Milford, Ohio 45150
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headerArray[1] = 'New Melink Logo Promotes Individual Responsibility';
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headerArray[4] = 'Melink Continues to Expand Hybrid Fleet';
headerArray[5] = 'Intelli-Hood® Helps Colleges Go Green';
headerArray[6] = 'Meet Ingrid® - "Solar Power in an Hour"';
headerArray[7] = 'Melink Consulting Reduces Energy Usage Up to 50%';
headerArray[8] = 'Melink a Regional Leader in Sustainability';
headerArray[9] = 'Melink T&B is THE Industry Standard for Multi-Unit Operators';
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headerArray[16] = 'Donna Jones';
headerArray[17] = 'Ted Owen';
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storyArray[0] = 'Melink Corporation just received notification from the United States Green Building Council that its super energy-efficient headquarters has earned the LEED Platinum Certification for Existing Buildings.
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is a rating system for green buildings. Platinum is the highest rating that can be achieved and Melink is the first in Ohio to achieve this distinction for an existing building. There are only 24 LEED Platinum Existing Buildings in the world.
The Melink headquarters was the first LEED Gold Certified building in Ohio in 2006. Since then the company has even further improved its energy efficiency and installed additional renewable energy, ie. solar and wind power systems.
At present the 30,000 square foot office and manufacturing facility is 75% more energy efficient than a conventional building. As a result the company is saving more than a $100 per day and $35,000 per year in energy costs.
Steve Melink, President of Melink Corporation, states that the next goal is to make the facility a net zero energy building within another year. This means that the building will export as much energy to the grid as it imports and uses from the grid.
The building industry is rapidly embracing sustainability and we want to help lead the way,” says Steve. “Though the Midwest is typically conservative, Ohio is becoming both a market and supply chain for green technologies and best practices."
Melink is a provider of building commissioning services, ventilation controls, and renewable energy products for commercial building owners. They work with national retail, restaurant, supermarket, and hotel chains, as well as hospitals, schools, and other institutions across the country.
'; storyArray[1] = 'The Melink name is highly recognized in the building industry and our classic-looking blue logo has become a symbol of integrity and quality. But we at Melink are not going to rest on past laurels. We believe that in order to fulfill our mission of helping inspire a green revolution, we need to take a grass roots approach!
Therefore, we have created a new logo that is not just about Melink and our integrity and quality as a company. It is also about promoting sustainability at the individual level with our employees, customers, vendors, and everyone else we are able to reach. We hope the emphasis on \'Me\' in our new logo does not confuse anyone - but instead empowers him/her to help make a difference!
'; storyArray[2] = 'Melink Corporation made the INC 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the U.S. for the third year in a row! The company went from #3699 in 2008 to #3554 in 2009, and is in the top 100 among U.S. energy companies.
When asked what has brought the company success despite the bleak economy, President Steve Melink said, "Our continued growth is a reflection of the high quality people we have on staff. Everyone\'s passion, commitment, and work ethic is second to none."
Other Awards Melink has Won:
2007 USGBC-Cincinnati Award of the Year
2008- Cincinnati Magazine Manny Awards — Best Place to Work Award
2008 Clermont Chamber of Commerce — Innovative Business Practices Award
2008 Green Energy Ohio - Ohio Business of the Year Award
2009 Ohio SBA Excellence in Energy Award
2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award — South Central Ohio and Kentucky
'; storyArray[3] = 'Are you looking for a strategic partner to help manage the process of getting some or all your new stores LEED Certified across the country? Would it help for that partner to truly understand your mission, vision, values, and goals? If yes, Melink can help!
Melink can serve as your LEED AP consultant AND provide credits relating to Energy Modeling, Fundamental (pre-requisite) and Enhanced Commissioning, Measurement and Verification, Indoor Air Quality Testing, and Innovation in Design.
Our credentials? Several LEED professionals on staff. Several energy engineers on staff. A national network of technicians. And a corporate office that is LEED Gold NC Certified, and soon to be LEED Platinum EB Certified.
Melink\'s LEED services are a natural extension of what we have already been doing for 20+ years: helping chain operators ensure their buildings are comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient!
'; storyArray[4] = 'Though gas prices are currently lower than they were this time last year, Melink Corporation is steadfast in its commitment to more energy-efficient travel for its employees. More than 50% of all its employees drive hybrid cars and that percentage is growing every year. Steve Melink, founder and CEO, states, \"The goal is for ALL our employees to drive super-efficient vehicles within the next few years. The reason is, we want to not only reduce our travel costs but also make a strong statement about our mission as a company.\"
By leasing hybrids for its national network, Melink has improved the average gas mileage for its technicians from about 25 mpg to 45 mpg over the last several years. This 80% increase in fuel efficiency translates into thousands of dollars in savings every year. And of course this savings will more than likely only increase over time. Plus the hybrids serve as a moving mission banner for the company - which helps strike an emotional connection with customers.
Furthermore, Melink office employees are provided an incentive to upgrade to hybrids when purchasing a new car. This incentive comes in the form of a $3,000 check! While Steve realizes this form of investment does not have a direct financial payback, he makes clear there is an indirect payback in the form of employee loyalty, commitment, productivity, and goodwill.
'; storyArray[5] = 'It seems few sectors in our economy are as progressive when it comes to reducing their carbon footprint as U.S. colleges and universities. As institutions of higher learning and role models to future generations of American and international workers, this is only fitting. And Melink has become a key solution provider!
Melink is retrofitting its Intelli-Hood controls into cafeterias across the country, from community schools to state colleges to private universities. Yes, it is about saving money, but it is also about proactively addressing climate change and national security issues. U.S. colleges and universities want to be seen as part of the solution - not part of the problem.
But that doesn\'t mean the energy savings alone aren\'t significant. In fact, one Ivy League university is claiming energy savings of $146,396 per year over its 11 kitchens! In other words, some really smart people have figured out that the most efficient method of capturing and sequestering carbon is to reduce the amount of coal burned for electricity in the first place.
There is no easier way to do that than automatically slowing down exhaust fans to reduce fan energy and conditioned air losses in thousands of kitchen across the country!
'; storyArray[6] = 'Melink has revolutionized the way we think about solar PV with Ingrid®, a ground-mounted solar PV system that feeds energy right into your home. The system brings renewable energy to a whole new level by eliminating the need for rooftop installation and maintenance.
Ingrid is ground-mounted for easy installation and offsets up to 20% of the electrical usage for an average home or small business. The design is sleek and can enhance the look of your building. Most importantly, it tells the world that you are part of the solution! Ingrid comes in four model sizes: 0.5kW, 1.0kW, 1.5kW and 2.0kW.
'; storyArray[7] = 'Our energy consulting service can help building owners, developers, architects, engineers, and facility managers achieve energy savings of up to 50% or more. Melink accomplishes this by taking a holistic approach toward buildings - including evaluating the orientation/layout on new facilities, the building envelope, space heating/cooling and water heating systems, lighting and controls, plug loads, and renewable energy opportunities. Combined paybacks can be 5 years or less. Don\'t settle for marginal improvements in energy efficiency when you can be a leader in the green revolution!
The best case study for our capabilities is our own headquarters. It is 80% more energy efficient than a conventional code-compliant building using simple design practices and readily available product!
'; storyArray[8] = 'It all started innocently enough. We designed and constructed the first LEED Gold Certified building in Ohio for our headquarters in 2005. We did this because we were already in the business of selling energy efficiency and felt that in order to be an industry leader it was important to \'walk the talk\'.
Little did we know this project would define us as a company and put us on a bigger stage. People from across the region have been visiting us ever since to learn how to go green, as well as the cost and benefits. This in turn has only further motivated us to raise the bar even higher.
Now we are embarked on a journey to make our headquarters one of the first net-zero energy buildings in the U.S. It is already 80% more energy-efficient than a conventional code-compliant office building, and we expect it to become LEED Platinum Certified in the next few months!
'; storyArray[9] = 'Over the last 20+ years Melink has become the preferred provider of HVAC testing and balancing services for national restaurant, retail, supermarket, and hotel chains. This is because multi-unit operators recognize the value and convenience of working with a professional single-source partner that is also national, certified, and independent.
Moreover, experience builds expertise and no one has more of both than Melink! Whether it is commissioning new buildings, re-commissioning existing ones, or solving specific problems, Melink is uniquely qualified to represent you and ensure your buildings are comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient places of business for your customers and employees.
'; storyArray[10] = 'Most engineers and consultants with a historical perspective consider Melink to be the father of modern kitchen ventilation. Why? Because over 20 years ago Melink conceived the idea of automatically reducing exhaust and make-up fan speeds during idle, non-cooking conditions to save fan energy and conditioned air losses. We obtained numerous U.S. and foreign patents. We tested countless sensors and control strategies. We improved one prototype design after another to achieve optimal performance. We got numerous codes and standards changed. And since then Melink has been selling and installing the Intelli-Hood across the U.S. and world with the conviction and passion of a true pioneer. As a result of our vision, ingenuity, hard work, and perseverance, the Intelli-Hood has become the industry standard for demand ventilation controls today.
An interesting development to this story is that several of the same companies who were strongly against variable-speed controls years ago, are now trying to manufacture something similar and project themselves as being the market innovator and leader. While we accept free speech as a constitutional right, we want to set the record straight and keep the imitators and followers out there honest. Therefore we have developed the attached comparison chart and graph showing the differences between our Intelli-Hood and the typical \'temp-only\' system being promoted.
'; //#################################################################################### // WHO WE ARE //#################################################################################### storyArray[11] = 'Melink Corporation was founded in 1987 by Steve Melink as an HVAC commissioning firm. As a national, certified, and independent service provider, Melink was uniquely qualified to work with many of the largest chains in the U.S. Since then, our Melink T&B service has become an industry standard.
Through this line of work Melink recognized the inherent energy waste of conventional ventilation systems, and therefore developed the first variable-speed controller for commercial kitchen hoods. Since then our Intelli-Hood controls have also become an industry standard.
Over the years Melink has hired and trained a national network of technicians. This has allowed us to raise the bar even higher with convenient, consistent, and cost-effective service. As a result, Melink is one of the few companies in the U.S. that can provide best-of-class service from New York to Texas to California.
In 2004 Steve Melink attended a green building conference that opened his eyes to the momentum of the USGBC LEED rating system and the passion of thousands of architects, engineers, manufacturers, and contractors for sustainability. This experience raised his vision and transformed our company.
Soon thereafter Melink designed and constructed its LEED-Gold certified headquarters - the first in Ohio and one of only about 100 in the world at the time. (LEED Platinum EB is pending). We also committed to a journey of continuous improvement and making our building net zero energy by the year 2010.
But our mission goes beyond buildings. Melink leases a fleet of hybrid cars for its national network and offers incentives for employees to live green In addition we are reinvesting five percent of our sales toward new product development in renewable energy technologies.
Moreover, we have started a third business to mainstream the most promising of these technologies: geothermal heat pumps, solar PV and solar thermal systems, and low-wind turbines. By providing pre-engineered, plug-and-play, and cost-effective solutions, Melink wants to help reinvent the energy industry.
Ultimately our goal is to promote a national triple bottom line of economic growth, energy independence, and environmental health. Not to mention a brighter tomorrow for future generations.
'; storyArray[12] = 'We attract and retain the best and brightest employees ... Win new customers and create new markets ... Hedge against environmental concerns ... Lead by example and help change the world.
Melink provides COMMISSIONING, VENTILATION and RENEWABLE SOLUTIONS for commercial and institutional building owners. Core customers include restaurant, retail, supermarket and hotel chains where are able to save energy at thousands of facilities worldwide.
Our offerings range from consulting and design to manufacturing and project development to installation and commissioning. So whether you are building new facilities, renovating existing ones or simply want help in reducing your energy costs 10-15 percent, we want to be part of your team.
'; storyArray[24] = 'Our culture serves as the foundation of everything we say and do at Melink. It starts with our core values but includes a moral and ethical code that promotes professionalism, excellence, and leadership as well as respect, fairness, and charity. We believe that a high-performance culture balanced by family values will not only help our company realize its vision but also help our employees grow to their full potential and realize their dreams.
- Steve Melink, PE
As Customer Service Manager, I oversee the customer service and tech support departments to ensure client satisfaction while developing energy efficient programs.
At Melink we strive to achieve sustainable solutions in everything we do and every site that we touch. This has really inspired me to take that attitude home and apply it to my everyday life.
I have already taken measures to reduce my energy bill through added insulation, CFLs, and a programmable thermostat. This alone has lowered my bill 30% in a one-year period!
I have even gotten my family on board. We participate in our county Clean-and-Green program to improve our community. My 4-year-old daughter Molly loves to turn off the lights and makes certain we do the same regardless of who\'s in the room! I also bike to work to reduce fuel emissions, bring my own shopping bags to the grocery store, and have a garden that uses rain barrel irrigation.
My goal is to inspire my family, friends and neighbors and make a brighter tomorrow for my children.
'; storyArray[14] = 'Manager of Production and LogisticsMy name is Craig Davis and I am part of Melink Corporation. As Manager of Production and Logistics I have been provided an opportunity to make an impact on the earth by reducing our company\'s carbon footprint in multiple ways.
Our Logistics Team spends much time each week developing a very travel-efficient schedule so that our technicians arrive on site through reduced fuel consumption.
Our Production Team optimizes shipping through consolidating each package so that shipments utilize less fuel. We also recycle almost all of our packing materials from other inbound packages and goods. Finally our team packs each box as efficiently as possible so as to consume less packing material.
Melink has inspired me to try and be a green leader at home. I have been inspired to drive a hybrid vehicle and carpool to work; despite a 45 mile commute to work I probably consume less fuel than the average person. 90% of my homes light bulbs have been switched out to compact-fluorescents, all of my windows are energy-efficient, and we are slowly upgrading our appliances to the Energy Star standard. My wife and I are currently in the process of purchasing a “fixer-upper” home with the intent of adding new insulation and a Geothermal Heat-pump.
I hope many of these small initiatives will eventually add up to something big not only through individual energy savings but as a source of inspiration and education to my neighbors, friends, and family.
'; storyArray[15] = 'Facility EngineerMy name is Jason Brown and I am building a LEED Certified home. As Production and Facility Engineer at Melink Corporation, I have been actively involved in keeping energy costs down and maintaining our facility\'s energy usage.
I have been with Melink for four years, and during that time I have helped the company achieve LEED Gold status and apply numerous renewable technologies including our solar PV systems, solar thermal systems and wind turbine.
Helping Melink achieve optimal energy efficiency has really inspired me. So much that I\'ve decided to have my own home LEED Certified. Among many changes I\'ve made to my home, I\'ve switched my light bulbs to CFLs, I\'ve added light and exhaust fan timers, and I\'ve bought all new Energy Star appliances. This year I plan to improve the building envelope through insulation and new windows.
Moving forward, I would like to build a LEED Gold Certified home and leave this house as an inspiration to the next family. Perhaps it will encourage them to find their own way to make a difference.
'; storyArray[16] = 'VP - Accounting & FinanceMy name is Donna Jones and I am the VP of Accounting & Finance for Melink Corporation. In the world of Accounting, it is very clear that results are impacted by individual decisions. The same is true about sustainability. The decisions that each of us make in our lives every day all add up to a big impact on the world. This is why I have a passion for educating others about what they can do to help.
Over the years I have spent many hours volunteering at local school districts, speaking with children about the concepts of conservation and recycling. Through that process I have been able to reach thousands of children and hopefully change how they look at the world.
My greatest goal, however, is to teach my son about those concepts on an even larger scale. My husband and I started exposing him to the idea of recycling at a very young age. We have two trash cans in our kitchen, one for recycling and the other for waste. Something as simple as that made him ask questions about which one to use (a helpful tip learned from this experience is not to hide your recycling can in the garage. Instead put it right next to your normal trash can so that you have to think about it every time you go to throw something away). He is now almost 5 years old and religiously sorts plastics, paper and cardboard so that as little as possible goes to the landfill. I am proud to report that my family now recycles twice the volume of waste that we produce each week. Another concept that we have exposed him to is conservation. We are members of/frequent visitors to the Cincinnati Zoo and almost always spend time at the local parks on the weekends. That has given our son a great appreciation of nature and, as a result, he wants to do what he can to protect the plants and animals that we have been blessed with.
I feel very lucky to be able to work for a great company that shares my passion for sustainability. It\'s a wonderful feeling to know that the choices I make every day are having a small positive impact on the world.
'; storyArray[17] = 'COOI am the COO of Melink and I oversee the Melink T&B and Intelli-Hood businesses. I have been with the company for ten years and have seen many changes. When I first started, we were located in a little house in Madeira Ohio and today we are in the first LEED Gold certified building in Ohio.
Melink has always been involved with energy efficiency with the Intelli-Hood controls but it was not until we built our LEED Gold certified building, did I really start to think about energy efficiency and sustainability the way I do today. I have three children, and I try to bring home some of the lessons I\'ve learned here to help them learn about energy efficiency and sustainability as a way of life. We\'ve switched our light bulbs to CFLs, monitor shower lengths, recycle, and have added a programmable thermostat. I am also working with them to lower their shades in the summer time and to turn off lights and fans we they leave their rooms.
My goal is to make sustainability a habit for my children.
'; storyArray[18] = 'My name is David Stuhlfire and I work with Enterprise Fleet Management. We not only provide vehicles for Melink Corporation, but we also have one of the most comprehensive environmental programs in the industry for businesses with medium-size fleets. Each of the following initiatives is geared to the specific needs of these businesses:
Offsetting Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Enterprise Fleet Management will help customers purchase verifiable greenhouse gas emission offsets through a trusted third-party partner. For customers who choose to purchase a greenhouse gas emission offset, the company will match 25 percent of each offset\'s purchase price, with a $600 maximum contribution per customer per year. Enterprise estimates that the average fleet vehicle each year will log 20,000 miles and emit anywhere from 19,000 to 27,000 pounds of CO2.
Fleet Emission Footprint Analysis. Enterprise can help businesses analyze options to balance or mitigate emissions by measuring the carbon footprint of individual vehicles in a company\'s fleet. These include service vehicles such as cargo vans, step vans and medium-duty trucks, which generally do not feature low-emission, fuel-efficient engines.
Vehicle Cycling/Fleet Optimization. Enterprise\'s environmental program will provide customers more comprehensive data for vehicle cycling and fleet optimization. In addition to traditional factors such as acquisition cost, maintenance expense and residual value, Enterprise has expanded its analysis to measure current fleet emissions, projected improvements in fuel efficiency and direct and indirect remediation costs.
Emerging Fuel and Engine Technologies. Because Enterprise owns the largest fleet of FlexFuel vehicles, as well as thousands of gas-electric hybrids, it has the firsthand knowledge to help fleet customers make smart decisions about new engine technologies. For example, although FlexFuel vehicles, which run on E85 fuel (a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline) or biofuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 20 percent, these fuels may not be widely available in all fleet service areas. In addition, costs for acquisition, maintenance and resale can differ significantly compared with traditional vehicles.
In a separate environmental initiative, Enterprise Fleet Management\'s National Operations Center in 2005 received LEED certification as a Green Building. The Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council was awarded as part of its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, which recognizes environmentally friendly construction practices.
Enterprise Fleet Management is owned by the Taylor family of St. Louis, which also owns Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car. Collectively, the Taylors own and operate the world\'s largest automotive fleet, employing more than 1.1 million vehicles.
'; storyArray[19] = 'Bob HoleskoI\'m Bob Holesko, Vice President of Facilities for HEI Hotels and Resorts. As a certified energy manager, I am responsible for all energy-related projects, programs and procurements on all of HEI\'s hotels and resorts including well-known brands such as Marriott, Le Meridien, Sheraton, Westin, Equinox, Embassy Suites, Crowne Plaza and more.
In 2006, HEI Hotels and Resorts established its energy conservation guidelines that required all energy-saving renovations and upgrades deliver a ROI in three years or less. Through these guidelines, we have seen that ROI achieved in both new and more established properties.
More than 200 years old, the Equinox Resort and Spa has emerged as one of the most energy-efficient resorts in the hospitality industry. We did this by implementing standard energy-saving measures including energy efficient light bulbs, motion detectors, INNCOM thermostats, an advanced walk-in cooler and freezer control system, power factor correction capacitors, a Melink Intelli-Hood kitchen exhaust control system, and variable frequency drives.
The Le Meridien, built in 1998, had a more familiar layout than its older counterpart. It was originally outfitted with a common HVAC system and energy-efficient T-8 fluorescent fixtures with random compact fluorescent bulbs. The existing lights were augmented with additional upgrades, including motion sensors. State-of-the-art guestroom thermostats were installed as well as energy-efficient controllers on the heaters and refrigeration systems.
These two projects have yielded a 14% consumption reduction and have saved more than $90,000 in fuel oil and propane costs, as well as 2.4 million gallons of water.
'; storyArray[20] = 'The ultimate purpose of our company is to help turn the tide on global warming. Few causes will be as great in 10-30 years as world temperatures continue rising, the frequency and severity of droughts and hurricanes increase, a growing number of plant and animal species become extinct, polar ice caps melt and begin to flood the coastlines, and the quality of life as we know it changes forever.
We are uniquely positioned to help solve this problem. As a provider of energy-efficiency and renewable energy solutions for the building industry, Melink is able to improve the performance of thousands of facilities across the U.S. and around the world. No one else does what we do and therefore we have a unique opportunity to make a difference.
Moreover, as a leader in the green building movement Melink serves as a force multiplier. Through an ambitious walk-the-talk campaign, we will inspire thousands of individuals and organizations to join this important cause. In so doing we will show the world that you do not have to be a GE, Wal-Mart or Toyota to make a significant difference.
Everything we do as a company will reflect our commitment to saving the environment. Within five years our new headquarters will become net-zero energy; every employee will drive a hybrid or plug-in electric car; every employee will receive incentives to further minimize dependency on carbon fuels; and every new product and service we develop will help promote transformation of the building industry.
In order to achieve this vision we must build a strong and sustainable enterprise. Therefore our business plan mandates a 30 percent compounded annual growth rate and specific cost metrics to ensure we achieve this growth profitably and debt-free. It also mandates reinvesting five percent of sales on new business development. This will allow us to expand our offerings and become a preeminent brand in a green economy that we believe will grow exponentially for many years.
Integrity, innovation, and service excellence have been our core values for 20 years and will always serve as the foundation for who we are and what we do. Continuing education and leadership development will also become increasingly important at Melink. We will strive to help every employee reach his/her full potential and thereby ensure our various teams are succession-ready at all times.
Our goals are bold because the growing threat to our environment is serious. Unless we start acting now, global warming could rank on the same scale as war, terrorism, poverty, and disease within our lifetime. In fact, several of these world problems are already linked together. Our mission is to be part of the solution ... and our vision is a healthier, safer, and more prosperous future for our children.
'; storyArray[21] = 'Anyone that is looking to be in business for more than 1.5 years and doesn\'t choose to install Intelli-Hood hood controls on their kitchen hoods is delusional!
Dennis Quaintance is CEO and CDO of Quaintance-Weaver.
In 2007 Quaintance- Weaver Restaurants and Hotels designed one of the nation\'s greenest, most energy-efficient hotels in the country, the AAA Four Diamond Proximity Hotel in Greensboro, NC. The Proximity has earned LEED Platinum and in Dennis\'s own words; Just goes to show what a determined team can accomplish if they use common sense and get a little bit of help from the sun.
'; storyArray[22] = 'Randy P. Gaines is Vice President, Engineering Design & Construction For Host Hotels and Resorts.
"The best thing a hotel can do to reduce its environmental footprint is to reduce its energy use. The Melink Intelli-Hood system is one promising way to do so. Our Engineering Department working with the Engineers from each of our Hotel brands have fully evaluated Intelli-hood and everyone is convinced that this is one of our most cost-effective paths to sustainability."
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a lodging real estate company that currently owns or holds controlling interests in 130 upper upscale and luxury hotel properties primarily operated under premium brands, such as Marriott(R), Westin(R), Sheraton(R), Ritz-Carlton(R), Hyatt(R), W(R), Four Seasons(R), St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), Fairmont(R), Hilton(R) and Swissotel(R).
The company\'s leading reputation is established and it helps set the example for Best in Class practices in the industry. Host leadership supports the expansion of its Best in Class practices to include human asset management in an effort to maintain long-term exceptional performance of associates and to become an "Employer of Choice."
'; storyArray[23] = 'My name is Steve Buelterman and I am a National Account Manager at Melink. Working at Melink has inspired me and stimulates me to promote green knowledge. My wife Jaime and I have bought a house close to both of our jobs which lowered our combined mileage to and from work by approximately 175 miles per week, built a compost heap in the back yard, bought new energy star appliances and we bring personal canvas bags to grocery store, in turn not taking/using an average of 8 plastic grocery bags per week. Our goal is to reduce overall energy consumption while increasing community \'Green\' awareness.
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