For the third year in a row, CITGO Petroleum Corporation has awarded eight grants to local government agencies and nonprofits in celebration of National Estuaries Week, which took place Sept. 16-23. Through a partnership between CITGO and Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE), each grant will fund the organization’s restoration programs, environmental clean-ups, tree plantings and educational events.

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 10:30

“Rural school districts in the U.S. struggle to deliver the same educational experiences provided by their larger suburban and urban peers…Technology…holds great promise for rural communities working to improve outcomes for students and leverage their existing resources toward even greater impact.”

Mon, 10/02/2017 - 12:00

Founded in 1837, Procter & Gamble holds some of the most well-recognized brands in the world. The company has remained a family favorite for everyday necessities like Charmin, Pampers, Tide, and Pantene, among many others products, since that time. Now, nearly 180 years later, P&G is moving full speed ahead into their current reality of business where sustainability is a major focus. On September 26, P&G and Constellation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, opened a new biomass plant in Albany, Ga, a plant that will move the consumer goods giant closer to their goal of using 30 percent renewable energy in their U.S. operations by 2020.

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 16:00

Field Trip, Minus Permission Slips

There's nothing like a field trip - the chance to shake up the usual routine and gain a fresh perspective. Recently, Domtar joined with Staples and the Appalachian Woodland Alliance to host a field trip in the forests of North Carolina. Watch what happened when procurement professionals stepped out from behind their desks and into the woods to better understand the impacts of their supply chain decisions.

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 15:30

“At Northern Trust, we believe organizations with a demonstrated commitment to corporate social responsibility create greater value for shareholders and key stakeholders.” -

Tue, 10/10/2017 - 08:30

Novartis has reached an agreement with Cameroon to supply medicines against chronic diseases for the poorest populations. The collaboration also includes capacity-building activities with the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) on community awareness.

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 03:30

How failure is viewed and handled can be a key determining factor in driving innovation and breakthrough thinking or stopping a project dead in its tracks. Reframing and rethinking what it means to fail can pave a path to fuel innovation. Join us for an evening of inspiring and stimulating discussion centered around ways to leverage risk taking and how it can inform our perspectives on failure.

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 15:15

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, the business community is mobilizing their expertise, capabilities, and community resources to assist with the relief and recovery efforts.

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 15:00

For the seventh consecutive year, Working Mother has named Viacom to its list of 100 Best Companies.

The best people to explain why Viacom so consistently makes Working Mother’s list is the moms themselves. We asked a dozen of them why this company was such a great destination for women who don’t want to have to choose between family and career.

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 15:00

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and its partners today announced that the City of Orlando will serve as the location for its multi-stakeholder pilot project, Beyond 34: Recycling and Recovery for A New Economy.The project aims to increase the current 34 percent recycling rate in the United States by providing a scalable model for improving recycling and recovery rates. The goal of the project is to help communities, cities, and businesses across the country create a more sustainable future.

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 13:00