AKRON, Ohio — Oct. 2, 2013 — Goodwill Industries and honorary event chairs George and Beth Sherwood invite you to attend a night full of culinary delights and vintage fashion at the 8th Annual Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. Proceeds from the event support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment …
Estate and Gift Planning Seminar on Oct. 18
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 6, 2013 — Goodwill Industries along with leaders in the legal, financial and wealth management areas are hosting an estate and gift planning seminar on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013. The seminar is free to participants and is provided as a community service to increase the knowledge of legal and financial professionals on the probate process through …
Goodwill Employee of Distinction Luncheon Recognizes Honorees
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 4, 2013 — Goodwill Industries today recognized 51 outstanding employees in our community at its 12th Annual Employee of Distinction Awards Luncheon. The event provides employers a cost-effective way to publicly recognize outstanding employees. This year 25 area companies nominated employees for the top honor of receiving the Employee of Distinction Award. Nominations for the Employee …
Hara of Bridgestone Americas to Deliver Keynote Address at Employee of Distinction Luncheon
AKRON, Ohio — Aug. 22, 2013 — Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce Hideo “Hank” Hara, chief technology officer, Bridgestone Americas in Akron, will present the keynote address at its Employee of Distinction Awards luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. The topic is a Premier Place to Work – Outstanding Corporate Citizen. Tickets for the event are $30 each and …
Goodwill Opening New Attended Donation Center in West Akron
DONATE STUFF. CREATE JOBS. AKRON, Ohio — Aug. 21, 2013 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit County is opening a new Attended Donation Center in West Akron to provide a convenient location for residents to drop off their gently used items. When you donate stuff to Goodwill, just like that you become a job creator in our community by supporting its …
Goodwill and Other Community Sponsors Host Employment Expo
AKRON, Ohio — Aug. 6, 2013 — Goodwill Industries, serving Richland and Ashland counties, and other community sponsors are hosting an Employment Expo on Thursday, September 19, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Richland, Crawford and Ashland counties at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield, Ohio. Area employers can participate free of charge. The deadline to register is …
FONTAINE NAMED GOODWILL’S DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES
AKRON, Ohio — July 17, 2013 — Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, today announced the promotion of Christine Fontaine to director of career services. In her new role, Fontaine is responsible for overseeing the agency’s workforce development programs offered through its Vocational and Employment Resource Center services. “For more than 85 years Goodwill has been a leader in workforce development …
Employee of Distinction Nominations Being Accepted
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS JULY 31, 2013 AKRON, Ohio— July 2, 2013— The elements most often missing from an employer’s compensation package are recognition and appreciation. Goodwill Industries is offering employers in Summit, Medina, Portage, Ashland and Richland Counties an opportunity to give their stellar employees the recognition and appreciation deserved through the Employee of Distinction Award Luncheon hosted by …
Goodwill Facility Receives Energy Star Rating
Goodwill Industries of Akron Receives Energy Star Rating for Waterloo Road Facility Help celebrate this milestone during Goodwill Industries Week, May 5-11 Akron, Ohio—April 18, 2013 Goodwill Industries of Akron today announced that it has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification for its Waterloo Road location. This certification signifies that the facility performs in the top …
2013 Annual Meeting & Celebration of Champions
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON 570 E.WaterlooRoad • Akron,OH44319 • www.goodwillakron.org Phone: (330) 724-6995 • (800) 989-8428 • Fax: (330) 786-2504 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Brenda Baum, Communications Manager Office Direct: (330) 786-2519 Mobile: (330) 801-1848 bbaum@goodwillakron.org GOODWILL’S ANNUAL MEETING FOCUSED ON “CELEBRATING 85 YEARS OF TEAMWORK” AKRON, Ohio—April 4, 2013— Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties celebrated 85 …