Opening Retreat Sponsor: Rheem Manufacturing Company

Published on 2008-12-03

"Sponsor Spotlight"

Class of 2009 Opening Retreat Sponsor

Rheem Manufacturing Company "Profile in Sharing"

Rheem Manufacturing Company is one of the world's leading marketers of award-winning residential and commercial heating and air-conditioning products, as well as air quality, water heating, home power generator and pool and spa heating products. Rheem offers durable, high-efficiency, eco-friendly products that meet or exceed Energy Star and world energy standards.

Founded in 1925 by Richard and Donald Rheem in Emeryville, California, today Rheem's corporate offices are located in Atlanta. Rheem's Air Conditioning Division headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing center has called Fort Smith home for 38 years. More than 1,500 Rheem associates work in Fort Smith, designing, producing, selling and supporting innovative comfort products for every residential and commercial customer need and budget.

The Class of 2009 enjoyed an energizing, enlightening, and relaxing
Opening Retreat at Mt. Sequoyah in Fayetteville.

Rheem has won the Air Conditioning Institute's coveted Product Innovation Award, ComforTech's Award for Product Innovation in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008, and the industry's gold medal Dealer Design Award for heating product excellence.

Rheem-built products support Arkansas jobs and contribute significantly to the regional and state economies. The Air Conditioning Division is one of the area's largest employers.

Rheem takes its role as corporate citizen seriously. From the Chamber of Commerce to the many employee memberships in civic organizations and boards, Rheem works in partnership with the community to advance the area's economic growth. Rheem's community activities and affiliations include Partners in Education, Symphony in the Schools, the State Skills USA Competition, Newspapers in Education, the Rheem Scholarship Program, and the United Way. Employees have consistently increased contributions to the United Way every year since 2003.

Rheem also supports and participates in programs and events including the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Breast Cancer Walkathon, American Heart Association Heart Walk, United Blood Services Blood Drives, First Tee of Fort Smith, Girls Inc., Boys and Girls Club, Community Rescue Mission Food Drive, Fort Smith Little Theatre, and Fort Smith Art Center. Rheem was the title sponsor through 2006 of the PGA TOUR's Rheem Classic, which has produced nearly $1 million in support to local charities dedicated to the well-being of children. Rheem understands the importance and value of working together for the common good.

Leadership Fort Smith thanks Rheem Manufacturing Company for its valuable support as a corporate sponsor.