SCORE Award Press Release
Published on Thursday, June 04, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sandwich, MA – June 4, 2009
Cape Medical Supply, Inc. Honored with SCORE “Build a Better Mousetrap” Award
The team members and ownership of Cape Medical Supply are proud to be honored with a 2009 SCORE “Build a Better Mousetrap” award, which was presented during the annual awards breakfast on June 2, at the Old Yarmouth Inn.
The following appeared in the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce E-news to announce the achievement to membership:
The Chamber Board of Directors chose Cape Medical Supply as their pick for the annual SCORE award. The Sheehan family has built the business since 1977, first by providing home respiratory equipment and then continually expanding services and other medical equipment. Over the years they have opened stores in Plymouth, Falmouth and most recently Hyannis.
In addition to innovative and meticulous business practices, Cape Medical Supply is known for generously supporting the community through sponsorship and participation. In 2008, the company won the Cape Cod Business Philanthropy award, from The Planned Giving Council of Cape Cod. Charitable contributions and community leadership continue to be high priorities for the company, as evidenced by the variety of leadership positions assumed by the management and owners.
“This is a tremendous honor and our sincerest thanks go to the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce Board for recognizing us in this manner, we count ourselves lucky to have such great Chamber’s in the region,” commented CEO Gary Sheehan.
“The event was a real thrill for us, and is strong recognition of the leadership of the company and the strength of the team we have in place,” said Cape Medical Supply General Manager Ellen Burke, who attended the event along with Business Manager Judy Keenan.
To arrange for an interview or for more information on this release you can contact Cape Medical Supply, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Gary Sheehan directly at gsheehan@capemedical.net.
About Cape Medical Supply, Inc: Cape Medical Supply is the premiere provider of respiratory care and durable medical equipment in Southeastern MA. At their headquarters Cape Medical Supply has over 10,000 square feet of warehouse space stocked with home medical equipment and respiratory care goods. The specific products are too numerous to mention, but most fall into the following categories; Home Oxygen Products, Sleep Apnea Products (CPAP/Bi-PAP), Bathroom Safety Equipment, Hospital Beds, Orthopedic Goods (Splints and Braces), Mobility Aids, Seat-Lift Chairs, Aids-to-Daily-Living, Specialty Pillows, and much more.
These products treat conditions from COPD, to Sleep Apnea, to mobility impairment – and many more, and do so at greatly reduced expense to both the patients and healthcare system by providing a safe home environment where the user can rest safely and comfortably. More than the products, Cape Medical Supply takes great pride in the Team Members who work with their patients, customers and referral sources; it is these people, their skill, compassion, dedication and experience that have made Cape Medical Supply the widely recognized leader in the communities they serve. Family owned and operated since 1977, ownership and employees are very active in community affairs and the company takes great pride in their civic involvement and charitable giving.
For more information please visit their website at www.capemedical.com or their online media kit at www.capemedical.com/media-kit
Recent Awards and Honors:
2007, 2008 Inc. 5,000 Honoree, Fastest Growing Private Companies in the United States
2008 Planned Giving Council of Cape Cod, Outstanding Business
2009 HME Excellence Awards Runner-Up, Best Home Medical Equipment Company in the United States
2009 SCORE/Sandwich Chamber of Commerce, Build a Better Mousetrap Award Winner
