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New Family Respite Center in Savannah

New Family Respite Center in Savannah

Imperial Sugar Company has committed $75,000 toward building a full-service, family waiting area at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, where its employees were treated after the 2008 refinery explosion.

Blessing sheds a few tears while getting blood drawn a Legacy Clinic in Houston.

Houston’s Legacy Clinics Receive Corporate and Community Boost

Long before the current healthcare crisis in America, a group of clinics in the Houston area was providing affordable medical treatment to thousands of people who otherwise might go without.

Chef Charles Pizzo's pork with berry sauce

Sugar and Spice Makes Everything Nice

New Orleans chef and Imperial Sugar friend – Charles Pizzo – shares his thoughts about southern Louisiana food and details of his favorite recipe … Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Berry Sauce.

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Success is Sweet for Lemonade Day’s Young Entrepreneurs

The sun could not outshine the bright smiles and colorful lemonade stands manned by young entrepreneurs celebrating Lemonade Day in the Houston area on Sunday, May 2. An estimated 50,000 future CEOs set up lemonade stands.

Pre-Lemonade Day Contest Stirs Up Excitement

Pre-Lemonade Day Contest Stirs Up Excitement

“What an event!” That was the response of George Muller, vice president of administration at Imperial Sugar Company, after attending the recent “Best Tasting Lemonade” contest held at the Children’s Museum of Houston.

Thousands of Kids Gear Up for Lemonade Day

Thousands of Kids Gear Up for Lemonade Day

Lemonade Day is just around the corner and Imperial Sugar Company is getting into the swing of things once again as title sponsor.

Imperial Sugar's Port Wentworth plant manager Thomsa Rathke accepts the Black Expo award for Savannah Corporate Business of the Year.

Imperial Sugar Presents Business Opportunities at Black Expo

The Future of Black America was the theme of Savannah’s first Black Expo 2010, a family-oriented event that brought together the community with business opportunities and cultural resources. Imperial Sugar was there to talk about job opportunities and business collaboration.

Savannah Black Expo Focuses on Business and Jobs

Savannah Black Expo Focuses on Business and Jobs

The purpose of the Black Expo is to promote economic development through increased exposure for minority-owned businesses. The Black Expo is the largest event of its kind that directly targets the African-American community.

Everyone Wins at First Annual Greater Chatham Junior Miss

Everyone Wins at First Annual Greater Chatham Junior Miss

Savannah, Georgia, got a glimpse recently of future civic and business leaders at the First Annual Greater Chatham (County) Junior Miss program, staged to acknowledge outstanding youth in the community for their academic and talent achievements.

Imperial Sugar Helps Community Clinic

Imperial Sugar Helps Community Clinic

Operated by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Houston’s San Jose Clinic has been providing healthcare and health education to economically disadvantaged individuals and families in the Greater Houston area since 1922.

New Refinery Continues Sugar Town’s Legacy

New Refinery Continues Sugar Town’s Legacy

When David Reynaud steps outside his office at the News Examiner in Lutcher, Louisiana, to catch a quick smoke, he can hear the sound of massive steel pilings being driven into the ground. That sound is coming from the new sugar refinery being constructed in the neighboring town of Gramercy.

Sugar Land’s 50th New Year

Sugar Land’s 50th New Year

The Town Square of Sugar Land, Texas, was crowded on New Year’s Eve with residents, business and government leaders, friends and neighbors who had all come together for special birthday (and New Year’s) party – the grand finale celebration of the city’s 50th anniversary.

Sharing the Holiday in Sugar Land

Sharing the Holiday in Sugar Land

Among all the glorious traditions and symbols of the holiday season is the reminder of sharing and reflection upon those in our communities who might be in need of a helping hand. Many Imperial Sugar staff members volunteered extra time this holiday season to bring the spirit of sharing alive.

Sugar cane growing in southern Louisiana

Two Centuries of Sugar Production in Louisiana

The growth of sugar cane and commercial sugar production has been an important industry in Louisiana for more than 200 years. Louisiana State University is preserving the vital history of the sugar industry in the state through an extensive and information-rich online resource.