ABILENE’S BLACK PLUMBING ONE OF ONLY FOUR INTERNATIONAL HONOREES IN BBB AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP CHARACTER AND ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS |
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The Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust announced today that Black Plumbing of Abilene is one of the four winners of the 2020 BBB International Torch Awards for Ethics. Each is being recognized for their outstanding commitment to leadership character, social responsibility, and high standards of organizational ethics that benefit their customers, employees and communities.
The other honorees are Golden Openings of Urbandale, IA (1-10 employees), Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc., of Santee, CA (100-499 employees) and Walden Security of Chattanooga, TN (500+ employees).
Black Plumbing will receive its award for the top business in the 11-99 employee category during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, December 8.
“This award makes a powerful statement about the commitment of companies to maintain strong relationships with their employees, and the emphasis they place on exceptional customer service,” said Melissa Trumpower, executive director of the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust. “By recognizing the exemplary commitment of this select group today, we encourage all businesses and leaders to follow the examples set by our honorees.”
Winners and finalists were selected by an independent panel of judges. Businesses are evaluated against criteria such as leadership commitment to ethical practices; communication of ethical practices; leadership practices to unify the organization; organizational commitment to performance management practices; organizational commitment to ethical human resource practices; and organizational commitment to the community. To be eligible for entry in the BBB International Torch Awards for Ethics, a business must first be a winner of their local BBB awards program.
Abilene-based Black Plumbing is a family-owned business, restoring peace of mind to homeowners and businesses for 27 years through its 1o locations. The company adheres to a strong commitment to quality plumbing for residential and commercial structures, customer satisfaction and employee safety
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ABILENE REACHES NEW GOAL IN ENDING HOMELESSNESS |
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Advocates for the homeless say they have reached another significant milestone in Abilene. Mayor Anthony Williams joined members of the West Texas Homeless Network, Abilene Hope Haven, and the Built for Zero Campaign in Minter Park this morning to make the official announcement. “It’s my honor and privilege to announce that Abilene, Texas has become the 4th community in the nation to achieve functional end to chronic homelessness.” Mayor Williams challenged the city to end veteran homelessness in 2018. And the city reached that goal last year. Advocates then expanded that goal to helping house all of Abilene’s chronically homeless residents.
“Choosing to work toward ending veteran homelessness was not an easy thing to do,” Williams told those gathered. “But two years ago Team Abilene decided to do a difficult thing, the right thing. And we achieved greatness, not just for the sake of greatness, but for the sake of those most vulnerable in our community."
Advocates say their next goal is to achieve functional zero homelessness among the youth and families of Abilene. This accomplishment has yet to be achieved by any American municipality. (Source: KACU)
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AMERICA'S SBDC OFFERS USEFUL RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES |
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With the unexpected year that we have had, help is at the touch of a button. America's SBDC is hosting two webinars with valuable information for small businesses. Small businesses have been and always will be the backbone of our economy. Check out these helpful resources.
Join SBDC Regional Director, David Smith as he discusses information on Buying and Selling a Small Business on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 6pm – 8pm.
Join Business Counselor, Manzel McGhee as he partners with Google and presents a series of Grow With Google Webinars on Friday, December 4th from 11am - 12pm. Grow With Google Webinar - Make Your Website Work for You!
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NOV 17-19 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP CONFERENCE: BUSINESS SOLVES
A virtual event —held in conjunction with the 21st annual Citizens Awards—about confronting the extraordinary economic and health challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the call for inclusion and equity that has swept our communities and workplaces into a new era, all while trying to build a more sustainable world. Discussions will focus on how business will lead through our recovery and chart a resilient path forward, working hand in hand with cross-sector partners to help our communities emerge stronger. Featured speakers will include Blackrock CEO Larry Fink, Khan Academy founder & CEO Sal Khan, Ad Council President & CEO Lisa Sherman, and more. Register here.
NOV 19 TEXAS CONFERENCE FOR EMPLOYERS PRESENTS LUNCHTIME LIVE!
Topics Include: Labor Market Update, TWC’s Shared Work Program, Managing Remote Employees, Payroll Tax 101. Register here.
NOV 20 ENERGY AND ECONOMY CONFERENCE The Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and Kansas City will host their fifth joint energy conference on November 20 virtually. Leading energy experts will join Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan and Kansas City Fed President Esther George in conversation about the state of the energy sector, the outlook for global oil and gas markets, opportunities and risks of the global energy transition, challenges in energy finance, and the changing U.S. energy landscape. Register here.
DEC 3 TEXAS CONFERENCE FOR EMPLOYERS PRESENTS LUNCHTIME LIVE!
Topics Include: Workers’ Compensation, Civil Rights in the Workplace, Office of Economic Dev., Employer Commissioner. Register here.
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