American Cancer Society mission statement

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

The mission of the American Red Cross is to provide relief to victims of disasters and to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

100 percent Funding for local programs and services comes from local donors.

232,000 people in the Mid-Columbia region are served by the Benton-Franklin Chapter.

97 percent of the chapter’s workforce volunteer their time and services and do not receive compensation.

Free Disaster Services and Services to Armed Forces.

Our Mission
Everything we do and every decision we make will be for the purpose of improving service for our customers, making the company more profitable, and improving the standard of living of our employees.

We are in the business of printing. However, we feel that our company produces something much larger than ink and toner on paper. Our company produces success. We take pride in the fact that the products we create help to make your business more successful. We make every effort to be successful, and recognize that we can accomplish this only if we can help you be successful.

Our Philosophy
Our primary objective is to make you happy. Here's how:

Trust — We'll tell you the truth, and we won't exaggerate.

Price — We'll earn your loyalty by consistently being your lowest-cost provider of printing.

Speed — We hustle. We'll finish your order quickly. We encourage our coworkers to work quickly and with a sense of urgency.

Quality — We'll carefully inspect your printed project more than once to ensure the highest quality.

Enthusiasm and Friendliness — We only hire customer service representatives who have positive attitudes, a concern for others, and a high level of attention to detail. They are a well-trained, enthusiastic, and caring bunch of graphic arts professionals who are determined to substantially out-perform the customer service reps at other print shops.

How can we help you?

Baker and Giles, P.S. is a multifaceted public accounting and consulting firm. We offer income tax preparation and planning, accounting and auditing services, business succession assistance, estate and gift planning, profitability analysis, and computer-based accounting support.

The firm originated in 1964 when Howard Baker and Merlin Giles combined their separate practices. In the mid-1980's ownership was transferred to Dan Boyd, Mark Morrissette, and Randy Shoop. Effective July 1, 2006 Carol Woo became an owner.

Bank of the West is a financially strong, well-capitalized and prudently managed FDIC-insured bank that customers have entrusted with their money for over 135 years. Through holding company BancWest Corporation, the bank is a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, one of the six highest rated banks in the world.

Our bank's stability and development have been sustained through a strong focus on sound, conservative banking practices and a superior level of customer service. Bank of the West employs a business model that lets the bank make service-focused decisions–about credit, products and other aspects of its operations—as quickly, consistently and as close to the customer as possible. The bank operates distinct units to provide a range of superior services — Commercial Banking, Regional Banking, National Finance and Wealth Management.

Serving The Tri-Cities, Yakima and Walla Walla Areas For Garbage Collection And Trash Services

About Basin Disposal Garbage Collection And Trash Services:

Serving our clients since 1941, we are your community leader in garbage collection and trash disposal services, as well as many other services available to our customer base.

We service a customer base extending from Yakima, to the Tri-Cities, to Walla Walla through one of our 3 companies, BDI, BD of Yakima and Ed’s Disposal Service.

Our main goal is to provide you the quality garbage collection services you need whether for residential or commercial.

Serving Customers Generation to Generation

From a small family owned business in the early 40’s, to the large thriving business of today, Basin Disposal has always been guided by the Dietrich family. 3 generations of those dedicated to serving the community and their customers by providing the best service possible.

We have expanded our tent during our roughly 70 years of existence, and now offer not only the highest quality garbage collection and trash services, but have added additional core segments to our business to serve our customers as their businesses have grown.

Basin Disposal Garbage Collection Companies

We can supply you with everything you need for your garbage collection or trash needs.

Innovative businesses see the future - and make it better. Battelle is investing today in key initiatives that will deliver a safer, healthier, and more productive tomorrow. These “signature businesses” integrate assets across Battelle, including the national laboratories we manage or co-manage for the U.S. Department of Energy, to create greater value for Battelle’s customers, the nation, and ultimately the global community.

Battelle Memorial Institute (Battelle) is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors and is a charitable trust organized as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Ohio. Battelle is exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code because it is organized for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes.

ENERGY
Battelle is leading a global energy revolution to diversify sources of energy, ensure reliability of the energy system, and maximize productivity for economic advantage. From leading major government and industrial initiatives like FutureGen and coal conversion to developing commercially viable fuel cells and energy storage “beyond batteries,” Battelle’s science and technology base and dedicated leadership are forging a powerful future - with energy for all.

HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES
Beyond sequencing the human genome, Battelle is tapping assets in proteomics, advanced computational biology, and medical device development to take life sciences to the next level. We are building the science and technology foundation for major changes in medicine, healthcare, and bio-energy.

NATIONAL SECURITY & DEFENSE
Battelle is applying unmatched expertise and unique facilities to deliver homeland security solutions. From detection and protection against weapons of mass destruction to emergency preparedness/response and protection of critical infrastructure, we are working with industry and government to integrate policy, operational, technological, and logistical parameters that will secure a safe future.

LABORATORY MANAGEMENT
High impact managers of scientific resources, Battelle delivers the highest return on research dollars. Serving on the management teams of four premier Department of Energy National Labs whose staff are redefining the sciences of energy, materials, security, and biological systems, we are trustworthy stewards of the most powerful scientific instruments in the world.

COMMUNITY & EDUCATION
A strong partner in building tomorrow’s technology workforce, Battelle follows our founder’s mandate daily: invest in educating men and women who will become the innovators of the future. We are leading STEM education initiatives - from a million dollar donation to the National Society of Black Engineers to building Metro High School - that leverage the power of business/government/educator partnerships for students.

Bechtel (BEK tl) is the world's No. 1 choice for engineering, construction, and project management.

Our diverse portfolio encompasses energy, transportation, communications, mining, oil and gas, and government services. We currently have projects in dozens of locations worldwide, from Alaska to Australia. No matter how challenging a project or how remote its location, chances are Bechtel can handle it. That's because we bring an unmatched combination of knowledge, skill, experience, and customer commitment to every job.

We have had record revenues for the past five years, and Engineering News-Record (ENR) has named Bechtel the top U.S. construction contractor for eleven straight years.

While we work for governments and commercial customers, our projects have helped grow local economies and improve the quality of life for communities and people around the world. Time and again our work has demonstrated that the only limits on human achievement are those that we place on ourselves.

Privately owned with headquarters in San Francisco, we have offices around the world and 44,000 employees. In 2008, we had revenues of $31.4 billion and booked new work valued at $35 billion.

What We Do
* Airports and seaports
* Communications networks
* Defense and aerospace facilities
* Environmental cleanup projects
* Fossil and nuclear power plants
* Mines and smelters
* Oil and gas field development
* Pipelines
* Roads and rail systems
* Refineries and petrochemical facilities

Ethics
Bechtel's culture is grounded in integrity and respect. This means adhering to the highest standards of ethics. Our reputation as an ethical company is one of our most valuable assets. We stand by everything we do.

Quality
At Bechtel, quality means doing the job right the first time. We've always delivered quality work, and we are continually striving to improve our performance through Six Sigma and other initiatives.

Safety
Bechtel has a world-class safety program, and it pays off. Nearly 90 percent of our projects complete each year without a lost-time accident. Our philosophy is simple—every accident, and therefore every injury, is preventable.

Ben Franklin Transit is a municipal corporation which provides public transportation for riders throughout its service area. This is accomplished by:

* Providing superior, customer-driven, innovative, and cost-effective transportation services,
* Assuring public convenience, enjoyment, comfort and safety,
* Maintaining an environment in which our employees can be innovative, participate, excel, and enjoy their work, and
* Managing resources and operations in a manner which will assure that the foregoing are accomplished.

Bleyhl Farm Service is headquartered out of Grandview, Washington. An agricultural area located in south central Washington in one of the worlds most world premier agricultural areas - the Yakima Valley. Bleyhl has served the changing needs of the Yakima Valley since 1964. Bleyhl Farm Service, Inc. is an affiliate of CHS, Inc. and Land O'Lakes. Bleyhl is a local cooperative owned by over 1,000 members.

Our Mission

"To enhance the economic well being of our members" by being a distinct leader as a provider of ag supplies and technical services; by maintaining a profitable and financially strong company; and by keeping a staff of outstanding people who remain focused on customer satisfaction.