Strengthening our Communities
Community participation engages individuals in communities to have an active part in decisions that can affect their day-to-day lives. at Bertch, we have always encouraged our associates to pursue the community or charitable causes that are important to them, and even offer a matching gifts program to all associates.
Our involvement in the organizations and nonprofits we support helps to revitalize and strengthen communities for long-term success as well as our own.
Community & Charitable Efforts
Some of our community & charitable efforts include:
- American Cancer Society
- Annual Green Scene
- Better Homes and Gardens “Green Tour” Supplier
- Black Hawk County Youth Shelter
- Blue Zone
- Camp Courageous of Iowa
- Cedar River Festival Group
- Cedar Valley Arboretum Sponsor
- Cedar Valley Hospice
- DNR’s College Students in Environmental Science
- Earth Day Presentations at Local Iowa Schools
- Friends of Hartman Reserve
- Iowa’s Waste Reduction Center
- Junior Achievement
- Major Donor to Northeast Iowa food bank
- Member of State’s Earth Year Steering Committee
- Multiple winner of Governor’s Award for Waste Reduction Projects
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Providing tuition for associates seeking continued education
- Special Olympics Iowa
- Sunrise Exchange Club
- Toys for Tots
- United Way: Cedar Valley Campaign Chairs
- Wellness Center for all Bertch Associates and their families
The Culture at Bertch
Established in the heart of the Midwest in 1977, our mission statement has always remained the same, Our future success will depend on an ever-increasing focus on quality, our customers, and the environment.
Sustainability
Our corporate commitment to the environment extends beyond our facility. All associates understand responsible stewardship and that what they do on the job impacts the environment.