day during which employees are given time to volunteer in the community. In 2024, several causes were supported, including Feed My Starving Children, making tie-blankets for people in shelters, and helping residents of Roseville pick weeds and clear buckthorn.
“ Having that firm designated day really shows that we’ re committed to giving back to our community,” said Deuel, who added that many of the company’ s employees don’ t just give back on the designated day but throughout the year to organizations like the White Bear Area Food Shelf.
Olsen Thielen- Certified Public Accountants & Advisors is a regional accounting firm with a small firm feel. The company offers numerous services, including auditing, tax, business evaluation, setting up employee benefits and handling payroll. The company has two locations: Roseville and Eden Prairie. Learn more online at Otcpas. com
Locations 2675 Long Lake Rd Roseville, MN 55113 651-483-4521
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The 2024 VHEDC Inclusive Employer Champion Award winner is H. B. Fuller, a St. Paul company that manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals.
H. B. Fuller has put a strong emphasis on creating a work environment where all employees feel a sense of belonging and purpose.“ When employees feel they belong they can bring their best selves to work each day and therefore, deliver the best work for our customers, each other, the community, and stockholders,” said Jill Funck, Global Senior Manager of Learning and Development at H. B. Fuller.
A strong sense of belonging is achieved at the company through its Employee Networking Groups( ENGs): Pride in FUL, Black Employee Network, Women @ Fuller, Pan Asia Network and Next Generation Professional Network. ENGs provide support for career and personal development and enhance employee engagement through networking and exposure to company leaders. The company’ s commitment to inclusivity is also reflected in its ninemember senior executive team that includes three women and three racially or ethnically diverse leaders.
“ We’ re honored to receive the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation’ s Inclusive Employer Award. This recognition celebrates our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and supported,” said Funck.
The VHEDC Community Partnership Award
The VHEDC Community Partnership Award recognizes collaborative partners that help the VHEDC to advance its mission of ensuring a prosperous local
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The VHEDC Inclusive Employer Champion Award
The VHEDC also takes pride in recognizing the Inclusive Employer Champion of the year. This award pays special tribute to companies that support an inclusive workforce, which helps create a healthy and effective workforce ecosystem.
CIVIL, STRUCTURAL, CURTAIN WALL ENGINEERING Clients First | Teamwork | Expertise | Quality | Trust
Larson Engineering, Inc. is a multi-disciplined engineering firm that began in 1979 and has established a reputation for integrity and quality in everything we do. Together we passionately use our engineering talents for the enhancement of our people, our communities, and our clients.
3524 Labore Road | White Bear Lake, MN 55110 | 651.481.9120 | www. larsonengr. com
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