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Stories and Articles about Baker Industries
Celebrating 40 years of great partners at Baker: Spotlight on Keith Baldwin and Spikes Trophies
Keith Baldwin is an owner of Spike’s Trophies, the premier award and recognition business in Philadelphia, and a great friend of Baker Industries. Keith believes in second chances and untapped potential. He hires Baker participants and provides us with work assignments. Keith is also a published author! He recently brought us a copy of…
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40 years of great clients and holiday cheer: Spotlight on Crazy Aaron’s and Scrub Daddy
Thank You – Scrub Daddy and Crazy Aaron Enterprises for spreading joy to our participants this holiday season. Both are terrific customer partners who recently distributed holiday gifts and lots of good cheer to our hard working teams in Malvern & Kensington. These are well known brands that have the option to take their work…
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40 years of great Volunteers at Baker: Spotlight on the NEWCOMERS CLUB OF THE UPPER MAIN LINE
Thank You – NEWCOMERS CLUB OF THE UPPER MAIN LINE, a wonderful volunteer group that served delicious Holiday Lunches for all at our Malvern & Kensington locations. A great meal, treats and hospitality bring extra warmth and caring to those in need. You Keep Our Spirits Bright!
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40 years of supporting returning citizens at Baker. Spotlight on Barvelle
Barvelle was coming home after a long period of incarceration. Always possessed of a “work drive,” he was looking for a place where he could rebuild skills and habits that had been dulled by years in prison. He found that place at Baker Industries. At our light industrial facility in Kensington, Barvelle has been able…
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40 years of the community supporting Baker and our mission – Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation
Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation is a local private foundation that supports Baker Industries. Charlie Barber and Bill Heilig, trustees of the foundation, have been champions of the work we do for over two decades. We asked them to share their thoughts about our program. “What impressed us on our initial visits to the Malvern and…
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40 years of moving forward! Baker Industries Accepts Cryptocurrency Donations.
Now it’s even easier to donate to Baker Industries. Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event. Like donating shares of stock, you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. This makes Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax-efficient ways to support your favorite…
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40 years of neighbors helping neighbors at Baker Industries! Spotlight on Rev. Adan Mairena
Rev. Adan Mairena is the pastor of West Kensington Ministry and a Baker Industries Board member. We’re neighbors in north Philadelphia and share a commitment to serving the Kensington community. Adan was introduced to Baker through a fellow board member. He immediately recognized the synergy of working together. Having referred individuals from WKM to our…
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40 years of great teamwork at Baker Industries!
Dan Porter, Baker’s head of sales & marketing and Ted Fleischer, who manages our facilities and customer quote process share an ongoing challenge. They must find new customers and work that match Baker’s strengths, makes economic sense and builds sustainable partnerships. It’s not easy! The process begins with Dan contacting potential clients, responding to inquiries…
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40 years of having Fun at Baker! Happy Halloween
We work hard at Baker Industries. But we try to find time for fun as well. Whether featuring Treats like ice cream and cookies, or Tricks like crazy hats and costumes, we love to create opportunities for community and teambuilding. Building friendships and sharing laughter is part of a great workplace culture at Baker. HAPPY…
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