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World Creativity and Innovation Week, April 15 (Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday) through April 21, is a week to “celebrate the creative potential in all of us to make the world a better place.” Since its inception in 2002, more than 100 businesses, communities, and schools in over 40 countries hold Innovation Week activities to enliven the creative spirit and inspire people …

A revealing new book about many celebrated innovators of historic and modern times and some of their not so celebrated inventions includes chapters on Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Ford, George Washington Carver – and George Davison. The book features “tales of independent inventors and their struggles” and examines their successes, …

For more than 20 years, Bethlehem Haven has provided emergency overnight shelter and residential recovery programs for homeless women and leads a collaborative community effort to reduce homelessness among both men and women in the greater Pittsburgh area by addressing their medical, psychiatric, educational, legal, and social needs. Bethlehem Haven provides shelter for homeless women …

A team made up of professionals from Davison’s sales division, along with several of their friends and family members, participated in the 2010 St. Margaret Foundation Fitness Classic 5K run / walk. The team proudly represented Davison, a corporate sponsor of the event, which helped to “fill in the gaps with hope” for needy patients …

Davison employees volunteered their time and talents for the 2010 United Way “Day of Caring” campaign, which connects companies with local nonprofit organizations. Their efforts helped Storehouse for Teachers – a resource where teachers can obtain classroom supplies for their students at no cost. The organization is renovating a 30,000 sq ft resource center in …

The hurricane season in 2004 affected many United States residents on the East Coast. In Pittsburgh, where our corporate offices are located, we also experienced the devastating effects of Hurricane Ivan when many of our towns were damaged from serious flooding. The employees at Davison held a food and clothing drive to help our neighbors …

We were thrilled to take part in this event that raised over one million dollars for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh. The following is an excerpt from a letter we recently received from the Development Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh thanking us for our contribution: “On behalf of our …

Davison was honored to participate in the Storybook Ball, held at Heinz Field’s East Club Lounge on Nov. 10, which raised thousands of dollars for Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh. The charity provides a welcoming “home away from home” for families of children who must travel to Pittsburgh for much-needed medical care. The nonprofit relies …

Students from Garfield’s The Neighborhood Academy in Pittsburgh were the first area high school students to visit Inventionland April 12. The group of 14 students explored the creative work environment, home to Davison’s innovative designers and creative people.

Over 30 Davison employees participated in the 2008 Bowl for Kids’ Sake event at FunFest in Harmar. Employees raised more than $3,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh. The money will aid the charity in its youth mentoring efforts. The event began in the morning with a lively bowling session. Participants enjoyed a …