Justmeans's company updates http://www.justmeans.com/companyupdates.xmlJustmeans.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:36:58 GMThttp://www.justmeans.comenhourly 1 http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Social-Media-for-Social-Good--SMWSF--SMWCisco/1525.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cisco Systems Inc. http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Social-Media-for-Social-Good--SMWSF--SMWCisco/1525.html  Social Media for Social Good #SMWSF #SMWCiscoby Mitch NeffIf you have been paying attention to the Social Media Week programming, you probably know that on February 14, 2012 Cisco has planned a day of events with some of the leading voices in social media. Cisco's GETideas.org team is adding to this roster with a mid-day panel, "#SMLuvsSocialGood".This panel will focus on how organizations are using social media for their social good efforts. From raising awareness and funds to activation and coordination; social good has found its voice in social media. Panelists will offer a multi-faceted perspective and key-takeaways that will help your next social good effort. If you are interested in leveraging social media for greater social good, this is a panel you won't want to miss! Sitting on the panel will be: Karla Ballard (One Economy, moderator)- Karla Ballard is the Chief of Strategic Development - Media and National Partnerships, managing partnership relationships on behalf of One Economy's corporate partners like Comcast/NBC, Teach for America, City Year and others. She will bring a unique perspective to the typical corporate viewpoint. Jason Falls (Social Media Explorer)-- Jason Falls is an author, speaker and CEO, the latter of Social Media Explorer, an education and information products company focused on digital and social media marketing. He will bring a practitioners perspective to the panel. Mary Anne Petrillo (Cisco)- Mary Anne is a seasoned marketing professional and at the forefront of innovative online education marketing programs within the Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility. Working on such projects aswww.ATC21S.org, and most recently serving as executive producer ofwww.getideas.org, she has a unique angle on leveraging social media for social good within a large enterprise. Evan Steiner (HUB Ventures)-- Evan Steiner manages a myriad of projects for the Hub Bay Area,a purpose-driven collaborative workspace with over 1,000 members in San Francisco and Berkeley that isconnected to 30 other locations through the global Hub network. Evan has a unique community level perspective that is not to be missed. If you are in the San Francisco/San Jose area, plan to attend thelive event- if not, watch it on theCisco UStreamchannel. The panels will be watching the #SMWCisco hash tag (as opposed to the general #SMWSF hashtag) so the U-stream audience can interact with the panel along with the live audience. CISCO21030 Read Full Blog ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/LinkedIn--Powering-Sustainability-Professionals-and-Revolutionizing-Volunteerism/1522.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiga Company http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/LinkedIn--Powering-Sustainability-Professionals-and-Revolutionizing-Volunteerism/1522.html  LinkedIn is About to Revolutionize How We Volunteer "We all know LinkedIn to be in the business of connecting talent with opportunity. Now, they are expanding their mission to include the non-profit sector. In the fall of last year, LinkedIn added a Volunteer Experience & Causes field to the LinkedIn Profile. Members can now share volunteer experiences, causes they care about and organizations they support with their professional networks. Through this initiative, LinkedIn is putting a stake in the ground that volunteerism can and should be a part of everyone's professional brand, and they are passionately trying to get the word out." With LinkedIn's new initiative--LinkedIn for Good. it makes sense that this form of social media engagement would be an ideal platform to connect with sustainability professionals. How so? As the post, Is LinkedIn the Best Place to Find Sustainability Professionals? explains:1. LinkedIn connects you to individuals, not companies. Sustainability professionals move around at an astonishing pace, and so connecting with them personally is much more strategic than trying to get an "in" through a company's sustainability department (or a general email to their website or blog). You can easily look up people by name, company, or keyword (think: sustainability consultant, or renewable energy).2. LinkedIn allows you to refer people, or ask for referrals. Instead of foisting yourself upon an unwitting person, LinkedIn allows you to harness the power of your network to get introduced via "a friend of a friend." Similarly, when someone contacts you, you can see whether you are already mutually connected (up to several degrees of separation). There are a lot of people calling themselves "sustainability consultants" so this ability to do an informal reference check can be invaluable.3. LinkedIn lets you continue the conversation in groups. Once you're connected to people (or even if you aren't connected to them) you can join thousands of different groups--and literally dozens of sustainability-related groups that range from CSR to Green Packaging to Sustainability MBAs. Jump in and get involved -- post comments, suggest articles, link to Twitter, etc. As mentioned in our business sustainability programs aimed at social media success there are numerous LInkedIn groups to share information, engage, and connect with others leading in the business sustainability space. Three groups to consider include: Strategic Sustainability Consulting provides organizations with the tools and expertise they need to actively manage their social and environmental impacts. We specialize in helping under-resourced organizations implement sustainable solutions usually reserved for large, multinational companies. SustainAbility is a think tank and strategy consultancy working to inspire transformative business leadership on the sustainability agenda. Established in 1987, SustainAbility delivers illuminating foresight and actionable insight on sustainable development trends and issues The International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) is a non-profit, member-driven association for professionals who are committed to making sustainability standard practice. Members share resources and best practices, and develop themselves professionally. If you are looking for more information on how to use LinkedIn to grow your sustainability practice of create social media success for your business, consider checking out our 8 -week, self-guided, online course called Social Media for Sustainability Professionals. It includes an entire section devoted to LinkedIn (with additional sections focused on websites, Twitter, Facebook, blogging, Google+ and more!). Read Full Blog ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Toyota-Announces-Return-of--quot-100-Cars-for-Good-quot--Program-in-2012/7994.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Toyota Motor Corporation http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Toyota-Announces-Return-of--quot-100-Cars-for-Good-quot--Program-in-2012/7994.html  CHICAGO,Feb. 9, 2012/3BL Media /PRNewswire/ --At the Chicago Auto Show today, Toyota announced the return of its "100 Cars for Good" program. For the second straight year, Toyota will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 U.S. nonprofits, with winners selected through public voting on the Toyota Facebook page. Applications for the program will open onMarch 12, 2012athttp://www.facebook.com/toyota.The announcement was made byMichael Rouse, vice president of philanthropy and community affairs for Toyota Motor Sales,U.S.A., who was accompanied by some of the nonprofits that received vehicles in last year's 100 Cars for Good program."At Toyota, we appreciate what a big difference a new car can make for organizations working to improve lives and strengthen communities across the country, and we are thrilled to have this opportunity to lend a hand," said Rouse. "Over the last 20 years, Toyota has contributed more than half a billion dollars to nonprofits throughout the U.S. 100 Cars for Good allows us to build on that commitment in important, new ways by making the public an integral part of these efforts and harnessing the power of social media to expand awareness and galvanize support for organizations that are having such a tremendous impact in neighborhoods nationwide."A 2011 winner of a new Toyota Sienna, the Chicago Zoological Society, also spoke at the announcement."We are very appreciative of this tremendous donation from Toyota," saidStuart Strahl, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Chicago Zoological Society. "The new van has been invaluable in our efforts to bring our conservation and informal science education programs to under-resourced communities throughoutChicagoand the suburbs. Our dedicated staff travels year round to these communities, inspiring families to gain an appreciation of nature and wildlife, not only globally, but also in their own backyards. We have also used the minivan to transport young students to the zoo and field locations as part of the Society's award-winning Youth Volunteer Corps."In communities across the country, vehicles from the first year of 100 Cars for Good are making a significant difference. These include:Ensuring that a soup kitchen inMorristown, New Jerseycan pick up food donations that used to be turned away due to a lack of transportation, allowing it to provide meals and food to even more people in need;Helping a program nearDetroitprovide horseback riding visits for kids with cancer; andSupporting the efforts of a nonprofit inWilmington, North Carolinato train and deliver service dogs to wounded veterans.Applying for the 2012 100 Cars for Good Program BeginningMarch 12, 2012, registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations can apply online athttp://www.facebook.com/toyota. Finalists will be eligible to win one of six Toyota models, including the Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Prius v, Sienna minivan, Sienna Mobility or Tundra full-sized pickup truck. A six-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty will also be provided for each vehicle, compliments of Toyota Financial Services. The 100 Cars for Good application process will last for two weeks, or until 5,000 applications are received. Of these, 500 finalists will be selected and then certified by an independent panel of judges who are experts in the fields of philanthropy and social responsibility. Each finalist can then submit a video that will be featured on the Toyota 100 Cars site explaining how a new vehicle would help support its work. In addition, Toyota will be providing each of the finalists with communications and social media tools and training to assist their efforts to raise awareness for their organization. Public voting will begin in May, with the exact date to be announced later, and will continue for 100 consecutive days. Each day, five organizations will be profiled athttp://www.facebook.com/toyotaand participants may vote for the charity they feel is most deserving of a vehicle. The four runners up every day will each be awarded a$1,000grant from Toyota. 100 Cars for Good is the first Toyota initiative that engages the public to determine how corporate philanthropic donations will be awarded. To learn more please, visitwww.facebook.com/toyota. About Toyota Toyota (NYSE:TM) established operations inthe United Statesin 1957 and currently operates 10 manufacturing plants in eight states. Toyota directly employs nearly 30,000 people in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at more than$18 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design facilities. Toyota's annual purchasing of parts, materials, goods and services from U.S. suppliers totals more than$23 billion. Toyota is deeply committed to being a great community partner and is focused on supporting programs in ways that achieve long-term sustainable results. Toyota supports numerous organizations across the country, with a particular concentration on education, the environment and safety. Since 1991, Toyota has contributed more than half a billion dollars to philanthropic programs across the U.S.For more information on Toyota, please visitwww.toyota.com. About Toyota Financial Services (TFS) TFS is the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in the U.S., offering retail auto financing and leasing through Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) and Toyota Lease Trust and extended service contracts and other payment protection products through Toyota Motor Insurance Services (TMIS). TFS employs 3,300 associates nationwide, and has managed assets totaling more than$91 billion. It is part of a worldwide network of comprehensive financial services offered by Toyota Financial Services Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Copyright 2012 PR Newswire. All rights reserved. Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/CVS-pharmacy-s--quot-Project-Health-quot--Will-Deliver-More-Than--21Mil-Worth-of-Preventive-Health-Screening-Events-Across-the-US/7993.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT CVS Caremark http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/CVS-pharmacy-s--quot-Project-Health-quot--Will-Deliver-More-Than--21Mil-Worth-of-Preventive-Health-Screening-Events-Across-the-US/7993.html  Woonsocket, RI - February 8, 2012 - CVS/pharmacy, the nation's leading retail pharmacy, announces today the launch of Project Health (Proyecto Salud in Spanish), a wellness program delivering more than$21 millionworth of free health screenings to multicultural communities.The program, which aims to prevent disease through early detection, grew from CVS/pharmacy's highly successful To Your Health/A Su Salud campaigns. This year, Project Health will offer an array of free comprehensive health risk assessments and screenings during five disease-specific national health awareness months from American Heart Month (February) to Diabetes Awareness Month (November). Over 1,000 Project Health events are scheduled for 2012 inAtlanta,Chicago,Dallas-Fort Worth,Detroit,Houston,Los Angeles,Miami,New York City,PhiladelphiaandWashington, DC. Events are also planned at CVS/pharmacy locations inPuerto Rico. "We know that for a variety of reasons multicultural populations have difficulty accessing and benefitting from preventive care," said Troyen A. Brennan, M.D., M.P.H., Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer,CVS Caremark. "Making this issue even more disconcerting, these same patients disproportionately suffer from certain treatable conditions, like high blood pressure and diabetes. Through Project Health, CVS/pharmacy will work to achieve better health outcomes among multicultural populations and is once again making the commitment to helping people on their path to better health." Project Health is a part of efforts by CVS/pharmacy to improve access to preventive care and ensure that cost is not a barrier to important services, like professional health assessments and screenings. Project Health events, while offered to address and raise awareness of ethnic health disparities, are open to everyone and will not require an appointment. Medical personnel will be on hand to provide diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol and osteoporosis screenings, and examine patients for oral care issues. Referrals for mammograms and pap smears will also be provided as well as consultations with nurse practitioners and CVS pharmacists. A selection of screenings will be available at each event. Once screened, CVS/pharmacy will help patients through on-site consultations with bi-lingual (Spanish/English) nurse practitioners who will analyze the results and refer patients to no-cost or low-cost medical facilities within that neighborhood or to their primary care physician should additional follow-up be required. In 2011, CVS/pharmacy provided free and low-cost medical screenings and services valued at$150per person through the To Your Health/A Su Salud programs. Over 162,000 people were screened during last year's events, underscoring the demand for these important services. Of the individuals screened, many health concerns were discovered, including:57 percent had at least one abnormal screening result48 percent had at least one abnormal risk factor for heart disease42 percent had risk factors for osteoporosis27 percent had abnormal glucose readingsThe Project Health events will be held at designated CVS/pharmacy locations on weekdays only from 3 -7 pmdaily with no appointment necessary during American Heart Month (February), National Minority Health Month (April), Immunization Awareness Month (August), Dental Hygiene Awareness Month (October) and Diabetes Awareness Month (November). For more information, and a full calendar of Project Health events, please go towww.cvs.com/projecthealthor call 1-800-SHOP-CVS.CVS Caremark is committed to serving people from all walks of life, diverse cultures and lifestyles within the markets in which we operate. As part of these efforts, CVS/pharmacy conducts Project Health in multicultural communities across the U.S. andPuerto Rico, stocks stores with a product assortment that appeals to diverse cultural groups, provides in-language signage where appropriate and distributes prescription medication related information in multiple languages. About CVS/pharmacy CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), is America's leading retail pharmacy with more than 7,300 CVS/pharmacy and Longs Drug stores. CVS/pharmacy is reinventing pharmacy to help people on their path to better health by providing the most accessible and personalized expertise, both in its stores and online at CVS.com. General information about CVS/pharmacy and CVS Caremark is available athttp://info.cvscaremark.com/. CVS20964 Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/February-Virtual-Venture-Fair-from-Investors--Circle/7992.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Investors' Circle http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/February-Virtual-Venture-Fair-from-Investors--Circle/7992.html  Investors' Circle conducts one Virtual Venture Fair each month to which we invite accredited investors (IC members and non-members) to watch entrepreneurs pitch online.Thursday, February 163pm EST | 12pm PSTDigital Media & Software: Company PreviewsCafeGive gives companies with a social purpose - no matter their size - the ability to tell their story, inspire action, and grow their impact through easy to use, affordable social media applications.LaborVoices crowd sources worker information by connecting mobile workers via an easily scalable and highly replicable telephony and SMS platform. We bring transparency to labor networks and provide risk- conscious brands with a real-time supply chain monitoring tool.Spillis an online peer support system for college students (soon high schoolers & veterans), monetizing data analytics for universities on what their students are struggling with, when, and how they compare to peer schools.Sustainable Minds offers a Cloud Software System for Greener Product Development being used today by manufacturers, product consultancies and educational institutions worldwide, to improve their products' environmental and functional performance, reduce costs, manage risk, report to customers and grow revenues through greener product innovation.Zeel is a free service for finding and booking alternative healthcare practitioners online.FAQsInvestors' Circle members, angels, fund managers, wealth advisers, VCs and other accredited investors are invited to watch entrepreneurs pitch online. These events represent a unique opportunity for targeted investors to connect with compelling companies more frequently.5 company presentations10 minute real time pitch sessions4 minute Q&A session for each dealInvestor presentation decks availableHOW TO ATTENDRSVP (investors):Nick FloresEntrepreneurs:InquiriesCOST: $50. Free to IC membersAre you an entrepreneur interested in presenting to our network of investors? Please email us: entrepreneurs@investorscircle.netINVC20976Early Stage Impact Enterprises Read about the criteria Investors' Circle uses to select presenting companies.Contact Information:Investors' Circlehttp://www.investorscircle.net Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Where-are-All-the-Super-Bowl-Cause-Campaigns/1521.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT VolunteerMatch http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Where-are-All-the-Super-Bowl-Cause-Campaigns/1521.html  Along with millions of other Americans, I eagerly sat down on Sunday, February 5th to watch Super Bowl XLVI -- and by "Super Bowl," of course, what I really mean is "Super Bowl ads." Arguably as big of a viewer attraction as the football game itself, Super Bowl ads are discussed, anticipated, and, this year, watched beforehand on YouTube, by all target consumer demographics. As a cause-aware, nonprofit professional who cares about companies that care, I was especially excited to see the ads this year supporting causes. Why I'm Disappointed Boy, was I -- and everyone like me -- disappointed. As Joe Waters pointed out in his blog, there was one ad that approached the realm of cause marketing, and while the "Bud Light Rescue Dog" was certainly adorable, it simply didn't make up for the glaring paucity of cause awareness throughout the other 48 ads. This isn't the first time cause marketing has gotten the short end of the Super Bowl ad stick, either. Last year the only contribution took the form of Groupon's "Save the Money" campaign, and, well, let's just say most people agree that it wasn't the best example of cause marketing. In 2010 Pepsi had a big cause presence by removing itself from the Super Bowl ad realm altogether and putting the money towards the Pepsi Refresh Project -- an admirable and exciting initiative, and probably the best example over the past few years of how big business can create big impact. But then, it wasn't technically a Super Bowl ad. Some might bring up Chrysler's "Halftime in America," ad with Clint Eastwood, or GE's "Building Something Big in Lousville." While these ads inspire confidence in the American workforce (and in these companies, by design), they are not concretely supporting a cause, or giving consumers a way to do so. Thus, they are not cause marketing campaigns. So where are all the Super Bowl cause campaigns? Your Customers are Trying to Tell You Something Cause awareness among consumers is rising, and supporting a cause is becoming ever more important for business who want to capture and retain the loyalty of picky, plugged-in potential customers. According to the 2010 Cone Cause Evolution Study, 83% of Americans wish that more of the products, services and retailers they use would support causes. And 61% are willing to try a new brand (or one they've never heard of at all) if it's associated with a cause. Talk about a great way to get consumers to switch from your competitors! "Purpose is now the fifth P of marketing. It's a vital addition to the age-old marketing mix of product, price, place, and promotion," said Mitch Markson, global Chief Creative Officer and President of Brand Consulting for Edelman, and the founder of Edelman goodpurpose. According to the 2010 Edelman goodpurpose study, 87% of Americans believe that business needs to place at least equal weight on society's interests as on those of business. And despite the prolonged recession, nearly three out of four Americans (72%) report that they are more likely to give their business to a company that has fair prices and supports good causes than to a company that provides deep discounts but does not contribute to good causes. In fact, more than half of consumers say that they are willing to pay more for a product that donates a portion of its profits to a good cause. A Great Opportunity In addition to the demonstrated interest of consumers in cause-friendly companies, there's another factor that makes cause marketing campaigns, particularly during the Super Bowl, such a great opportunity for companies: Social media. Were you counting how many commercials during the game featured a special hashtag, QR code or Facebook Page? I wasn't, but I know it was a lot. This is because companies know that social media is a revolutionary tool to create sustained engagement and brand awareness beyond a 30-second ad spot. Imagine the awareness and impact that could be built if the power of social media was combined with the viewing magnitude of the Super Bowl to launch cause campaigns. "It is no longer enough to slap a ribbon on a product. It must be authentic, long-term and participatory," said Carol Cone, Global Vice Chair, Edelman Business and Social Purpose. "Americans are seeking deeper involvement in social issues and expect brands and companies to provide various means of engagement." According to Edelman's goodpurpose study, 40% of 18 to 24-year-olds would help promote a socially responsible brand via Facebook and Twitter. Imagine if next year, more brands join Bud Light in connecting their Super Bowl ad campaigns with a cause. Imagine if the millions of people watching all over the country during this one event learned a dozen, or even two dozen, ways to support a cause they care about. That would be pretty great, right? So again, my question is: Where are all the Super Bowl cause campaigns? Read Full Blog ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Hertz-First-to-Trial-Wireless-EV-Recharging/7991.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Hertz http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Hertz-First-to-Trial-Wireless-EV-Recharging/7991.html  Park Ridge, NJ -February 8, 2012 -The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ) and Hertz Global EV are implementing the first wireless charging system for electric vehicles (EVs) in the car rental industry. Hertz has the most diverse fleet of EVs for both rental and carshare."Hertz is committed to its Global EV program, introducing electric vehicles into our rental fleet on three continents - North America, Asia and Europe," commented Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer."We're excited to participate in Plugless Power's pilot program so that we can be on the ground floor of this new technology; learning key findings about EV wireless charging.As we move forward our goal is to have a variety of charging options for EV customer use, aligned with the charging equipment installed by EV manufacturers." The trial, the first of its kind in the world, will help to establish the United States as the EV market leader.The trial will follow Hertz, and leaders from five other industry segments, as they trial Plugless Power systems on their own electric vehicles. Participants will provide feedback on daily usage routines, user interfaces, and any additional functionality needed. The Plugless Power system is supplied by Evatran based in Virginia. Installation at Hertz's corporate headquarters will be completed in February 2012. Hertz is the first car-rental company to deploy EVs and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric) on three continents -- in the U.S. (available to the public in New York, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco), the U.K. (available in London), and China (available in Shanghai). As the world's largest airport general-use car-rental brand, Hertz is introducing multiple groups of consumers - urban drivers, university students, travelers and corporations - to all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. As a result, the company is forming partnerships with automakers, charging-station providers (e.g., GE), municipalities, non-governmental organizations, corporations and other stakeholders to make EVs easily accessible to consumers. Hertz plans to increase its global EV presence by deploying vehicles in other countries in the coming months. Hertz Global EV will continue to leverage the company's rental and car sharing locations as bases for vehicles and charging stations, and tap into its technology - including sophisticated fleet management tools and consumer-facing GPS systems, including Hertz NeverLost in the U.S. - to help form an EV grid. Plugless Power(tm), developed by Evatran(tm), is the first electric vehicle (EV) charging system on the market to offer customers a simple way to charge their EVs with the ease of hands-free technology. Utilizing inductive power transfer, which has been used in electrical transformers for more than 100 years, Plugless Power streamlines the charging of electric vehicles by eliminating the cord and the plug. In addition to aftermarket distribution, Evatran is currently working with automotive manufacturers to integrate the Plugless Power technology into mass-market EVs as a factory or dealership option. For more information, visit www.pluglesspower.com. About Hertz The Hertz Corporation -- a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. -- is the world's largest general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,000 locations in approximately 150 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 94 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold(R), NeverLost(R) customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company's Adrenaline and Green Traveler Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. In 2008, the Company entered the global car sharing market in London, New York City and Paris. Hertz also operates one of the world's largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a diverse line of equipment, including tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers from approximately 320 branches in the United States, Canada, France, Spain, Italy, China and Saudi Arabia, as well as through its international licensees.To make car rental reservations or for more information, customers can call their travel agent, or call Hertztoll-free at 1-800-654-3131. Information and reservations are also available on the web at www.hertz.com.HERT20962 Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/The-Power-of-Partnerships--Sanofi-and-DNDi-Innovation-Develops-and-Delivers-Anti-malarial-Treatment/7990.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sanofi http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/The-Power-of-Partnerships--Sanofi-and-DNDi-Innovation-Develops-and-Delivers-Anti-malarial-Treatment/7990.html  February 8, 2012 - In Africa, malaria affects the economy, the ability of adults to work and children to go to school. But mostly, it's a killer. As a leading cause of mortality among African children, malaria causes 16 percent of deaths among children under age five (compared to 9 percent worldwide), and an African child dies of malaria every 45 seconds.To help fighting against malaria, the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), a non-profit drug research and development organization, and Sanofi developed ASAQ Winthrop (1), a new combination treatment that is sold at preferential prices for public entities. Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted from person to person through the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito. According to the World Malaria Report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), the disease was responsible for 655,000 deaths worldwide in 2010. This represents close to 1,800 deaths daily, with nearly 90% of them occurring in Africa.In 2001, the WHO recommended the use of artesunate-based combination therapy (ACT) to treat uncomplicated malaria in Africa and Asia. Experts at the WHO identified it as highly desirable in terms of adherence and ease of treatment, resistance control as well as reduced diversions and possibly cost reduction.Three years later, DNDi and Sanofi formed a public-private partnership, with the goal of developing a non-patented fixed-dose combination of artesunate and amodiaquine to better meet patients' needs, and specifically, those of children. The result of the collaboration: ASAQ Winthrop, a fixed-dose combination malaria treatment in 1 or 2 tablets once a day. ASAQ Winthrop tablets also dissolve in water.To ensure ASAQ Winthrop is accessible for as many patients as possible, Sanofi established a differentiated pricing policy. This means that for public entities such as governments and NGOs, the drug is sold at a preferential price, including a "no profit - no loss" price of less than one dollar to treat an adult and 50 cents for a child. The same drug is sold under a different brand name to wholesalers that supply private pharmacies at prices that vary according to the country.In addition, Sanofi and DNDi did not seek patent protection, to make the new medicine widely available to those patients in greatest need. In early 2012, ASAQ Winthrop was registered in 29 sub-Saharan African countries, in Colombia and in India with more than 120 million treatments distributed in 21 countries, enabling the treatment of over 120 million malaria attacks.The speed at which ASAQ Winthrop was adopted in the field demonstrates that the drug corresponds to the needs of patients as well as health authorities. It also illustrates the power of partnerships combining different sets of strengths and skills, evolving to include additional stakeholders to meet new global health challenges for poverty-related diseases.Sanofi believes that development and delivery of drugs is not enough. Our Access to Medicines department works with stakeholders in the field to develop a number of training and informational tools about malaria. These educational efforts raise awareness about malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment by using means adapted to all stakeholders within the healthcare chain.(1) ASAQ Winthrop is not approved in the US because malaria is not a disease that is prevalent the country.SANO20636Contact Information:Sanofi http://www.sanofi.com Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/GE-Smart-Grid-Solutions-Underline-Move-To-Cloud-Computing/1517.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT General Electric http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/GE-Smart-Grid-Solutions-Underline-Move-To-Cloud-Computing/1517.html  GE Smart Grid Solutions Underline Move To Cloud ComputingTwo recent wins for General Electric's Grid IQ offering signal not just where GE is headed. They also suggest two important trends for 2012. First, the move to "cloud-based" hosted services is under way in earnest. Second, many of the sector's biggest players are targeting coops and municipals for their next round of deals.Hosted services are here (and to stay).Although we often talk about cloud-based services as a future trend, in reality most of the major suppliers have already made a firm commitment to this strategy. The concept is simple. A supplier sets up a central set of smart grid applications. Then it lets utilities order them la carte for a monthly fee. The applications and the data reside at the supplier site and the utilities tap into those apps over the Internet.To continue reading, please click here.GE Smart Grid Solutions Underline Move To Cloud ComputingGE20799 Read Full Blog ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Gearing-Up-For-A-New-Season-of-DermiNation/1516.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT American Cancer Society http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Gearing-Up-For-A-New-Season-of-DermiNation/1516.html  DermiNation BlogJust last night, I signed up as a 2012 DetermiNation athlete. I signed up upon hearing the news of a beautiful soul passing away. This is a portion of what I put up on myDNation website. This is how I fight back.I am registering this year as a DetermiNation athlete on a random Monday night when a woman I've never met passed away from cancer. Her name was Susan. I know her only through her blog, social media and mutual friends. All that I can see tonight is this: An outpouring of love and grief for a courageous woman and her family who fought hard. Respect for someone willing to share a very personal journey with the online community through her writing. And grief, over someone who made other people's lives better, just by being here.Today, two little boys lost their mother. I don't need to have sat across a table from her in person for my heart to feel heavy over that.In the note her husband posted today, he asked that we make a difference somewhere, anywhere, to someone.So I'm going to run, and to continue to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. I'm going to pray that these dollars can save lives through prevention, education, research and advocacy. I'm going to hope that these dollars can make the difference for my favorite runner, Kristin, who continues to deal with unanswered questions.I am going to run hard. Because honestly, I just don't know what else to do. But at least it's something.Learn how to participate in DetermiNation.ACS20939 Read Full Blog ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Newark-Schools-Receive-IBM-Technology-Centers-to-Improve-Children-s-Math--Science--amp--Language-Skills/7988.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT IBM http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Newark-Schools-Receive-IBM-Technology-Centers-to-Improve-Children-s-Math--Science--amp--Language-Skills/7988.html  NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 8, 2012 /3BL Media / PRNewswire/ --At one of its early childhood schools, the City of Newark today showed off two of the 75 Young Explorer(tm) computer learning centers it is receiving from IBM (NYSE: IBM) to help teach young children concepts in math, science, and language. As part of an IBM grant awarded with the guidance of United Way of Essex and West Hudson, the learning centers will be installed in 30 area locations, serving 190 teachers and 3,000 children between the ages of four and seven this year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO )Volunteers from IBM are helping to install many of the Young Explorer computer learning centers, valued at $180,000. The grant is part of a $4.3 million nationwide initiative by IBM to provide more than 1,700 computer learning center and teaching curricula to schools and nonprofit organizations that provide services to disadvantaged students. The computer learning centers are part of more than $600,000 in technology and services that IBM has provided to the City of Newark in the past year, including a Smarter Cities Challenge grant in which top IBM experts made recommendations for improving the city's efficiency."This is a wonderful example of a great public private partnership and on behalf of the residents of our great city I thank IBM and the United Way of Essex and West Hudson for bringing this innovative technology to our public schools," said Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker. In order to compete in today's global market you have to be technologically savvy and these computer learning centers will give so many students the opportunity to build their math, science and language skills. By investing in the educational excellence of Newark's children today, we will create the foundation for our city's prosperity and competitiveness in the decades ahead.""The Newark Public Schools greatly appreciates the generous donation of the Young Explorer workstations from our partners, IBM and United Way of Essex and West Hudson, who organized the distribution," said Newark Public Schools Superintendent Cami Anderson. "We are excited about this investment in our children, especially in the critical development stages of the early years that are so important to long term academic success.""The way to improve student achievement is to start with children at a very young age and give them a strong foundation in basic skills," said Stanley S. Litow, IBM's Vice President of Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, and president of IBM's International Foundation. "We believe that the specially designed computer learning centers we are providing Newark City Schools will help build that foundation by increasing children's math, science, and language skills in a fun, interactive way. Adopting innovative techniques and technology are just some of the ways that the City of Newark can build a smarter city and a smarter society -- and we are pleased to be able to do our part."IBM's KidSmart program includes the Young Explorer, a computer housed in brightly colored, child-friendly Little Tikes(tm) furniture and equipped with award-winning educational software to help children learn and explore concepts in math, science and language. The computer centers can also help children learn important socialization skills such as cooperation and sharing, which are essential to classroom success. In addition, teachers participating in the program become more confident about incorporating technology into their classrooms.The KidSmart program also includes access to the KidSmart website www.kidsmartearlylearning.org.Available in eight languages, the site helps parents guide their children's use of technology and preschool teachers use technology more effectively in their classrooms.IBM developed the KidSmart program in 1998 to help reduce the digital divide, especially in urban areas, where it was becoming apparent that children from less affluent backgrounds needed access to specialized technology tools and educational materials to better prepare them to enter school. IBM is focused on increasing the number of children entering into math, science and engineering, and believes that success in early childhood learning is a critical step. Since the inception of the KidSmart Early Learning Program in 1998, IBM has invested more than $133 million, donating more than 60,000 Young Explorers to schools and nonprofit organizations in 60 countries, reaching more than 105,000 teachers and serving more than 10 million students.For more information about IBM's citizenship efforts, please visit: www.citizenibm.com Copyright 2012 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved. Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Domtar-et-Hatch-Show-Print-font-quipe-pour-promouvoir-l-initiative-Design-for-Good-de-l-association-AIGA/7987.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Domtar http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Domtar-et-Hatch-Show-Print-font-quipe-pour-promouvoir-l-initiative-Design-for-Good-de-l-association-AIGA/7987.html  Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) a collabor avec l'atelier Hatch Show Print afin de concevoir une affiche tirage limit. Cette cration vise appuyer Design for Good de la AIGA, une initiative reconnaissant et appuyant les projets de design excuts bnvolement dans le cadre d'un engagement social. L'affiche Good Design Still Matters (un bon design, c'est encore important) fait partie de l'engagement de Domtar envers les communications graphiques, au mme titre que sa campagne prime Pourquoi le PAPIER? qui souligne l'importance du papier dans nos vies. L'affiche tirage limit 'Good Design Still Matters' est un projet auquel Domtar tient tout particulirement parce que cet imprim incarne si bien l'esprit de notre campagne 'Pourquoi le PAPIER?', a affirm Lewis Fix, vice-prsident du dveloppement durable et de la gestion de la marque chez Domtar. Domtar a eu la chance de travailler directement avec Hatch Show Print, un atelier de presse typographique lgendaire qui existe depuis 1879. Ensemble, nous collaborons un projet qui vient appuyer les professionnels du design graphique d'aujourd'hui dans leurs efforts de rendre le monde meilleur. Dans le cadre du projet Good Design Still Matters, Domtar fait un don en espces l'initiative Design for Good de l'association AIGA. L'entreprise distribuera galement des exemplaires de l'affiche tirage limit aux designers graphiques qui seront prsents lors de la HOW Conference qui se tiendra du 21 au 25juin prochain Boston. L'affiche a t imprime sur du papier Cougar de Domtar, naturel, 80lb couverture.Hatch Show Print est un des plus anciens ateliers de typographie en Amrique du Nord. Tout au long de son histoire, l'atelier a conu des affiches qui ont fait date dans diffrents domaines: vaudeville et cirque, course automobile, course de bateaux et rodo, sans oublier l'univers musical des Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Elvis, B.B. King et des Rolling Stones. Hatch Show Print est en outre l'honneur dans le Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. L'atelier possde des milliers de caractres de typographie, de vritables pices de collection, qu'il utilise toujours - et souvent sur du papier Cougar. Chaque anne, il produit environ 600projets typographiques qu'il excute sur des presses manuelles rouleaux. Les frres Hatch ont dclar que 'La publicit sans affiche c'est comme la pche sans vers de terre', a confi Jim Sherraden, directeur de Hatch Show Print. Nous croyons fermement qu'un bon design a plus de pouvoir que jamais. Un projet comme celui-ci - runissant une affiche imprime et une grande cause - en est la preuve. Pour sa part, Richard Gref, directeur excutif de la AIGA a soulign: 'Design for Good' ne se rsume pas des projets de design bnvoles. Il s'agit d'un mouvement plus large qui permet aux designers graphiques d'aider leurs communauts rsoudre des problmes grce leur crativit. 'Design for Good' offre aux professionnels de la cration un moyen de jouer un rle central en tant que citoyens engags et acteurs du changement, en mettant leurs talents et leur esprit de leadership au service de la communaut. AIGA - une association professionnelle de design graphique - est l'organisme le plus important et le plus influent au monde dans son domaine. Depuis prs d'un sicle, la AIGA s'adapte des contextes et une pratique en mutation constante. AIGA supervise un rseau de 22000designers graphiques, de centaines d'enseignants, de 66sections rgionales et de 200groupes d'tudiants. Grce son ventail de programmes, AIGA met le design graphique en valeur et soutient les concepteurs tout au long de leur carrire. Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Domtar-Teams-with-Hatch-Show-Print-to-Boost-AIGAS-Design-for-Good/7986.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Domtar http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Domtar-Teams-with-Hatch-Show-Print-to-Boost-AIGAS-Design-for-Good/7986.html  Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) has collaborated with Hatch Show Print to create a limited edition poster that supports AIGA's "Design for Good" initiative - an effort to recognize and support pro bono social engagement design projects.The "Good Design Still Matters" poster is part of Domtar's commitment to graphic communications and its award-winning "Paper Because" campaign, which showcases the importance of paper in our daily lives. "The 'Good Design Still Matters' limited edition poster is a special project for Domtar, because this single printed piece embodies so much of what the 'Paper Because' campaign is all about," said Lewis Fix, Vice-President of Sustainable Business and Brand Management at Domtar. "Domtar had the chance to work directly with Hatch Show Print, a legendary letterpress printer that traces its roots back to 1879, on a project that will help support the efforts of today's graphic design professionals to make the world a better place." As part of the "Good Design Still Matters" project, Domtar is making a cash donation to the AIGA's "Design for Good" initiative. The company will also distribute copies of the limited edition poster - which is printed on Domtar's Cougar Natural 80lb. cover stock - to graphic designers attending the HOW Conference in Boston from June 21st to 25th.Hatch Show Print is one of the oldest working letterpress shops in the United States. Throughout its history, the company created iconic posters for vaudeville and circus performers; auto races, boat races and rodeos; and a range of musical acts that include Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Elvis, B.B. King and the Rolling Stones. Hatch Show Print is part of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. It has thousands of historic pieces of type and woodblock art that it still uses - often on Domtar's Cougar paper - to produce approximately 600 letterpress jobs annually on hand-powered roller presses. "The Hatch Brothers are quoted as saying that 'Advertising without posters is like fishing without worms'," said Jim Sherraden, manager of Hatch Show Print. "We firmly believe good design is more powerful than ever, and a project like this that brings a printed poster together with a great cause is proof." "'Design for Good' is more than just pro bono design projects. It is a broader movement to encourage and enable designers to bring their creative problem solving to the assistance of their communities as they approach community and social problems," according to Richard Gref, executive director of AIGA. "'Design for Good' offers a means for creative professionals to play a central role among concerned citizens, demonstrating their commitment, talent and leadership to power change in ways that are important to others in their communities."AIGA, the professional association for design, is the world's largest and most influential organization for communication design. For nearly 100 years, AIGA has responded to the changing contexts of design practice. AIGA oversees a network of more than 22,000 professional designers, hundreds ofdesign educators, 66 chapters and 200 studentgroups. Through a range of programs, AIGA demonstrates the value of design and supports designers across the arc of their careers. Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Exploring-the-Basics-of-Business-Sustainability-Consulting/1515.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiga Company http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Exploring-the-Basics-of-Business-Sustainability-Consulting/1515.html  While many organizations may have a corporate desire to integrate sustainability concepts into their existing business processes, companies often have to build a strong business case to justify the time and resources. Many factors weigh heavily in this "sustainability" justification and having a sustainability consultant can help. But what does a sustainability consultant do?To answer this frequently asked question, we leverage the GreenBiz article, The Evolution of the Sustainability Professional, which does a good job in defining the steps of a traditional strategic sustainability consulting engagement. While not an all-encompassing view of the field, GreenBiz details several major action steps.While many organizations may have a corporate desire to integrate sustainability concepts into their existing business processes, companies often have to build a strong business case to justify the time and resources. Many factors weigh heavily in this "sustainability" justification and having a sustainability consultant can help. But what does a sustainability consultant do?To answer this frequently asked question, we leverage the GreenBiz article, The Evolution of the Sustainability Professional, which does a good job in defining the steps of a traditional strategic sustainability consulting engagement. While not an all-encompassing view of the field, GreenBiz details several major action steps. Click here to continue readingExploring the Basics of Business Sustainability Consulting. Read Full Blog ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Building-Integrity-into-Business-Sustainability-Strategies/1514.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiga Company http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Building-Integrity-into-Business-Sustainability-Strategies/1514.html  "Great risk management is simply the movement of information from the informed to the empowered. While employees are often fearful to share observations about compliance risks due to concerns about retaliation, some companies are markedly better at enabling and encouraging employees to do so."An engaging lead-in to the recent Corporate Compliance Insights post, The Importance of Integrity Capital in Corporate Culture, the article spotlights one of the major areas of business development our sustainability consulting foresees in the New Year. Corporate culture change, rather than process analysis, will be a key focal point in 2012. Click here to continue readingBuilding Integrity into Business Sustainability Strategies. Read Full Blog ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/WellPoint-Contributed-More-Than--19-8-Million-and-15-000-Hours-to-Health-Improving-Causes-in-2011/7985.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT American Cancer Society http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/WellPoint-Contributed-More-Than--19-8-Million-and-15-000-Hours-to-Health-Improving-Causes-in-2011/7985.html  Indianapolis, IN - February 8, 2012- WellPoint, one of America's largest health benefits companies in terms of medical membership, announced today that its affiliated health plans, corporate foundation and associates contributed more than $19.8 million and 15,336 volunteer hours to health-related causes and community events in 2011."WellPoint is passionate about our mission, to improve the lives of the people we serve and the health of our communities," said Angela Braly, chair, president and chief executive officer of WellPoint. "We bring that mission to life in all we do, and are proud to support programs that make meaningful and measurable improvements in the health of our communities."Through its State Health Index - a state-by-state compilation of public health measures - and Healthy Generations grant program, WellPoint and its foundation work to identify the health issues most in need of attention and direct charitable support and volunteer efforts toward improving those areas."Our 37,000 associates live and work in the communities we serve," said Braly. "Being part of the community helps us better identify and address unique and local health care challenges, and as corporate citizens, friends and neighbors, we are privileged to see the impact of our work and giving first-hand."Over the past few years, the company and foundation have become increasingly focused on addressing the serious health problems caused by sedentary lifestyles and skyrocketing rates of childhood obesity.Obesity rates have almost tripled in children since the 1980s and have reached an all-time high among adults, where about one-in-three is now considered obese, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.In response, this year the WellPoint Foundation initiated several significant grant relationships to improve youth health, including:A three-year, $5 million grant to the Boys andA two-year, $2.7 million grant to the OASIS Institute to expand CATCH Healthy Habits to 18 locations in 14 states and an estimated 5,000 children and adults. This unique, intergenerational program pairs mature adult volunteers (age 50-plus) with children to encourage healthier eating and physical activity. It has been shown to benefit the health of both the kids as well as the adult volunteers."These grant programs are critical to alerting our communities about the public health crisis posed by obesity," said Lance Chrisman, executive director of the WellPoint Foundation. "Through our grantees we are working to provide families with the tools and education they need improve their health and get their kids off to a healthy start in life."Two other major initiatives announced by the WellPoint Foundation in 2011 were a $1 million grant to the March of Dimes to support group-based prenatal care for at-risk mothers, a preterm birth toolkit and a public awareness campaign; and a two-year, $1.5 million grant to the American Cancer Society to support the Patient Navigator Program, which helps patients, families and caregivers navigate the many systems encountered during the cancer journey.The WellPoint Foundation also contributed to disaster relief efforts in Japan through AmeriCares, and tornado relief in Georgia, Missouri and Virginia through the American Red Cross.WellPoint's philanthropy and community endeavors are carried out at the local level through its affiliated health plans and locally based business units. In the 14 states where WellPoint affiliates operate a Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association licensee health plan, the company contributed more than $3.6 million to events, community organizations and nonprofit charities.In its headquarters city of Indianapolis, WellPoint partnered with the 2012 Super Bowl Host committee to support "Indy's Super Cure," a campaign aimed at raising awareness and support for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tissue Bank at Indiana University's Simon Cancer Center. Braly served as honorary chair of the campaign which raised more than $1.5 million - including $130,000 of support from WellPoint- in less than six months. The investments made and the heightened local and national attention generated by Indy's Super Cure will help advance cancer research and clinical discovery in cancer care long after Super Bowl XLVI.Similarly, and in a variety of ways, WellPoint associates contributed their own energy and money to improving their communities in 2011.More than 3,800 WellPoint associates, friends and family members donated their time to community organizations across the United States during the company's Community Service Day on April 30, 2011. Taking place at more than 160 sites throughout 24 states and the District of Columbia, the annual effort benefitted nonprofits dedicated to improving the quality of life in local communities, including area food banks; parks programs; and the local chapters of national organizations such as Ronald McDonald House Charities, Special Olympics, YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, March of Dimes, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.Through the annual WellPoint Associate Giving Campaign in November, the company's associates also pledged more than $4.5 million to six beneficiaries - American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Community Health Charities, Feeding America, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and United Way. Campaign pledges are backed by a 50 percent match from the WellPoint Foundation, bringing the total pledged to the health organizations to more than $6.8 million."WellPoint, our associates and the WellPoint Foundation are truly committed to improving health in a targeted and strategic way," said Chrisman. "We are honored to work with outstanding organizations at both the national and local levels, and look forward to continuing to work with them to create healthier communities for all."ACS20927 Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/One-Day-Left-to-Submit-Entries-for-Boston-College-Corporate-Citizenship-Film-Festival/7984.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/One-Day-Left-to-Submit-Entries-for-Boston-College-Corporate-Citizenship-Film-Festival/7984.html  Chestnut Hill, MA-February 7, 2012 - There's just one day left for companies to submit video entries and secure their spot on the ballot for Boston College's 2012 International Corporate Citizenship Film Festival.Conducted by the Carroll School of Management Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College, the Film Festival provides companies an opportunity to showcase how they've built awareness of their impact on the community and society through corporate citizenship. Now in its fourth year, the Film Festival demonstrates the power of video as a communication tool. More than 25,000 employees and partners viewed the videos in the 2011 Film Festival and voted for their favorite. The deadline for submission of entries is Wednesday, February 8 at midnight EST. Public voting takes place on the Center for Corporate Citizenship website starting Tuesday, Feb. 14, and continues through March 3 to narrow the field to 10 finalists. Those 10 finalists will be reviewed by a panel of judges to select the winner. The winner of the Film Festival will be announced during the 2012 International Corporate Citizenship Conference, March 25-27, in Phoenix. All 10 finalist videos will be available for viewing and will be showcased before the more than 600 conference attendees. More information on the Film Festival and submission details are available at BCCorporateCitizenship.org/FilmFestival. The Carroll School of Management Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College is a membership-based research organization committed to helping business leverage its social, economic and human assets to ensure both its success and a more just and sustainable world. As a leading resource on corporate citizenship, the Center works with global corporations to help them define, plan and operationalize their corporate citizenship. Through the power of research, management and leadership programs, and the insights of its more than 380 corporate members, the Center creates knowledge, value and demand for corporate citizenship. www.BCCorporateCitizenship.org For more information contact: Tim Wilson Carroll School of Management Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College Email: wilsontk@bc.edu Phone: 617-552-1173 BCCCC20901 Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Hertz-Launches-Global-Sustainability-Strategy/7983.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Hertz http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Hertz-Launches-Global-Sustainability-Strategy/7983.html  Park Ridge, NJ - February 7, 2012 - The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, introduced "Living Journey" today, the Company's corporate sustainability strategy. Living Journey positions Hertz to be the leader in Sustainable Mobility and Equipment Solutions through various strategic initiatives that integrate sustainability best practices throughout the Company including:Smart Mobility--Hertz is committed to providing customers vehicle rental options that are fuel efficient and use clean, low-emissions technology such as Electric Vehicles (EVs) and hybrids.Environment--Hertz's goal is to minimize its environmental footprint and operating costs through efficiency improvements, resource management and renewable energy production.Community--Hertz is dedicated to creating a positive impact and enhancing the communities it serves by giving back through philanthropic and volunteer efforts."Sustainability has always been part of the culture at Hertz. We have a long-standing tradition of innovation and leadership that includes managing the environmental performance and social impacts of the Company alongside our fiscal responsibilities," said Mark P. Frissora, Chairman and CEO of Hertz. "In 2011, we made tremendous progress on Hertz's industry-leading solar generation and Electric Vehicle initiatives in addition to ongoing efforts to operate in an environmentally responsible manner at our corporate offices and rental facilities. As a continuation of our success, we are excited to introduce Living Journey which encompasses all of our efforts as an organization through partnerships, employee education and investments to reduce our impact on the environment, provide customer value, and manage our business sustainably." Through Hertz's sustainability efforts, the Company has:Recycled over 50,000 IT units since 2005 which diverted 2 million tons of e-waste from landfills,Recycled approximately 680,000 gallons of used oil in 2011, andReduced paper use by 2.8 million pounds since 2006.In addition, more than 80% of the water used at Hertz car washes is recycled. The Company is currently implementing energy audits and lighting upgrades across many of its facilities. Estimated results from recent lighting upgrades include 1.1 million kilowatt-hours and 776 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved annually (across 20 Hertz locations). To communicate Living Journey to its stakeholders, Hertz has launched a sustainability website (http://www.hertzlivingjourney.com) which is the first of its kind for the Company. The site highlights Hertz's achievements and plans in the sustainability arena, which includes energy-efficiency improvements such as lighting and HVAC upgrades, utilizing LEED certification standards for Hertz buildings, solar energy production, global recycling efforts, and delivering fuel-efficient fleet choices to consumers. Last year, Hertz was recognized by the Global Business Travel Association for Sustainable Practice through Hertz On Demand, Hertz's hourly car rental program. Living Journey initiatives will be rolled out globally by divisions of The Hertz Corporation including Hertz Rent A Car, Hertz On Demand, Hertz Equipment Rental, Hertz Entertainment Services, and Donlen. About Hertz Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand operating from approximately 8,500 locations in approximately 150 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 94 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa and the Middle East. In addition, Hertz operates one of the world's largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a diverse line of rental equipment, including tools and supplies, and new and used equipment for sale from approximately 320 branches in the United States, Canada, France, Spain, Italy, China and Saudi Arabia, as well as through its international licensees. In late 2008, Hertz introduced a global car-sharing service, now referred to as Hertz On Demand, where customers can rent by the hour from various locations in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Hertzalso owns Donlen Corporation, based in Northbrook, Illinois, which is a leader in fleet leasing and management services. HERT20895 Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Dr--Tererai-Trent--Founder-of-Tinogona--to-Speak-at-Walden-University-Academic-Residency/7982.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Walden University http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Dr--Tererai-Trent--Founder-of-Tinogona--to-Speak-at-Walden-University-Academic-Residency/7982.html  MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 7, 2012 / 3BL Media /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Tererai Trent, inspirational speaker and founder of the nonprofit organizationTinogona, will speak to more than 600 doctoral students atWalden University'sacademic residency on Feb. 18 in Atlanta. Her moving story has touched and inspired millions -- includingOprah Winfrey, who chose Dr. Trent as her "all-time favorite guest."(Logo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110920/MM71012-b) As a child growing up in a cattle-herding family in rural Zimbabwe, Dr. Trent dreamed of getting an education. Married young, and the mother of three by the age 18, she was bound to a husband who beat her when she expressed her desire to learn. But Dr. Trent was undeterred. She confided her dreams to Jo Luck, a woman in her village who worked with the organizationHeifer International. Luck inspired Dr. Trent with the words, "If you desire those things, [they are] achievable." Despite facing incredible odds and many obstacles, Dr. Trent went on to earn her bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctorate in the United States. Now, through her nonprofit organization, Tinogona, which means "It is achievable" in her native language, she is working to realize her new dream of creating educational opportunities for girls and women in Sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Trent has twice appeared as a guest onThe Oprah Winfrey Show, where she reached millions with her powerful messages on the importance of education, women's empowerment and never giving up on your dreams. She has also been featured in "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide," aNew York Timesbestseller written by columnist Nicolas Kristof and Sheryl WuDeen. Academic residenciesat Walden, an accredited online university, support students' academic and professional goals by connecting them with faculty mentors and diverse groups of peers to encourage the vibrant exchange of ideas and perspectives. During residencies, students from select doctoral and master's programs have the opportunity to conceptualize and develop research initiatives that contribute topositive social change. Walden's plenary sessions are an integral part of the residencies and are led by speakers from around the world who share their experiences and viewpoints with the hope of inspiring debate and lively conversation. These sessions are intended to provide Walden students and faculty and staff members with the opportunity to hear perspectives on a variety of topics that are meaningful and relevant to their lives as scholars and practitioners. Visitwww.WaldenU.edu/perspectivesfor an archive of past Walden speakers. About Walden University For more than 40 years, Walden University has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and their communities. Today, more than 48,500 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries are pursuing their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees online at Walden. The university provides students with an engaging educational experience that connects them with expert faculty and peers around the world. Walden is the flagship online university in theLaureate International Universitiesnetwork -- a global network of more than 55 campus-based and online universities in 28 countries. Walden offers more than 65 degree programs with more than 330 specializations and concentrations. Areas of study include health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, public administration and information technology. For more information, visitwww.WaldenU.edu. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association,www.ncahlc.org. Copyright 2012 PR Newswire. All rights reserved. Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/CVS-Caremark-Charitable-Trust-Surprises-Non-Profits-with--4-3-Million-in-Funding/7981.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT CVS Caremark http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/CVS-Caremark-Charitable-Trust-Surprises-Non-Profits-with--4-3-Million-in-Funding/7981.html  Woonsocket, RI - February 7, 2012 - Today representatives of the CVS CaremarkCharitable Trust, a private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), kicked off a "Day of Giving" by surprising several deserving non-profits, with the grant funding they had requested.The emotional visits, hosted by several of the company's executives, were timed to coincide with the announcement that $4.3 million has been awarded in grants to 98 non-profit organizations across the country in 2011, which includes multi-year grants from previous years."What a pleasant surprise to see CVS Caremark colleagues at our doorstep with a large check for the amount of funding we had requested," said Betty Vohr M.D., Woman & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. "We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust for recognizing the positive impact non-profit organizations nationwide make in their local communities."The new grant recipients were chosen through theCVS CaremarkCharitable Trust's annual grant cycle in which awards range from $10,000 to $50,000 for one-year support. These grants align with the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust's efforts to improve the quality of health and well-being of underserved populations and also align withCVS CaremarkAll Kids Can, a signature program of the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and CVS Caremark that is committed to supporting children with disabilities."We are so excited to help these non-profit organizations start 2012 in a positive way with much-needed funding," said Eileen Howard Boone, Vice President, CVS Caremark Charitable Trust. "All of the non-profit organizations we support share our commitment to providing greater access to health care and medical services and improving the lives of children with disabilities. The CVS CaremarkCharitable Trust is honored to work with all of its non-profit partners to help people on their path to better health."Non-profits that received a surprise visit and grant check during today's Day of Giving include:Keogh Health Connection (Phoenix, AZ)University of Miami (Miami, FL)Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition (Chicago, IL) Health Care Centers in Schools, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA)Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (Worcester, MA)Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron(Akron, OH)Women & Infants Hospitalof Rhode Island (Providence, RI)Funding from the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust supported the following key areas:Children with Disabilities More than $3 million in funding was awarded in new and multi-year grants to organizations that support programs designed to help improve the quality of life for children with disabilities. The grants will support services and programs such as screenings, testing, early intervention, tracking developmental milestones, promoting inclusion, communication devices, recreation and fitness, legal advocacy, innovation, and parental education.Uninsured and Underserved Programs which provide communities greater access to health care and medical services and underserved populations were another focus area of funding. New grants totaling approximately $1.3 million will finance a wide range of initiatives and programs, including purchasing new information technology systems, focusing on improved patient care, disease control and management, mobile health clinics, and school-based clinics.The complete list of new non-profit organizations awardedCVS CaremarkCharitable Trust grants as part of today's Day of Giving include:AlabamaThe Arc of Shelby County, Inc.ArizonaBanner Health FoundationBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater ScottsdaleKeogh Health ConnectionCaliforniaCentral Valley Children's Services NetworkDirect Relief InternationalFamily Health Centers of San Diego, Inc.Public CounselVista Community ClinicWarmline Family Resource CenterConnecticut Education ConnectionProject Access of New Haven, Inc. District of ColumbiaGirl Scout Council of The Nation's CapitalSOME, Inc.FloridaAmerican Diabetes Association Inc., Tampa-Orlando AreaBroward Children's Center, Inc.Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.Health Council of South Florida, Inc.University of MiamiGeorgiaAuditory-Verbal Center, Inc.Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc.IllinoisEl Valor CorporationFamily Health Partnership ClinicIllinois Maternal and Child Health CoalitionHawaiiWaikiki Health CenterIndianaTurnstone Center for Disabled Children and Adults, Inc.KansasArc of Sedgwick County, Inc.Families Together, Inc.KentuckyChildren's Hospital FoundationLouisianaHealth Care Centers in Schools, Inc. MassachusettsCerebral Palsy Council of Greater New Bedford, Inc.CLASS, Inc.Edward M. Kennedy Community Health CenterLowell Community Health Center, Inc.Mattapan Community Health Center, Inc.Partners Healthcare System Inc. (Mass General Hospital)Reach Out and Read, Inc.Tufts Medical Center Parent, Inc.UMASS Memorial Health Care, Inc. Children's Medical CenterWomen of Means, Inc.MarylandThe Benedictine School for Exceptional Children, Inc.University of Maryland, Baltimore Foundation, Inc.MichiganOakland School Education FoundationMinnesotaFremont Community Health ServicesGillette Children's Specialty Health CarePortico HealthnetMissouriOzarks Medical CenterSt. Louis Children's Hospital FoundationNorth CarolinaMay Institute, Inc.Voices TogetherNew JerseyARC of New Jersey, Inc.Homefront Inc.Trinitas Health FoundationNevadaCommunities in Schools of NevadaGoodwill Industries of Southern Nevada, Inc.New HampshireFamilies First of The Greater SeacoastNew YorkAutism360 Inc.Brooklyn Public LibraryHarlem United: Community Aids Center, Inc.March of Dimes FoundationSoaringwordsOhioChildren's Hospital Medical Center of AkronPennsylvaniaCommunity Care Behavioral Health OrganizationMisericordia UniversityPennsylvania Assistive Technology FoundationPuerto RicoUniversidad Central Del Caribe, Inc. Rhode IslandChildren's Friend and ServiceThe Highlander Charter SchoolLocal Initiatives Support CorporationOcean Community YMCARhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music SchoolThundermistWomen & Infants Hospital of Rhode IslandSouth CarolinaCamp Good Times, Inc.Medical University Hospital AuthorityTennesseeEast Tennessee Technology Access Center, Inc.TexasBrighton School, Inc.Houston Ear Research FoundationPeoples Community Clinic, Inc.VirginiaNational Alliance on Mental IllnessWisconsinMadison Community Health Center, Inc.Milwaukee Center For IndependenceWest VirginiaChildren's Therapy ClinicTo follow Day of Giving activities, search for #CVSTrustGivingDay on Twitter. For more information on the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust please visit http://info.cvscaremark.com/community/our-impact/charitable-trust.About the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, Inc. is a private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS). CVS Caremark is the largest pharmacy health care provider in the nation. The Trust's mission is to provide funding for health care, education and community involvement initiatives in CVS Caremark communities. General information aboutCVS Caremarkis available through the Investor Relations portion of the Company's Web site at http://investor.cvs.com, or through the Web site's press room at www.cvs.com/pressroom.CVS20892 Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Molson-Coors-Selected-for-the-2012-SAM-Sustainability-Yearbook/7980.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Molson Coors Brewing Company http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Molson-Coors-Selected-for-the-2012-SAM-Sustainability-Yearbook/7980.html  Denver in the US through MillerCoors; and in the U.K. and Ireland through Molson Coors UK. Molson Coors is listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America.For more information on Molson Coors Brewing Company visit the company's Web site, http://molsoncoors.com. About SAM and The Sustainability Yearbook SAM is an investment boutique focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing. SAM was founded in 1995, is headquartered in Zurich and employs over 100 professionals. The firm's offering comprises asset management, indexes and private equity. Based on its Corporate Sustainability Assessment, SAM has compiled one of the world's largest sustainability databases and analyzes over 2,000 listed companies annually. The Sustainability Yearbook provides insights into the 58 sectors examined by the 13th SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment, which determines the companies that are included in this reference guide to the world's sustainability leaders. The leading companies in 58 sectors are classified into three categories--SAM Gold Class, SAM Silver Class and SAM Bronze Class--with special status awarded to Sector Leaders and Sector Movers.ContactsMolson Coors Brewing Company Colin Wheeler, 303-927-2443 colin.wheeler@molsoncoors.com or Marie-Hlne Lagac, 514-598-6966 MarieHelene.lagace@molsoncoors.com MOLS20890 Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/The-Start-of-New-Relationships-to-Support-Children-in-Moscow/1513.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Keystone Human Services http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/The-Start-of-New-Relationships-to-Support-Children-in-Moscow/1513.html  The Start of New Relationships to Support Children in MoscowWe're working to build new relationships with Russian professionals in Moscow. On January 16, Charles Hooker, CEO of Keystone Human Services International, met with Svetlana Alekhina, the Director of the Institute on the Problems of Inclusive Education (IPIIE) to discuss comprehensive care for children with disabilities, inclusive education and training opportunities for the professionals who will provide these services.This meeting was part of the Equal Access to Education for Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Moscow project, funded by Johnson & Johnson. As part of this project, the Keystone Foundation for Children and Families, located in Moscow, is working to assess the needs and readiness of key stakeholders to develop inclusive education for children with intellectual disabilities, beginning with the needs of schools and the community.IPIIE has expressed interest in learning more about Social Role Valorization and Person Centered Planning, both of which are at the heart of all of Keystone's services. Today, we welcome several Russian professionals from IPIIE who will be visiting Keystone in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania through the Open World Leadership Center, along with other professionals from various other social services organizations. During this visit, our Russian delegates will attend a Social Role Valorization workshop and visit some of our programs for children and adults, including Capital Area Head Start classrooms and a community home. They will also visit the Life Skills Program at Cumberland Valley High School and the programs at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit.We're looking forward to sharing our knowledge and experiences this week so that our ten delegates visiting from IPIIE and other Russian social services organizations can implement new approaches to effectively supporting children and adults with disabilities in their own regions.KEYS20875 Read Full Blog ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Martinez-to-Lead-The-UPS-Foundation/7979.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT UPS http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Martinez-to-Lead-The-UPS-Foundation/7979.html  Atlanta, GA - February 7, 2012 -Eduardo Martinez, a 35-year UPS veteran and currently the program director for The UPS Foundation, has been named president of UPS's philanthropic arm.Martinez, 52, will succeed Ken Sternad, who is retiring after a 35-year career with UPS that saw him direct the company's global Public Relations function as well as The UPS Foundation."For the past three years, Ed Martinez has played a critical role in working with Ken Sternad to hone The UPS Foundation's priorities and critical initiatives," said Allen Hill, UPS's senior vice president for human resources and chairman of The UPS Foundation. "His elevation to the post of president means our Foundation can proceed with its critical support of such things as urgent humanitarian relief and environmental sustainability without missing a beat."Martinez, a native of Havana, Cuba, who emigrated with his family to the United States in 1960, joined UPS in 1976 as a package handler in UPS's South Florida operation.He advanced into management two years later and then moved through a series of operational jobs while earning a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Miami.Read more on the Eduardo Martinez.About UPS UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web atUPS.comand its corporate blog can be found atblog.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visitpressroom.ups.com/RSS.UPS20888 Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/CSRHub-COO-and-Co-founder-Cynthia-Figge-Joins-ISSP-at-Business-for-Resilient-Communities-2012/1512.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT CSRHUB http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/CSRHub-COO-and-Co-founder-Cynthia-Figge-Joins-ISSP-at-Business-for-Resilient-Communities-2012/1512.html  ISSP, the world's leading association of sustainability professionals, is hosting a series of workshop webinars throughout February. The four sessions will explore triple-bottom line sustainability and corporate initiatives that have truly made a difference in a community's ability to be resilient. Cynthia Figge will be speaking on our work atCSRHubin CSR and sustainability ratings and information.The workshop will employ a three prong approach, focusing on local self-reliance, stakeholder engagement and the new economy. Some topics covered will include community planning, local investing, economic leakage and transparency and reporting. Participants will walk away with the tools to make the business case for stakeholder engagement.Other speakers will include Susanne Croft, Executive Director of Sustainable Resources, Michael Shurman, Director of Research and Public Policy at the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies,Stephanie Nieman, Head of the Standards Development and Verification Team at B Lab/GIIRS andDavid Korten, Co-founder and Chair of YES! Magazine.For more information on the event, clickhere. And look out for further updates on theCSRHub blogfrom Cynthia as she goes through all four sessions.CSRHUB20869 Read Full Blog ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Twitter--Yahoo--Safely--Trend-Micro--amp--International-Internet-Safety-Coalition-Launch-Whats-Your-Story-Contest/7978.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Trend Micro http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Twitter--Yahoo--Safely--Trend-Micro--amp--International-Internet-Safety-Coalition-Launch-Whats-Your-Story-Contest/7978.html  Cupertino, CA - February 7, 2011 - Trend Micro Inc. (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704) today announced the third annual "What's Your Story?" video contest, an award-winning, user-generated video contest that empowers youth to share advice with peers on safe and responsible technology use. This year's contest boasts new partners and categories, designed to reflect the most current issues facing young people today.Sponsored and supported by Trend Micro Internet Safety for Kids & Families and a number of participating organizations, the contest strives to help parents, teachers and youth become more aware of the issues, and to showcase a positive use of social media.Trend Micro continues to team with some of the world's leading organizations that are actively involved in educating schools, parents, and youth about the safe and responsible use of technology. The judging panel for 2012 includes:*Common Sense Media *ConnectSafely *NEW - Cyberbullying Research Center *Facebook *The Identity Theft Resource Center *NEW - Office of the Privacy Commissioner - Ontario *NEW - Twitter *NEW - The Wireless Foundation *NEW - Yahoo! SafelyAs in the past two years, "What's Your Story?" will award a grand prize of $10,000 to the winning entry, with special categories for schools and individuals who submit entries. For the 2012 contest, Trend Micro is introducing new categories in the U.S. and Canada that challenges anyone 13 and older, including teachers with their classrooms, to create videos that offer thoughtful and compelling solutions to the following questions:1.Take action against bullying: How would you help a friend being bullied online? 2.Keep a good rep online: What's the right way to share? 3.Be cell smart: How can someone new to cell phones use it wisely?Winning entries may also be used for educational programs worldwide.Supporting quotesKathleen Nichols, Crime Victims Section of the Ohio Cyber Safety Initiative, Office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine"Trend Micro's 'What's Your Story?' videos have been used to provide education and awareness for both students and adults in dozens of Ohio's schools and communities. The videos deliver an effective message about the importance of protecting your digital reputation and align with the efforts of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's Office in protecting Ohio's families by promoting safe and responsible Internet usage."Cari Roderick, East Valley School District, instructional technology specialist"For the past few years, I have been working with a group of students to promote safe and responsible digital citizenship within our schools and community. Videos have proven to be the most effective median for engaging our audiences in meaningful conversations about the effects of their digital behaviors. It's become difficult to find new high quality videos that reinforce the online safety messages we share, so we were thrilled when we came across the Trend Micro videos. The 2011 video contest winners were exactly what we needed to give our students and community a fresh perspective on the concerns we address on an ongoing basis."Kendra , high school junior "We are using the [Trend Micro] videos to show the students real life situations happening around us every day at our schools. We are hoping to inspire them to make a change so kids are not being harmed by cyber-bullying."Lynette Owens, director of Trend Micro Internet Safety for Kids TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers. A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro(tm) Smart Protection Network(tm) cloud computing security infrastructure, our products and services stop threats where they emerge - from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe.Additional information about Trend Micro Incorporated and the products and services are available at Trend Micro.com. This Trend Micro news release and other announcements are available at http://trendmicro.mediaroom.com/ and as part of an RSS feed at www.trendmicro.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @TrendMicro.TREND20877 Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/You-re-Rich--Now-What-3-Steps-To-Using-IPO-Windfalls-In-Meaningful-Ways/1511.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Korngold Consulting LLC http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/You-re-Rich--Now-What-3-Steps-To-Using-IPO-Windfalls-In-Meaningful-Ways/1511.html  Alice Korngold's BlogThis week's Facebook IPO generated a deep trove of wealth for a new generation of young entrepreneurs. The question for them now is, what are you going to do with your billions?If you're curious by nature, perhaps you'd like a new adventure. Since you have money to play with, maybe you'd like to play at something you've never played before. Maybe you'd like to get to know yourself a bit better. Or maybe you'd like to change many, many lives for the better, for generations to come?I'll make you a bet. Follow my advice here, and I promise you that your life will never be the same again. You'll have newfound energy and meaning in your life. You'll meet extraordinary people from very diverse backgrounds. And you'll learn more about yourself than you could ever imagine. If you follow my advice and I'm wrong, you can tell me and everyone else so in my blog post. (If I'm right, you can also say so.)Here are the first steps to putting some of your newfound wealth to work, for good.For continuation, see here...http://bit.ly/xL4h9lKorngold Consulting LLCassists corporations in building fully integrated, high-impact CSR strategies, including leadership development through nonprofit board service. Korngold Consulting trains and places business executives on nonprofit boards, and consults to nonprofit boards and leaders to strengthen governance for financial and strategic success.KOR20826 Read Full Blog ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/IBM-Releases-Free-Internet-Security-Training-Tools-to-Educate-Students--Teachers-and-Parents-on-Digital-Responsibility/7977.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT IBM http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/IBM-Releases-Free-Internet-Security-Training-Tools-to-Educate-Students--Teachers-and-Parents-on-Digital-Responsibility/7977.html  ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2012 / 3BL Media / PRNewswire/ --IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that in conjunction with Safer Internet Day, (#SID2012) it will release free Internet safety training tools for students and have thousands of volunteers working to help raise awareness and educate students and businesses on Internet safety and digital responsibility. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO )IBM is unveiling three free volunteer kits to better educate students, parents and teachers on Internet safety: Control Your Online Identity - A volunteer education kit, it is designed to help teenagers learn to protect personal data online and reputation online. Teenagers are typically savvy about how to use the Internet, but often unaware about what happens to personal data once it's shared. This presentation and volunteer information helps students learn how to protect personal data and control how they present themselves online. Internet Safety Coaching - Aimed at teachers or adults working with children, this is a general primer on Internet safety providing basic information about common Internet activities by young people including instant messaging and social networking. This kit is designed to raise awareness of Internet safety and how to have a meaningful and open dialogue with children on this topic. Cyberbullying -- Aimed at parents or adults who work with children, this activity helps adults learn about how young people use the Internet today and how to recognize cyberbullying symptoms, how to prevent online bullying from happening and how to intervene if it does happen. "IBMers are committed to helping educate people on ways to safely and securely use the Internet," said Harriet Pearson, IBM Security Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer. "The resources we are donating will help teachers and parents raise awareness that most Internet-based threats to individual and computer security can significantly be reduced by actions that informed users take themselves."In conjunction with today's announcement, IBM volunteers around the world are educating communities about Internet safety. Some select activities include: In Finland, IBM's lead volunteer on Cyberbullying will participate in a national summit at Helsinki City Hall in conjunction with Safer Internet Day. 60 IBM volunteers have already run Cyberbullying workshops for parents in 100 schools across Finland. In Germany, IBM will expand its partnership with klicksafe, the national partner of the Insafe network, focusing on the Manage Your Identity Initiative, Already more than 500 IBM, retiree and partner volunteers have delivered over 100 interactive workshops on the topic to more around 3,000 students around the country. In Italy, an IBM team will conduct events in local schools using both the IBM materials and a film from Safer Internet Day to discuss Internet safety and cyberbullying. In Romania, IBM volunteers are partnering with NGOs APDETIC and Junior Achievement Romania to deliver an Internet Safety session to students focusing on controlling your online identity and Facebook usage. In the United Kingdom, IBM volunteers will use the volunteer kits to promote online safety awareness in schools. IBMers will partner with non-profit YPNGlobal on their initiative called Cyber Champions. Last year IBM employees donated more than three million hours of volunteer service. The company has donated 34 volunteer kits to help both IBMers as well as community members have meaningful activities and dialogues in the community about various issues. Since its inception in 2004, Safer Internet Day interest has grown to reach all five continents and almost 80 countries, from Canada to South Korea and Russia to Kenya, including all 27 countries of the European Union. The goal of the day is to help make the Internet a better place for our children and young people.About IBM For more information on IBM volunteer and citizenship efforts, please visit www.citizenibm.comAbout Insafe Insafe is the European Safer Internet awareness-raising network co-funded by the European Commission. It comprises national contact centres across the European Union and in Iceland, Norway and Russia, with partner organisations around the world. Insafe aims at empowering users to benefit from the positive aspects of internet whilst avoiding the potential risks. Further information is available at www.saferinternet.org or contact info-insafe@eun.org.About Safer Internet DaySafer Internet Day is part of a global drive by awareness-raising partners to promote a safer Internet for all users, especially young people. It is organised by INSAFE in the framework of the European Commission's Safer Internet Programme.Contact Information:IBM Lisa Lansperylisalanspery@us.ibm.com914-499-6532Copyright 2012 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/One-of-Russias-Most-Efficient-Power-Plants-Sets-New-Performance-Standards-with-GEs-Advanced-Technology/7976.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT General Electric http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/One-of-Russias-Most-Efficient-Power-Plants-Sets-New-Performance-Standards-with-GEs-Advanced-Technology/7976.html  February 7, 2012 -One of Russia's most efficient and modern combined-cycle power stations, located at Shatura about 150 kilometers east of Moscow, recently completed its first year of operation and has set new output and efficiency standards for the site. Owned by Russian power producer E.ON Russia, the plant features GE's (NYSE: GE) advanced 109FA combined-cycle technology.The heart of the 109FA combined-cycle system is GE's high efficiency Frame 9FA Gas Turbine, designed for power generators requiring large blocks of reliable power. GE has more than 2,300 gas turbines installed in combined-cycle plants around the world. The scope of GE's contract for Shatura also included a steam turbine and a generator, a heat recovery steam generator and a distributed plant control system.The Shatura site is the first combined-cycle (steam and gas) block of its kind in Russia. E.ON Russia estimates that this has increased site output by 115 million kilowatt hours because of the extension of the generating capacities of the station last year. Also, the plant has lower CO2 emissions than older and less efficient plants with a similar capacity.This project was recognized by the United Nations as the first Russian carbon reduction joint implementation project under the Kyoto Protocol in October 2010. E.ON and GE also received a state award from the Russian Ministry of Energy for the best technology used in implementing the Shatura project in 2010. The new Shatura plant upgrades an existing facility at the site, which has been producing electricity since the mid-1920s.E.ON also has signed a 12-year contractual service agreement (CSA). GE CSAs cover the supply of parts, repairs and field services for maintenance outages of gas turbines and generators. These long-term agreements provide customers with predictable maintenance costs while ensuring a steady flow of revenue from power plant operations. To date, GE has long-term service agreements including CSAs in place at more than 700 sites worldwide.Cristiano Tortelli, president and CEO, GE Energy, Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and CIS, said, "Shatura is one of several key projects that GE won in Russia. It demonstrates the clear progress of GE's localization initiative in Russia. We are here to support the modernization of the Russian energy industry by providing some of the most advanced and efficient technologies available today."While Shatura marked the first installation of a GE 109FA combined-cycle system in Russia, the same technology has been applied for the Surgutskaya GRES-2 plant in Surgut, the largest power generation facility in Russia. Two new blocks of Surgutskaya GRES-2, inaugurated in July 2011, have two GE Frame 9FA Gas Turbines and also are achieving high performance in output, efficiency and emissions control.GE Energy has been active in Russia since the early 1900s, supplying equipment and services to develop the country's energy infrastructure. Today, more than 400 gas turbines, 65 steam turbines, 700 compressors and over 600 units of other equipment including air coolers, condensers, gas separators and pumps produced by GE Energy and GE Oil & Gas have been installed in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).In 2010, GE opened the Energy Technology Center, a service center that is located in the Kaluga Region and dedicated to supporting the company's installed base of equipment. In September of 2011, GE signed a joint venture agreement with INTER RAO UES and UEC to localize production of GE's 6FA Gas Turbines in Rybinsk, Russia. Since March 2008, GE's MS5002E Gas Turbines have been manufactured, tested and sold in Russia as 'LADOGA 32' units under a technology transfer and localization licensing agreement between GE and REP Holding (REPH).GE20802 Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Energy-Efficiency--Key-to-a-Sustainable-Energy-Future--says-GE-Energy-Middle-East-CEO/1509.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT General Electric http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Energy-Efficiency--Key-to-a-Sustainable-Energy-Future--says-GE-Energy-Middle-East-CEO/1509.html  Energy Efficiency: Key to a Sustainable Energy Future In recent years, the Middle East has jumped to the forefront of the global debate on renewable energy and sustainability. Nowhere is that more apparent than at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), which is taking place in Abu Dhabi. Now in its fifth year, this annual meeting -- which brings together some of the world's most prominent energy experts -- is a key platform to foster dialogue about sustainable development in the region and around the world.Although renewable energy will be key to sustainable development, achieving efficiency along the entire energy value chain will play an equally important role. Doing more with less is at the heart of the UAE and the broader Middle East region's energy efficiency drive. Therefore, it is critical that we evaluate and rethink current technology to enhance the energy sector's efficiency, from generation through to transmission and down to consumption.To continue reading, please click here.GE20801 Read Full Blog ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Guest-Post--A-National-Vision-of-a-Sustainable-Future/1508.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Justmeans http://www.justmeans.com/blogs/Guest-Post--A-National-Vision-of-a-Sustainable-Future/1508.html  Posted by Celesa HorvathQatar has something every country needs. I'm not referring to oil or natural gas, although Qatar has both in abundance. I mean a national vision of and strategy for sustainable development.In less than a generation, Qatar has experienced huge economic and social transformation. The discovery and development of its hydrocarbon resources has fuelled - pardon the pun - Qatar's economic growth from a small nation dependent on fishing and pearling to one of the highest per capita income countries in the world.In the face of that rapid expansion, however, new challenges have emerged. Qataris now need to balance modernization with the preservation of values and traditions, a priority in a country where 80% of the people are expatriates. They must also figure out - as we all must - how to achieve economic and social equity for present and future generations while protecting environmental health.Recognizing these challenges, Qatar embarked on an initiative to define the characteristics of the country's future. The State established the General Secretariat for Development Planning, which undertook multi-stakeholder consultation across Qatar. The Qatar National Vision 2030 is the product of that initiative.The Qatar National Vision 2030 rests on four pillars: human development; social development; economic development; and environmental development.Click here to continue reading and commentCelesa Horvath is a consultant with some 20 years of experience in environmental assessment, regulatory affairs, corporate responsibility, and sustainability. She's been involved in projects across Canada and internationally, including China and the Middle East, for clients in the energy, mining, infrastructure, transportation, and government sectors, providing both strategic advice and practical implementation support. She strives for transformational corporate responsibility wherever possible. To learn more about the author or to view her other work, click here. Read Full Blog ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Cycling-for-Sustainability/7975.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Climate Counts http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Cycling-for-Sustainability/7975.html  February 6, 2012 -Fasten your helmets and get ready to cycle for climate change awareness! Registration is now open for the 2012 Climate Rides. As with past years, cyclists will have a chance to participate in two events on two different coasts: one from New York City to Washington, DC and one through scenic northern California. Over the course of five days, cyclists will ride 300 miles to show that positive change begins with one pedal at a time. Riding with like-minded, environmentally aware people, cyclists will work together to push their limits while promoting a worthy cause. Climate Ride is a non-profit organization that organizes fully supported, charitable bike rides to support sustainable solutions, bike advocacy and environmental causes. Whether you donate or participate in the ride, you are raising awareness and helping the health of our planet! Climate Countsis a collaborative effort to bring consumers and companies together in the fight against global climate change. Climate Counts is honored to be a beneficiary of both Climate Rides this year-Climate Ride NYC-DC(May 19-23) andClimate Ride California(September 9-13). Here are 2 ways you can support Climate Counts: 1.Donateto the Climate Counts Team 2. Ridefor the Climate Counts Team Come support a sustainable future up and down America's coasts. Are YOU up to the challenge? CC20844 Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/NHLPA--NHL--Pat-LaFontaine-and-Ottawa-Senators-Unveil-State-Of-The-Art--quot-NHL-All-Star-Legacy-Playroom-quot-/7974.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cisco Systems Inc. http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/NHLPA--NHL--Pat-LaFontaine-and-Ottawa-Senators-Unveil-State-Of-The-Art--quot-NHL-All-Star-Legacy-Playroom-quot-/7974.html  Ottawa (Jan. 27, 2012)- The National Hockey League (NHL), the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), the Ottawa Senators and Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine and hisCompanions in Couragecharity today unveiled the new, state-of-the-art "NHL All-Star Legacy Playroom" at CHEO to commemorate 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend, the League's midseason spectacular and the first held in Canada's capital.Cisco is the presenting sponsor of the CHEO "NHL All-Star Legacy Playroom". The interactive space features the CiscoWebExonline conferencing system, which allows young patients to connect to family, friends, schools and teachers anywhere in the world during a hospital stay. Patients are also able to connect to other "NHL Legacy Playroom and Classrooms" such as CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal through WebEx for a collaborative learning experience during school hours and for fun, interactive games and other activities after school hours. A smaller satellite system has also been donated to Roger's House, the Sens Foundation's charity of choice."The National Hockey League is extremely pleased to join Pat LaFontaine, the Ottawa Senators, Cisco and the NHL Players' Association in contributing to the All-Star Legacy Playroom program. Long after the All-Star events conclude, this playroom will continue to make a difference in the lives of the children, their families, their friends and their classmates," said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman."The NHL and its players are committed to giving back to the wonderful communities they represent. I can think of no greater legacy for the 2012 NHL All Star Game in Ottawa, than to leave this very special Lion's Den Room to the patients at CHEO and those special children at Roger's House. For years to come, these children in need will be able to connect to the outside world thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and the NHL," Pat LaFontaine."We realize the kids at the children's hospital and Roger's House go through some very difficult times, but we hope that the NHL All-Star Legacy Playroom provides a small escape for them and becomes a special place where they can just be kids," said Colin Greening, Ottawa Senators All-Star participant and NHLPA member, who was also on hand for today's unveiling. "The Players are very proud to be a part of the Legacy Playroom.""CHEO is incredibly grateful to the NHL and the Senators Foundation for making this room available to the children and youths served by the hospital," said CHEO board chair Johanne Levesque. We serve a very large geographic area and the impact this playroom will have on our patients and families who come from all over eastern Ontario and western Quebec will be immense. It will help keep them connected to family and friends, who are often hours away from the hospital."The Legacy Rooms were originally founded by theCompanions in Courage Foundationand LaFontaine. The Foundation has now opened 14 interactive playrooms/classrooms throughout North America, including four with the NHL and NHLPA in Calgary, Raleigh, Pittsburgh Montreal and Boston.About 2012 NHL All-Star WeekendThe2012 NHL All-Star Weekendcomes to Ottawa, Canada's capital, Jan. 26 through Jan. 29. The excitement begins with the2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Player Fantasy Draft(tm)on Thursday, Jan. 26, televised live on TSN and RDS in Canada and NBC Sports Network in the United States at 8 p.m., ET, from the Hilton Lac Leamy in Gatineau-Ottawa, Quebec.The players take the ice in the2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills Competition(tm), at Scotiabank Place on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m., ET, and for the2012 Tim Hortons NHLAll-Star Game, at Scotiabank Place on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m., ET. Live television coverage of both events will be provided by CBC and RDS in Canada and NBC Sports Network in the United States. Fans in the Ottawa area are encouraged to take part in the festivities at theScotiabank NHL Fan Fair(tm), a three-day fan festival at the Ottawa Convention Centre, Jan. 26-28. For the latest NHL All-Star news and exclusive content, visitNHL.comand its dedicated microsite for the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend,NHL.com/allstar. Follow the NHL on Twitter (@NHL) and on Facebook (Facebook.com/NHL).About the National Hockey LeagueThe National Hockey League, founded in 1917, is the second-oldest of the four major professional team sports leagues in North America. Today, the NHL consists of 30 Member Clubs, each reflecting the League's international makeup, with players from more than 20 countries represented on team rosters. According to a Simmons Market Research study, NHL fans are younger, more educated, more affluent, and access content through digital means more than any other major professional sport. The NHL entertains more than 250 million fans each season in-arena and through its partners in national television (VERSUS, NBC, TSN, CBC, RDS, RIS, ESPN America, NHL Network(tm)) and radio (NHL Radio(tm), Sirius XM Satellite Radio and XM Canada) . Through the NHL Foundation, the League's charitable arm, the NHL raises money and awareness for Hockey Fights Cancer(tm) and NHL Youth Development, and supports the charitable efforts of NHL players. For more information on the NHL, log on toNHL.com.About the National Hockey League Players' AssociationThe National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), established in 1967, is a labour organization whose members are the players in the National Hockey League (NHL). The NHLPA works on behalf of the players in varied disciplines such as labour relations, product licensing, marketing, international hockey and community relations, all in furtherance of its efforts to promote its members and the game of hockey. In 1999, the NHLPA launched the Goals & Dreams fund as a way for the players to give something back to the game they love. Over the past 12 years, more than 60,000 deserving children in 25 countries have benefited from the players' donations of hockey equipment. NHLPA Goals & Dreams has donated more than $20-million to grassroots hockey programs, making it the largest program of its kind. For more information on the NHLPA, please visitwww.nhlpa.com.About the Companions in Courage FoundationThe Companions in Courage Foundation was founded by NHLHall of FamerPat LaFontaine as a response to the inspiration he derived while visiting children in hospitals during his 15-year career. The organization builds interactive rooms and distributes mobile XBox kiosksin children's hospitals throughout North America. Through innovative communications tools, these rooms and kiosks replace the isolation of a hospital with a connection to family, friends, classmatesand celebrities during their hospital stay. For more information, visitwww.CiC16.org.About the Children's Hospital of Eastern OntarioThe Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), located in Ottawa, cares for children, youth and families in eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and parts of Northern Ontario. CHEO is a pediatric health and research center that provides outstanding family-centered patient care, pioneers breakthrough research, and trains the health care professionals of tomorrow. Over the past 36 years, CHEO has established itself as a world-class center providing leading-edge treatment, diagnostic and laboratory services for children and youth aged 0 to their 18 birthday.CHEO has165 beds and more than 180 doctors, 600 nurses and 1,500 additional staff dedicated to providing the best possible care for the children and youth in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.CHEO is one of only a few stand-alone pediatric hospitals in Canada, and sees more than 6,000 admissions, 7,000 surgeries and more than 60,000 emergency visits each year.About the Sens FoundationFounded in 1998, the Sens Foundation utilizes the unique resources of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of children and youth in the eastern Ontario and western Quebec.About CiscoCisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found athttp://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go tohttp://newsroom.cisco.com. Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/REI-Awards-Stewardship-Leader-Grants-of--600-000-to-14-Nonprofits/7973.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/REI-Awards-Stewardship-Leader-Grants-of--600-000-to-14-Nonprofits/7973.html  Seattle, WA - February 6, 2012-REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national outdoor gear and clothing retailer, today announced the distribution of $600,000 to 14 nonprofit partners across the country through its Stewardship Leader Grants. REI selected one leading organization in each of its largest markets to provide larger grants for their volunteer programming, as well as local REI outreach team support."These organizations focus on providing meaningful and fun ways to care for local outdoor trails, parks and waterways," said Kevin Hagen, REI's corporate social responsibility director. "By collaborating with these nonprofits on a long-term basis, we strive to strengthen these programs and mobilize our co-op members and communities to volunteer for the places we love."The recipient organizations and respective grant amounts include:Alice Ferguson Foundation (Washington, D.C.): $40,000American River Parkway Foundation (Sacramento): $30,000Bay Area Ridge Trail Council (Bay Area North): $50,000EarthCorps (Puget Sound): $55,000Forest Park Conservancy (Portland): $35,000Friends of the Parks (Chicago): $35,000Georgia Conservancy (Atlanta): $45,000Heal the Bay (Los Angeles): $45,000Mississippi River Fund (Minneapolis): $35,000New York Restoration Project (New York): $40,000San Diego Canyonlands (San Diego): $35,000Save the Bay (Bay Area South): $50,000Trustees of Reservations (Boston): $50,000Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (Denver): $55,000"The REI Stewardship Leader Grant will allow us to create the foundation for a well-designed, professional statewide volunteer program so that we can be even more effective at conserving the natural lands and ecosystems on which we all depend," said Lisa Caissie, Trustees of Reservations' volunteer services director. "This grant enables us to match our volunteers with the high-quality, effective opportunities they want and we need to help us reach our ambitious strategic goals, together.""Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado believes that taking care of the great outdoors is something that every person can and should be part of, and our partnership with REI helps us extend that opportunity to people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities," said Ann Baker Easley, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado's executive director. "This grant will allow us to dramatically expand opportunities for Coloradoans, especially youth and families, to learn about the importance of caring for the outdoors and get involved as volunteers." REI and its local stores have a long-standing partnership with each of these organizations and the recent grants add greater momentum to the volunteer programs supported through $4.2 million in grants providedlast year. Additional information about REI's corporate giving philosophy and social responsibility efforts is available at www.rei.com/stewardship. More information about REI's Stewardship Leader Grants, including a profile of Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, is available on the REI Blog. About REI REI is a national outdoor retail co-op dedicated to inspiring, educating and outfitting its members and the community for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. Founded in 1938 by a group of Pacific Northwest mountaineers seeking quality equipment, REI is committed to promoting environmental stewardship and increasing access to outdoor recreation through volunteerism, gear donations and financial contributions. REI20835 Read Full Press Release ]]> http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Super-Bowl-Wins-Extend-Beyond-the-Game/7972.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT mGive http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Super-Bowl-Wins-Extend-Beyond-the-Game/7972.html  Denver, CO - Last time Tom Brady faced the Giants in the Super Bowl, he launched a worldwide revolution--of philanthropic giving. In 2008, Tom Brady was the spokesperson for an ad that prompted viewers to donate to the United Way through texting. The platform that powers these donations was provided by Denver's own mGive.Four years later, mGive has helped nonprofits raise over $50 million, communicate with 5 million donors, and initialize philanthropic spirit through innovative technology everyone has at their fingertips. The causes helped by mGive are world-wide, including Haiti's earthquake and Japan's most recent tsunami, but mGive is based right here in Denver. So, even though our beloved Broncos are not going to the super bowl, we're happy Tom Brady will be there to celebrate the fourth anniversary of mGive's launch to help the world.The mobile donation channel is one of the fastest-growing fundraising channels in history and mobile donations are quickly becoming the preferred fundraising and donor communications method for nonprofits. Just four years after text-based giving first became available, the mobile donation fundraising channel has already raised 30 times as many dollars as the online donation channel did when it was in its infancy.mGive has partnered with more than 60 of the nation's leading mobile carriers (covering 99 percent of U.S. mobile customers) to enable nonprofits of all sizes to increase overall donations and reach new audiences using affordable, reliable and regulation-compliant text-based mobile giving campaigns. mGive has supported more than 7,000 mobile giving campaigns for more than 500 nonprofit clients and processes around 85 percent of all mobile donations made today."More and more savvy nonprofits are realizing that mobile donations are an incredibly effective fundraising tool that can be used as part of a larger multi-channel donor acquisition and communications strategy," said James Eberhard, the Founder and Chairman ofmGive. "Mobile donation and mobile advocacy campaigns are a great way for nonprofits to reach new audiences and raise money that they may not have received through other, more traditional channels." Read Full Press Release ]]>