Giving Back Brightway Insurance ; Take-charge companies can volunteer as mentors, too
By Aaron Badida | |
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When people volunteer, they can change lives - including their own. Each week in Reason, we will highlight a volunteer's story of giving back and how that selfless act was a true revelation. The volunteer project is a collaboration among the Times-Union, the
Since its inception,
This philosophy has been a successful one, making Brightway one of the fastest growing companies in the nation and one of the 200 largest privately held businesses in
But when it comes to success, chairman
Brightway has been a shining example of how corporate culture and support from top leadership can yield big results in socially responsible practices.
The award is given to companies of various sizes that demonstrate an outstanding year-long commitment to volunteerism, an increase in employee engagement, and a dedication to increased philanthropic support of community impact initiatives led by the
Miller currently serves as the chair of
"Achievers For Life is one of the first program of its kind in the country, and now it's serving as a benchmark and model to other communities," Miller said.
Brightway reflects the chairman's enthusiasm for supporting education. The innovative insurance company partnered with
Miller grew up in a family dedicated to community support. His mother worked for
"It was never a question that whatever I did, I wanted to do it a certain way. Many say, 'I'll wait until I have a lot and then I'll give back.' But there is no [ultimate] destination for Brightway. It's all about the journey."
Miller and his brothers have instilled this culture of community support in their business model.
What began as one store in 2003 has grown into 120 stores nationwide, serving more than 200,000 customers.
Each store is independently owned and managed, a quality Miller believes contributes greatly to the community focus of the organization.
For Brightway, it seems that the spirit of ownership and responsibility have translated into not just providing more options for their customers, but to supporting the community in a way that provides more opportunities for everyone to succeed.CHANGE A LIFE - AND YOURSIf you or your company would like to volunteer for the
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