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iq Marketing Honored by Children's Home Society & Family Services
iq Marketing Honored by Children's Home Society & Family Services
Published 09-08-06
Submitted by iq Marketing
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2006--iq Marketing is truly honored to be named the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization for 2005 by Children's Home Society & Family Services (CHSFS).
Every year CHSFS recognizes one company for their corporate effort that helps families in need. C. Blaine Thrasher, Vice President of Development, Marketing & Communications at CHSFS states "iq is a small company with a big heart. Both leadership and employees enthusiastically support our mission." In addition to developing the Bear Hugs program for CHSFS, iq offered pro-bono professional services that assisted in the marketing of the 17th Annual Polo Classic Event. Associates at iq appreciate the opportunity to volunteer in ways that range from chairing event committees at CHSFS to helping with their annual Little Red Stocking campaign.
Jan Finken, President and Owner of iq said, "We are honored to be named the recipient of this award. The real recognition goes to CHSFS for the incredible work they do for children on a daily basis. All of us at iq enjoy being part of their volunteer force. CHSFS' focus on children meshes so well with iq's goal of giving back to our community and making a difference in the lives of our neighbors."
Many local and national companies support CHSFS in their 117-year tradition of aid to children and families. Since 1992 they have honored many partners with this award. Past recipients include Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Weber Shandwick, Ltd., newMech, 3M, Koch Petroleum Company (now Flint Hills), The Saint Paul Foundation, Department 56, MCG HealthCare, Deluxe Corporation, Polo Ralph Lauren at Young Quinlan, McKnight Foundation, Grand Met, on behalf of Pillsbury Company and General Mills.
About iq -- iq is a strategic consulting agency of high-energy, smart, creative people who develop integrated business and marketing strategies that deliver measurable results for its clients. iq provides its clients bright, quick and bold thinking and strategy development as well as execution by its award-winning in-house creative services. The company's emphasis is in the financial, insurance and agricultural industries. iq has been honored for Corporate Citizenship efforts by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. For additional information about iq, visit their Web site at www.iqmarketing.com.
About Children's Home Society & Family Services -- Since 1889, Children's Home Society & Family Services (CHSFS) has met the needs of children and families through our adoption services, childcare and early learning centers, child and family neglect and abuse prevention programs, individual and family counseling and other comprehensive child and family support services. CHSFS is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization committed to helping children and families thrive and in building, strengthening and sustaining individual, family and community life. For more information, visit their Web site at www.chsfs.org.
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