Our Company's Core Values
Since our foundation in 1960, it has been part of our mission to focus on the continuous growth and development of our company culture. Our culture can be defined as a set shared values we believe in, attitudes about the work we do, where we see Associated going forward, and how we’re going to get there. Our values reflect the behaviors that shape how we work with each other and with our partners.
Each member of our team is encouraged to live by these principles. Associated will base hiring decisions, promotions and overall contribution to the company on these three Core Values.
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No Excuse Devotion
No Excuse Devotion means you are reliable, dependable, trustworthy, honest, consistent, driven and take ownership. When something doesn’t go as planned, the only finger to point is at myself and I take it upon myself to solve the issue or remove the obstacle. In other words, “I got this, count on me to get it completed correctly and on time.”
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Selfless & Easy to Work With
Selfless & Easy to Work With means you are approachable, have a positive attitude, and treat others with respect. You are genuine, fun, personable and a true team player. Possessing these qualities and demonstrating them day-to-day make a work environment that people want to be a part of. It creates a place where people enjoy working with each other.
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Creative Problem Solvers
To be a Creative Problem Solver means you have knowledge, wisdom, intellect and are a dynamic thinker. You gain these qualities through experience. We can teach anyone skills and develop knowledge in our teams, however, wisdom is different. Wisdom is the application of knowledge. This comes through an individual’s effort and drive. No one can develop wisdom in you, but you.
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Associated Cares
At Associated, one of the ways we also manifest and measure the success of our Core Values is how we can impact the lives of those in our local communities and how we can strengthen these bonds.
Throughout the years, we have supported a number of charities and nonprofits through donations and volunteerism. Associated continues to pursue various corporate social responsibility activities.
Associated Cares in the Community
Archdiocese of Milwaukee House Pallet Jack Donation
June 1, 2022
Associated and Stoffel donated 16 pallet jacks to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, a nonprofit that operates parishes, schools and community outreach programs in southeast Wisconsin.
Northern Illinois Food Bank
September 13, 2021
Thank you to all our team members who volunteered at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Together, they packed a total of 4,312 lbs of food, providing 3,593 meals for those in need.
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Habitat for Humanity
June 21, 2019
Thank you to all our team members who volunteered at the DuPage Habitat for Humanity.
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Hesed House Forklift & Battery Donation
March 12, 2019
Associated donated a Raymond forklift and battery to Hesed House, a nonprofit aimed at feeding the hungry, clothe the naked and give people the chance to hope again.
Northern Illinois Food Bank
May 14, 2019
Thank you to all our team members who volunteered at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Together, they packed a total of 3,219 lbs of food, providing 2,683 meals for those in need.
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Feed My Starving Children
December 7, 2018
Thank you to all our team members who volunteered at Feed My Starving Children - Schaumburg for the Hope Filled Holiday MobilePack. Together, they packed 585 boxes, feeding 346 children for a year with 126,360 meals.
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Habitat for Humanity
June 15, 2018
Thank you to all our team members who volunteered at the DuPage Habitat for Humanity in Hanover Park. Associated provided a $10,000 sponsorship in support of the nonprofit's mission of building homes, communities and hope for hardworking families in need.
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Feed My Starving Children
May 8, 2018
Thank you to all our team members who volunteered at Feed My Starving Children - Schaumburg.
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Rockin' Rescue Ride
May 2, 2018
April is Animal Cruelty Prevention Month. Associated hosted a fundraiser to support the Rockin' Rescue Ride, which supported Angels on Wheels, P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park and K9s for Veterans, NFP. Associated Cares asked employees to submit a photo of their pets, and in return Associated donated $10 per photo to the charity ride.
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Helping Mothers and Women in Need
May 12, 2017
With Mother's Day around the corner, Associated wanted to help mothers in need in our communities by collecting items to send to women's shelters.
Packages and monetary donations were sent to: WINGS, YMCA Northeast Indiana, CFI (Children & Families of Iowa), Julian Center, YMCA North Central Indiana, 360 Communities, and Mid Central Community Action.
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Feed My Starving Children
April 2017
As part of a team building initiative, our marketing department volunteered at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva, IL. This food bank serves 13 counties in Northern Illinois. The team's efforts provided 4,166 meals for hungry neighbors. Thanks team!
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