pitching in
Posted by Sheila Shayon on November 11, 2011 05:06 PM
Want to help out a U.S. Veteran? PepsiCo does, and they’ve just announced their second $500,000 donation to the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV), through Dream Machine recycling kiosks, as seen above.
The national program offers career training, education and job creation for post-9/11 U.S. veterans with disabilities, powered by you.Continue reading...
pitching in
Posted by Mark J. Miller on November 11, 2011 10:01 AM
U-Haul was founded by World War II Navy vet L.S. "Sam" Shoen and his wife Anna Mary Carty Shoen. Even if there have been some major family troubles along the way, the company has never forgotten its roots.
The company will sponsor today’s Veterans Day Parade in New York City. It has “designed and dedicated five vibrant military SuperGraphics (to put on its parade trucks) to honor the five branches of the military — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, and to show our support for the men and women who have served and are still proudly serving in the armed services,” according to a company release.
The company will also pay tribute to those who died on Sept. 11, 2001, as well during the course of the parade. Spectators along the route will also receive small flags as well as “Support Our Troops” ribbon magnets, the release states.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on November 11, 2011 08:42 AM
BP claims victory in Russian case.
Boeing rides Dreamliner on confidence into Dubai Air Show.
Burger King deems new menu items a success.
CBS includes Charlie Rose and Gayle King in revised The Early Show roster.
Citigroup to sell EMI units for $4 billion.
Facebook retreats on privacy dispute with U.S. government.
GE foresees strong growth in emerging markets.
GM raises alarms in Europe with restructuring pledge as its Buick division bets on a lush interior in new Verano compact.
Kohl's adds $30 million to holiday marketing budget.Continue reading...
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