GREAT 105 IDEA: Give to Charity

Small business owners can raise their community profile by making personal contributions of goods or services to charities. In addition to benefiting others, your contribution could lead to more positive customer and employee relationships.

One business in Kansas has seen great value come from its charitable efforts.

ICOP makes digital video cameras for police cars. President and COO, Laura Owen, said donating money and time to charities that support law enforcement officials and agencies makes sense for her company. The publicly traded company has about 52 employees and annual revenues of $12 million. Owen declined to disclose exactly how much money the company donates to various charities, including the Special ...

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