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Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (February 11 - February 18, 2009).


NEW YORK New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
 -- The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of February 11 - February 18, 2009.

ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME

OSHKOSH, Wis. -- 4imprint Supports 275 Charities in 2008 with one by one([R] )In-Kind Grant Program (February 18, 2009 03:38 PM) Source: 4imprint, Inc.

ORANGE, Calif. -- Chapman University Chapman University is a private, nonprofit university located in the city of Orange in Orange County, California, USA. Mission statement
The mission of Chapman University is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical and productive
 To Honor Colin L. Powell At Global Citizen Gala, Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. (February 18, 2009 01:47 PM) Source: Chapman University

NEW YORK -- Rapaport Fair Trade Jewelry Conference and State of the Diamond Industry Presentation (February 18, 2009 11:34 AM) Source: The Rapaport Group

MINNEAPOLIS -- Senators Advise Teens to Get Engaged, Share Personal Stories with @15 (February 18, 2009 11:26 AM) Source: Best Buy Co., Inc.

PASO PASO Pan American Sport Organization
PASO Pre-Award Support Office
PASO Program and Specific Objectives (NASA)
PASO Pizza and Salad Only
PASO Pacific Area Support Office (US Department of Energy) 
 ROBLES Robles is a common surname in the Spanish language meaning oaks, and may refer to:
  • Alfonso García Robles (1911-1991), Mexican diplomat and politician
  • Aurora Robles (born 1980), Mexican fashion model
  • Charlie Robles (born 1943), Puerto Rican musician
, Calif. -- J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Unveils Wine Industry's Largest Solar Energy solar energy, any form of energy radiated by the sun, including light, radio waves, and X rays, although the term usually refers to the visible light of the sun.  Tracking System (February 18, 2009 10:39 AM) Source: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines

PHOENIX -- APS Announces Upcoming Request for Energy from Small Renewable Projects (February 17, 2009 07:38 PM) Source: APS

ADVISORY -- Best Buy Electronics Recycling Program Now Available at All U.S. Stores (February 17, 2009 01:52 PM) Source: Best Buy Co., Inc.

WASHINGTON -- Ethical Corporation: Chiquita, ADC Telecommunications ADC Telecommunications (NASDAQ: ADCT) is a communications company located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a southwest suburb of Minneapolis. History
In 1935, Ralph Allison founded ADC Telecommunications in the basement of his south Minneapolis home, inventing ADC's very
, Dell, Monsanto and more share compliance best practice at Washington DC conference, 14-15 May (February 17, 2009 12:43 PM) Source: Ethical Corporation

NEW YORK -- ecomii Extends Leadership Position among Green Lifestyle Sites into 2009 (February 17, 2009 12:15 PM) Source: ecomii

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Dole Food Company Dole Food Company, Inc. is an American-based agricultural multinational corporation headquartered in Westlake Village, California and is the leading grower and packer of such food items as bananas, pineapples (fresh and packaged), grapes, strawberries, and other fresh and frozen  Partners with MedShare to Ship Medical Aid to Honduras (February 17, 2009 12:00 PM) Source: Dole Food Company

LONDON -- Ethical Corporation: Sustainable Business A business is sustainable if it has adapted its practices for the use of renewable resources and holds itself accountable for the environmental and human rights impacts of its activities.  Opportunities in a Recession: What Does CSR (1) (Customer Service Representative) A person who handles a customer's request regarding a bill, account changes or service or merchandise ordered. Agents in call centers are known as CSRs. See call center.  Have to Offer? (February 17, 2009 11:38 AM) Source: Ethical Corporation

HOUSTON -- New Acquisition Makes LRQA LRQA Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance  Leader in US Climate Change Verification (February 17, 2009 10:00 AM) Source: Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

LOS ANGELES -- OriginOil Signs Cooperative Agreement with Department of Energy (February 17, 2009 09:00 AM) Source: OriginOil, Inc.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- HARC, Texas A&M University Launch Alliance to Promote Low Impact Drilling (February 16, 2009 08:01 AM) Source: HARC

AUSTIN, Texas -- Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance Partners with Organic Valley (February 13, 2009 02:00 PM) Source: Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance

PHOENIX -- Jordan Brand Presents $100,000 Donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation[R] (February 12, 2009 03:00 PM) Source: Jordan Brand

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- eBay Teams With Yigal Azrou[R]l for Fall Fashion Week (February 12, 2009 11:27 AM) Source: eBay Inc.

DALLAS -- 75 Nonprofits Seek Interns for ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program (February 12, 2009 11:00 AM) Source: ExxonMobil Foundation

PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology
Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt.
 -- Vivendi Launches Create Joy (February 12, 2009 10:45 AM) Source: Vivendi

DALLAS -- Oncor's "Great Refrigerator Roundup" is Underway (February 12, 2009 09:00 AM) Source: Oncor

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Sprint Sets Ambitious 90 Percent Wireless Recycling Goal (February 12, 2009 09:00 AM) Source: Sprint

DENVER -- Western Union Foundation Donates Funds in 19 Countries to Drive Economic Opportunity Through Western Union's Our World, Our Family(SM) Signature Cause Program (February 12, 2009 08:00 AM) Source: Western Union Foundation

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Tipping Point Community to Receive $250,000 in Cash and HP Technology to Fight Bay Area Poverty (February 12, 2009 07:45 AM) Source: HP

LAKE WORTH, Fla. -- Florida Electric Auto Association The Electric Auto Association (EAA) is a non-profit educational organization that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of Battery electric vehicles. It was formed in 1967 in San Jose, California.  Hosts 4(th) Annual Battery Beach Burnout Burnout

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 to Promote 'Green' Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Technologies (February 12, 2009 07:39 AM) Source: The Florida Electric Auto Association

ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Inaugural Dell YouthConnect Grants Awarded to Organizations in India, Brazil and Mexico (February 12, 2009 01:01 AM) Source: Dell Inc.

The following knowledgeable industry leaders and scholars from Business Wire's ExpertSource database are available to discuss topics relating to Corporate Social Responsibility.

Russell Griffin is founder, owner and president of Griffin MarCom Inc., a successful strategic marketing practice. He has also served as head of business line diversity for one of the largest insurance companies in the world. The federal government has, on numerous occasions, addressed the near critical shortage of diverse talent and minority-led firms in particular in advertising. Russell can address these issues from the front lines, and with an informed and knowledgeable opinion on what can be done to make progress.

Phone number: 404-734-8843

Email: russell@griffinmarcom.com

Chuck Pappalardo is Managing Director of Trilogy Search Non+Profit, a retained executive recruiting firm headquartered in California's Silicon Valley. A 25-year veteran of the retained search industry, Chuck specializes in C-level searches and building executive management teams for venture, private equity, technology and life sciences, as well as nonprofit organizations and foundations. Chuck is available to talk about economic conditions, specifically as they relate to hiring trends and hot employment opportunities, as well as such topical issues as corporate governance Corporate Governance

The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy, and rule of law.
, character/ethics assessments, compensation/severance packages, succession planning, etc. He is quite intelligent, spirited, and opinionated o·pin·ion·at·ed  
adj.
Holding stubbornly and often unreasonably to one's own opinions.



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