OfficeMax Announces Marquee Sponsorship of 2012 Human Rights
Campaign Chicago Gala Dinner and Auction
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
OfficeMax® Incorporated (NYSE:OMX), a leader in office
and facility supplies, technology and services, today announced its
marquee sponsorship of the 2012 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Chicago
Gala Dinner & Auction.
The 2012 HRC Chicago Gala will take place October 20th at the Fairmont Chicago
Millennium Park. Themed "Make Equality Count!," the event will
offer guests the opportunity to dance, dine and vie for silent
auction prizes.
"OfficeMax promotes an inclusive culture that embraces the
diversity of our associates, business partners and customers," said
Carolynn Brooks, vice president,
chief diversity officer at OfficeMax. "The Human Rights Campaign's
mission is a reflection of our corporate culture of acceptance and
equality. We are proud to support an organization that has such a
positive impact within our Chicagoland community."
OfficeMax has a strong presence in the Chicagoland area, serving
local businesses and consumers through an integrated sales and
customer service team, and more than 40 stores and two distribution
facilities in the immediate region. OfficeMax multi-national
headquarters are also located in Naperville. The company is dedicated to the
growth and improvement of Chicago,
and is involved in the community through various activities
including the recent sponsorship of the annual OfficeMax Green Tie
Ball in conjunction with Chicago Gateway Green, as well as being
the title sponsor of the upcoming Hockey City Classic in
February 2013.
Diversity and Inclusion is a critical strategic initiative for
OfficeMax. Its highly successful Associate Resource Groups (ARG)
program helps the company establish and strengthen strategic
relationships internally and throughout the community. The nine
ARGs such as the LGBT & Friends Leadership Council broaden
associate understanding and an appreciation of diverse experiences
and perspectives, and help to identify workplace barriers.
Recently, OfficeMax received high marks on the Human Rights
Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index, which provides an in-depth
analysis and rating of large U.S. employers. The company was also
ranked within the top 50 organizations in America for Multicultural
Business Opportunities and was named one of the 2012 World's Most
Ethical Companies. Additionally, it is the only company in the
office supply industry to receive Ethics Inside®
Certification by the Ethisphere Institute.
This year's three-part Human Rights Campaign Chicago Gala Dinner
& Auction will begin registration at 4:30 p.m., with the VIP Reception beginning at
5:00 p.m. and the general reception
following at 6 p.m. For more
information about the event or to buy your ticket, click here.
For more information about OfficeMax products and services,
visit OfficeMax.com.
About Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign
is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
political organization with members throughout the country. It
effectively lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and
educates the public to ensure that LGBT Americans can be open,
honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
About OfficeMax
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is
a leader in integrating products, solutions and services for the
workplace, whether for business or at home. The OfficeMax
mission is simple: We provide workplace innovation that enables our
customers to work better. The company provides office
supplies and paper, print and document services, technology
products and solutions, and furniture to businesses and
consumers. OfficeMax consumers and business customers are
served by approximately 29,000 associates through OfficeMax.com;
OfficeMaxSolutions.com and Reliable.com; more than 900 stores in
the U.S. and Mexico; and direct
sales and catalogs. OfficeMax has been named one of the 2012
World's Most Ethical Companies, and is the only company in the
office supply industry to receive Ethics Inside®
Certification by the Ethisphere Institute. To find the
nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX. For more
information, visit www.officemax.com.
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Incorporated used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
OfficeMax Incorporated. Any other product or company names
mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective
owners.
OfficeMax Media Contact
Nicole Miller
630.864.6069
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