locations. A few na- tional accounts in Maine include Ameriprise Financial, UPS Stores, Fastsigns, and Play it Again Sports. As the largest provider of commercial window coverings in the world, unlike "mom and pop" window coverings suppli- ers, BBCS provides full-service, turnkey solutions for businesses. Consultants are trained experts who manage each client's com- mercial window covering project through every phase of imple- mentation, from design and con- sultation to measuring, ordering, delivery, and installation. Window treatments are an important design element that plays an essential role in commu- nicating brand messaging. Unlike the slatted blinds of old, today's window treatments are highly customized, with the power to communicate a business's values through the choice of materials, colors, textures, high-definition printing options, and safety fea- tures. Leveraging deep relation- ships throughout the industry, BBCS is able to allow clients to be as selective as they wish, with the promise of meeting top-quality standards. Because BBCS offers so many window solutions and com- mercial window treatments, the company has experience serving a wide breadth of industries—including restaurant, hospitality, hotels, healthcare, schools, government, office/condo, retail, property management, and new construction. In the educational setting, for example, BBCS often recom- mends durable roller shades and school safety solutions to support new lock-down procedures. For retail or restaurant chain industries, installations of roller shades, solar screens, and graphic commercial roller shades are common. Corporate settings often benefit from wood blinds, solar roller shades or cellular shades. Hospitality industry clients usually requests drapes and even custom bedding. Personalized and timely service is what it's all about. Take these recent examples: • When Coffee by Design outfitted their office and roasting lo- cation on Diamond Street in Portland, the local BBCS team was called in for solutions. Working with Allen and Interior Designer Jeanne Handy, our team recommended and installed solar rollers in a 3% openness factor for their conference room and offices. Security at night was a concern for Allen in this location. From the exterior, the shades appear to be blackout; from inside there's sufficient visibility outward for employees to From left, front: Owners Peter and Karen Glass; rear, Commercial Consultant Frank Hannigan and Style Consultant Stephanie Vanier. P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F B U D G E T B L I N D S C O M M E R C I A L S O L U T I O N S Give us a challenge. We'll find a solution. Budget Blinds Commercial Solutions

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