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Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nestlé Waters North America Honors Five Employees for Community Service Excellence

Nestlé Waters North America today will host its annual “Thanks for Giving” luncheon to commemorate employees’ volunteer efforts and commitment to supporting local communities and organizations. Fourteen local, non-profit organizations, including Americares, American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Club of Stamford and United Way, will participate in the celebration.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

generationOn and The Walt Disney Company Celebrate the Power of Family Giving During 26th Annual Family Volunteer Day

Family Volunteer Day, powered by generationOn, the youth service division of Points of Light, and sponsored by The Walt Disney Company, is a day of service that demonstrates and celebrates the power of families who volunteer together, supporting their communities and neighborhoods.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ten to Watch: Espoir Kyubwa, Ph.D.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Film Festival Spotlight: 2016 Best in Show Winner athenahealth

At the 2016 Film Festival, athenahealth won Best in Show for its video titled, "athenaGives: Connecting Care for the Uninsured," show how athenahealth provides donations of its network-enabled services to eligible free clinics across the country, including New Braunfels Volunteers in Medicine.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Sappi and Its Communities – How We Get Involved

We take great pride in the local footprint we have created in the communities in which we operate. Sappi’s history within North America dates back to the 1850s, and it’s no surprise our civic involvement has also been active from the very beginning.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Foster Care Adoption: It’s Worth It.

Today, thanks to the philanthropic support of our donors, children are being helped with their schoolwork, tucked in and told they are loved. But our mission is far from complete. There are thousands more children with futures full of possibilities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Church Brothers: Two Guys Who Know Their Way Around a Field of Lettuce

Tom and Steve Church, founders of Church Brothers Farms, were recently awarded the Produce Marketers for All Seasons award during this year’s Fresh Summit. The award recognizes the legacy of service and innovation that Tom and Steve have demonstrated for more than 45 years, making them a pretty big deal in Salinas Valley agriculture.

Health & Healthcare

Work-Life Balancing Act Starts with Smarter Offices

The workplace is in a state of transition globally, with words like wellness, health, relaxation, social and even fun now synonymous with the office. As our work habits continue to evolve, so do our workplaces – offering more than just a stationary desk from 9am to 5pm.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lockheed Martin Wins 2016 Best Commitment to Education Corporate Citizenship Award from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Health & Healthcare

Big Disease with the Little Name

Social Impact & Volunteering

NS Employee Spotlight | Building a Tradition of Volunteering

Before joining Norfolk Southern in 1999, Stephen Young had never been involved in community volunteer work. Now, Young, manager intermodal equipment, is a fixture with the Norfolk Thoroughbred Volunteers. He has twice earned Volunteer of the Year award for most volunteer hours and has chaired the group for the past year.

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Education

Nonprofit Board Service: Getting Your Team Ready to Serve

Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship is offering "Nonprofit Board Service: Getting Your Team Ready to Serve" on February 8-9, 2017 in New Orleans, LA. The course will help answer questions about nonprofit board service, provide the strategic and evaluation tools to assess the leadership experience, and discuss the talent, reputation, and community benefits of a board service program.

Environment

North American Honda Associates Develop Ways to Reduce Emissions

The reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions is at the forefront of Honda’s environmental strategy, and figures prominently in the targets that are set for its products and operations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSX Named a Top Military Friendly Employer for Eighth Consecutive Year

CSX was named a 2017 Military Friendly® Employer by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs and Military Spouse magazines. This is the eighth consecutive year that CSX has been recognized on the list.

Health & Healthcare

A Healthier America Starts with Healthier Kids

The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) fulfills a critical mission: ending the childhood obesity crisis. After increasing steadily for decades, the national childhood obesity rate has leveled off, but it is still alarmingly high compared to a generation ago.

Social Impact & Volunteering

GM, Herman Miller and Green Standards RePurpose Program Sizzles

GM is redesigning its work environment at several locations, resulting in tens of thousands of pieces of excess furniture, equipment, and supplies.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics Proudly Supports the Rose Andom Center

More than 50 women leaders from Arrow Electronics’ global headquarters came together last month for a celebration luncheon at the Rose Andom Center, a newly opened nonprofit organization that provides local domestic violence victims with the safety, support and services they need, all under one roof.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

generationOn and Hasbro Launch the Joy Maker Challenge to Inspire Youth to Spread Kindness This Holiday Season

generationOn, the youth service division of Points of Light, and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) have partnered for the seventh annual Joy Maker Challenge, which encourages youth to engage in meaningful, hands-on service projects and spread joy and kindness through volunteerism during the holiday season. For every kid and teen who participates in the Joy Maker Challenge, Hasbro will donate a toy or game to Toys for Tots, up to $1 million worth.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

MIX and MetLife Foundation Partner to Promote Financial Inclusion Through Data and Insight

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Renewed Sense of Urgency to Protect the Rights and Freedoms of Everyone in America

Join America's Charities, now through December, as we highlight different nonprofits and share how individuals and companies can Shape the Future of various causes through workplace giving programs.

Innovation & Technology

As Seen on The Guardian: University of Michigan's Mcity is Paving the Road for the Future of Transportation

In summer 2015, U-M opened a test center in Ann Arbor for connected and automated vehicle technology. Here’s what researchers have learned so far – and what their goals are for the years ahead.

Diversity & Inclusion

How I Became a Techie: Robert Nowakowski

“The whole thing about STEM is that it involves a diverse team of people working closely together to successfully derive and execute innovative ideas to solve a complex problem.” — Robert Nowakowski

Innovation & Technology

Creating Big Impacts with Small Farmers

Ecology Farming Corporation (Ecofarm) has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) by pledging to transfer organic farming methodology to 5,000 Vietnamese chili farmers through the establishment of 100 demonstration farms by 2020 – helping them to improve their yields by 50 percent in just five years.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Antea Group Corporate Sustainability Reporting Dream Team

At Antea Group, our philosophy is that corporate reporting always starts with a conversation – it's the best way to understand exactly what your organization needs and what your stakeholders expect in order to support you in telling your story and taking the next steps. We recognize that sustainability reporting is not just about checking boxes--we want to partner with you on a reporting approach that is thorough, impactful, and customized for your business needs.

Education

Daimler Is Making Traffic Education Fun

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