Cbeyond Receives Presidential Volunteer Service Award.Tallying More Than 1,000 Hours of Corporate Volunteerism, Prestigious Award Recognizes Sustained Commitment to Service and Civic Participation ATLANTA -- In his 2002 State of the Union address “State of the Union” redirects here. For other uses, see State of the Union (disambiguation). The State of the Union is an annual address in which the President of the United States reports on the status of the country, normally to a joint session of Congress (the , President George W. Bush issued a challenge to all Americans to make time to help their neighbors, communities and nation through service. Cbeyond([R]), Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CBEY CBEY Center for Business and the Environment at Yale ), a leading IP-based managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality provider to small businesses, was just two years old then. Now five years later, President Bush is honoring the company with the esteemed Presidential Volunteer Service Award, gold level, for its employees giving more than 1,000 volunteer hours in 2006. "We never expect to be recognized for the work we do in the community, it is something all responsible companies should do," said Jim Geiger, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Cbeyond. "All of our employees, the dedicated Hands On Network The Hands on Network is a non-profit volunteer organization focusing on community service that is based in Atlanta, Georgia. About According to their website, Hands On Network coordinates a number of "Hands On cites" across the United States. staff and its affiliates across the country should take pride in the work they did in our communities in 2006 and this year. This recognition is an honor that will continue to inspire us to ever greater commitments in the future." Cbeyond earned the prestigious award with a company-wide effort and reflects a unique core value that is a priority with Cbeyond employees - to be active and visible corporate citizens through community service and volunteerism. Throughout 2006, Cbeyond employees volunteered at dozens of organized service projects as well as individual commitments to local charities and philanthropic organizations. A sample of events Cbeyond completed in 2006 includes: * Cleaned and planted the Atlanta trail system with non-profit group, Big Trees * Built a playground for the Denver CCI CCI Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie (France) CCI CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) Citation Index CCI Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Western Australia) Charter School * Removed overgrowth overgrowth Rapid growth in the sales of a mutual fund's shares to the extent that the fund has difficulty finding promising new investments or it must take such large positions in individual investments that its trading flexibility is reduced. at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center (155 acres) is a non-profit arboretum and nature center located in Memorial Park at 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, Texas. It is open daily with free admission. The arboretum was first conceived by Robert A. * Adopted 30 Los Angeles teens through Toys for Tots Toys For Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which donates toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. The program was founded in 1947 by Major Bill Hendricks. * Adopted 30 Dallas children through Big Brother, Big Sisters * Refurbished an Atlanta elementary school gymnasium and outdoor recreational area * Packaged food in conjunction with Project Open Hand For several years Cbeyond's volunteer service program has enabled employees to give back to the communities where they work and live. To formalize its commitment to connect, serve and grow through service, the company has launched its community outreach program, Community Connections. The volunteer networking program will engage employees in service projects that make a positive difference in the lives of employees, small business customers and localities where the company has operations across the country. The program includes quarterly half-day charitable programs in each market, company-wide days of service, matching gift donations and participation in local business organizations. "Cbeyond and its employees are a shining example of a company that is dedicated to giving back to the communities in which they live and work," said Michelle Nunn, CEO of Hands On Network. "The philanthropy of companies like Cbeyond and its employees is what has helped transform Hands On Network from an ambitious idea 20 years ago to a successful organization that today creates and manages nearly 50,000 projects a year." As a member of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation was created by President George W. Bush in January 2003 by executive order. Its mission is to encourage volunteerism and to recognize the contributions Americans make through service and civic participation. , Nunn represented the council and presented Cbeyond employees and executives with the award on May 22 at the company's headquarters in Atlanta. The President's Volunteer Service Award The President's Volunteer Service Award program was established to honor volunteers that give hundreds of thousands of hours per year helping others. These volunteers can be individuals, families and organizations located throughout the United States. recognizes individuals, families and groups that have achieved a certain standard, measured by the number of hours served over a 12-month period. The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, formed in 2003, was established to recognize the important contributions Americans of all ages are making within their communities through service and civic engagement. Administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service The Corporation for National and Community Service, or CNCS, was created as an independent agency of the United States Government by The National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. , the Council brings together leaders from business, entertainment, sports, education, government, nonprofits and the media. Award details and information about how to participate as a volunteer can be found by visiting http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/index.cfm. About Cbeyond Cbeyond, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBEY) is a leading IP-based managed services provider that delivers integrated packages of communications and IT services to more than 29,000 small businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego. Cbeyond offers more than 20 productivity-enhancing applications including local and long-distance voice, broadband Internet, mobile, BlackBerry[R], broadband laptop access, voicemail, email, web hosting, fax-to-email, data backup, file-sharing and virtual private networking. Cbeyond manages these services over a private, 100-percent Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) facilities-based network. For more information on Cbeyond, visit www.cbeyond.net. CBEY-F CBEY-G |
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