At Charter Next Generation, our employee owners are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. We are proud to collaborate with organizations like the American Red Cross, whose volunteers are providing essential support and relief to those in need. We take pride in empowering our Owners to actively contribute to these efforts and have their voices heard, reflecting our commitment to making a difference and #EnhancingLives. Learn more through our Community Spotlight with Jason and the American Red Cross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgFaS4llvOU
Hosted by Charter Next Generation's Chairman and CEO, Kathy Bolhous, the Our People Our Purpose Podcast shines a spotlight on the incredible individuals who make CNG such a special place to work. Through meaningful conversations, Kathy sits down with employee owners from across the organization to hear their stories of growth, resilience, purpose, and transformation. These episodes are celebrations of the journeys, passions, and perspectives that shape our culture. Whether it’s overcoming challenges, pursuing dreams, or finding purpose through work, every story shared is a reminder of why we do what we do. Our People Our Purpose is about listening — really listening — to the voices of those at the heart of it all. Because when people feel seen, valued, and heard, they thrive. And when they thrive, we all move forward together. Tune in and get to know the people behind CNG’s purpose of #EnhancingLives at ourpeopleourpurpose.com
Charter Next Generation's commitment to sustainability was front and center during our 2025 CNG Earth Week Challenge. The results are in, and more than 300 Employee Owners across 13 locations participated, collecting nearly 90,000 pieces of litter through the Litterati app. This year's challenge set new company records! • 264 employees collected at least one piece • 251 participants reached 50 or more pieces • 18 exceeded 1,000 pieces • 1 participant exceeded 10,000 pieces Congratulations to our Chicago HQ team member, Danny Schmitt, who led all participants with 10,029 pieces. Our Superior, WI location also continued their streak of excellence by earning top plant participation status for the third year in a row. We are proud to continue demonstrating how we are #EnhancingLives through our people, our planet, our customers, and our communities. Learn more about our commitment to a sustainable future at https://cnginc.com/sustainability/overview/
As John Garnett, our SVP of Sustainability, Technical, and Innovation, puts it: Our goal is to empower customers to meet their sustainability targets through high-performance, circular solutions that reduce environmental impact. From materials to mindset, we’re committed to helping our partners grow responsibly. “Earning the EcoVadis Silver Medal is just one step in our sustainability journey,” Garnett adds. “We remain focused on addressing areas for improvement identified in the assessment and continuing to deliver on our purpose: Enhancing Lives for a Better World.” Discover more about how CNG is #EnhancingLives through sustainability at:https://cnginc.com/sustainability/overview/
We're excited to share this second installment of The Brick House from CNG's Community Spotlight series! The Brick House is an organization local to Turners Falls, MA that provides support, programming, and opportunities for young people and families. In this video, you’ll hear directly from the people who make it all happen: the advocates, mentors, and staff who show up every day to create a safe, welcoming space for the community. Charter Next Generation's Community Giving Fund helped support their efforts, and we had the opportunity to visit, learn more about their work, and see firsthand how they are truly impacting the Turners Falls area for the better! Learn more about The Brick House at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvXg5sRv8DY
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth is a reminder that caring for ourselves includes caring for our minds. During Mental Health Awareness Month, Charter Next Generation's Chicago HQ hosted a meaningful Lunch & Learn with MaryGrace Sharp, MPH from the Alzheimer's Association®. We explored the importance of #brainhealth, how to recognize early signs of Alzheimer’s, and ways to support loved ones facing cognitive decline. Supporting brain health is one of the many ways we’re committed to #EnhancingLives — for our teams, our families, and our #communities. That’s why we’re proud to support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s this October, helping advance care, support, and research for those impacted by the disease. Learn more or contribute to the cause here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2025/IL-Illinois?pg=entry&fr_id=18567
Charter Next Generation's latest Community Spotlight features The Brick House Community Resource Center in Turners Falls, MA, a vital nonprofit led by Executive Director Thomas Taaffe, PhD. The Brick House supports youth, families, and individuals across Franklin County through after-school programs, counseling, food access initiatives, arts programming, and more — all rooted in equity and #community voice. Through our Community Giving Fund, an initiative that empowers our #EmployeeOwners to support local causes that matter most to them, and the passion of our Turners Falls, MA team, we’re supporting The Brick House as they expand their impact: stocking their food pantry, repairing musical instruments, and investing in staff and programming. Watch the full video and see how CNG is helping The Brick House dream even bigger! Learn more about how our employee-owners are #EnhancingLives at https://cnginc.com/about-us/who-we-are/
Charter Next Generation is proud to share we’ve earned a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, placing us in the top 15% of companies worldwide for #sustainability performance. This milestone highlights our continued progress in #environmentalstewardship, ethical governance, and responsible sourcing, and it’s a direct result of our employee owners’ passion, dedication, and ownership mindset. Read more about our 2025 EcoVadis Performance here: https://cnginc.com/charter-next-generation-earns-silver-ecovadis-medal-for-sustainability-performance/
At Charter Next Generation, #EmployeeOwnership isn’t just a benefit — it’s a cornerstone of our culture. We’re proud to be featured by HBS Institute for Business in Global Society for our commitment to shared success, long-term value creation, and empowering every employee to think and act like an owner. “Knowing that I, as the leader of this company, have the opportunity to enhance the lives of our very own employees is very rewarding,” said CEO Kathy Bolhous. “It's a model that truly is a win-win.” Discover how we’re #EnhancingLives through ownership: https://www.hbs.edu/bigs/employee-ownership
We’re excited to share that Charter Next Generation is investing more than $106 million to expand our specialty film operations in Richland County! This expansion includes increasing capacity at both our Lexington and Ontario facilities and will create 125 new jobs in the region. This growth is powered by cutting-edge technology, a commitment to continuous #innovation, and our incredible team. It also reflects something bigger — our purpose of #EnhancingLives, from the communities we invest in to the customers we serve. We’re proud to keep growing in Richland County and grateful for the support of our local and state partners in helping make this expansion a reality. Learn more at: https://cnginc.com/charter-next-generation-grows-in-the-northeast-ohio-region-creating-125-new-jobs-cutting-edge-technology-drives-growth-for-specialty-film-manufacturer/
