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Congratulations to Joanna Crishock, April Mock, and Jennifer Scott, MBA for being named 2022 Women of Influence in the Food Industry by The Griffin Report. Honorees are chosen for their contributions, dedication and professionalism, tenacity and leadership skills, and willingness to encourage and mentor other women in the grocery industry.
It was a beautiful day to open a store, so that's exactly what we did! Philadelphia's newest GIANT - our 9th store in the city if you're keeping track - is now open at the corner of North Broad and Spring Garden! It's an incredible store featuring our signature produce, meat, and seafood departments, a full beer and wine offering, fresh, made in-store sushi, Starbucks, and GIANT Direct. But what really makes the store stand out is its fantastic team members, ready to do all that they can to connect families for a better future. To store manager Kevin Bane and the entire team, congratulations! And a special thank you to Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke as well as Anne Nadol and Dawn Summerville from the city's Department of Commerce for helping us celebrate!
As our #PRIDE Month celebration continues, let us introduce you to LGBT-Owned brand Love Good Fats. Founder and CEO Suzie Yorke spent years cutting fat out of her diet only to find that she felt worse than before. After a bit of research, she learned that sugar and carbs might actually be the culprit. Suzie immediately shifted to a high-fat, low-carb diet and never felt better. The only problem was the lack of satisfying snacks, so Suzie got to work crafting her undeniably delicious, truffle-like bars with good fats, plenty of protein, and only 1-2 grams of sugar. With that, Love Good Fats began. Like us, Love Good Fats is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. The company was founded by a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and is a certified Women Business Enterprise. Even better, they've built a diverse staff, including more than 50% women, 15% LGBTQI, and 27% first and second-generation immigrants.
With #NationalPollinatorWeek officially underway, there's no better time to share that the bees are back! With the help of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, today we unveiled two new beehives and 30,000 honeybees. Over the next few months, we'll add to the colony, with our seven-acre pollinator-friendly solar field ultimately housing 450,000 honeybees and nine beehives. We knew we would bring honeybees back to our corporate headquarters, but not everyone is as fortunate as us. That's why we wanted to support other local beekeepers impacted by colony decline and theft. In partnership with Planet Bee Foundation, we also awarded grants to five central Pennsylvania beekeepers, totaling $10,000. The beekeepers will use the funds to replace bee colonies, rebuild beehives, and continue research.
To the dads on our team and all the dads out there, Happy Father's Day!
On Juneteenth, we honor the past, celebrate freedom, and reflect on our progress toward a better future for all.
Today we celebrate 11 of our outstanding female leaders who have been named 2022 Top Women in Grocery by Progressive Grocer. The award recognizes the best and brightest women in the North American food retail and grocery industries. Let's have a round of applause for The GIANT Company's 2022 Top Women in Grocery honorees: Anne Kough, Dana Sherwood, Deb Kreider, Glennis Harris, Jessica Printy Groves, Julie Morales, Kathy Sweigert, Kristi Monnett-Nailor, Lisa kinsey, Patty DelGuercio, and Rosemary Babyak. These talented women live our purpose of connecting families for a better future in all that they do. Their contributions to our business are invaluable, and we are so grateful for all they do for our team, customers, and communities. Read more about their impact at https://lnkd.in/gVj2zPAz
For this Meet a Team Member Monday, we're catching up with Erin Dugan, asset protection manager for Lancaster and York, Pennsylvania. A part of the team since 2019, Erin shared what #PrideMonth means to her and her family and how The GIANT Company supports the LGBTQ+ community in June and throughout the year. Erin says that for her, "Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate newfound freedoms and to demand change for the injustices that our community still faces. It is a time to tell our stories and connect with others over shared experiences. It is a time to educate our neighbors and connect with allies." Reflecting on the company's Pride theme for this year, "Be Proud to Be You," Erin said, "Being yourself is paramount in leading a full and meaningful life! One of my favorite songs is 'This is Me' from The Greatest Showman. It is one of my family's go-to sing-along songs. The lyrics encapsulate how I feel about overcoming hatred, embracing myself, and confidently moving forward daily. This is me."
During #ImmigrantHeritageMonth and throughout the year, we proudly celebrate the contributions immigrants have made to our country, communities, and The GIANT Company. Guided by our team promise, Be You, we encourage everyone - our team members, customers, suppliers, and community partners - to bring their unique experiences, heritage, and flavors to our shared table.
Please join us in congratulating David Lessard for being recognized as a Champion of Change by the IDDBA International Dairy Deli Bakery Association and Winsight Grocery Business! Dave, our vice president of fresh omnichannel merchandising, received a Legendary Champion Award and is one of 24 industry leaders being honored for their achievements and for helping advance the grocery fresh food departments. Each honoree has demonstrated a commitment to excellence and has produced superior results in bakery, deli, foodservice/prepared foods, and dairy. A dynamic leader and 35-year industry veteran, Dave drives success for The GIANT Company by investing in what matters: developing team members, cultivating relationships with local and national suppliers and partners, and caring for the needs of customers and the community. He challenges and empowers his team to make data-driven decisions and drives strategic growth and innovation through collaboration while maintaining a tremendous commitment to advancing environmental sustainability. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwiyMt9K
