Wiebel, Hennells & Carufe P.A. has implemented a Go Green Initiative in their office making every day Earth Day. The firm makes use of a philosophy to reduce, reuse and recycle making a positive impact on the environment.

1. Reducing The Use Of Paper: The firm scans all documents and has a paperless office plan to reduce the use of paper and have instant access to client information.

2.  Recycle: All paper is sent to be recycled with a local company which chemically treats the paper to safeguard against identity theft and the misuse of company information.  Also, toner cartridges are refilled or remanufactured whenever possible and empty cartridges are recycled through local programs.  The firm uses recycle bins in workspaces, the lunch room and all other common areas to make recycling easy and effortless.

3.  Reuse Through The Upgrading Of Electronics: The firm’s computers are custom built to be upgradable rather than being thrown out for obsolescence.  The firm will keep electronics as long as possible and dispose of them responsibly when the time comes.

4.  Buying Used: All copiers are bought through local dealers with an emphasis on the product trade-ins or slightly used.  This in turn will not expand the community landfill pile.

5.  Choosing Products Wisely: The firm uses filtered water coolers rather than bottled water and chooses to use paper products instead of styrofoam.  Known as expanded polystyrene, styrofoam has been proven to be both an environmental and a health hazard.  The main component of styrofoam is carcinogens that have been linked to serious health problems.  It is also very common for each person in the office to use a personal cup rather than a disposable one.

6.  Green Appliances: The office building uses only Energy Star appliances and windows. Time controlled thermostats were installed to reduce energy consumption during periods of dormant activity.

7.  Electronic Library For References: The firm uses an internal electronic library and the World Wide Web for references in order to eliminate books to save paper, money and printing resources.

8.  Use Of Local Companies: The firm continues to assist community efforts in the responsible disposal of hazardous waste.  The firm uses local companies for products and services to save energy by reducing fossil fuels needed to transport these resources.

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., July 8, 2008 — Wiebel Hennells & Carufe PA has been selected for the 2008 Best of Bonita Springs Award in the Accountants category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)
U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

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DONS DENIM FOR A CAUSE
Employees participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with fundraisers in the fight against breast cancer.

BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA – Next Friday, November 16, 2007 won’t be any ordinary casual Friday at WIEBEL, HENNELLS, & CARUFE, P.A. The denim worn on this day will not only be worn for comfort, but it will also make a powerful statement for an important cause.

Employees are encouraged to wear denim in exchange for their donation to the Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Trinkets for Treatment Raffle benefiting Partners for Breast Cancer Care. The funds will be used to support a groundbreaking scientific project to detect breast cancer in it’s earliest stage. They will also help accelerate treatment research and increase patient access to some of the most significant clinical trials in the nation, as well as, support grassroots education programs across the country.

Denise Ackerman and Tami Archey, employees of Wiebel, Hennells, & Carufe, P.A. have especially assisted in the fundraising accomplishments for benefiting breast cancer for the Zonta Club and will continue their efforts in the upcoming event, Relay for Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Wiebel, Hennells, & Carufe, P.A. are active in the Bonita Springs community and areas surrounding Southwest Florida through their affiliation in clubs such as: The Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce, The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Noon, The Kiwanis Club of Naples on the Gulf, and The Zonta Club of Bonita Springs. As such, Wiebel, Hennells, & Carufe, P.A. are determined to supporting local community establishments to impact the local community in a positive manner and unite together with others to help raise funds through their professional service clubs.