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Corporate social responsibility has come a long way, and in this new era of social awareness, a strong sustainability strategy can benefit everybody. When a company takes an issue like sustainability seriously it can improve employee morale while demonstrating forward thinking on important business objectives for stakeholders. Sustainability matters for everyone, it impacts the lives […]

What is your favorite book and why is it your favorite? Tina Malott: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis. I love the fantasy of it - great for the imagination. I read it when I was very young before there were movies made about it. I imagined Narnia so intently that […]

What is your favorite song and why is it your favorite? Tina Malott: “Angel from Montgomery” - Not sure why, but it was the first song I learned to play on the guitar.  Maggie Brown: “So Far Away” by Carole King. It’s been my favorite song since I was 13 and it has gotten me […]

A new chapter is opening for our country and the world. As of May 2021, requests started coming in for the REACH team to return to field work. Our project partners across the country are starting to make plans to conduct in person events and activities that had been unthinkable during COVID’s first year. I […]

The pandemic of 2020 ushered in a new era for events. With in-person gatherings canceled, people turned to the comfort of their computers to connect with one another. We sought to replicate live entertainment by streaming concerts and watching Zoom plays. Colleagues created virtual happy hours, and groups of friends met up for virtual trivia. […]

It may come as a bit of a surprise, but at REACH, we have a ton of passions outside the realm of EVs and communications - including movies! To celebrate the Oscars last month, we came together to share our love of film and talk about all the movies and actors we love.  What is […]

Dr. Shelley Francis is an esteemed leader in the E-Mobility field. As the Co-Founder of EVHybridNoire, she engages a wide array of communities and paves the way for a healthier, safer, and more affordable EV future. We were lucky enough to interview Dr. Francis and gather her thoughts on the EV world, from what excites […]

Recharge America is a nonprofit partner of REACH Strategies doing path breaking work to document the economic benefit for communities from adopting electric vehicles. The organization has shown that, on average, every EV in a community delivers over $1,000 per year in local economic development benefit. Using that as a starting point, Recharge America works […]

What Does Sustainability Mean to REACH? Part Two: Looking to the Future In this second part to our discussion on sustainability, the REACH team explores the future of sustainability, in terms of policy, hope, and where their own focus lies.  Happy Earth Month! When did climate change become real to you? AS: When it became […]

In REACH’s work, it’s clear how much we care about the environment - but we also live pretty environmentally conscious lives outside of work! To celebrate Earth Month, we all sat down virtually together to discuss our successes and obstacles in incorporating sustainability into our everyday lives.  Enjoy this excerpt from our discussion, and pick […]