Month: August 2024

By Kyndle Huey

Regions’ Technology, Operations, Digital and Data interns have spent the summer honing their skills in cybersecurity, infrastructure, analytics and … landscaping?!

“Our internship program is more than just a way for college students to gain work experience, it’s also an opportunity for us to introduce them to Regions’ culture and values, which includes putting people first and enjoying life,” said Viviana Valenzuela, Technology, Operations, Digital, and Data Emerging Talent Program Manager.

“One way we do this is this is by introducing What A Difference A Day Makes, Regions’ volunteer program, and volunteering with a local organization.”

So, on July 25 for National Intern Day, the interns came together at Birmingham, Alabama’s Avondale Park to do some light landscaping around the park’s rose garden. The effort was coordinated with Friends of Avondale Park, a volunteer organization with over 150 members that supplements the work of the City of Birmingham’s Parks and Rec department to care for one of the most unique and widely used parks in the city.

Our internship program is more than just a way for college students to gain work experience, it’s also an opportunity for us to introduce them to Regions’ culture and values, which includes putting people first and enjoying life.

Viviana Valenzuela, Technology, Operations, Digital, and Data Emerging Talent Program Manager

“The day’s terrific work with a group of volunteers from Regions allowed us to do necessary mulching and care to nurture this rose garden through the warmest months of summer,” said John Forney, president of the board of Friends of Avondale Park and longtime neighborhood resident.

“We enjoyed working with the interns, who were a willing and impressive group. They immediately formed teams and coordinated efforts among themselves. I quickly learned that their abilities, friendliness and eagerness to contribute exceeded my expectations.”

Despite the day’s inclement weather, the group’s sunny attitude helped make the day a success.

“I collaborated with my intern friends and everyone came together and helped out the community,” said Brooks Trebeje. “I really enjoyed my time.”

Part of Regions’ Emerging Talent program, the internship program offers college students the chance to gain invaluable knowledge of our workplace and culture, and many go on to start their professional journey as full-time Regions associates after graduation.

Read more about Regions’ associates and their volunteer work in our communities

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Women continue to be underrepresented when it comes to founding companies. To illustrate, a 2020 study revealed that in Germany, for example, only 11.9 percent of start up founders were women1. This also has a negative impact on Boehringer Ingelheim, as it results in a lack of talented women and capable external partners. To address this issue, we conducted the Top Female Founders summer school in 2023.

Elisabeth Krahulec, Head of Unit Funding, was impressed by the enthusiasm for this training project. “The interest surpassed our expectations. Over two hundred women applied, and one hundred of them from more than fifty countries took part in the summer school.” The participants trained for three weeks online and for one week in Vienna. Their task involved developing a business case connected with a real need in the healthcare sector, for example health literacy.

The project attracted international attention. It was supported financially by the European Union’s EIT Health program, and the Institute’s network was also of great assistance in running the summer school.

“The summer school was a win-win situation,” explains Peter Bencsik, Sustainable Development & Innovation Manager. “The participants acquired new skills for their entrepreneurial ambitions. And Boehringer Ingelheim benefited from new, intensive contacts in line with our MORE HEALTH and MORE POTENTIAL targets. Word has also spread about our commitment in this area, and the promotion on social media by participants has enhanced our image with decision-makers. We are therefore looking forward to running this project again in 2024.”

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Find out more about Boehringer Ingelheim’s global sustainability initiatives, ranging from creating more sustainable healthcare solutions and community engagement with impact to environmental stewardship in Imagine: our sustainability story hub

Find out more about the Top Female Founders Summer School, 2024 here.

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1 Female Founders Report 2021: Only a few women found companies – but if they do, they do so successfully

Imagine this: a lifetime of hard work poured into a small business, a dream realized brick by brick. You’ve weathered economic storms, outpaced competitors, and built a loyal customer base. But what if, in an instant, a natural disaster – a hurricane, a wildfire, a flood – could sweep it all away

Approximately twenty-five percent of small businesses never recover from such catastrophes. That’s not a statistic; it’s a heart-wrenching reality for countless entrepreneurs. But it doesn’t have to be yours.

On August 24th, NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin will be roaring onto the Daytona International Speedway with a message louder than any engine: prepare for the unexpected. His car will be a high-speed billboard for a lifeline: the Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) program.

Funded by FedEx and powered by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, R4R is a safety net for small businesses. It’s like having a pit crew ready to jump in when disaster strikes. By completing a simple disaster preparedness checklist – available in both English and Spanish – you could be eligible for a $5,000 grant if a disaster hits your area.

Imagine that money repairing the damage, restocking shelves, or covering payroll. It’s fuel for your business to keep racing forward.

Every second counts in a race, and every minute counts in a disaster. Don’t let a crisis catch you off guard. Register for the R4R program today. It’s not just about surviving; it’s about thriving. Because in the high-stakes game of business, preparedness is the ultimate victory.

Visit the R4R website now and start building your resilience. Your business deserves a fighting chance.

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.