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"There are many strong candidates for the Corporate Stewardship Awardsthis year," said BCLC Executive Director Stephen Jordan. "NutraCea and all ofthe other finalists have shown that truly great businesses don't just focus onthe bottom line today. They work for the future benefit of their customers,employees, communities and investors, as well."
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NutraCea is a finalist due to a combination of factors that reflect itsrecent social contributions and economic performance.
"We are proud to be part of this esteemed group of companies recognizedfor their leadership at a time of a global awakening for those who are lessfortunate. We each have a responsibility to improve their quality of life byproviding the basic human necessities such as food, clothing, shelter andeducation. NutraCea was founded on a vision to help eradicate world hunger byconverting the most underutilized agricultural resource, rice bran, into afood that could nourish millions of starving people. We are honored to berecognized for our progress toward that goal," said Margie Adelman, SeniorVice President of NutraCea.
The annual Corporate Stewardship Award is a prestigious honor thatrecognizes a company for strong financial success and a sustained contributionto community and social progress. Four additional companies are honored asfinalists this year: Computer Systems Center Incorporated, Harris Corporation,INTEGRITYOne Partners and Quality Float Works, Inc.
A committee of prominent Americans, chaired by Harvard Universityprofessor Michael Porter, will select the 2008 Corporate Stewardship Awardwinner. Professor Porter and U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohuewill announce the winner during a celebration dinner on November 18 atWashington, DC's historic National Building Museum. Six hundred business,civic, and government leaders are expected to attend.
All awards categories and finalists can be viewed atwww.uschamber.com/bclc/awards .
BCLC is the U.S. Chamber's resource and voice for business' social andphilanthropic interests. Its mission is to advance the positive role ofbusiness in society. The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest businessfederation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations ofevery size, sector, and region.
About NutraCea
NutraCea is a leader in stabilized rice bran nutrient research and dietarysupplement development. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, RiceX, theCompany manufactures and distributes products and food ingredients made fromrice bran through its proprietary technology and processes. NutraCea hasdeveloped intellectual properties to create a range of proprietary productformulations, delivery systems and whole food nutrition products. TheCompany's proprietary technology enables the creation of food and nutritionproducts from rice bran, normally an underutilized by-product of standard riceprocessing. In addition to its whole foods products, NutraCea developsfamilies of health-promoting "nutraceuticals," including natural arthritisrelief and cholesterol-lowering products. More information can be found in theCompany's filings with the SEC and at its Web site http://www.NutraCea.com .
BCLC Contact: Kitty Taylor, 202-431-1993
NutraCea Contact: Margie Adelman 602- 522-3010
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