Smart Business Magazine, December 2019

42 Smart Business Cleveland December 2019 2019Pill r Award for Community Service A s the only independent source of Jewish news and commentary serving Northeast Ohio the Cleveland Jewish Publication Co CJPC is home to five magazines that reach and serve both the regions Jewish community of 80800 and its 43 million residents at large To further drive its mission to provide a public service to connect and empower local Jewish residents the publishing organization hosts its signature community event the CJN 18 Difference Makers awards to honor and celebrate individuals making invaluable contributions for the betterment of the Jewish community Led by President Publisher and CEO Kevin S Adelstein the CJPS is making important contributions outside of these core offerings investing time resources and funds into various aspects of the Cleveland Jewish Community It regularly sponsors events for organizations such as Friendship Circle of Cleveland Facing History and National Council of Jewish Women and produces community events with local and national news personalities and celebrities Most recently in 2019 the CJPC co sponsored a free community meal for federal government workers and their families who were affected by the government shutdown This commitment to community is instilled throughout the organization from the top down Adelstein demonstrates servant leadership as treasurer on the executive board for the American Jewish Press Association and as a board member of the Press Club of Cleveland the Different Needz Foundation and Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio Managing Editor Bob Jacob also serves on the executive board for the American Jewish Press Association as secretary Cleveland Jewish Publication Co Kevin S Adelstein President publisher and CEO P I L L A R AWA R D H O N O R E E W hen the board of directors of Giant Eagle named Laura Karet as the companys new CEO in 2011 succeeding her father who had served as CEO of the family owned company since 1980 she didnt just take on a legacy corporate excellence for the grocery chain She also took on a legacy of philanthropic commitment to the communities Giant Eagle serves Giant Eagle has been a partner with breast cancer organization Susan G Komen Northeast Ohio for more than 20 years providing product and financial and volunteer support for its cause Under Karets leadership the organization has continued to provide Komen with critical resources and hosts Hope Village the gathering place for breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer patients at The Race for the Cure and More Than Pink Walk Giant Eagles impact over the years has been tremendous saving Komen dollars to execute the event and providing hospitality for those who have or had breast cancer While Komen is its most notable philanthropic partner the grocer also undertakes initiatives both large and small throughout the communities it operates in Giant Eagle contributes 65 million meals annually across its footprint while also supporting Harvest for Hunger locally during March It also participates in 150 health and wellness events annually and engages with school age children to provide education on the importance of good nutrition that will carry them into a healthy adulthood Giant Eagle Laura Karet CEO P I L L A R AWA R D H O N O R E E