Amerigroup Hosts First-Ever Eco Fair

Executive VP for External Relations John Littel speaks at Amerigroup’s
first Eco Fair.

Amerigroup associates trade traditional light bulbs for more energy-efficient ones.

On May 6, 2010, Amerigroup Corporation today hosted the Company’s first-ever Eco Fair to showcase and promote sustainability efforts for employees and its civic and corporate neighbors. The event took place at Amerigroup’s National Support Center campus in Virginia Beach, Va.

“We are pleased to host this event, but most importantly we appreciate the opportunity to promote dialogue about sustainability among our associates and members of the community,” said James G. Carlson, Amerigroup chairman and chief executive officer. “Amerigroup is proud of our accomplishments in corporate social responsibility and sustainability. And we are always eager to talk about the positive business rationale for sustainability.”

Today’s Fair, a first of its kind for Amerigroup, featured exhibits from the City of Virginia Beach, a local “green” restaurant, home improvement stores, nonprofit organizations and more. Amerigroup has been an active leader in sustainability efforts and in corporate social responsibility. 

The Company was named “Overall Leader in Corporate Social Responsibility Practices” by PR News for 2010. Last year, Amerigroup received the prestigious Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award from the Commonwealth of Virginia, and in 2008, the Company was named Good Corporate Neighbor by Virginia Business magazine and Volunteer Hampton Roads.