Posts Tagged ‘community’

Still a Company that Cares

Monday, December 12th, 2011

By Erin Pipkin, senior account director

The bake sale is complete, the pledge forms have been signed and the principals have received their holiday gift. And, we’ve met the criteria to be a Company that Cares for the 18th year in a row!

Borshoff is proud to support the United Way of Central Indiana through our annual campaign. This year we raised more than $21,000 – our largest donation yet!

Sure, it was hard eating cookies the days before Thanksgiving, but to help the community, we’ll suffer!

Haven’t made your contribution yet? Visit United Way of Central Indiana to give and earn your year-end tax deduction.

The definition of winning

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

By Katherine Coble, APR, senior vice president

I ran track in high school, but I was never very good, and I wasn’t committed enough to keep it up beyond high school. My husband thinks that one of the funniest things I ever said was, in response to the question, “Do you run?”

I answered, “Only if something is chasing me.”

It takes focused commitment and the ability to step out of your comfort zone to become a great runner. And really, that’s what it takes to become great at anything. By great, I don’t just mean the fastest or the one who wins the race. To me, winning is about constantly becoming better and putting so much passion into what you are doing that you can look back on it later and say, “I am proud of that effort.”

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It’s that time of year again…

Friday, October 28th, 2011

By Jennifer Berry, senior vice president/creative director

…Time for our annual gallery show featuring the work of talented artists from the Herron School of Art + Design. We truly look forward to this event … as much as a child looks forward to Christmahanakwanzika! (And just as much care and planning go into making this a great event.)

Each year, we get to meet fresh new artists and collaborate with them on a theme for the show. “Continuous” is our 2011 theme and it was inspired by the transformation our city has encountered over the past couple of decades – a result of the ongoing dedication of people who desire to make Indianapolis a great place to work, live and visit.

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A change in the weather and gallery show

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

By Micah Sitzman, art director

Beautiful foliage, ripe apples and cooler weather – Autumn is here. That means we are getting ready for the Borshoff Annual Gallery Show + Awards. Traditionally, every Fall we partner with Herron School of Art and Design and have a gallery show here at Borshoff. This year we’re changing it up.

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Borshoff takes on the Corporate Challenge

Monday, September 26th, 2011

By Lisa Tellus, account director

Running, jumping, crawling. Incredible feats of athleticism. It’s just another day in the office for Borshoff employees. Actually, it’s a day out of the office competing for bragging rights in Indianapolis’ corporate community.

For the third straight year, Borshoff employees competed in the Indiana Sports Corp’s Corporate Challenge on Saturday, September 24. Everyone from the four principal owners to the newest employee was part of the fun and festivities.

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Mirror, Mirror, I’m OK with what I See

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

By Yolanda White, account manager

One of my must-read columns in More magazine is, “This is What (40-something) Looks Like.”

This spotlight on well-known and everyday women is a personal reflection on career, family, lessons learned, beauty and the often-dreaded subject of body image.

Responses about the changes that occur in women’s bodies during their 40s are, at times, funny and always refreshingly honest. I’ve discovered that there is one common denominator among the stories I read, and that is acceptance.

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A tree and a smile

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

By Susan Matthews, APR, managing principal

I heard a great story at the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful fundraising luncheon today. Board chair John Kyle read from a letter KIB had received from the leader of a neighborhood association that participates in KIB’s Neighborwoods tree-planting program.

 Two years ago when our group visited one particular home to ask if the resident would like a tree planted in his front yard, he told us, “No. (Hell) No! I don’t want a tree.” The neighborhood association had always thought of him as an anti-social curmudgeon, so we wrote him down as a ‘no’ and went along our way.

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Paint the Town: Start with Art 2011

Friday, September 9th, 2011

By Erik Johnson, APR, Fellow PRSA, principal

Last week, I had the pleasure of welcoming guests to the 25th annual Start with Art kick-off celebration in downtown Indianapolis. Sponsored each year by the Arts Council of Indianapolis, this luncheon celebration – supported by a number of generous corporate, foundation and individual donors – recognizes the talent and dedication of those in the arts who work and volunteer throughout the year to protect, preserve and further enhance the wonderful arts and cultural assets we enjoy in Indianapolis.

In preparing my remarks, I recalled a news article about the Middle East unrest, saying:

January of this year, in Cairo, Egypt – right in the middle of the worst rioting – there was a great threat to the magnificent Egyptian Museum and its massive collection of art and artifacts – first the threats came from the fire engulfing the ruling party headquarters next door.

 

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A Day of Caring. A Day Remembered

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

By Jackie Koumpouras, account associate and Josh Taylor, graphic designer

 “Thank you so very much for all your help on Friday.  It is so good to see our building “trimmed up” again.  All the staff noticed it and thank you as well. We so appreciate you choosing St. Elizabeth/Coleman.” – Priscilla Kamrath, director of community relations at St. Elizabeth/Coleman Pregnancy & Adoption Services

For 17 years, Borshoff has earned the “Company that Cares” designation from United Way. To continue our streak, we must show that we care for the community with more than just our checkbooks. At Borshoff, we are more than happy to do so.

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Recognizing a passion for wellness

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

By Erik Johnson, APR, principal

Our own Susan Matthews, APR, Borshoff principal, was honored Saturday night with a Cancer Support Community 2011 Women of Wellness Award. We couldn’t be more proud.

Presented during the Cancer Support Community’s 11th Annual Laughing Matters program, this important award recognized Susan’s hard work and passion for the cause, both as a trustee of the Cancer Support Community from 2001-2010 and as chairman of the board in 2004-2005. Moreover, the award citation applauded Susan’s drive and vision to build a warm, welcoming place of respite for people facing cancer – the Paulsen Center for Cancer Support, which opened in 2008. (more…)