Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month: How SMC Premier Honors Diversity and Inclusion

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black people in history, culture and society. As a cleaning and facilities management company we are proud to support this initiative and honour the diversity and inclusion of our staff, clients, and community.

Here at SMC we strive to create a business committed to it’s diverse and hardworking staff, we provide fair wages, benefits and opportunities for growth to all.  We foster a culture of trust collaboration and respect where all feel welcomed and supported.  We appreciate all our staff and clients and are committed to respect and inclusion.

We are dedicated to providing high-quality cleaning services that meet the needs and preferences of our clientele. We listen to their feedback and tailor our solutions.

Cleaning is a necessary part of our lives and our clients can live healthier happier and more productive lives having us take care of their needs. We are committed to providing high-quality cleaning services that meet the needs and preferences of our clientele.  As a collaborative service we listen to feedback and can adapt our clients needs.  We’re very proud here at SMC to have introduced the use eco-friendly products that are safe for our staff, clients and the environment.

We are inspired by the achievements of Black people in history. We are especially grateful for the Black pioneers and innovators in the cleaning industry who have invented many of the tools and techniques that we use today.

We congratulate:

• Thomas W. Stewart– who patented an improved mop in 1893 inventing a clamping device that could wring out the mop head without using the hands.
• Thomas Elkins– African American dentist who In 1872 invented the modern-day toilet. Without Elkins bathroom breaks certainly wouldn’t be as comfortable.
• Alice H. Parker- patented a gas-powered heating furnace in 1919 which was able to regulate the temperature in different rooms of a building.
• Lonnie G. Johnson– invented a thermoelectric energy converter that exchanged heat into electricity.  He also created the Super Soaker water gun in 1982 one of the most loved and best-selling toys in the world.

We give thanks to their ingenuity and creativity.

As we celebrate Black History Month we recognise and appreciate the diversity of our own hardworking staff and thank them for their dedication and commitment.

Together, we can make a difference and create a cleaner brighter and more equitable future for everyone.