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2008 Events

• March 25, 2008  Cork-Howard Construction is presented the Community Partner Award from Buckhead Christian Ministry.  Helen Cunningham, Director, presented Gene Cork the award at their 12th Annual Appreciation Dinner.   The annual banquet is held to thank the many community volunteers and supporters for the work that they do, which enables the metro-Atlanta ministry to thrive; serving the community.  The organization provides crisis support and aid to the working poor.  Cork-Howard has been a supporter of the organization since 1998 and the Title Sponsor for their annual fundraiser - the BCM Golf Tournament since 2002. For more information on this organization, please visit:  www.buckheadchristianministry.org 

• Cork-Howard participates in TEAM Dinners for Trinity Community Ministries; a transitional housing program for formally homeless and recovering men.  Employees volunteer once a month at Trinity House; visiting and sharing dinner and experiences with these men. For more information about how you can participate in this very worthwhile program, please visit the website for Trinity House at www.tcmatlanta.org.  Employees admit that they receive as much or more from these visits than they believe the men receive from us.  Truly a testimony that "it's better to give than to receive".

2007 Events

• October 2007:  Cork-Howard Constructionis recognized in The Atlanta Hospital News for their award-winning constrution at Dekalb Medical Center on its Chiller Replacement Project.

• Cork-Howard again participated as the Title Sponsor in this year’s 2007 Buckhead Golf Classic which raises support for the Buckhead Christian Ministries.  This year’s event will be held at the Atlanta Country Club and funds raised go to support families in the Atlanta area in need of food, school supplies, help with a rent payment or as a way to begin again after living on the street.

• Vice-president, Brandon Cleghorn, represented Cork-Howard Construction as a new council member for the Association of General Contractor's Young Leaders.  His tenure began in July/August, 2007.

On August 30th Cork-Howard Employees enjoy an "End of the Summer" party at the office, coordinated by our HR Assistant, Monica Whiteman.  The event was a Hawaiin theme (Aloha to Summer) and was a potluck event so everyone was able to pitch in to make this a fun event.  The crowd was well-fed and in need of an afternoon nap.  Prizes were awarded to the best dressed, most interesting themed dessert, and who could guess the number of sea shells in the vase. 

• Article in June 2007 edition of Furniture & Interiors, spotlighting Cork-Howard Construction - a different kind of company.

• On June 15th, 2007 The Atlanta Business Chronicle released the 2007 rankings for Georgia's Top 25 Commerical Interior Contractor.  For the 2nd year in a row, Cork-Howard Construction was ranked #10.  [For a comprehensive look at the achievements of Cork-Howard Construction, please see our Recognition webpage.]

• June 8, 2007 - Cork-Howard Construction wins Two Awards for Construction Projects in Metro Atlanta

• June 4, 2007: Cork-Howard was a Gold Level Sponsor for the inaugural Cobb Leadership Summit, featuring keynote speaker, Dr. John Maxwell. Hosted by Cobb Schools Foundation, the purpose of this summit was "to focus on leadership skills that will empower individuals and organizations to achieve success."  The event included leaders and future leaders representing business, education, government, and community enterprises. After the lunch break, there was a panel of Cobb County Leaders who answered questions regarding their thoughts and perspectives on what is happening in Cobb County and how growth will be addressed by the leaders of today.

• Cork-Howard was the Title Sponsor for the WellStar Community Hospice 25th Celebration which was held on May 17th at the Cobb Galleria.  WellStar Community Hospice, organized in 1981, is one of the oldest hospice programs in the state.  It was the first hospice to achieve accreditation by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.  Residential and inpatient hospice care are offered at Tranquility, which is located on the campus of WellStar Cobb Hospital in Austell.  We are excited to be associated with this terrific organization.  Our President, Gene Cork, was the closing speaker at this event, sharing his personal experience with the hospice organization during his sister, Angie's, time with Tranquility and in-home hospice care.

• GOLF!  May, 2007 was a busy time for Cork-Howard as a sponsor in four upcoming golf tournaments, which raised money for several worthy causes: 

• April 13, 2007 - Cork-Howard Construction Services, LLC named 4th fastest growing company in Atlanta - Pacesetter Awards

• Cork-Howard Construction Services, LLC was nominated as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the 2007 Pacestters list by the Atlanta Buisiness Chronicle.  On April 13th, they received notice that they were ranked the 4th Fastest Growing Company in Atlanta!.  Congratulations go out to the entire CHCS team, including Lori Howard, Stacy Askins, and Marlene Carroll.   

• WellStar Foundation's Gala, "Start Spreading the News" will be held on April 21st at the Marrietta Country Club.  Cork-Howard is a sponsor and company representatives will be on hand to participate in this worthy event.  Proceeds from the Gala will support three furndraising campaigns for the Foundation:  End of Life programs, including Tranquility, the residential hospice facility; Cardiac Services; and Onocology services and programs.

• DeKalb Medical Center Foundation;s Nightengala will be held on April 28th at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead.  This year's theme will be "On a Roll in Las Vegas:  NIghtengala Hits the Jackpot."  This foundation has raised over $1.0 million since its inception in 1989.  This year's event will support "Wellness on Wheels" which is a mobile health clinic providing screening and preventative healthcare to underserved and "at risk" communities.  Cork-Howard is again a proud sponsor of this event.

• Cork-Howard once again participated in the Heart of Hope Academy's "Angels of Hope" luncheon.  Heart of Hope is a private Christian school for children with severe special needs.  Proceeds from this luncheon help support scholarships for the children attending the school.  This year's guest speaker at the luncheon was former Miss America, Heather Whitestone McCallum.

• The Center for Family Resources’ 2007 Oscar Night America Gala benefiting the center was held on Sunday, February 25th in conjunction with the live broadcast of the Academy Awards.  All net proceeds from this evening’s event go to programs and services for the center, which is a nonprofit organization that provides programs to low-income and homeless families and individuals.  Cork-Howard is pleased to once again participate by donating to their silent auction and purchasing a table.

• Cork-Howard again sponsored two tables for the 2007 Real Estate Prayer Breakfast which was held at Cobb’s Galleria Centre on February 22nd.  Each year the real estate community hosts this event which is designed to serve as a tribute to Mark Christopher, a Cushman & Wakefield broker who fought, but lost, a valiant battle with lung cancer.  His incredible faith and testimony during his illness reached thousands in the real estate industry – and continues to this date.  This was the ninth year this event is held.  This year’s keynote speaker was Zell Miller, a dedicated Christian who has served our country as a Marine Sergeant, Governor, and Senator.

2006 Events

• ‘                               Tis  the season and for the third consecutive year Cork-Howard has its own Angel Tree.  The recipients of the Angel Tree collection are the nine foster children superintendent, David Marsh, and his wife, Norma have in their care.  Employees will provide one set of clothing and two gifts for each child who range in age from four to 15 years old.  What makes this a unique and special event each year is that this is a charity program solely designed and created by the CHC employees upon hearing about the Marshes dedication to the foster program. 

• Cork-Howard was again the Title Sponsor in this year’s 2006 Buckhead Golf Classic which raises support for the Buckhead Christian Ministries.  This year’s event was held at the Atlanta Country Club on October 16th and funds raised go to support families in the Atlanta area in need of food, school supplies, help with a rent payment or as a way to begin again after living on the street.

• Cork-Howard participated as a Silver Sponsor at this year’s October BrokerFest to benefit the Atlanta Board of Realtors Educational Foundation and the Dana & Doug Smith Cancer Assistance Fund.  This year’s event was held at The Clubhouse at Lenox Mall on October 19th.

• October 18, 2006 — Banner Year for Our Sister Company, Cork-Howard Construction Services, LLC

• On October 14th, Cork-Howard again participated as a Platinum Sponsor in this year’s Cobb County Make-A-Wish 5K Run to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation which grants wishes to six Cobb County terminally ill children.

• This was the first year for Cork-Howard to participate in the annual Fall Flea Ball at the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce’s J B Fuqua Rooftop Pavillion.  The event on October 6th, was held to benefit PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Atlanta, a no-kill adoption center for pets. We were excited to see that the Honorary Chair for this year’s event is Mr. John Rice, Vice Chairman of General Electric; one of Cork-Howard’s long-time customers.

• Cork-Howard was again a Clubhouse Sponsor again in this year’s WellStar Foundation Golf Tournament, held September 12th at BridgeMill Athletic Club.  Proceeds from this year’s event benefits a variety of initiatives such as the Angel Fund; which provides for uncompensated care needs of residents at Tranquility, the residential hospice facility of WellStar Community Hospice.  The Foundation provides car seats, bike helmets and smoke detectors, and funds educational programs for children and teens addressing their specific health concerns.  WellStar’s Cancer Program addresses the needs of cancer patients and survivors, and donations to the NICU provide services and support to families of infants requiring NICU care.  These are just a few of the programs funded.

• Cork-Howard participated as a Table Sponsor for the 8th Annual Celebrate the Children Ball for the Children’s Restoration Network which was held July 12th at the Marriott Alpharetta.  Additionally, Cork-Howard participated as a Scholarship Sponsor for a deserving High School Senior as part of their Back 2 School Program for Homeless Children.  CRN currently assists approximately 1,900 homeless children who reside in shelters or group homes for abused and troubled children in 17 counties throughout the metro-Atlanta area.

• June 5, 2006 — Cork-Howard Construction Is Named One of Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year by Cobb Chamber of Commerce

• Cork-Howard maintained its participation with the Bobby Dodd Charities Foundation.  Cork-Howard participates as a Board Member as well as a hole sponsor for this year’s golf tournament held on May 16th, as well as on a varying level of activities throughout the year with this worthwhile charity.  Contributions and funds raised help to benefit Atlanta Hospice, Atlanta Boys & Girls Clubs, as well as the Coach of the Year Award.

• On May 13th, Cork-Howard once again participated in DeKalb Medical Center Foundation’s 18th Annual Nightengala fundraiser.  Funds raised support the Decatur School Health program, an ongoing partnership between DMC and the City Schools of Decatur.  This model program seeks to facilitate a healthy school community by recognizing gaps in healthcare needs and striving to fill those needs by identifying available resources and promoting physical well being, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention through health education.

• Heart of Hope Academy for Children with Special Needs continues to be a worthy sponsorship which Cork-Howard participates.  Our participation as a Conoisseur Sponsor at this year’s event was held May 4th at Capital City Country Club-Brookhaven enabled us to contribute to a spectacular fundraising event.  Proceeds from this event benefit the “Make Hope Happen” Scholarship Partner Program which helps a special needs child grow in their independence.

• May, 2006 — Cork-Howard Construction Wins Two Awards for Construction Projects in Metro Atlanta

• Cork-Howard was the Presenting Sponsor for the North Cobb Christian School Eagle Challenge for Success Golf Tournament which was held at the Governors Towne Club on May 1st.  Funds raised went to support programs at the school, making a difference in the lives of the children taught and ministered to at the school.

• Cork Howard participated with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce in the 18th Annual Give Our Schools a Hand program as a Magna Cum Laude sponsor.  This program helps honor the 129 teachers of the year from Cobb County, Marietta City, and post-secondary education.  The activities bring together students, teachers, businesses and the community every year to celebrate the accomplishments of Cobb County’s educators.  Additionally, Cork-Howard participated in PROJECT 2400, and initiative that allows deserving students the opportunity to take a prep class that they would otherwise not have to help increase SAT test scores for eligible students in Cobb County and Marietta City Schools.

• The Center for Family Resources’ main fundraising event is centered around Oscar Night each year, as they are the “official” Oscar party in Atlanta.  As a Marquee Star sponsor for this year’s March 5th event, Cork-Howard participated not only as a sponsor, but with a table of employees who upped the ante by participating in the silent auction for the event.  Funds for the event help single family heads of household in reestablishing themselves, entering the workforce with educational training, subsidized daycare, and temporary housing and short-term assistance with bills.  CFR also maintains a fully operational food pantry to help those in the most desperate need.  Cork-Howard also recently had the honor of building out their new facility which became an award winning submission with the AGC Build Georgia Award in 2006.

• Other area sponsorships include:  Diamond Cutters Softball Team, Xplosion Basketball Team, Team Georgia Wrestling (Adrian Pittman) attendance to the National Wrestling Championship Duals, and many other local team sport sponsorships.  As well as gifts made in memory of:  Mr. Edward Thigpen (The Thigpen Foundation), Mr. David Cartwright (The Atlanta Academy), and Mr. Dan Cartwright (Scholarship Funds for Lauren Michelle, Natalie Dawn, and Olivia Danielle Cartwright).