Intel Oregon took the spotlight in the 2009 Portland Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Awards, ranked as the top corporate philanthropists in the large companies category. Jill Eiland, Intel Oregon's Corporate Affairs Manager (pictured above), received the award at a luncheon hosted by the Business Journal at the Marriott Downtown Portland.
The award winners are ranked by cash donations. Intel topped the list of large companies -- those with revenues of more than $50 million -- for their 2008 giving total of $6.29 million.
The Portland Business Journal also recognized volunteerism among the companies honored. Intel Oregon, the largest tech firm in the state, has more than 15,000 employees. Together, they contributed 235,809 hours of community service at various volunteer events in the local area.
In 2008, Intel Oregon's contributions to United Way of the Columbia-Willamette totaled $5.9 million. In the midst of a tough economy, the donations represented a 12% increase over the 2007 campaign, a testament to the unwavering generosity and caring of Intel employees.
"Businesses make a difference when their philanthropic works are intentional, deliberate and strategic. They know that we accomplish more together as a community when we work together toward the common good," said Marc Levy, in a statement published in the special "Corporate Philanthropy" publication honoring the most philanthropic companies in the region.
United Way is a proud sponsor of the Corporate Philanthropy Awards. We congratulate all the companies that were recognized for the good works they do in our community.
Portland Community College President Preston Pulliams with United Way Account Executive Donna Harris.
Sean Edwards, United Way Young Leaders Society Chair, with Marc Levy, United Way CEO and President.
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