Discovery at The Realm

“LG’s VRF system has delivered numerous benefits such as quieter operation, increased efficiency and ability to blend seamlessly within the beautiful backdrop of our grounds,” said Chris Bright, CEO of Bright Realty. “Additionally, the tenant response has been overwhelmingly positive with many reporting barely noticing their HVAC systems, as well as seeing the lowest energy bills in their apartment-dwelling life.”

Spotlight on Heartland Health Outreach

Northern Trust has financed the construction of Heartland Alliance Health’s new community health center located in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago’s south side. The full-service health center will provide much needed services such as primary care, counseling, psychiatry, medical case management, health insurance assistance, HIV/AIDS care and linkage to housing.

Caterpillar Inc. | Cultivating Work that Matters

As a company with hundreds of global locations that serve diverse industries such as transportation, construction, oil and gas, mining, marine and forestry, we are in a unique position to offer training and development opportunities for all employees.

Hormel Foods Shares Food Journey Progress in 12th Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced the launch of its 12th annual corporate responsibility (CR) report. The report is available online at https://csr.hormelfoods.com/ and includes information about the company’s CR progress in fiscal 2017.

“We are proud of the progress we have made as a leading corporate citizen in our industry,” said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Hormel Foods, in his letter in the report.

One Year After Hurricane Harvey: Dr. Pravda’s Story

“Not knowing what the future was going to bring was really scary.” – Dr. Jay Pravda

After leaving his house by boat and seeing his office under water in a drone video, VSP Network Doctor Jay Pravda, O.D., was unsure of what the future would hold. “It was just an awful feeling not knowing where we were going to live, what I was going to do, and how we were going to pay for everything,” he said, reflecting on his angst after the storm.

Hear from Dr. Pravda one year after Hurricane Harvey on the VSP Blog: https://vspblog.com/hurricane-harvey-dr-pravdas-story/

Reducing the Environmental Impact of Our Operations in India

We work aggressively to reduce the environmental footprint of our India facilities by developing solutions that address the country’s unique challenges to air and water quality.

We are continually looking for ways to minimize the amount of natural resources used to create and deliver Dell products and services.

Management As a Calling – Erb Faculty, Andy Hoffman in SSIR

On July 13, 2005, WorldCom CEO Bernie Ebbers, who had been convicted of fraud and conspiracy four months earlier, was sentenced to a 25-year prison term. It was the largest accounting scandal in US history, until Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme was uncovered in 2008. I remember Ebbers’ sentencing well, because I had just joined the faculty at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and was struck by the fact that no one was talking about it. Ebbers was a man that would have been held up as a model of success for our students, building the second-largest long-distance phone company in the country. But now he was a disgrace.

Nike’s New Campaign: Social Justice Campaign or Smart Marketing?

Unless you haven’t signed onto social media, looked at any major news site or stood by a water cooler in the past three days, chances are, you’ve heard of Nike’s new 30th anniversary campaign for “Just Do It.” As well as the face of the campaign, Colin Kaepernick, and the controversy surrounding that decision.

PepsiCo Is Launching an Accelerator Program

PepsiCo will fund startups to learn how they do business and stay on top of the hottest food trends. The company announced on Thursday that it is launching a North American accelerator program to help food and beverage startups grow.

The Avery Dennison Foundation Helps Clean Up the Ocean

Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans is one of the biggest threats to our environment and impacts more than 600 marine species. Discarded trash, mostly comprised of single-use plastic, accumulates in five ocean garbage patches, the largest of which is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch located between Hawaii and California.