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July/August 2007
This month The Center welcomes the following new members:
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 United Illuminating Company
The United Illuminating Company (UI) is a regulated operating electric public utility providing electricity and energy-related services in the Greater New Haven and Greater Bridgeport areas of southwestern Connecticut. UI is a regional purchaser, distributor and seller of electricity for residential, commercial and industrial purposes in a service area of about 335 square miles. Retail and trade service centers, as well as large and small industries producing a wide variety of products, including helicopters and other transportation equipment, electrical equipment, chemicals and pharmaceuticals are located within this territory.
UI has always been dedicated to the communities it serves. That's why the company provides more than electricity. In addition to the countless volunteer hours donated by employees, UI spearheads conservation efforts, encourages economic growth, and assists area businesses and funds important non-profit organizations through established and often one-of-a-kind programs focused on developing the local workforce, fostering economic development and improving the quality of life in Connecticut. To learn more, please visit www.uinet.com.
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 WaMu
WaMu is one of the nation’s leading consumer and small business banks, operating nearly 2,700 banking stores throughout the nation. WaMu is committed to making the places where it does business better places to live, learn and work. Vibrant communities, successful schools and financial savvy are all important to Wamu. As a corporate citizen, the company focuses its community support on affordable housing and community development, K-12 public education and financial education. The centerpiece of its efforts is its 10-year, $375 billion community lending and investment commitment with programs that cover single- and multi-family lending, community investment and development, and consumer and small business lending. In 2005 WaMu provided nearly $76 billion in funding to support these initiatives, along with another $44 million in grants to it community partners nationwide. To learn more about WaMu, visit www.wamu.com.
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 Spansion, Inc.
Spansion is the largest company exclusively focused on Flash memory solutions. Flash memory can be found in electronic devices such as cell phones, cars, printers, networking equipment, set-top boxes, high-definition TVs, games and other consumer electronics as well as automobiles and industrial equipment. Spansion supports the global communities in which its 9,400-plus employees work and live through corporate donations and the encouragement of volunteerism by its employees. Spansion directs philanthropic investments to three primary areas: K-12 education, with a focus on math and science programs; basic needs, such as food, shelter and safe and affordable housing; and community development through community involvement and volunteerism. From site conservation to neighborhood-wide programs for recycling computers and other electronic devices to Meals on Wheels to alternative commuting solutions, Spansion takes pride in being an active part of its communities while providing innovative Flash memory solutions to its customers. Learn more about Spansion by visiting www.spansion.com. |
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