Mills Basics: Simple Business Practices are Making a Difference in the Community
Perhaps there's something about having his business carry his family name that makes Brad Mills committed to walking the talk of Corporate Social Responsibility. Brad's father Don Mills started the company in 1949 from his parents' home and even occasionally rode interurban transit and streetcars to deliver goods to his customers. From these humble beginnings, however, Mills Basics has grown into an ever-expanding company offering printing, office supplies, and competent advice from skilled representatives, all under one roof.

Cook Studio Catering: Creating jobs and happy customers!
Cook Studio Foodservices and its catering and foodservices division is making quite a name for itself in the city in a very short space of time. Since the catering division opened in May 2002, it has grown greatly - mainly by word of mouth. I had the pleasure of meeting with the Director of Catering and Foodservices, Richard Rheaume. He is an affable fellow and highly energetic. He gets a real charge when talking about the program he runs and how it helps others. There are two components to the program: one is for adults who are on income assistance and the other component is for youth-at-risk.

LogoTex, An Employment Success Story
LogoTex is an integral member of the Social Purchasing Portal (SPP). LogoTex creates promotional products that help companies establish their corporate identities and branding; for example, they create logos on pens, cups, shirts, and other many items. LogoTex is a key business supplier. They have been in business for twenty years.