YKK AP Adopts a Mile to “Keep Cobb Beautiful”
At YKK AP, we believe in the “Cycle of Goodness®” – the idea that “no one prospers without rendering benefit to others,” including Mother Earth. When our employee-led wellness team gathered in late 2017 to brainstorm ways to enhance the company’s wellness program, an innovative and comprehensive idea arose from Assistant Engineer, Jose Acosta. Drawing from his interest in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and sustainable design, he suggested the company participate in an adopt-a-mile cleanup in YKK AP’s own backyard of Cobb County, Georgia.
“I strongly believe in helping out the world because apart from everyone’s opinion, we as humans do a lot of damage to the earth,” said Acosta. His innovative idea and leadership resulted in a company-wide participation in the Keep Cobb Beautiful Adopt-A-Mile Program, whose mission is to assist in improving the county’s environmental and waste management processes.
This culminated in a successful Saturday morning event on February 2nd that accomplished a wellness goal of increasing physical activity, cultivated community among YKK AP employees, and rendered benefit to the company’s surrounding environment. As a company, we look forward to continuing to enhance the wellness of both our employees and our surrounding environment.
News and Events
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YKK AP at AIA Colorado Practice and Design Conference Oct. 11 – 13
YKK AP will join AIA Colorado at its Practice and Design Conference “A State of Growth” on Oct. 11 – 13 at the Keystone Conference Center. From conversations on diversity to growing your small practice and more, come join us as we explore the growing landscape of the architectural industry. Learn more about the conference here: https://bit.ly/2P3cFA3.
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YKK AP at CSI Denver Chapter’s Fall Seminar Sept. 7
On Sept. 7 the Colorado Building Enclosure Council and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)’s Denver Chapter will bring the industry a fall seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will provide 3 AIA/HSW credits and is eligible for USGBC self-reporting. Daniel Overbey, LEED AP (BD+C, ID+C, O+M), WELL AP, AIA, NCARB and Director of Sustainability, Browning Day […]
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YKK AP America Strengthens Midwest Region with Addition of Tony Nista as Architectural Sales Representative
Nista’s proven leadership experience and excellence in cultivating meaningful relationships will cater to the needs of regional customers AUSTELL, Ga. (Aug. 3, 2018) – YKK AP America today strengthens its midwest region with the addition of Tony Nista as Architectural Sales Representative in its Cincinnati branch. Nista comes to YKK AP with a proven track […]