Starting off with a bang: recap of our Q1 events & experiences
As we close out the first quarter of this new year, let’s recap some of the fun events our employees experienced in the past three months: JAN13: Food Truck Day …
Bags, Bingo and Big Smiles!
Last week, Clearwater Marine Aquarium hosted its Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser. We have sponsored and participated in the event for a few years now, and this was the second year …
Volunteering to Build a Stronger Community: a Tale of 3 VTO Days
It is no surprise that multiple members of our team decided to spend their first Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day of the calendar year with Feeding Tampa Bay. The pandemic …
WestCMR runs at Sunset
If there is one thing that we all love about Florida, it’s the gorgeous sunsets we get to experience every night. Pair that with the mild Spring temps, and you …
2021 word of the year
Instead of coming up with new year’s resolutions, our team has decided to settle on a “word of the year”. What does that entail? Read this blog to find out…
Operation Christmas Child
December is a busy month at WestCMR. On top of the hard work our team always delivers, they participate in a number of incredible philanthropic endeavors to round out the year as well.
WestCMR donates over 200 pieces of clothing to outfit those who need it most
It all stemmed from a simple conversation among team members. Danielle Drayer, Business Operations Administrator, was looking for a local charity to donate remaining non-perishable items at the end of …
Collecting Toys for Tots
December, as expected, is one of the busiest months for WestCMR’s philanthropic initiatives. Our team is currently collecting toys for the Marine Toys for Tots program. WestCMR has participated in …
Small Business Saturday: Supporting our neighboring Small Businesses
There are few things that our staff enjoys more than lunch. It represents a break from their desk on a busy day, as well as an opportunity to support our …
WestCMR partners with the Town of Belleair for annual “Adopt-a-Family” Thanksgiving Program
For years, the Town of Belleair Parks & Recreation department has been helping families in need around the Thanksgiving holiday. WestCMR’s involvement in the program started through our CEO Randy …
Tis the season to be thankful
WestCMR celebrates Thanksgiving by giving all of our employees the day before, and the day after the holiday off. This blog post will thus be the last one before Thanksgiving, which is why we decided to focus today’s post on what we’re thankful for.
In times of darkness, we continue to seek the light
In a challenging 2020, the leadership at WestCMR has decided to focus on the positive. Get inspired by our Global Director of Sales & Acquisitions’ message!
September Show of Solidarity
We are committed to supporting the community we serve, because community service is at the core of our vision and values. It is because of our values as a company who cares, that we truly believe we have the power to transform lives in a very real way. Our employees exemplify this belief and are invited to partake in all the efforts we support.
Philanthropy in the Pandemic
When the pandemic hit, many of WestCMR’s scheduled fundraising activities had to be canceled. Read the story of two employees who stepped up to the plate to help those in need during such challenging times.
WestCMR Team Participate in Leaders Against Litter Kickoff Event
For my first ever VTO day, I was excited to participate in a beach clean-up with Keeping Pinellas Beautiful. I had been looking forward to volunteering since joining WestCMR, and …
WestCMR Employees Attend 2019 Dreammaker Luncheon
This year’s Dreammaker of the Year Luncheon was filled with warm hearts and positive intentions. The honored Dreammaker of the year was Richard Gonzmart, a gentleman with a heart of …
WestCMR Volunteer Brings Joy with Random Acts of Flowers
For my VTO Opportunity, I chose to help out Random Acts of Flowers. They are a non-profit organization with one location in Dunedin, FL, as well as others throughout the …
WestCMR Volunteers Join Habitat for Humanity to Help Local Family
During our day with Habitat for Humanity, Rylan and I helped finish a house being built for a family in Pinellas County. The family that was receiving the house was …
WestCMR Sponsors Annual St. Patrick’s Fun Fair
On Thursday, November 29th, I left my headset on its charger and used a company issued VTO day (Volunteered-Paid Time Off) to volunteer at my alum amateur, St. Patrick’s Catholic …
WestCMR Team Helps Operation Christmas Child Spread Holiday Cheer
Every holiday season, WestCMR finds opportunities to give back to those in need. This year, we set a goal of contributing 100 toy-filled shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child. Eager employees …
WestCMR Team Lends a Few Hands to Organize Beach Clean-Up
In November, WestCMR on behalf of Keep Pinellas Beautiful organized a Beach Clean-Up along Indian Rocks Beach. The team covered approximately 5 miles of shoreline and collected a total of 22.93lbs of trash.
WestCMR Joins Annual Thanksgiving Adopt-a-Family Event to Benefit Local Families
WestCMR joined Belleair Recreation Center, once again in their annual Thanksgiving Adopt-a-Family. This is an opportunity to allow underprivileged families in the local Belleair community, who normally wouldn’t have a Thanksgiving, to enjoy their holiday.
WestCMR Honors Employees’ Service on Veteran’s Day
November 11th allows us all to recognize and show appreciation for all of the men and women who have served in one of the United States military branches. WestCMR is honored to have three veterans on our team!
Hurricane Michael Relief Fund
When Hurricane Michael roared through the Florida panhandle on Wednesday, October 11th, it left the worst devastation the United States has experienced in a storm in nearly 50 years. …
Employee Spotlight: Danielle Drayer, Business Operations Administrator
Meet Danielle Drayer, Business Operations Administrator here at WestCMR. Danielle handles the day-to-day administration of sales and acquisitions work flow and reporting, and acts as co-chair for the Employee Experience …