April 10, 2021 at 3:39 a.m.
Tyson provided on-site vaccines
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Tyson provided on-site vaccines
Portland’s Tyson employees had a convenient opportunity to receive the coronavirus vaccine this week.
Tyson Foods employees in Portland were able to receive free coronavirus vaccines at work this week.
Sites in Corydon, Logansport and Indianapolis also participated in the company’s vaccination program this week. Similar events were planned at Tyson facilities in Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
“We’re pleased to offer our team members convenient access to the vaccine and are committed to a long-term strategy that ensures any team member who wants a vaccine will receive one,” said Donald Brophy, complex manager for Tyson Foods in Logansport. “We’re focused on educating and encouraging our team members to be vaccinated and will continue to leverage both onsite events and our relationships with local health departments to continue making the vaccine easily accessible.”
In addition to offering vaccines on-site, Tyson also announced that it would reimburse employees up to four hours of regular pay if they are vaccinated outside of their normal shift.
Cutting scheduled
Jay County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Tuesday for Reclaiming Design.
The business focuses on interior design and also offers home products including cabinets, hardware and lighting. It is opening a new showroom at 415 W. Water St., Portland.
Swiss Village hires
Swiss Village has hired Jay Dettorre as its next president and CEO.
Current president and CEO Rod Mason is set to retire in mid-May.
Dettorre joins Swiss village after serving at Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio, in various roles for the last 19 years. He most recently was its director of major giving.
“We are excited to welcome Jay to Swiss Village to provide leadership for our organization and continue the commitment to excellence which our residents receive from our dedicated employees,” said board vice chair Kent Liechty in a press release. “With over 30 years of solid retirement services experience, he is well situated to guide Swiss Village as we develop strategies to meet the needs of our current and future residents.”
Cooper releases
Cooper Farms has released the first corporate social responsibility report in its history.
The report, released March 31, details Cooper Farms’ responsibility in the areas of environmental stewardship, animal care, community involvement and food innovation. It covers 60 pages and puts the company’s values into writing.
“Everyone knows Cooper Farms is heavily involved in the area communities, whether it be through monetary or food donations or supporting local organizations,” said corporate communications manager Cassie Jo Arend in a press release. “But this book will be packed with facts and figures that really put into perspective what we have the pleasure to do every year.”
The report is available at cooperfarms.com/responsibility.
Plaid raises
Financial technology company Plaid this week announced that it has completed a $425 million funding round.
The new funding pushes the company’s valuation to $13.4 billion, CNBC reported. The company had been set to be sold to Visa, but the U.S. Department of Justice sued to block the deal and it was later called off.
Portland High School graduate Mary Meeker, now a principal of BOND Capital, is on Plaid’s board and was one of its early investors.
“A new era of finance is underway, and Plaid is in a strong position to help develop the digital ecosystem that delivers the types of tools and services consumers want, at scale,” Meeker told CNBC in an email.
Walmart hires
Walmart has hired Brian Besanceney as its new senior vice president and chief communications officer.
Besanceney joins Walmart after serving as senior vice president for public affairs and worldwide government and industry relations for Disney. He previously served as deputy chief of staff to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
NextEra to release
NextEra Energy announced Wednesday that it will release its first-quarter 2021 financial results April 21.
The results will be shared in a news release on the company’s website — nexteraenergy.com. An investor presentation will follow via live stream at 9 a.m.
NextEra owns and operates Bluff Point Wind Energy Center in Jay and Randolph counties.
Tyson Foods employees in Portland were able to receive free coronavirus vaccines at work this week.
Sites in Corydon, Logansport and Indianapolis also participated in the company’s vaccination program this week. Similar events were planned at Tyson facilities in Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
“We’re pleased to offer our team members convenient access to the vaccine and are committed to a long-term strategy that ensures any team member who wants a vaccine will receive one,” said Donald Brophy, complex manager for Tyson Foods in Logansport. “We’re focused on educating and encouraging our team members to be vaccinated and will continue to leverage both onsite events and our relationships with local health departments to continue making the vaccine easily accessible.”
In addition to offering vaccines on-site, Tyson also announced that it would reimburse employees up to four hours of regular pay if they are vaccinated outside of their normal shift.
Cutting scheduled
Jay County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Tuesday for Reclaiming Design.
The business focuses on interior design and also offers home products including cabinets, hardware and lighting. It is opening a new showroom at 415 W. Water St., Portland.
Swiss Village hires
Swiss Village has hired Jay Dettorre as its next president and CEO.
Current president and CEO Rod Mason is set to retire in mid-May.
Dettorre joins Swiss village after serving at Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio, in various roles for the last 19 years. He most recently was its director of major giving.
“We are excited to welcome Jay to Swiss Village to provide leadership for our organization and continue the commitment to excellence which our residents receive from our dedicated employees,” said board vice chair Kent Liechty in a press release. “With over 30 years of solid retirement services experience, he is well situated to guide Swiss Village as we develop strategies to meet the needs of our current and future residents.”
Cooper releases
Cooper Farms has released the first corporate social responsibility report in its history.
The report, released March 31, details Cooper Farms’ responsibility in the areas of environmental stewardship, animal care, community involvement and food innovation. It covers 60 pages and puts the company’s values into writing.
“Everyone knows Cooper Farms is heavily involved in the area communities, whether it be through monetary or food donations or supporting local organizations,” said corporate communications manager Cassie Jo Arend in a press release. “But this book will be packed with facts and figures that really put into perspective what we have the pleasure to do every year.”
The report is available at cooperfarms.com/responsibility.
Plaid raises
Financial technology company Plaid this week announced that it has completed a $425 million funding round.
The new funding pushes the company’s valuation to $13.4 billion, CNBC reported. The company had been set to be sold to Visa, but the U.S. Department of Justice sued to block the deal and it was later called off.
Portland High School graduate Mary Meeker, now a principal of BOND Capital, is on Plaid’s board and was one of its early investors.
“A new era of finance is underway, and Plaid is in a strong position to help develop the digital ecosystem that delivers the types of tools and services consumers want, at scale,” Meeker told CNBC in an email.
Walmart hires
Walmart has hired Brian Besanceney as its new senior vice president and chief communications officer.
Besanceney joins Walmart after serving as senior vice president for public affairs and worldwide government and industry relations for Disney. He previously served as deputy chief of staff to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
NextEra to release
NextEra Energy announced Wednesday that it will release its first-quarter 2021 financial results April 21.
The results will be shared in a news release on the company’s website — nexteraenergy.com. An investor presentation will follow via live stream at 9 a.m.
NextEra owns and operates Bluff Point Wind Energy Center in Jay and Randolph counties.
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