WILMINGTON BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
On Saturday, April 26th, BNSF Railway will participate in the Wilmington Beautification Project organized by the Wilmington Community Organization, Sharefest Community Development, Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and Councilmember Janice Hahn. Volunteers will plant trees and flowers, paint and remove litter along Pacific Coast Highway from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.
If you’d like to join BNSF’s team of volunteers, please contact Lena Kent at (909)386-4140 or by email.
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Above: Richard Ebel, General Manager of BNSF’s Los Angeles Division with Councilwoman Janice Hahn and Pat Wilson, President of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. |
BNSF RECEIVES “BUSINESS OF THE YEAR” AWARD FROM WILMINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
In March, BNSF Railway was recognized for its excellence in business leadership by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce at its fourth annual Spring Gala. BNSF Railway was honored with the 2008 Business Development Award, highlighting the company’s commitment to the Chamber, the greater Wilmington community and to the environment.
More than 175 people attended the event, including Los Angeles Councilwoman Janice Hahn and Redondo Beach Mayor Mike Gin, both of whom support the Chamber’s mission to promote and enhance a positive business environment and improve the quality of life in the community. The Chamber was proud to bestow this award on BNSF in recognition of the civic involvement and support the company has shown over the years. In recent years, BNSF has contributed to various community organizations in the Wilmington area, including the Port of Los Angeles High School, San Pedro and Peninsula YMCA, Gang Alternatives Program, the American Diabetes Association, Boys and Girls’ Club of Los Angeles Harbor, and the Beacon House.
“BNSF, without question, is setting the mark for the railway industry,” said Pat Wilson, president of the Chamber of Commerce and president of Fast Lane Trucking, in presenting the award. “Their proposed Southern California International Gateway facility would eliminate millions of truck miles annually, operate at 90 percent less emissions than traditional intermodal yards and provide good paying jobs with a commitment to hire locally first. They are committed to bringing the finest intermodal facility to our community the railroad industry has ever created.”
BNSF RECOGNIZED FOR SUPPORT OF CABRILLO HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND
At its April 15th meeting, the Long Beach City Council recognized BNSF Railway, along with three other companies, for its support of the Cabrillo High School band’s trip to the Reno Jazz Festival on April 26-28. Councilmember Tonia Reyes-Uranga personally thanked Trini Jimenez, BNSF’s Director of Public Affairs, before introducing the band for a brief performance.
BNSF is pleased to help the band participate in this event and wishes them well!
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