Building Strong Communities
At UMS, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve. Our dedication to community well-being drives us to support initiatives that improve the quality of life for all. Explore how UMS is making a difference in the communities we call home.
Community Impact
At UMS, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve. Our dedication to community well-being drives us to support initiatives that improve the quality of life for all. Explore how UMS is making a difference in the communities we call home. UMS has a long-standing history of working with SBEs, MBEs, and WBEs on almost every project we participate in. Our growth and development are rooted in the neighborhood environment, and we are dedicated to giving back to our communities to enhance the future for others.
Our commitment goes beyond mere words. We actively seek partnerships with small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, and businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Through our Supplier Diversity Program, we endeavor to build a supply chain and resource pool that mirrors the rich tapestry of the communities we serve and operate within. Our Supplier Diversity and Mentorship Program builds effective working relationships between leaders, established companies, and emerging minority and women-owned businesses. These relationships benefit these businesses by equipping them with the knowledge and experience established firms provide and identifying the needs, actions, and results required to be a contractor, consultant, and/or supplier.
Our Program Focuses
- Objective Measurements – establishing and meeting company and departmental goals and objectives.
- Tracking and Reporting – monitoring and reporting our progress toward achieving Our supplier diversity goals and objectives strongly emphasize continuous improvement. Training and Education – ensuring that associate's indecision-making positions throughout our organization understand our commitment to our supplier diversity principles.
- External Outreach Activities – seeking diverse suppliers through active involvement with small business and minority development organizations and participation in various trade shows and procurement events. Communications –educating employees, management, diverse suppliers, and the community at large on our supplier diversity program, policies, and achievements.
- Purchasing Policies – Upon identification of needs during the project implementation, W/MBE vendors will be sought by following our standard Good Faith Efforts (GFE). If a W/MBE cannot be identified to fill the project requirement, then local small, non-diverse businesses will be explored. If a small non-diverse business cannot be located, then a local, corporate business will be utilized. Only when all local efforts have been exhausted will we look outside of the local area to fill the project need.
We are proud that many of our local partners are long-term partners on future projects. We aim to maximize local business involvement without sacrificing quality, time, or cost. We make this team effort happen by working closely with each owner to establish local inclusion goals within each program.
UMS Commitments to Communities
UMS is committed to investing in the communities where we work. Our projects provide employment and training for the community during the lifetime of each project, and open the door of opportunity within trade and construction management fields. We are dedicated to ensuring minority and women-owned businesses gain opportunities that can lead to a successful career in the metering industry. We are proud that many of our local partners become long-term partners on future projects.
Headed by Sara Bardwell and John Faller, our UMS team helps Our Daily Bread deliver food boxes to Westminster Garden Apartments for the elderly and disabled, helping those who cannot get out to pick up their own.
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Annual Toy Build – a team-building event in which our team races to build and/or put together toys for The Louisiana Child Welfare Academy.
Chippin’ in for St. Jude – UMS participates as a Tee sponsor annually for Chippin’ in for St. Jude, helping to raise funds for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Richard Murphy Hospice Gala – UMS participates as a major sponsor of the RMHF gala annually. Each year, through its fundraising efforts, the Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation funds hospice care for terminally ill patients who do not have the means to pay. The organization's mission is to ensure everyone who desires hospice care will receive the care they deserve during their final days.
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I am thrilled to express my sincere gratitude and admiration for the incredible partnership we experienced with UMS during our annual toy drive for foster children in Louisiana. As the LA Child Welfare Training Academy, a grant within Southeastern LA University, we were fortunate to collaborate with UMS to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in foster care during the holiday season.
From the outset, working with UMS proved to be an exceptionally positive experience. Their team's commitment to our shared cause was evident, and their enthusiasm for making a difference in the lives of children in care was truly inspiring. The professionalism and dedication displayed by UMS throughout the entire partnership were unparalleled. UMS played a pivotal role in the success of our toy drive, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the well-being of foster children in Louisiana. Their contributions were not just material; they infused the project with passion and empathy, creating a meaningful and joyous experience for the children who benefited from their generosity.
The impact of UMS's involvement went far beyond tangible donations. Their team's genuine care and concern for the children were evident in our collaboration. Together, we were able to bring smiles to the faces of countless children in foster care, providing them with a sense of joy, warmth, and a reminder that they are cherished and remembered during the holiday season.
In conclusion, partnering with UMS was an absolute pleasure, and their positive influence significantly enhanced the success of our annual toy drive. I wholeheartedly recommend UMS as a dedicated and compassionate partner for any initiative to support children in need. Their commitment to making a difference is truly commendable, and we look forward to the possibility of working together again in the future.
Thank you, UMS, for being an invaluable ally in our mission to brighten the holidays for foster children in Louisiana.
Laura DiMattia
Director
LA Child Welfare Training Academy
On behalf of myself and The Richard Murphy Hospice House, I would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to Utility Metering Solutions.
Their continued longevity in sponsoring our annual gala has provided the house's upkeep and care for our patients. Their credibility and professionalism extend not only to us but also to our community.
Again, we are so very thankful for Utility Metering Solutions being such a huge advocate for the Richard Murphy Hospice House.
Jodee Hoover
Executive Director
Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation
We are incredibly grateful for the partnership we have with UMS helping to feed those in need. Their teams have faithfully served each month, bringing food pantry boxes right to the doorstep of the elderly in our local community.
John Hair
Executive Director
Our Daily Bread Food Bank
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