2012 Sponsors
Prudential
Headquartered in Newark, New Jersey Prudential was named Best Place to Launch a Career by Business Week, The Second Most Admired Company in the Country by Fortune Magazine, A 100 Best Company by Working Mother Magazine and picked as a Top Company for Latinas by Latina Style Magazine.
As evident by the many projects and programs they support in our communities, they strongly believe that talent comes in every color, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, and physical capability imaginable. For this reason, they actively seek out employees, vendors, and business associates from a deep and diverse pool of accomplished professionals eager to build on Prudential’s respected name in the financial services industry.
We thank Prudential for their unwavering support for The Odyssey Network Business Retreat as Title Sponsor for 11 years.
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
AMBI® – AVEENO® – BAND-AID® – K-Y® – SPLENDA® – JOHNSON’S® Baby – Life Scan, Inc.
Caring for the world, one person at a time… inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. They embrace research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. The worldwide headquarters is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.
AARP
Headquarter in Washington DC the AARP family of companies stand up for its members and society as a strong nonpartisan advocate for social change. They work on the issues that are important to 50+ Americans, including health and financial security and livable communities.
United Airlines
United is committed to taking an active global role by implementing programs and services that help protect our environment, show pride in our communities, celebrate our diversity, protect our human rights and are leaders in the airline industry by providing a clean, safe and reliable product. United’s unwavering commitment to its customers is to be commended in a time of economic downturn. Odyssey is happy to have United as a partner.
Dell
Corporate responsibility at Dell is about being a responsible corporate citizen. Dell focuses on the ideals of environmental responsibility, corporate accountability and social responsibility to further bolster the notion that addressing these issues support the attainment of financial goals and can be critical to long-term corporate success. Dell’s commitment is to continue to build trust with their customers and stakeholders by demonstrating its positive impact on our society and planet. Corporate responsibility is a critical component of Dell’s overall business. Giving back makes good business sense.
EMC
EMC’s goal is to be socially responsible and responsive. As the world leader in data storage management, EMC recognizes that with advantages come corresponding responsibilities. They continue to work and be involved as a good corporate citizen and thoughtful neighbor worldwide. EMC’s commitment to diversity is front and center. As a key supporter of women and women’s initiatives worldwide EMC is seen as a forerunner in the support and development of its female leaders.
Intel Corporation
Intel is driven to create bold advancements in technology that enhance people’s lives. Intel is cultivating the spirit of innovation and promoting the concept of sustainability in its areas of operation and in communities worldwide.
Whether it’s investing 100 million dollars annually to improve education in 50 countries or volunteering hundreds of thousands of hours in diverse communities globally, Intel is committed to investing in the next generation of innovators and supporting community needs at the local, national, and global levels to create a lasting impact.
The Coca-Cola Company
“Live Positively” is The Coca- Cola Company’s commitment to making a positive difference in the world by redesigning the way we as people work and live so sustainability is part of everything we do. As the world continues to change the company is steadily looking ahead, shaping and preparing its businesses for what’s to come. The goals are to refresh the world…to inspire moments of optimism and happiness…and to create value and make a difference.
Marriott International
“People first”—is the foundation of Marriott’s corporate culture and success for over 80 years! Marriott’s belief is that its associates are its greatest assets. Marriott believes that its Culture is the experience it creates for thier customers, which is demonstrated by the behavior of its associates. It is people serving people.
Marriott’s strong corporate culture and inspiring core values are keys to our continued growth and associate satisfaction.
Walmart
Walmart serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 8,416 retail units under 53 different banners in 15 countries. With fiscal year 2010 sales of $405 billion, Walmart employs more than 2.1 million associates worldwide.
A leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity, Walmart ranked first among retailers in Fortune Magazine’s 2009 Most Admired Companies survey.
http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/9599.aspx
Sam’s Club
The first Sam’s Club opened its doors in Midwest City, Oklahoma, in 1983. Today, Sam’s Club operates 596 locations nationwide. They also have more than 100 international Sam’s Clubs in Brazil, China, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. They feature name-brand products with a broad selection of general merchandise and large-volume items.
At Sam’s Club, they help small-business owners live the American Dream — the same dream Sam Walton had when he started Walmart!
Starbucks
Their mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time. According to Starbucks it has always been, and will always be, about quality. They are passionate about ethically sourcing the finest coffee beans, roasting them with great care, and improving the lives of people who grow them. They care deeply about all of this; and feel there work is never done.
Starbucks believes when they fully engaged, they connect with, laugh with, and uplift the lives of thier customers – even if just for a few moments. It’s really about human connection.
Colgate
Headquartered in New York, New York, Colgate Palmolive views diversity as one of the keys to its success.
“Recognizing and valuing the many differences that make us who we are is vital to our culture. These differences bring a depth and variety of ideas to our business that cannot come from any other source. They are the keys to finding new solutions to business challenges and new opportunities from unique insights. Creating an inclusive environment is absolutely critical to ensure that we can benefit from these diverse viewpoints, diverse ideas and diverse perspectives.”
— Ian Cook, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer