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Community in Action

Michigan Association of United Ways Honors Three Michigan Businesses with the 2nd Annual Spirit of Michigan Award

Consumers Energy (Jackson, MI)
Eaton Corporation, Vehicle Group – (Galesburg, MI)
Alpine Chocolat Haus (Gaylord, MI)

The Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) will honor Consumers Energy, Eaton Corporation Vehicle Group and Alpine Chocolat Haus as recipients of the 2nd Annual Spirit of Michigan award on Thursday, February 16th at the State Capitol. The Spirit of Michigan award recognizes small, medium and large Michigan companies that demonstrate community engagement strategies in the areas of health, income and education. The 2012 Spirit of Michigan awardees were selected for their leadership in improving Michigan communities and focusing on the common good through corporate and employee engagement.

MAUW also recognized the following finalists for the Spirit of Michigan Award:

Small Company
Great Lakes Microsystems
Randy Wise Chevrolet – Milan
Weyerhaeuser Company

Medium Company Approved Fire Protection
Citizens Insurance Company
Duncan Aviation
Meridian Magnesium Products of America
NSF International

Large Company Kellogg Company
Whirlpool Corporation


Past Community In Action Articles:

Check-off For United Way
Varsity Letter in Community Service
Spirit of Michigan Award
Giving Wisely
Calling for 2-1-1 Press Conference
United Way STARS
Great Debates
United Way Tax Check Off
2010 Census
After-School Programming for Union City Students
Toy Trucks
Biggby LIVES UNITED
Students Make a Difference
United Way of Jackson County Lives United

Empty Bowls
Joey
Char-Em United Way and Project Connect
Making Community Impact With Donors

Jason Richardson - Saginaw