AMD Honored For Its ‘Commitment To Community’By Greater Austin Chamber Of Commerce
—AMD marks 25th year in Austin with Third Chamber Award in Four Years鈥?/i>
AUSTIN, TX -- August 19, 2004 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) was honored with the Commitment to Community Award in the large business category by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. The award marks the third such honor for AMD since the Chamber of CommerceIt's program started in 2001. In that inaugural year, AMD also received the Commitment to Community award, and in 2003 AMD was recognized with the Innovative Business award for the success of the AMD Opteron™ processor.
“As a global leader in technology, we are committed to partnering with local organizations and making strategic investments in the areas of education and basic needs in order to improve the quality of life for the communities in which we operate,"said Allyson Peerman, director, Global Community Affairs, AMD. 鈥淎nd as we commemorate our 25th year in Austin, it is with a special sense of pride that we accept this honor on behalf of the many AMD employees who give their time and resources to strengthen this community."
AMD was nominated for this award by the United Way Capital Area Volunteer Center. The nomination was based on several key AMD-led initiatives that helped the center connect more than 10,000 individuals, families and organizations to volunteer opportunities last year.
"The leadership that AMD continues to demonstrate models how best to incorporate volunteerism into the corporate culture," said David W. Balch, president and chief professional officer, United Way Capital Area. "United Way and AMD have built a strong partnership that actively promotes community volunteerism and, together with other private and public partners, we are developing a global view of the issues facing Central Texas."
"AMD has been an important contributor to the greater Austin community, through good economic times and bad,"said Armando Rayo, director, United Way Capital Area Volunteer Center. “Their consistent dedication and commitment to local nonprofit organizations have played a significant role in addressing community needs.鈥?br>
AMD is committed to being a good neighbor and a responsible, involved corporate citizen. Through corporate giving, school partnerships and employee volunteerism, AMD positively impacts the health and prosperity of the communities in which it operates, making them better places to live, work and conduct business. In Austin, where AMD began operations in 1979, AMD has developed a strong legacy of supporting organizations that improve education and provide basic needs to AustinIt's most vulnerable citizens. In 2003, for example, more than 550 AMD employees gave over 11,500 volunteer hours as AMD supported approximately 70 community-based organizations, schools and universities in the Austin area, including United Way Capital Area, Del Valle ISD, and Austin ISD.
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