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Edens & Avant recognized among Best Midlands Companies for Working Moms
August 31, 2011
COLUMBIA, SC (September 1, 2011) - Edens & Avant has been named one of this year's Best Midlands Companies for Working Moms by The March of Dimes and Greater Columbia Business Monthly. The program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing companies in the Midlands that are committed to providing a healthy environment for mothers, both during pregnancy and afterwards in addition to advocating an optimum family-work life balance.
"We are delighted that Edens & Avant is among the organizations in the Midlands who demonstrate a commitment to providing a healthy and nurturing environment that promotes behaviors leading to healthy pregnancies and healthy babies," said Erin Galloway, Executive Director of the Midlands Division of the March of Dimes.
Edens & Avant's private wellness rooms, environmentally friendly work spaces, employee wellness initiative and overall culture of understanding were mentioned as some of the reasons for being included in this year's rankings.
"With a 55 percent female workforce, Edens & Avant is a company that truly understands the unique demands of working mothers," said Jodie W. McLean, President of Edens & Avant. "Our leadership team has worked hard to ensure every working mother has a healthy work environment and that she has the opportunity to successfully manage and balance her personal and professional lives."
About Edens & Avant: Edens & Avant develops, owns and operates neighborhood shopping centers in primary markets throughout the East Coast. Focusing on innovative development and redevelopment together with key acquisitions in urban areas, the Company has built an institutional-quality portfolio of 125 retail centers. Edens & Avant has Regional Headquarters in Boston, New York, Washington DC, Atlanta, Columbia, SC and Miami. For additional information about the Company and its retail real estate portfolio, please visit www.edensandavant.com. Or follow on Twitter @EdensandAvant.
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