Community
Relations
The Ross companies have
an Open Door Policy with our local community. As companies that enjoy
the benefits of doing business in our local community, we recognize
that we have a responsibility to be good corporate citizens and to maintain
clear, open lines of communications with our many publics. We believe
that communication with the public is vital to the successful business
practices of the Ross companies. We are available to provide information,
answer questions, give tours of our facilities and make presentations
about our operations.
The Ross companies also
believe that it is important to play a meaningful role in the local
community. The companies participate in community events and projects
in a variety of ways. This includes providing corporate contributions
to fund programs and projects as well as identifying employee volunteers
to work with local organizations. The companies also participate in
several local and county-wide community events on an annual basis.
Who
To Call For Information
The Ross Environmental Community
Relations Department is the primary contact for all local residents,
news media representatives, school groups and civic organizations who
are interested in learning more about the companies and their operations.
You can reach the Community
Relations Department during regular business hours (Mon. - Fri. 8 am
- 5 pm) by calling: (440)366-2076. After business hours, we do have
a CR Representative on-call to answer questions from members of the
community and the news media. To reach the on-call community relations
representative, call the general phone number at (440)366-2000 and ask
to have them paged. We will respond as quickly as possible.
Requests
for Contributions
The Ross Environmental Services
Community Relations Department coordinates all requests for corporate
contributions and for employee volunteers. To be eligible for a corporate
contribution, an organization must be either a 501c3 non-profit organization
or be affiliated with the Midview Local School District or Elyria City
School District. Contributions are not made to individuals, for travel
or study abroad, for individual scholarships, for adult sports teams
or for professional "travelling" fundraising events (such
as circuses or plays).
All contribution requests
must be made in writing and submitted to: Community Relations Department,
Ross Environmental Services, Inc., 150 Innovation Drive, Elyria, OH
44035. They can also be e-mailed to: Community
Relations E-mail.
Employee
Volunteers
Employees of the Ross companies
are active members of the Lorain County community and the communities
in which they reside. Community organizations who are looking for volunteers
to assist with projects; serve on Boards and Committees; or provide
in-kind services, should contact the Community Relations Department.
Please provide the following information: name, address and phone number
of organization; description of volunteer needs; description of skill
set desired (i.e. someone with marketing background, someone who knows
computers, etc.); description of project, committee or board; time estimate
for the volunteer assignment (how many hours per month will be required)
and the name and phone number of a contact person. This information
can either be mailed to the Community Relations Department or e-mailed
to: Community Relations
E-mail.
Tours
& Speakers Bureau
Tours of the Ross Incineration
facility and the Ross Environmental Business Center are available to
members of the community at no charge. Tours must be scheduled in advance
with the Ross Environmental Community Relations Department. Click here
to contact us regarding tours: Community
Relations E-mail. (Please note: Tours of the Ross Incineration
facility are only given to adults over the age of 18. In addition, there
is no photography allowed during facility tours)
A number of employees of
the Ross companies are members of the Speakers Bureau and regularly
give presentation to school classes, civic groups and local organizations.
They can speak on a variety of topics including: the Ross companies,
environmental careers, hazardous waste management and household hazardous
waste. Many of our employees also are happy to give presentations about
their own career fields including: engineering, chemistry, government
affairs, safety & health, environmental science, public relations,
diesel mechanics and others. Please contact us regarding speakers for
your class or organization: Community
Relations E-mail.
For current company news,
read the latest editions of the Community Newsletter, by clicking the
link below:
Summer
2008 Community Newsletter
Winter 2008
Community Newsletter
Spring
2007 Community Newsletter
You can subscribe to receive
the newsletter (by U.S. mail or e-mail) by e-mailing us: Community
Relations Department
Click here for more information
about our Community Relations programs:
Tours
& Speakers Bureau
Corporate
Contributions & Volunteers
The Ross Foundation, Inc.
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Participation
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