02/14/2006

BELL INCORPORATED NAMED "BUSINESS OF THE YEAR" BY SIOUX EMPIRE UNITED WAY

Sioux Falls, SD, February 14, 2006 -- The Sioux Empire United Way held their annual Leadership and Volunteerism Recognition Event on February 14, 2006 where Bell Incorporated was named the United Way Business of the Year for their 2006 Campaign.  Over 400 volunteers and community members attended this year's event to recognize over 950 volunteers, 39 partner agencies and numerous donation leaders in the community.
The United Way Business of the Year award is given to a company or organization that has greatly benefited the United Way through its generosity and its employee involvement. This year Bell Incorporated increased employee participation from 70.7% to 87.7%, and they were able to achieve an impressive 55.8% annual increase in total giving.
"Bell Incorporated is very committed to serving the community, and it’s an honor for us to receive this recognition. It shows that our employees are not only our greatest asset, but they are also a great asset to this community" said Bell Incorporated President and CEO, Mark Graham.
The Sioux Empire United Way is an autonomous non-profit corporation formed by the citizens of the community to carry out the related functions of fundraising and allocating the funds to achieve community impact.

Bell Incorporated is one of the 20 largest independently-owned folding carton companies in the United States. By investing in the latest high-speed converting technology, maintaining a lean, customer-focused organization and constantly innovating to meet customers' needs, Bell has been able to provide superior responsiveness and flexibility while maintaining one of the lowest cost structures in the industry. Bell Incorporated is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD and maintains offices in Chicago.