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Alphapointe’s Gowin Promoted to Chief Development and Program Officer

Gina Gowin was recently promoted to Chief Development and Program Officer as announced by Alphapointe. Gowin’s career at Alphapointe spans more than a decade and includes a number of significant achievements, including the establishment of the Alphapointe Foundation in 2012. Gowin, who also serves as the Executive Director of the Alphapointe Foundation, is responsible for…

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Alphapointe Passes ISO 9001:2015 Certification Audit

Alphapointe recently received notification that the organization passed its surveillance audit and is on track for ISO 9001:2015 re-certification in 2024. “We passed with flying colors,” said Alphapointe Director of Operations Amy McCaslin. Anyone affiliated with the manufacturing sector likely understands the significance of that certification. But, for those who aren’t familiar, what the heck…

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Alphapointe Names Customer of the Year

At Alphapointe’s 2022 holiday party and awards event, the organization formally recognized LC Industries as its Customer of the Year. When selecting a customer of the year Alphapointe assesses two key components which directly impact business performance. Alphapointe evaluates a customer’s wiliness to grow with with the organization and that customer’s commitment to a partnership….

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Alphapointe Names Corporate Champion & Corporate Volunteer of the Year

At Alphapointe’s 2022 holiday party and awards event, the organization formally recognized the entire team at the Hampton Inn & Suites Country Club Plaza as the Corporate Champion of the Year as well as Jessica Mumma as the Corporate Champion Volunteer of the Year. Since 2018, the Hampton Inn & Suites has served as the…

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Alphapointe & C&C Group Annual Donation Drive for Hope Faith Ministries

The holiday season is a time to give thanks for all that we have received and an opportunity to give back to our community. During November and December, Alphapointe and C&C Group teamed up, once again, to support Hope Faith. This was an opportunity for everyone to donate warm essentials for those finding themselves without…

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Alphapointe Announces Volunteer of the Year

At Alphapointe’s 2022 holiday party and awards event, the organization formally recognized Michael Williams as the Alphapointe Volunteer of the Year! Michael has supported Alphapointe in many ways, including serving on Alphapointe’s Boards of Directors, volunteering for many youth-related camps and activities and working with clinical, rehabilitation and Foundation teams on numerous projects. Michael served…

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Alphapointe Announces Employees of the Year

Alphapointe is pleased to honor its dedicated team members with our annual series of recognition awards. These individuals represent the collective spirit and determination as Alphapointe pursues its commitment toward achieving its mission of empowering people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Since our founding in 1911, thousands of individuals have worked…

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Adding a “D” for Disability to DEI Efforts

Organizations around the nation are making a new commitment to embrace the concept of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace (often shortened to “DEI”). But, there’s one important element of DEI that frequently is not addressed: and that’s a “D” for Disability. Alphapointe Manager of Donor Development & Community Relations Cheryl Rayburn recently addressed…

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Alphapointe Internship Helps Pre-Med Student Find Career Passion

Every year, Alphapointe invites students in high school and college to participate in the Career Enhancement Internship Experience program. Erin Walden participated in the program in the summer of 2022 and we caught up with her to ask about her experience. Q&A with Erin Tell us about you… I am from Wichita, Kansas. I grew…