These eleven service dogs in training are ready to walk! Susquehanna Service Dogs (SSD) is one of 48 organizations participating in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on May 20 at HACC in Harrisburg, PA. Thanks to Highmark Blue Shield, which underwrites the cost of the walk, all the money raised by SSD’s walkers comes directly to SSD.

On Thursday, May 11, Good Morning America honored graduates from the class of 2017, highlighting standout students with unique stories and backgrounds. The segment featured students who are graduating from high school or college this year and showcased advice from celebrities—including Brad Paisley, Mark Cuban, Tony Robbins and Adam Sandler.

Facilities managers play a critical role in conserving energy and water, maintaining air quality and using sustainable products in overseeing the daily operations of an office building. In recognition of World FM Day, Sodexo, world leader in quality of life services, assessed the top metropolitan areas boasting office buildings that have accumulated the highest number of per-capita LEED-certified points.

Trane®, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is celebrating the eighth annual World FM Day by recognizing facility managers across North America who have a track record of excellence in the buildings and projects they manage.

A key challenge for many companies is communicating CSR (corporate social responsibility) activities that remain true to their brand. As communicators, we have a responsibility to help our clients understand what will make their CSR initiatives impactful, relatable and inspiring. Convincing consumers that profitable companies are being good citizens for the betterment of society is no easy task; however, there are a few fundamental points to consider that can help accomplish the goal.

If you work in an office building, how do you feel about your workspace? Do you find your workspace, whether it’s a cubicle, open workspace, or private office, to be cramped, dimly lit, or poorly ventilated? If so, research shows that this can impact your happiness, health and productivity.

The goal of the Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre is to educate consumers about the environmental and economic benefits of electric transportation, while helping to drive EV sales and the corresponding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions.

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