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The company has awarded $300,000 in grants since 2020 to benefit Black-owned businesses
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U.S. Veterans, HISPANIC Network, Professional Women’s magazines cite multiple programs
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For the second year, Kinetic by Windstream announced it will be donating $5,000 in honor of Military Appreciation Month to the A Million Thanks scholarship fund that will benefit the children of fallen military service members. “I’m proud to work for a company that is regularly recognized as a great employer of veterans and military spouses,” said Angel Ramos, president of Kinetics’ veteran employee resource group. “Supporting the children of fallen soldiers as they pursue higher education takes
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In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Kinetic by Windstream is proud to announce its second annual partnership with A Million Thanks, a nonprofit that provides appreciation to active military men and women by sending personal letters of gratitude. “When we talk to our neighbors in communities we serve about what’s important to them, they often tell us they want to see support for our military and veterans,” said Christy Drummond, director of local marketing for Kinetic. “Given that there are
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Windstream, a privately held communications and software company, today released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, highlighting the accelerated pace and expanded scope of its ESG programs and disclosures during the past year. “I am proud of the progress that Windstream made across a range of Environmental, Social and Governance factors in 2021,” said Tony Thomas, president and CEO of Windstream. “We have more to do, but Windstream has clearly positioned itself to continue to
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Windstream President and CEO Tony Thomas today helped kick off ESG@Wake, a competition hosted by the Wake Forest University School of Business that gives students an opportunity to contribute to the University’s ongoing commitment to achieving its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. Windstream, a privately held communications and software company, is a sponsor of ESG@Wake, underscoring the importance the company places on ESG factors. “It’s an honor to join the Wake Forest faculty
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Fundraising campaign supports lifesaving research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases
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Windstream, a privately held communications and software company, today announced a retail renewable energy agreement with ENGIE Resources, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America. The five-year contract extends through 2026 under which Windstream will purchase electricity and Renewable Energy Credits from ENGIE’s Live Oak wind project in Texas. This renewable energy purchase matches 100% of Windstream’s forecasted electricity consumption at more than 400 Texas locations. This press release features
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As students across the country head back to the classroom, technology will be one of the most important school supplies for teachers. That’s why Kinetic is kicking off the 2021 school year by showing appreciation to teachers across the country with a chance to win a $1,000 classroom supply grant. “We know teachers are the heartbeat of the classroom and often use their own money to bring supplies and resources to their students,” said Christy Drummond, director of local marketing for Kinetic. “We
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Windstream, a privately held communications and software company, has been named a Top Employer, Top LGBTQ+ Employer and Top Supplier Diversity Program for 2021 by Black EOE Journal. “We are honored to be recognized for our diversity and inclusion initiatives by Black EOE Journal,” said Mary Michaels, chief human resources officer at Windstream. “Our company celebrates the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and the i
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Kinetic by Windstream, a long-trusted community partner for high-speed internet, announced today that it will donate $5,000 to a scholarship fund with the nonprofit A Million Thanks that benefits the children of fallen military service members. The donation is part of Kinetic’s partnership with A Million Thanks celebrating Military Appreciation Month in May. “Every American owes a debt of gratitude to those who have died in service to our country,” said Angel Ramos, president of Kinetic’s vetera
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Kinetic by Windstream, a long-trusted community partner for high-speed internet, is partnering to celebrate Military Appreciation Month in May with A Million Thanks, a nonprofit that provides support and appreciation to active and veteran military men and women through sending personal letters of gratitude. “There are approximately 50 military bases and installations in the territory Kinetic serves,” said Jeff Small, president of Kinetic. “We know how much both active duty service men and women,
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Windstream, a privately held communications and software company, has received an 18.5 ESG Risk Rating, placing it in the low risk category of experiencing material financial impacts from environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors by Sustainalytics, a Morningstar company. Windstream received the second lowest risk rating among U.S.-based telecommunications providers as of February 2021. “Sustainalytics’ comprehensive ESG Risk Ratings assessment demonstrates that Windstream continues to p
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Faster Speeds, Stronger Network, Community Partners
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Kinetic will donate up to $100,000 for lifesaving research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases
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Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions, continues to win accolades for its initiatives to hire and support military veterans. Windstream ranked tenth on this year’s Best for Vets: Employers survey by Military Times. Windstream has appeared in the list’s top 15 for the last four years. A total of 164 organizations submitted responses to the Best for Vets: Employers survey that ran from March to July, and 144 made the list. The survey asked more
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Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions, marked Earth Day with the issuance of its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. “Windstream is committed to making a positive difference in the world and especially in the communities that we serve,” said Tony Thomas, president and CEO of Windstream. “Our ESG report highlights some of the efforts we are making across a broad range of issues – including protecting the environment, supporting di
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Windstream Enterprise’s remote communications tools — and its offer of free communications services for 90 days — are helping municipalities, schools and other public entities perform their duties
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‘Nominate Your Favorite Teacher’ contest carries $300 school supplies prizes