WILKES-BARRE – (September 16, 2010). Benco Dental, the nation’s fastest-growing distributor of dental supplies, equipment and consulting services, was honored by the Greater Wilkes-Barre (PA) Chamber of Commerce for promoting and sustaining a healthy workplace environment.
The Chamber’s annual Healthy Workplace Awards are in recognition of local companies which organize and execute programs and initiatives to help employees lead a healthy lifestyle both in and out of work. Benco Dental holds countless health-focused programs annually including smoking cessation classes, Zumba fitness sessions, healthy food options in the company cafeteria, walking programs, lifeline screenings, hearing tests, massages and blood drives, among many others.
Benco Dental received its award on Thursday September 16 as part of an event sponsored by the Wyoming Valley Healthcare system at the Best Western Genetti Hotel and Convention Center in Wilkes-Barre. The awards, presented to Benco Dental and just one other large local company, were sponsored by BlueCross of NEPA and Chamber Choice.
In the photo above, pictured left to right: Tom Leighton (Wilkes Barre Mayor), Dr. Nina Taggart (Blue Cross of NEPA), Jennifer Kalie (Benco Dental Culture & People Department), Deb Hammaker (Benco Dental Culture & People Department), Michelle Kovaleski (Benco Dental Culture & People Department), Ellen Tosh (Benco Dental Culture & People Manager), Rebecca Clouse (Benco Dental Culture & People Department), David Payne Jr. (Chairman of the Wilkes Barre Chamber of Commerce).
