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If there is a local source in the Rochester area for all things ethical in business, this is it – home of the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation.   

On this site you’ll learn about the variety of events and activities RABEF sponsors:

  • A local business ethics awards program that feeds into a national awards program

  • Lectures, professional presentations and events that offer important information for an ethically run business

  • Community events
     
  • A scholarship program for high school and undergraduate college students majoring in business

  • Links to ethics resources to help businesses and their managers do things the right way

  • Short, timely “must read” essays that spark new approaches to running a business in an ethical manner

While its most public activity is the annual Rochester Business Ethics Award, RABEF - a 501(c)(3) charitable organization - remains active throughout the year, premised on the belief that business ethics is not a once-a-year event but a year-round conversation.    

Again, welcome and have a good, and ethical, day.


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Probably the proudest moment we've had in a long time is being the recipient of the Rochester Business Ethics Award...This is really a testament because it dispels preconceived notions out there about what contactors are about. - Ray Isaac, Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning, Democrat & Chronicle, January 19, 2009

 

   

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News and Events

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Bergmann Associates senior project manager Don Nims (center) receives a 2011 ETHIE from Twyla Cummings, chair of the RBEA judging committee (left) and Marty Palumbos (right) co-chair of the RBEA steering committee.

Toddler’s Workshop president and executive director Virginia S. Nacy (center) receives a 2011 ETHIE.  














(Sept. 20, 2011) Recipients of the 2011 Rochester Business Ethics Awards announced today

Two Rochester companies today have been named recipients of a 2011 Rochester Business Ethics Award, now informally known as The ETHIE. The announcement was made at the 9th annual awards luncheon today at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.

In the Medium-Sized category (between 50 and 150 employees), the ETHIE recipient is Toddler’s Workshop Daycare, Inc., Virginia S. Nacy, president and executive director. Toddler’s Workshop offers childcare to children from infancy thru age 12, including an accredited kindergarten. www.toddlersworkshop.com  

In the Large-Sized category (more than 150 employees), the ETHIE recipient is Bergmann Associates, Thomas C. Mitchell, president and CEO.  Bergmann Associates provides architecture, engineering, survey and planning services.  www.bergmannpc.com   

There were no finalists in Small Company category of less than 50 employees. read more

Below:  Watch videos about our two 2011 ETHIE recipients:

     

   

Practical Ethics for Practical Managers: EthicsPoll

NEW!!  Starting on Feb. 1, 2012, receive a brief essay on good business ethics AND some short polling questions and community responses. Use these essays and poll data as a benchmark to help you run an ethical unit, department, division and company.

Newest  Essay & Poll:  Feb. 2012 What is Business Ethics?
 
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