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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, …

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 …

Most of us have experienced the pain of illness. One of Davison’s employees approached her manager for a donation for the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Walk. Davison was glad to help out and matched the amount she raised from our employees.

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 …

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 …

The following is an excerpt from a letter our company received from The Kiski School’ s Associate Headmaster for Institutional Advancement thanking us for our company’s contribution to The Kiski School Scholarship Program: “We are grateful for your continued support during our program’s second year. Your gift will help advance our mission to prepare students …

Davison was pleased to provide a $2,000 gift to support the Innovation Competition Awards held at Suffolk University, which also welcomed Davison as a member of Summa, the University’s leadership giving society, for the 2009-10 fiscal year. The competition makes it possible for all undergraduate and graduate students and alumni of Suffolk University to “innovate …

Every fall and spring, our company holds a blood drive for Central Blood Bank to help save lives. The following is an excerpt from a letter written to a Davison employee from our Central Blood Bank representative for our most recent blood drive: “I would like to take a moment of your time to thank …

The March of Dimes is a national organization that helps save babies. In 2004, Davison was a sponsor of the Pittsburgh Chapter’s fundraiser “Chefs Auction of Pittsburgh” for The March of Dimes. Davison auctioned off our services to the highest bidder, who received one invention completely researched, designed, and presented to a corporation.