August 2004

Skycom Courier biz flourishes during Democratic National Convention

Allston-based Skycom Courier, enlisted by Boston 2004 and the Boston Globe to courier Democratic National Convention information, was one local business that flourished during the week-long event.

"We delivered everything from video tapes and press releases to free passes to the 'Baby James' /Pops concert at UMass and DNC goodies, said Scott Baker, Skycom president.

"It's amazing how much 'stuff' needs to get from here to there, quickly and efficiently, during such major events," he said.

" For us, the convention was a boon! "

September 2004

Harvard University Procurement Management Department selects Skycom Courier vendor partner for its courier services

The Procurement Management Department (PMD) at Harvard University recently selected Skycom Courier as its vendor partner for the University's courier services.

"We needed a professional, reliable courier service to provide time-sensitive document and package deliveries to our campuses and the surrounding suburbs and were able to work with Skycom to negotiate significant discounted rates for vehicle and bike deliveries for Harvard customers," said Tara Spann, Contract Manager at the University.

One of Harvard's procurement goals is to provide access for small, local, minority and women-owned establishments to do business with Harvard. Skycom, a local minority-owned firm, also offered competitive pricing, flexibility and the level of service necessary to satisfy its courier needs.

"The Harvard/Skycom vendor partnership represents a great opportunity for our company to serve a growing number of Harvard customers and provide outstanding delivery services to one of the area's most important institutions," said Scott Baker, President of Skycom Courier.

Since the beginning of the relationship, Skycom has increased its business at Harvard by nearly 30%, and significant future expansion is anticipated. Skycom provided an incentive for Harvard to use its services by offering a fully integrated online system for placing orders, job tracking and real time signatures.

Skycom Courier "tapped" to provide courier services for MASCO

The Medical Academic and Scientific Community Organization (MASCO), representing over 12 major healthcare and educational institutions in Boston 's Longwood area, recently selected Boston-based Skycom Courier as its preferred delivery service vendor.

"Our institutional members often require the timely and safe delivery of sensitive documents and packages at a moment's notice. Skycom's professional reputation and online tracking and ordering expertise were key factors in our decision," said John Healey, director of MASCO's Collaborative Programs.

"We crafted a unique collaborative contract between MASCO and Skycom that maximizes cost savings and service for our members," he said.

According to Healey, Skycom provides MASCO members with significant discounted rates for vehicle and bike delivery services.

"The company's fully integrated online system that expedites placing of orders, job tracking and signatures reviewed in 'real time' using the Internet provide added value and convenience," he said

Using walking, bike and auto couriers, the company offers cost effective and time-sensitive package and mail delivery throughout Greater Boston and New England .

"This new contract is an exciting opportunity for Skycom to expand its local business base by providing high quality, value driven courier services to some of Boston's most prestigious healthcare, educational and cultural institutions," said Scott Baker, president of Skycom Courier.

"We continue to develop these sectors, as well as serving major media, financial, and other businesses in the region," he said.