Smart Business Magazine, January 2016

42 Smart Business Columbus January 2016 2016 Pill r Award for Community Service AXA Advisors www ohio axa advisors com PILLAR AWARD SPONSOR From the hearts of our sponsors The sponsors of the 2016 Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service support the program because they believe in its mission to recognize the critical tie between the for profit and nonprofit communities Here is a little bit about each of this years sponsors AXA Advisors strives to play a positive role in society by building a culture that promotes employee volunteering to support the communities in which we operate As a company whose business is to protect people over the long term AXA has the responsibility to leverage its skills resources and risk expertise to help build a stronger and safer society At AXA our company philosophy is to consider the impact of todays actions on tomorrows results Taking small steps today in our local community leads to improved lives tomorrow We offer many opportunities for our employees throughout the year to participate in the service of their choice They can choose to participate in the events that touch their hearts and are personally meaningful to them On a global and local level we evaluate organizations that we can have the greatest impact on We believe AXA can have a greater social impact if our community activities are connected to our skills and expertise Giving back to the community ensures that we can move forward with confidence in this changing world by thinking long term to improve the local communities and increasing opportunity safety and strength Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board www ohiostatehouse org about csrab PILLAR AWARD SPONSOR At the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board philanthropy is part of our DNA Philanthropy and giving back to the community is part of what CSRAB does day in and day out The employees of CSRAB support a number of organizations through the State of Ohio Combined Charitable Campaign Operation Feed and Toys for Tots CSRAB also ensures the Ohio Statehouse is a place where all Ohioans feel welcome to come and participate in the governance of our republic As a state agency CSRABs philanthropic philosophy is different than a privately held corporations giving priorities As an agency our philosophy is aligned with the historical tradition of philanthropic institutions of higher learning CSRAB houses state government and facilitates the function of the legislative branch of state government At the same time we strive to educate citizens on the workings of state government and hope to inspire future leaders of Ohio We inspire civic and student leaders through participation at the Ohio Statehouse At CSRAB employees are encouraged through the actions of Executive Director William E Carleton There is no better way to lead and inspire an organization than through active leadership from the top down Carletons leadership and passion for giving is why CSRABs 2015 Ohio Combined Charitable Campaign had a participation rate of 90 percent and set an agency record for funds raised CSRAB takes the long view as we look to engage and give back to the community The agency feels that the best way to give back to all citizens of Ohio is to educate and inspire the future leaders of Ohio about state government and the important role the Ohio Statehouse has played in the history of this great state for more than 158 years CSRAB will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the competition of the Ohio Statehouse restoration this year with special events and exhibits This celebration is a thank you to the citizens of Ohio who have supported the Ohio Statehouse the past two decades so come celebrate 20 Years of Preservation at the Ohio Statehouse in 2016