Alticor, Inc. Wins Corporate Citizenship Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. The United States Chamber of Commerce Center for Corporate Citizenship (CCC) today announced that Alticor Inc., headquartered in Ada, Michigan, won the Corporate Citizenship Award in the category of International Community Service. The award acknowledges businesses and chambers of commerce that have demonstrated ethical leadership and corporate stewardship through a specific community service program outside of the United States. Alticor is an example of corporate citizenship at its finest, said Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Suzanne Clark. Alticor is one of our nation's pillars, advancing important social and economic goals in communities across the country. Alticor's global One by One Campaign for Children has contributed more than $26 million to children's causes since 2003, providing hope and opportunity to well over 4 million kids orldwide. We're honored to win this award, said Alticor Chairman Steve Van Andel. Our One by One program means a great deal to our employees and independent business owners around the world who have given so generously of their time, talents and hearts to make a difference in the lives of children everywhere. Winners in five categories were announced on November 8 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The other categories were: Citizenship in Action, U.S. Community Service, Corporate Stewardship Small/Midsize Business, and Corporate Stewardship Large Business Award. U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue, Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, and Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter presented the awards. Award winners are selected by distinguished leaders in the field of corporate citizenship, including past winners and the Center for Corporate Citizenship Advisory Board. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Center for Corporate Citizenship (CCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the environment in which businesses operate. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region. www.uschamber.com