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08-13-08
BSR Conference Features Conversations with Leading Business Thinkers
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - August 13, 2008 - Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) is pleased to announce three intimate "In Conversation With" sessions with leading thinkers John Ruggie, Peter Blom and Peter Senge at its...
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08-13-08
Simon Lee Wins First Dow Sustainability Innovator Award
MIDLAND, MI "“ August 12, 2008 - Simon Lee, Senior Research Leader in the Dow Building Solutions business, has received the first Dow Sustainability Innovator Award.
The Dow Sustainability Innovator Award is a new capstone award, recognizing the...
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08-12-08
Compliance and Ethics Institute Attendance Unaffected by Recent Economic Slump
Minneapolis, MN - August 12, 2008 - While the economy is down attendance is up for the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics' 7th Annual Compliance and Ethics Institute, being held September 14-17, 2008, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago, Illinois.
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08-12-08
AmeriCares Opens Second Field Hospital in China
STAMFORD, Coonn., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Continuing its efforts to provide critically needed medical relief for earthquake survivors, AmeriCares has opened a second field hospital in the Sichuan Province. The second field hospital is located in Wenchuan County, w...
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08-12-08
Montana Rancher's Gift Establishes Conservation Fund: Sun Ranch Owner Donates $3.9 Million to Protect Madison Valley
CAMERON, Mont., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Roger Lang, owner of Sun Ranch, has made a private donation of $3.9 million to protect the water, wildlife and working land of the Madison Valley, announced The Trust for Public Land (TPL) this week. The gift will be used to establish...
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08-12-08
The Dannon Company Awards Third Annual 'Dannon Next Generation Nutrition Grants' In Support Of Childhood Nutrition Education
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - August 12, 2008 - The Dannon Company, Inc. awarded its third annual Dannon Next Generation Nutrition Grants donating $120,000 to four nonprofit organizations in support of community-based childhood nutrition education programs.
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08-12-08
Dow India Supports IIT Bombay’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations
MUMBAI, INDIA - August 12, 2008 - The IIT Bombay Heritage fund organized a gala event in New York to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. The event titled, "Looking Ahead - The Next 50 Years" was sponsored by Dow India, through its spons...
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08-12-08
Dow Texas Marine Department Wins Prestigious Environmental Award Second Time in a Row
FREEPORT, TX "“ August 12, 2008 - For the second consecutive time, Dow Texas Operations Plant A Marine facility in Freeport, TX, received the United States' Coast Guard's highest award for excellence in marine environmental protection. The award was presented by four-star A...
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08-12-08
Marriott Honored With The Best Reputation In The Services Industry Award
BETHESDA,MD. - August 12, 2008 - In a recent survey of consumers conducted by the Reputation Institute, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) earned a #1 ranking among all companies in the services category in the United States. Marriott was the only lodging company liste...
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08-12-08
UPS Women Lead the Way in Latin America
MIAMI,FL. - August 12, 2008 - The transportation industry isn't often cited for cultivating the careers of female executives, but UPS (NYSE:UPS) is the exception.
Women now head up operations in UPS's top markets in the Americas Region -- Ecua...
