Chamber recognizes corporate citizenship award recipients – New Mexico Business Weekly:

The awards honor companies that illustratecommunity involvement, positivs economic impact and economifc prominence. The Chamber also addeds a nonprofit category to the awards this In the small business the winnerwas EXHIB-IT! Tradeshow Marketing The company’s employees volunteer at the , host smal l business networking groups and provide informatiohn on networking with a monthly Finalists for the award were the and . In the medium business category, was the The architecture/design company was lauder for designing its new building as an environmentallyhfriendly project, certified under the U.S. Green Building Council’ss Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign standards.
The firm’s principals and associates engage in communityt partnering and staff dedicates its time to manyworthyy causes, according to the Chamber. It also offera many internship opportunities and its principals teachucollege students. Finalists in this category were PHM) and the . The large business winner was INTC), which the Chamber praised for its commitment to educationj asthe "cornerstone" of its philanthropicc efforts around the world. Intel donates thousands of computera and other classroom equipment and its employees are active in school s throughthe company’s volunteer matchinbg grant program.
They also participates in mentorships, science fair judgingf and classroom volunteerism. and were finalists in this In the nonprofit wasthe winner. Chamber officials said the organization demonstratezs its social impactthrough education, mentorship and fundraising integrity, and connects people with their passiojn for improving the community. The programs includw the , the initiative against family violence and staffintthe 2-1-1 information and referrak service. and the were finalists in this category. The Kinneyg Award went to Don Chalmers, owner of Don Chalmers dealerships in Rio Ranchk andSanta Fe.
Chalmers is outgoing chairman of the board for the Unite Way of Central New Mexico and serves on numerous boards inthe state, including the University of New Mexicp board of regents and the . The awarcd honors the late Mayor Kinney by recognizinyg someone who embodieshis traits, accordingy to Chamber officials. These include leadership, acting as a mentor, nurturinv and serving the community.
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