Envision Xpress Celebrating Eight Years of Quality Service and Mission Support
COLORADO SPRINGS — The Envision Xpress Base Supply Center (BSC) will host a Community Appreciation Day Wednesday, August 18, at 10:00 a.m. on-base at the 725 West Paine Street location. Those gathered will be celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the AbilityOne Base Supply Centers and recognizing Envision Xpress’ 8-year contribution of mission critical support for base operations and the airmen and women serving Peterson AFB.
“The Envision Xpress Base Supply Center provides an important operational and mission support service to the airmen and soldiers serving their country at Peterson Air Force Base and Ft. Carson. I’m proud to recognize the contribution to the base operations the Envision Xpress employees make daily,” said Congressman Doug Lamborn of Colorado Springs, a member of the House Armed Services Committee. “Congratulations to Envision Xpress for eight years of quality service and for creating and sustaining local jobs under the AbilityOne Program for people who are blind or severely disabled.”
Since 2002, Envision Xpress has provided a full-service and flexible on-site operation at Peterson AFB. This BSC is one of 140 stores nationwide that employs people who are blind and supports the work of nearly 45,000 Americans who provide products and services through the production of SKILCRAFT® products sold through the AbilityOne Program.
Invited and confirmed VIP attendees include base officials, Congressional and community leaders.
For press credentials and clearance, please contact Rob Vernon at 703-741-7536.
WHAT: Envision Xpress BSC Community Appreciate Day
WHO: Peterson Air Force Base officials
Staff from U.S. Senator Mark Udall (D-CO)
Staff from U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO)
Col. John F. Hurd (USAF Retired), military advisor to U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (D-CO-05)
NIB President and CEO Kevin Lynch
Envision Xpress BSC Store Manager Jerry Fordham
Colorado Springs City Councilman William “Bernie” Herpin
Mark Lucas, Executive Director, US Association of Blind Athletes
WHEN: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 – 10:00 AM
*** NOTE: Media wishing to attend the event should arrive no later than 9:15 AM ***
WHERE: 725 West Paine Street
Building 666
Peterson AFB, CO
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Contact: Rob Vernon
Phone: 703-741-7536
Email: rvernon@golinharris.com
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