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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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Tech Networks of Boston may be located in South Boston, but its focus is on a community a bit more global in scope. The company has launched the Hutan Project, a new program designed to increase philanthropic impact of the operational expenditures of its clients. The Hutan Project is a social venture aimed at conserving the rainforest, and 20 percent of revenue from Tech Networks’ new service contracts is donated to a nonprofit nature conservancy group based in Borneo. According to company officials, the program is modeled on successful undertakings such as Dancing Deer Baking Co.’s Sweet Home program.
“In these economic times, we have made it a priority to develop creative solutions for supporting our community and protecting the environment,” said president and CEO Susan Labandibar.
Locally, Tech Networks of Boston also does its part to help the community. While the company employs just 24 people, they volunteer nearly 2,200 hours a year. Tech Networks of Boston engages in some companywide volunteer outings to local charities, but also rewards volunteerism by its employees outside of work.
Citizenship facts
Total cash contributions in New England in 2008: $11,466
Number of volunteer hours in New England in 2008: 2,183
In-kind contributions of equipment and services in New England in 2008: $ 5,902
Principal recipients of charitable activities in 2008: Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston, HarborCOV, Paraclete Center, Alliance for Animals.
Interesting philanthropic activities: Tech Networks of Boston created the Hutan Project, which channels 20 percent of new contract revenue to rainforest preservation. It also gives at least 0.5 percent of gross revenue to charities in cash, in-kind donations, discounts and volunteer time, and offers discounts for nonprofit and environmental companies.
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