The Kaskaskia College Foundation is pleased to announce the endowment of the Barton—Gambetta Scholarship for a deserving student beginning in the Fall 2016 semester. According to Eric W. Barton: “This endowed scholarship has been established by my family in honor of our dear mentor, friend and life-long educator, Mr. James R. Gambetta. Jim cared deeply…
Barton – Gambetta Scholarship Established at Kaskaskia College
The Kaskaskia College Foundation is pleased to announce the endowment of the Barton—Gambetta Scholarship for a deserving student beginning in the Fall 2016 semester. According to Eric W. Barton: “This endowed scholarship has been established by my family in honor of our dear mentor, friend and life-long educator, Mr. James R. Gambetta. Jim cared deeply…
Vanquish Worldwide continues support with Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, currently sponsoring puppy Vanner for disabled veteran
Although Vanquish Worldwide has a philanthropic reach across the world, one East Tennessee-based all-volunteer organization that assists members of the armed forces has a special place among the hearts of Vanquish’s president and CEO Eric W. Barton, management and staff. As a result, support and participation with nonprofit Smoky Mountain Service Dogs has abounded over…
Just 56 Days Till We Announce the Top 10 Gypsy Gift Recipients for 2015
Just 56 days until we announce the top 10 Gypsy Gift recipients for 2015! Thanks so much for your daily votes. Thanks for supporting your favorite center with your daily votes, & post shares through August 31, 2015! Have a bit of extra time or want to know other ways you can help out your…
Vanquish Worldwide honors police, fire, EMT personnel with appreciation event
Nearly 600 law enforcement, firefighter and EMT personnel, including distinguished guests and other community members, turned out for Vanquish Worldwide’s Honoring our Heroes appreciation event on Friday, June 19. Vanquish, based in Maryville, Tenn., extended an invitation to first responders from more than 200 police, fire and emergency medical agencies in Blount, Campbell, Grainger, Jefferson,…
Vanquish Worldwide President/CEO Eric Barton wins Knoxville Young Entrepreneur Award
Vanquish Worldwide is pleased to announce that President and CEO Eric W. Barton was awarded the Young Entrepreneur Award during the Knoxville Chamber’s 2015 Pinnacle Business Awards Friday evening, May 8, 2015 at the Knoxville Convention Center in recognition of outstanding business practices and community support. Barton was among three finalists up for selection for…
Event honors East Tennessee police, firefighters, emergency workers
By Cortney Roark, Knoxville News Sentinel — MARYVILLE — East Tennessee law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians gathered for barbecue, drinks and live music Friday at Vanquish Worldwide’s “Honoring Our Heroes” event. Vanquish, a company that specializes in security and transportation services, invited officers from more than 200 police, fire and emergency medical…
Police, firefighters and EMTs honored at Maryville event
By Wes Wade, The Daily Times — Police, firefighters and emergency personnel converged on a Maryville business Friday afternoon, however instead of an emergency response, their presence was for an event to honor law enforcement and first responders. The “Honoring our Heroes” event drew a large community response, bringing police, firefighters and emergency personnel from…
Maryville business hosting appreciation day for police, emergency workers
By Wes Wade, The Daily Times — A Maryville business is hosting an appreciation event for police and first responders, and has invited the community to attend the free gathering. Hosted by Vanquish Worldwide, the event will take place Friday, June 19, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. It will be held at Vanquish Worldwide Headquarters,…
Vanquish Worldwide to host appreciation event for local police, safety personnel June 19
Be sure to RSVP for our Honoring Our Heroes – Law Enforcement, Firefighter and EMT Appreciation Event on June 19th!!! We are pleased to announce that both Congressman Jimmy Duncan and Maryville Police and Fire Chief Tony Crisp will be speaking at the event in addition to our President and CEO Eric Barton and Front…