Author Archives: Cause Consulting

2012 ARAMARK Awards Recognize Programs that Put People to Work

The second annual ARAMARK Building Community Innovation Awards honor and support programs that are proven to put people to work and serve as best practice examples of new, creative solutions that help families succeed and revitalize neighborhoods. As part of … Continue reading →

AMD Changing the Game Program Recognized

International Data Group (IDG) has named the AMD Foundation as the 2012 Laureate of IDG’s Computerworld Honors Program. Every year the program recognizes organizations that use technology to support and create positive social, economic and educational change. The AMD Foundation’s global … Continue reading →

Bloomberg Radio Features Sam Adams’ Founder Jim Koch

Jim Koch, founder of the Boston Beer Company, spoke with Bloomberg’s Pimm Fox and Courtney Donohoe about Sam Adams philanthropic program, Brewing the American Dream, and  the motivation behind the program’s recent national expansion. Working in partnership with Accion, the … Continue reading →

WSJ, CNN & More Cover Brewing the American Dream Expansion

The national expansion of Brewing the American Dream was reported in The Wall Street Journal, CNN Money, CNBC, Boston Business Journal, Boston.com, Yahoo Finance, among others. It was also covered in Food & Beverage news outlets around the country. All … Continue reading →

Sam Adams Expands Microloan Program Nationwide

Sam Adams has expanded its signature microloan program, Brewing the American Dream, to all small food, beverage, craft brewing and hospitality businesses nationwide. The expansion will provide at least $1 million in new loans and industry-specific coaching, mentoring, and educational … Continue reading →

CSR: Managing People, Planet and Profits: Sherman at Simmons

Risa Sherman presented at a CSR-intensive seminar at the Simmons College School of Management. The course, “CSR: Managing People, Planet and Profits,” discusses the business challenges and benefits of CSR. Professor Shuili Du, explains “Risa delivered an exceptional talk and … Continue reading →

Rebranding Public Health: Sherman on Boston Foundation Panel

Risa Sherman was a panelist at a Boston Foundation’s Understanding Boston series event, an initiative focused on public health, educational events and research to provide information and insight into the Boston region’s issues.  The panel, “Rebranding Public Health: Building the … Continue reading →

ARAMARK Wins National Recognition Award

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) recognized ARAMARK’s commitment to communities through ARAMARK Building Community with the 2012 Restaurant Neighbor Award. The awards celebrate outstanding charitable service efforts restaurateurs perform in their communities. Launched in 2008, the ARAMARK Building Community program … Continue reading →

ARAMARK Building Community Launches 2012 Campaign

ARAMARK announces an additional $1 million investment in grants, in-kind resources, and volunteer support to community centers nationwide through its signature philanthropic program, ARAMARK Building Community (ABC). The commitment includes $100,000 for the second annual ARAMARK Building Community Innovation Awards … Continue reading →

Sherman Judges Net Impact Competition at BU

Risa Sherman judged the 17th Annual Net Impact Competition for the Boston University Graduate Net Impact chapter. Based on a case study about Keurig, students had to identify key CSR initiatives on which the company should focus over the next … Continue reading →