CiF Lab Solutions, November 22, 2016- CiF Lab Solutions along with our partner, Lab Crafters, Inc. are proud to have been corporate sponsors for the Annual New York Architects’ Regatta Challenge (NYARC). The Regatta Challenge was held on Thursday, September 15th on the Hudson River off Pier 66 at West 26th Street in Hudson River Park. The annual sailing regatta allows New York Architecture and Design practitioners the opportunity to support charitable organizations and their mission to provide educational and waterfront access to people from all backgrounds.
“CiF is proud to support the Annual New York Architects’ Regatta Challenge, and congratulates this year’s winners,” said Bert Bowden, CiF Lab Solutions Chief Executive Officer. “As an organization that is committed to protecting the environment through sustainable design practices it is important for us to show support and be part of the solution. We thank NYARC for their unparalleled effort to support the riverfront charities. We plan on doing our part by continuing to implement technological innovations in order to produce high quality products in an environmentally friendly way.”
CiF maintains its commitment to transparency by meeting the regulatory requirements of Ontario’s Toxics Reduction Act. The purpose of this annual report is to, “prevent pollution and protect human health and the environment by reducing the use and creation of toxic substances,” (Section 1(a) of the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009). This annual report is provided to the public and to the CiF employees. Being able to provide environmentally friendly casework and reducing toxins in the air is a way that CiF will the NYARC.
“Lab Crafters is honored to team up with CiF Lab Solutions to assist the New York Architects’ Regatta Challenge and their foundation,” said Bob Deluca Jr., Lab Crafters President. “At Lab Crafters, we pride ourselves on being able to provide energy efficient solutions for laboratory spaces and their users. Being able to support a charity foundation that makes strides with waterway preservation through education initiatives aligns perfectly with how we conduct our business through finding solutions that protect our environment and reduce operational costs.”
This year the New York Architects’ Regatta Foundation raised over $125,000 for five local river based charities which will allow them to continue to protect our waters, promote aquatic-related activities, and develop ways to keep our waters safe. These charities include Sound Waters, Sailing Foundation of New York, Hudson River Community Sailing, Rocking the Boat, and Riverkeeper.
Congratulations to all who participated.