Stacy's Pita Chips to be Inducted into Junior Achievement Boston Business Hall of Fame 2005
The company was recognized at State House press conference
BOSTON, MA (April 12, 2005) - Junior Achievement (JA) of Eastern Massachusetts and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts both recognized Stacy's Pita Chips along with Boston Capital, Staples, Jordan's Furniture, Genzyme, and BBN Technologies as inductees to Junior Achievement's Boston Business Hall of Fame (BBHF) at a recent press conference at The State House.
These six companies were selected for their significant business achievements; innovation within their industries; business excellence and integrity; demonstrated community leadership; contribution to the community by promoting and supporting the needs of education; track record of professional and civic achievements that are a direct result of use of the free enterprise system as well as their commitment to remaining and doing business in Massachusetts.
"The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is proud to join Junior Achievement in recognizing creation and growth in industries that exemplify the very best in business practices not only in Massachusetts but in the entire country," said Lt. Governor Kerry Healey. "These are successful companies that display characteristics of business excellence, integrity, community and civic leadership."
The three categories of Inductees are based on the number of employees working at the company: Boston Capital and Stacy's Pita Chips for companies with under 500 employees; BBN Technologies and Jordan's Furniture with 501-2,499 employees, and Staples and Genzyme with 2,500 or more employees. A panel of judges comprised of Boston Business Journal editors and Babson College School of Entrepreneurship faculty were in charge of the selection.
"Junior Achievement is pleased to induct these companies into our Boston Business Hall of Fame," said William Annino, President of Junior Achievement of Eastern Massachusetts. "These are companies in Massachusetts that are growing and flourishing, practicing business ethics and giving back to the communities in which they do business."
The awards will be given at JA's 60th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, May 23 at the Copley Westin Hotel. Tim Russert, "Meet the Press" Moderator and Anchor, MSNBC Anchor and Senior Vice President and Washington Bureau will be the keynote speaker.
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About Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement has successfully remained as relevant and modern as it was when it began 60 years ago with their goal being to educate and influence young people to value free enterprise, business and economics, and to stay in school in order to ultimately improve their lives. Through a dedicated volunteer network, JA provides in-school and after-school programs for students in grades K-12. JA offers educational programs that focus on seven key content areas: business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy, and career development. Today over 140 offices reach more than four million students in the United States, with over two million students served by operations in 98 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.boston.ja.org.
