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Governor Honors East Hartford Company By Proclaiming September 27 OAKLEAF Day

Politicians Honor OAKLEAF Waste Management for Contributions to Connecticut

WHO: Representative Ruth Fahrbach (61st District), on behalf of Governor M. Jodi Rell, will proclaim September 27 "OAKLEAF Day" and present OAKLEAF Waste Management CEO Jim Barnes with a Governor's Proclamation and General Assembly Citation recognizing OAKLEAF for its contributions to the State of Connecticut. Mayor Melody A. Currey of East Hartford will bestow OAKLEAF with a Proclamation on behalf of the Town of East Hartford. In addition, in commemoration of OAKLEAF Day, OAKLEAF will grant the Cherish The Children Foundation with a charitable donation.
WHAT: Since its inception in 1995, OAKLEAF Waste Management, a provider of waste solutions and outsourcing services, has been committed to the State of Connecticut making charitable donations to non-profit organizations including Riverfront Recapture, Habitat For Humanity and Cherish The Children Foundation, creating more than 240 state jobs, and educating companies and individuals about environmentally friendly waste management strategies. OAKLEAF has also proven it is a business leader in Connecticut through recently being named to Inc. Magazine's 2006 Inner City 100 List for the third year in a row and by surpassing $300 million in annual sales and rapidly approaching $500 million.

OAKLEAF Waste Management, based in East Hartford, Connecticut, is the nation's fastest-growing outsourcing company. OAKLEAF works with clients to develop strategic waste management plans that reduce costs, while educating them about how to decrease waste, recycle and renew. With nearly 450 employees, OAKLEAF has a nationwide network of 4,600 certified haulers who serve more than 85,000 locations.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 27 at 5:45 p.m.
WHERE: Saint Clements Castle in Portland