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Harvard Business Services isn’t a Fortune 500 company, and unlike a few corporations that until recently used to be on the respected list, it is a corporation that makes – and gives – money.
“There’s no greater satisfaction than helping someone in need,” said Jack Berberian, Harvard Business Services (HBS) president and chief executive officer.
The locally owned company, which isn’t in need of billions of dollars in bailout money, is contributing assistance to American troops overseas, local organizations and individuals who could use a helping hand.
HBS provides incorporation services nationally and internationally from its headquarters on Route 1 north of Nassau.
The company ranks among the top five providing such services in Delaware, known for its corporation-friendly legal system.
Berberian said since 2005 when he joined the company, business has boomed – more than doubled.
“As a result we’ve been able to build the type of corporate culture that can give back to the community,” he said.
Berberian said the company’s 27 full-time employees have a giving attitude.
“The desire to give is instilled within the individual. The corporation just provides the platform. Given an opportunity, most people will reach out and take it,” he said.
The list of recipients is extensive and is growing – Children’s Beach House, Bear Hugs for Babies, Greenwood Mennonite School, Adopt-a-Family, Milford High School’s field hockey team, Cape Henlopen High School’s soccer team, Delaware Kidney Fund, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, Lower Delaware Autism Foundation, Girl Scouts, Special Olympics of Delaware, La Esperanza, National Child Safety Council, Camp Barnes, Delaware State Police softball fund, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Sussex County and U.S. soldiers in Iraq.
Berberian said the company’s gifts sometimes are monetary donations, volunteered time or both.
He said the company and its employees give generously, but not without forethought and research to determine legitimate need and how best to help.
“Many people volunteer, giving their personal time to organizations.
“I’d rather see volunteers helping others instead of just sending out a check for $25 or $50,” Berberian said.
He said the company is developing a program that would make donations to organizations based on HBS employee volunteer service hours.
At Lewes’ Children’s Beach House events, employees have volunteered as bartenders and assisted wherever needed.
Employees recently turned a planned company event into an opportunity to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sussex County.
“We went to a bowling alley and HBS sponsored the pins,” Berberian said.
For every pin knocked down the company donated money, raising more than $1,000 for the organization.
Employees last year, and again this year, have soldiers in Iraq on their list.
“We sent five large boxes of supplies. Everyone in the company contributed from their own kitchens, money and whatever else they could gather,” he said. HBS contributed items and paid for shipping.
The packages were sent to HBS employee Lori Morgan’s nephew, Pfc. Christopher Sloan, who handled distribution of the goods.
Sloan emailed a message telling how much it means to receive such gifts.
“I can tell you people out here love candy! Chips went fast as well. Gummies are the hottest thing out here.
“Everyone loves them. This is our connection to home so we thank you very much,” wrote Sloan.
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