H2 Systems Launches Major Expansion, First of its Kind Experience Centre

By Paul Fitzgerald - H2 Systems Inc. has plenty of bragging rights with awards, accolades from clients, growth, and for becoming a household name here inBurlington and across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Evidence of this was clearly defined this past Thursday night (March 27, 2014) as the popular home theatre and home integration company unveiled its new expansion and its new Experience Centre for the media.

Members of the press had the chance to have a sneak peak at the company’s newly renovated facility that is spacious and wired with the best in home theatre and home integration technology. The new Experience Centre, unrivalled in every sense, brings the home theatre and entertainment experience to a whole new level.

Clinton Howell, founder and owner of H2 Systems Inc., is thrilled that his company is growing and that they are now offering a new Experience Centre, a first of its kind in Canada.

“We have spent the last year working hard to expand our facility which now includes a dynamic state-of-the-art Experience Centre,” says Howell. “The result of our growth stems directly from the ever-increasing volume of business from new and existing clients and most of all the tireless efforts of the H2 team who are committed to customer service on every level.”

H2 Systems Inc. is now part of the Baeumler Approved contractor network. H2 will soon be showcased on Bryan Baeumler's House of Bryan 3.

The expansion, growth and popularity of H2 Systems Inc. are also clearly evident in the prestigious awards the company has recently won.

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce announced that the well-known home theatre and home integration company on Harvester Road have won a 2014 Business Excellence Award.

And this past fall H2 Systems Inc. walked away with two major awards at the CEDIA (The Custom Design & Installation Association) Manufacturers’ Awards event held in Denver, CO.

The annual CEDIA awards show is considered the Oscars for the home theatre and home integration industry worldwide. Hundreds of people attended the major awards show that was full of style, pizazz and applause from start to finish. H2 Systems Inc. won the Gold Award for $101,000 to $150,000 in Best Technical Design, and they scooped up the Bronze Award for $100,000 and under in Best Technical Design.

This is not the first time the Burlington based home theatre and home integration company has won CEDIA Electronic Lifestyle Awards. They scooped up one award in 2012, two in 2011 and two in 2010, which is unprecedented for a local home theatre company.

Between H2 Systems Inc. and Howell & Associates (former company) they have 17 awards to date for home theatre and integration which is more than any other company in Canada.

Howell himself, hailed as a leader in every sense, has been instrumental in turning his one-time “ma and pa shop” into a major empire.

Howell’s expertise for homeowners never goes unnoticed. He is a popular media figure as news outlets including The Toronto Sun, The London Free Press, The Burlington Post, The Oakville News, HOSS Magazine, WOW Magazine, The Examiner, CNN iReport, and the Digital Journal, rely on his experience and insights when it comes to home theatre solutions.

“The expansion of our facility and our new Experience Centre marks a unique chapter for H2 Systems Inc.,” says Howell. “We are proud with our growth, but the real reason we have grown is stems directly from our commitment to our clients and for being innovative and forward thinking.”

Source: Examiner

That work and life balance thing just got easier

By Paul Fitzgerald

These days finding the time for everything seems like a challenge, especially for those who have children, or are in need of adult or elder care. An interview with Imagine That Family Care Service reveals details on this trend.

Many of us know the reality of the bustling city life: the commute, the traffic, the long work day of meetings and juggling multiple projects, the cell phone calls, emails, texts, and then of course family needs are thrown into the mix.

Employees nowadays have that added stress of meeting demanding deadlines while looking after their families.

The true reality is that many people are in need of back-up care for when they experience temporary disruptions in child, adult, or elder care that prevents them from fulfilling work obligations.

But don’t despair, there’s a solution to all that. You see, Imagine That Child Care Services has just expanded to offer back up care for individuals of all ages - children, adults and seniors, under the umbrella of Imagine That Family Care Services.

The services, a first of its kind, means employers can now set up corporate family backup care for their employees.

“We are expanding our services to meet the changing times,” says Bill Carty, managing director of the organization.

“Our services offer employers and employees alike with that added piece of mind. Through the support of our professionally trained staff, employees now have the opportunity to utilize back-up care services like no other so that they can meet necessary work commitments.”

Carty adds, “Our services are a new business tool and we provide exceptional care for people of all ages in a confidential manner.”

The wide range of services is available to individuals and families living in or travelling to Toronto and the GTA.

Anne Bonfigli, who handles the marketing for the company, indicates the expansion in the company’s services is necessary in today’s 24/7 digital-like world.

“Most importantly, our extensive services for family care are about supporting employees while helping keep work absenteeism to a minimum,” explains Bonfigli.

“People out there want to excel in their careers and now we have implemented a support system in place that covers employees from all walks of life –from the trades and labour, to professionals, and all the way to Bay Street.”

The family care services are cost effective and flexible and they are offered round the clock, 365 days per year. And the services will no doubt help foster happier workplaces.