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TransCanada Raises Record $2.54 Million for United Way

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Posted by geri   
Saturday, 05 December 2009
transcanada.jpgEnergy company TransCanada raised a record-breaking $2.54 million from its 2009 United Way campaign through the efforts of its employees, contractors and retirees in regions across North America, an increase of more than $70,000 from 2008.

“Today’s record donation demonstrates once again that by uniting as a company we can make a lasting difference in our community,” says Alex Pourbaix, TransCanada president, Energy and executive vice-president, Corporate Development.

More than two-thirds of employees, contractors and retirees participated in TransCanada’s 2009 campaign for United Way. TransCanada is among Western Canada’s largest contributors to United Way and since 2000, has donated over $17 million.  The campaign total will be distributed to approximately 100 United Way organizations located across North America.
 

(LINK ADDED) Goldman Sachs, Buffett Donate $500 Million for Small Businesses

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Posted by geri   
Friday, 04 December 2009
charitable-office-products.jpgGoldman Sachs joined Warren Buffett to announce a half-billion dollar donation to provide assistance to small businesses in the United States.

The $500 million charitable initiative, announced three weeks ago, aims to provide assistance -- ranging from counseling to obtaining funding -- to 10,000 businesses. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is the largest shareholder in New York-based Goldman Sachs.


(Continue reading in Bloomberg News)
 

Black Friday Sales Were Encouraging, Retailers Say

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Posted by geri   
Sunday, 29 November 2009
girl-w-antlers.jpgPreliminary data indicates Black Friday sales got off to a roaring start this year, with consumers shopping earlier and online sales increasing significantly over last year.

Retailers across the board reported strong crowds early Friday, with high-definition televisions, laptops and winter coats among the hottest items.


(Read more at Time magazine)
 

Corporate Values Shine: Body Shop Products Support Causes

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Posted by Roxana Tigelaar   
Wednesday, 25 November 2009

body-shop-bag.jpgFor over a quarter century, the Body Shop has built a reputation for integrity and social responsibility. The world's second largest cosmetic franchise continued its elevation of corporate values this year with the release of its "2009 Living Our Values report". 

The annual report outlines Body Shop values and how they are put into practice. Its 5 core values support:

  • No Animal Testing
  • Only Trading with suppliers who are committed to their Code of Conduct for Suppliers
  • Activating Self Esteem
  • Defending Human Rights
  • Protecting the Planet
To care for the planet, the Body Shop became the first cosmetics company to source sustainably harvested palm oil and introduce the ingredient into the beauty industry, working in partnership with a certified organic producer in Colombia, in 2007.
Read more... [Corporate Values Shine: Body Shop Products Support Causes]
 

American Textile Town Saved by Korean Auto Plant Opening This Week

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Posted by geri   
Sunday, 22 November 2009
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Korean car maker Kia began production this week in a non-union plant in a struggling Georgia textile town, bringing 2,000 much needed jobs to an area where the unemployment rate had topped 12 percent.

Watch the report below, or at MSNBC...
 
 
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