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| Hollister Inc. inducted into the Boston Business Hall of Fame. Six Local Businesses Selected for Induction into JA’s Boston Business Hall of Fame March 12, 2007 |
Pictured: Front Row, left to right Representatives David Torrisi (D Essex), Michael Quinlan, Ken Davin, Karen Kent, Jeanine Hamilton, Second Row: Richard DeAgazio, Leroy Walker, Bill Fine, Karen Holmes Ward, Valerie Quigley and Chad Robinson, Third Row: Ed Casale, Kip Hollister, Tracey Gallagher, Phil Silveira and Dave Eustis Six Local Businesses Selected for Induction into
JA’s Boston Business Hall of Fame
BOSTON– Representative David Torrisi (D-North Andover) Chairman of the Labor and Workforce Development Committee teamed up today with Junior Achievement of Eastern Massachusetts to recognize six companies that exemplify the best in business practices and community involvement. At the Massachusetts State House on Monday March 12, Junior Achievement held a formal ceremony to announce the 2007 Inductee Companies to the Boston Business Hall of Fame. These companies include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Hollister Inc., Kevin P. Martin & Associates, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Tofias PC, and WCVB TV Channel 5.
Inductees are chosen for their excellence in three key areas: success in the free enterprise system, proven commitment to the community, especially youth and education, and insistence on growth and investment in Eastern Massachusetts.
“The six companies recognized today have demonstrated the significant positive influence businesses can have on the growth of our communities here in Massachusetts,” said Representative Torrisi. “These companies not only conduct business in their respective communities – they connect with them. Maintaining a high-quality workforce now and into the future is critical for our economy, and I am confident that the work both these companies and Junior Achievement are doing will help us to reach this goal.”
The companies selected to be inducted into the Boston Business Hall of Fame in 2007 represent Massachusetts’ service, healthcare and communications economies. Together, the inductee companies provide outstanding support to the community, their employees and stakeholders.
“We are proud to honor the good work of these companies, as they have demonstrated an outstanding level of dedication to the communities they serve,” said David C. Eustis, Jr., President of Junior Achievement.
On average, companies being inducted have close to 50% of their employees engaged with youth leadership organizations like Junior Achievement and others. Every company being inducted sponsors local events and matches employees’ donations to charities. These companies also support the community through in-kind or pro-bono work.
Balanced with their community support is their commitment to the development of their own employees. Each company selected has career progression models within their company with defined tracks for growth with strong employee participation. Additionally, companies also offered mentorship opportunities between senior-level and entry-level employees to encourage their career development.
The inductees will be honored at a formal gala event, featuring a keynote address by James Earl Jones, on May 16, 2006. For more information please visit www.jaem.org.
About Junior AchievementJunior Achievement is the world’s largest in- and after-school practical business education program. JA has a proven long-term impact on youth giving them a stake in the free-enterprise system to create a better workforce for tomorrow. This year 1,300 business volunteers will use JA developed curriculum to educate 40,000 K-12 students in Eastern Massachusetts, with a focus on reaching disadvantaged youth. Donors and friends, making the program free for students, schools and organizations to participate, cover the $900 per program cost. To learn more and to get involved visit: www.jaem.org.
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