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Many of the businesses in Irvine promote community awareness and activism within their companies. Whether it’s giving employee paid volunteer days to collectively donating food to local food banks, the businesses in Irvine take pride in giving back to the city and the neighborhood.
Each year, the Irvine Chamber and local civic leaders honor a company who has gone above and beyond to give back to the community both financially and through the generosity of employee volunteers. This outstanding company is considered to be the Business of the Year.
The Irvine Chamber and the City of Irvine announced the 2009 Business of the Year at the Chamber's annual Business Breakfast with the Mayor. Before an audience of 300 people, Sukhee Kang, mayor of Irvine, and Ann Stawicki, Chair of the Irvine Chamber Board of Directors, presented the highly-coveted Business of the Year award for 2009 to Allergan, Inc. (AGN)
Although all companies excelled in their dedication to the city and the community, Allergan was especially well-regarded for both the financial and volunteer contributions. In 2009, Allergan made charitable contributions and donating over $22 million, including $18 million to The Allergan Foundation. Also, Allergan hosts a Community Volunteer Fair on the Irvine Campus during working hours. Last year, more than 550 employees donated clothing, food and supplies, or signed up to volunteer their time at agencies such as Working Wardrobes. Allergan continues to strive for excellence and creates a positive, safe, and healthy work environment for their employee, offering a state-of-the-art Fitness Center free to employees, with sports courts and recreational games. At Allergan, employees work together to create new treatment paradigms and new paths to health and wellness.
The Business of the Year award is presented by the Irvine Chamber and the City of Irvine to Irvine-based companies for their contribution to the community, monetarily and through volunteering. For more information about the Business of the Year award, contact the Irvine Chamber of Commerce at (949) 660-9112..