Corporate Social Responsibility News
Learn about companies that are doing good while turning a profit. This section features news on company and employee initiatives, corporate donations, activities and announcements that benefit the environment, under-represented groups and the community at large.
Spotlight on Community Mission: HiP Sponsors WAMC Northeast Public Radio
HiP expands its community mission beyond professional organizations into the public radio, the YMCA, United Way, La Salle Soccer and other causes. - August 29, 2013 - H-I-P (High-Impact-Prospecting, LLC)
The Allstate Foundation Funds High School Teen Safe Driving Campaigns; High School Students Are Empowered to Become Smart Driving Activists
Safety Center receives a grant from The Allstate Foundation to fund contests for high schools students to create teen safe driving campaigns reinforcing safe driving attitudes and behavior. Car crashes are the #1 cause of teen fatalities. Contests will provide incentives for teen-to-teen high school campaigns using the power of peer influence to change perceptions about taking risks behind the wheel and helping to make safe, responsible driving behavior become the socially acceptable standard. - August 29, 2013 - Safety Center
Free Wheelchair Mission Strives to be World Leader in Wheelchair Distribution
Free Wheelchair Mission continues to empower communities and partners worldwide in proper wheelchair distribution. - August 29, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Nastrac Group Awarded "Most Promising Entrepreneurship Awards 2013"
Nina Alag Suri, Founder and Group CEO Nastrac Group was awarded the "Most promising Entrepreneurship Awards 2013" in Singapore on 17th August at Marina Bay Sands Hotel. - August 27, 2013 - Nastrac Group
Markhoff & Mittman Sponsors Spirit Night for the Transit Workers Union Local 100 Night at Citi Field
Markhoff & Mittman is the proud sponsor for the Transit Union Workers Local 100 Night at Citi Field to be held Monday, August 26th at the Mets Game at Citi Field. As part of this sponsorship, 1,000 free tickets were given away to this game. - August 26, 2013 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Kroger of Apex Raises More Than $250 to Help Deserving Children at Customer Appreciation Day
Local Grocer Hosts Hot Dog Sale Benefit to Purchase Supplies for Students at Apex Elementary School - August 25, 2013 - Kroger
Executive Auto Group is Putting the Pieces Together to Raise Money and Autism Awareness at the Puzzle Pieces for Autism Showcase Event
The Executive Auto Group has been raising money and awareness for Autism all month long by asking businesses and individuals of the community to decorate a puzzle piece for Autism. For every puzzle piece decorated, the Executive Auto Group will be donating $5 to support the efforts of ASRC-Autism... - August 25, 2013 - Executive Auto Group
Rocksolid Stone Works Holds 2013 Charity Sale Benefiting Military Soldiers and Veterans
Cleveland Countertop and Stone Fabricator Holds Remnant Sale with Portion of Proceeds Going Toward Homes for Our Troops Charity. - August 24, 2013 - Rocksolid Surfaces
Lovely Vixen an Online Retailer of Lingerie and Costumes Launches a Special Promotion to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research
LovelyVixen.com an online boutique featuring costumes and lingerie wants women to feel great about getting sexy this Halloween. To further support breast cancer awareness and research, Lovely Vixen will donate a percentage of each purchase to the Revlon/UCLA Breast Cancer Center. - August 23, 2013 - Lovely Vixen
Local Business Launches Give Back Program
Crown Point Property Service launches the Give Back Program designed to help strengthen local economies in the cities and towns of Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Florence, Coolidge, Eloy, and Casa Grande. Locally owned, 73% of every $100 generated currently remains in Arizona; however, with the help of this new program 5% of every $1.00 generated in in each city or town will be donated to that specific community during the week of October 14, 2013. - August 23, 2013 - Crown Point Property Service
Executive Jailbird McElmeel Raises Thousands for MDA
Earlier this month, more than five dozen Sarasota business leaders were locked up, not because of illegal activity, but because they had big hearts and wanted to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. For his sixth consecutive year Sarasota businessman Joe McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of... - August 23, 2013 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
J5R Announces Virtual Advisory Service That Helps Small and Medium Businesses Compete
J5R’s Virtual Advisory Service© provides principal-level expert advisors at affordable prices – virtually, eliminating travel costs and helping drive competitiveness in small and medium businesses. Their thought leadership makes the difference with each expert advisor having over 20 years of experience delivering results for Fortune 500 companies. By offering management consulting, senior level IT consulting “virtually,” nationally and globally, companies immediately realize cost savings. - August 22, 2013 - J5R Business Services, LLC
Bayer CropScience Breaks Ground on North American Bee Care Center
State-of-the-Art Facility Will Address Honey Bee Health Through Collaboration, Education and Research - August 22, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
ME Construction Sponsors Employee Stock Car Racing Driver
Russell Aplin, a Project Manager for the London-based specialist refurbishment contractor, ME Construction, spends his professional life being concerned about such things as conservation and healthcare construction issues but he spends his spare time racing stock cars – and his dedication,... - August 22, 2013 - ME Construction Ltd
Sempris Donates to Minnesota Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers
Sempris, LLC honors fallen heroes with a monetary donation to the Minnesota Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. - August 21, 2013 - Sempris LLC
Sempris Donates to Rotary Club of Minnetonka’s Birdies and Beers Event
Sempris, LLC is honored to once again be a part of the Rotary Club of Minnetonka’s Charity Golf Outing on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Glen Lake Golf Course in Minnetonka. - August 17, 2013 - Sempris LLC
Executive Auto Group Decorates Puzzle Pieces to Raise Money and Spread Autism Awareness
The Executive Auto Group has teamed up with Radio 104.1 to hold a month long fundraising and awareness event throughout Connecticut to help the state's families and individuals living with Autism. During the month of August, they are asking businesses and individuals to help spread awareness and raise money by decorating a puzzle piece. For every puzzle piece that gets decorated, Executive Auto Group will donate $5 to support the efforts of ASRC - Autism Services and Resources Connecticut. - August 16, 2013 - Executive Auto Group
Samurai Karate Studio Donates Tee Shirts to Charity Bowling Tournament
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, recently reported that his school donated karate tee shirts to the "Cops For Kids" Charity Bowling Tournament. The tournament is being held at the Royal Z... - August 16, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio
Webinar: Making the Business Case for Sustainability
Shelton Group to Discuss Five Ways “Green” Gives You a Competitive Edge. - August 15, 2013 - Shelton Group
Coalition’s Daughenbaugh Promoted to Vice President
Combat-wounded veteran joins leadership ranks at leading service organization. - August 14, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Benefit Management Administrators Collects Supplies for Local Elementary School
Benefit Management Administrators (BMA) and Health Portal Solutions (HPS), organized a school supply drive for Inez Foster Elementary, a local school in San Antonio. - August 11, 2013 - Health Portal Solutions
Magnitude.IO Reaches Space, Expands K-12 EdTech Catalog
Magnitude.IO announced today that its first client, Nanosatisfi, has reached Low Earth Orbit with its cube satellites, Ardusat-1 and Ardusat-X. In addition, Magnitude.IO is pleased to announce LightUp, Roominate, and ManyLabs have been added to its project-based catalog of Science, Technology,... - August 09, 2013 - Magnitude.IO, Inc.
Southern California Home Builder Taylor Morrison Recognized for Its Energy Efficient Building Practices
Southern California home builder Taylor Morrison has been recognized as a GreenPoint Rated homebuilder for its Palisades at Vista Del Verde neighborhood in Yorba Linda. GreenPoint Rated is a energy efficiency program designed to encourage the building of energy and resource-efficient in the state. - August 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Southeast Enterprises Extends Holiday Light Recycling Drive Sponsorship Deadline
Southeast Enterprises is extending its Holiday Light Recycling Drive sponsorship deadline to September 12, 2013. - August 04, 2013 - Southeast Enterprises
R&D Legal Bookkeeping Aids Warwick Valley Humane Society and Greenwood Lake Food Pantry
For the owner of R&D Legal Bookkeeping in Chester, New York it's about local businesses giving back. In an effort to assist two nonprofits close to her heart – the Warwick Valley Humane Society and the Greenwood Lake Food Pantry – Rochelle DeJong made a commitment to donate a... - August 03, 2013 - R&D Legal Bookkeeping
Spence Diamonds Gives Back: Supporting imagine1day in Ethiopia
Supporting imagine1day - August 02, 2013 - Spence Diamonds
Sally Webb of The Special Event Company Joins The Who’s Roger Daltrey to Establish Teen Cancer America
Organization Serving Teenagers and Young Adults Living with Cancer to Benefit from CEO’s Leadership - August 02, 2013 - The Special Event Company
Triangle Dairy Queen of Cary Hosts Fundraiser for The Children’s Organ Transplant Association
Cary Dairy Queen Hosts Children’s Organ Transplant Association Event in Honor of Lucas Santos - July 31, 2013 - Triangle Dairy Queen
Systech Illinois Annually Support the Haddenham Beer Festival Trust Who Organise Events Throughout the Year to Support Local Organisations and Charities
Systech Illinois are proud to support and sponsor the Haddenham Beer Festival Trust who organise events throughout the year to support local organisations and charities. - July 29, 2013 - Systech Illinois
ISO 20121 Webinar: How Companies are Benefiting from Integrating Sustainable Events Management
Attract increased business, more events and better talent to your organization with ISO 20121 certification the sustainable event management certification standard. - July 28, 2013 - SGS
Alan Ram and the Janeen R. Barber Foundation Donate $12,000 to Children First Academy
Alan Ram, President & Founder of Proactive Training Solutions, donates $12,000 to Children First Academy on behalf of his personal charity, the Janeen R. Barber Foundation. - July 26, 2013 - Alan Ram's Proactive Training Solutions
Talk Fusion Provides Funds to Help Local Animal Charity Receive Needed Grants
Brandon, Florida-based Video Communication Company donates the remaining funds required for C.A.R.E. to qualify for two area grants to help renovate their facility - July 26, 2013 - Talk Fusion
Bruce Norris to Present “Poised to Pop: Quadrant Four Has Arrived” About California Real Estate August 7 in Ventura County
Real Estate Market Timing Expert Bruce Norris will present his “Poised to Pop: Quadrant Four Has Arrived” on Aug. 7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Keller Williams Westlake Village, located at 30700 Russell Ranch Road, 2nd Floor. Proceeds will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. - July 24, 2013 - 360 Group
MYMUSAIC, the App That Puts a New Twist on Slideshows Adds Collaboration and Launches on iTunes
MYMUSAIC puts a new twist on slideshows with their proprietary technology that automates editing to create polished movies with users pics & clips edited to the beat of the music launched today on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mymusaic/id655602502). The app is free to download and is a simple but fun evolution from Instagram to Vine for video that allows you to mix pictures and short clips with the beat of the music effortlessly. - July 24, 2013 - MYMUSAIC INC
The Penthouse Club New Orleans to Host "Paint a Pet" Charity Event
The Penthouse Club New Orleans is hosting a “Paint a Pet” charity event to support local charity, Creative Expressions. - July 24, 2013 - The Penthouse Club
Local Business Hosts "School Supplies" Drive, Donations to Benefit "Neighbor's Link" in Mt. Kisco
With the price of school supplies continuing to rise, local businesses in and around White Plains have partnered to host a community-wide "School Supplies Drive." Supplies will be accepted from July 26 – August 14 at participating locations for the benefit of “Neighbors Link.” - July 24, 2013 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Turning Point Enrichment, Inc and Its Projects to Support Inspiration, Empowerment and Education of People Locally, Nationally and Around the Globe
Turning Point Enrichment, Inc. will be participating in the 13th Annual School Supply Giveaway, hosted by Senator Gary Siplin and Victoria Siplin at Evans High School, Saturday, July 27, 2013. - July 24, 2013 - Turning Point Enrichment, Inc.
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,400 Grant to Hire, Train First Employee at Dog Tag Bakery
Innovative DC-based start-up committed to empowering combat-wounded veterans. - July 23, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Silver Retreats is a Full Service, Exclusive Corporate Retreats, Luxury Accommodation, Team Building and Motivational Speaking Company
Silver's approach is to provide an overall incredible retreat, catering to different groups based on size, purpose of the trip, and specific needs and requests. Silver eliminates the hassle and uncertainty from planning a trip, which will include the finest of dining, amenities, lodging, events, and everything else the area has to offer. No longer are multiple searches, calls, emails, etc. in an attempt to plan the perfect retreat. - July 22, 2013 - Silver Retreats
Book Release: How to Sell Your Business for the Most Money, Third Edition
New book teaches business owners how to recognize and avoid value killers that harm business value. Professional business valuator and business broker Grover Rutter shares the "secrets" of making your business more valuable. Rich with valuable planning techniques, this book will guide business owners on the path to improving business value. Whether selling tomorrow, or ten years from tomorrow, what you do (or don't do) today will impact cash in your pocket when your business is sold. - July 22, 2013 - Grover Rutter Mergers, Acquisitions & Valuations
Model Year-End Sales Event at OC Nissan Irvine This Sunday, Including Meet and Greet with LA Galaxy Player Juninho
OC Nissan Irvine supports and encourages the education of children and local schools and is happy to be involved in raising school supplies for the local community. - July 20, 2013 - OC Nissan Irvine
Boys & Girls Club of East Providence Receives Grant from Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation
In June, Saint-Gobain Seals Group presented a $5,000 check from Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation to the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence, which will be used to fund a summer program, Positive Sprouts, at their Camp Crosby facility in Bristol, Rhode Island. The Saint-Gobain Corporation... - July 20, 2013 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Oncore Supports Cancer Council NSW
With rising cancer statistics across Australia, Oncore has chosen to put its support behind the Cancer Council NSW by taking part in the upcoming Sydney City2Surf run. - July 19, 2013 - Oncore
StayDry Waterproofing Gifts Endeavor House Ministries Silent Auction with $3,000 in Services
StayDry Waterproofing, Michigan's award-winning basement waterproofing services company has donated waterproofing services to Endeavor House Ministries' silent auction for a total gift value of $3,000. - July 18, 2013 - StayDry Waterproofing
Online Therapy Institute's Magazine is Still Free - Alongside Pay-What-You-Want Subscription Options
Online Therapy Institute has offered a free trade magazine for the helping professions since 2010. Now they have opted to adopt the Pay-What-You-Want business model to support continued publication of the digital resource for therapists, coaches and other helping professionals. - July 17, 2013 - Online Therapy Institute
Uniastrum Bank Employees Took Part in the Charity Event "Odd Money Can Save a Human Life"
The amount of Rb 25,865 was collected by the Uniastrum Bank employees during the two weeks of the charity event “Odd money can save a human life.” The centers of acceptance of odd money were organized in the Head Office and four flagship offices of Uniastrum Bank in Moscow. The Bank’s employees and all people who wished could bring to the acceptance centers odd money and coins for which special boxes were placed. - July 17, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
BBS, Inc. Boston Hosts Wing Fest 2013 for Charity
BBS, Inc. Boston raises money for Operation Smile through a companywide chicken wing eating competition. - July 16, 2013 - BBS, Inc. Boston
Prudential Americana Group Gives 30,000 Bottles of Water to Las Vegas Rescue Mission
For Las Vegas’ homeless population, extreme heat can be life threatening. One local real estate company is making a difference during the city’s hottest time of year. Prudential Americana Group, REALTORs put its connections to work recently and donated more than 30,000 bottles of water... - July 13, 2013 - Prudential Americana Group
Four Swedish Corporates Make the Top 100 Globally for Resource Efficiency
Four publicly traded Swedish companies have been included in the Osmosis Resource Efficiency Index (ticker MOREWOUT), an index that tracks the relative resource efficiency of the world largest companies in the developed markets. - July 12, 2013 - Osmosis Investment Management
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Provide Housing for Homeless Female Veterans
Donation to Final Salute will provide transitional support for women and children. - July 11, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes