Dow is Official Supporter of Invictus Games Orlando 2016
May 04 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Reinforces long-standing commitment to U.S. veterans
The Dow Chemical Company’s (NYSE: DOW) commitment to honor and
support veterans is being highlighted at the Invictus Games Orlando
2016 where the Company is an Official Supporter of the only
international sporting event for wounded, ill, and injured service
men and women. Military veterans bring great skills to Dow, and the
Company has a long history of working with veterans through
employment opportunities and community engagement initiatives.
“We believe that veterans embody heroism and service, some of
the noblest elements of the human spirit. This makes us proud to
support these Games and also to provide opportunities for veterans
to work at Dow,” said Pedro Suarez, president of Dow
USA.
Founded in 2013 by Prince Harry, the Games harness the power of
sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a
wider understanding and respect for those who serve their country.
The Invictus Games Orlando 2016 will showcase more than 500
military competitors from 14 nations who will take part in 10
sporting events.
This year’s Games will be held May 8 – 12, 2016, at the ESPN
Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in
Orlando, FL. Dow is proud to be an Official Supporter of the
Invictus Games, which are supported by a number of high-profile
celebrities including first lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill
Biden, Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman, writer and
director Mike Myers, and others who have pledged their
support for those who are competing.
Dow has a proven track record of supporting military veterans
and warriors, as demonstrated by the Company’s hiring rate which is
very close to the availability of veterans in the market. Dow’s
veteran recruiting efforts are based on the premise that veterans
have a strong value system and use their core values to tackle new
challenges with honor and commitment.
“The work ethic and discipline that is instilled in the military
aligns well with the expectations of Dow employees,” said Anton
Chastang, Dow’s global Diversity and Inclusion leader. “More
importantly, we are thankful for the service that veterans have
provided to our country and are proud to offer valuable career
options.”
Another example of Dow’s commitment to veterans is the
establishment of a Dow U.S.A. veteran employee resource group,
Vet-Net. Vet-Net was established to preserve, promote, and
acknowledge the virtues of military service; serve as an education
resource; and, provide networking, mentoring and development
opportunities to veteran employees. Through Vet-Net and other
Company-sponsored community outreach initiatives, a number of
services have been provided to veterans in local communities near
Dow’s sites in Michigan, Indiana, Texas, Louisiana and
California.
Andrew Fry, Facility Manager at Dow, serves as the vice
chairman of Dow’s Vet-Net resource group in the U.S. As a veteran
employee at Dow who will attend the Games he commented, “I am proud
to work for an employer who supports the Invictus Games because
they are a celebration of individuals who continue to strive for
success in the face of adversity. The veterans competing at the
Invictus Games have a level of character that I admire and the
involvement of Dow to not only attend this event, but to also be a
supporter, shows a commitment to veterans. I appreciate that
Dow recognizes the value that veterans bring to the workforce and
that the Company works to develop the veteran talent at Dow.”
To assist veterans in the job application process, Dow provides
a website specifically for veterans seeking employment with Dow:
Dow Veteran Jobs. Learn about the other ways Dow is supporting and
building Careers for U.S. Veterans. For more information on Dow’s
support of the Invictus Games Orlando 2016, please visit
http://www.dow.com/en-us/events/invictusgames2016.
The Games harness the power of sport to inspire recovery,
support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and
respect for those who serve their country. Tickets for the Invictus
Games Orlando 2016 are on sale now at
www.invictusgames2016.org/tickets. From the opening to closing
ceremonies, this event is certain to deliver inspiring and amazing
competition along with special guest appearances.
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passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The
Company is driving innovations that extract value from material,
polymer, chemical and biological science to help address many of
the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean
water, clean energy generation and conservation, and increasing
agricultural productivity. Dow's integrated, market-driven,
industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced
materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad
range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in
approximately 180 countries and in high-growth sectors such as
packaging, electronics, water, coatings and agriculture. In 2015,
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approximately 49,500 people worldwide. The Company's more than
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