Yellow Ribbon Companies

What is a Yellow Ribbon Company

A Yellow Ribbon Company is a broad, organizationally structured company with national, regional and statewide influence. In addition, a Yellow Ribbon Company needs to contain essential areas including a HR Recruiting and HR Policy and Procedure Department, Training and Development and Community and Employee Outreach and Support Departments. A Yellow Ribbon Company unites all key areas within a company structure to create a comprehensive network that connects and coordinates these areas throughout the company for the purpose of proactively supporting Servicemembers and military families. Please note that Companies without broad organizational structures to include the above key areas or national, regional and statewide influence should partner with local Yellow Ribbon Communities to make a difference and demonstrate their support to Servicemembers and military families.

Why become a Yellow Ribbon Company?

Since 9/11, thousands of Minnesotans have served our country. By developing a Yellow Ribbon Network within a company, key areas unite to honor and embrace those affected by military deployments. The outward showing of support enables successful transition into the workplace for Servicemembers and creates support systems for employees affected by military deployments. The company's efforts demonstrate a public business commitment to supporting military employees and local communities resulting in enhancing their public image and building a stronger, more compassionate workplace.

How to become a Yellow Ribbon Company?

To begin, your company starts with a presentation by the Director of Military Outreach. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Each company will partner with a Military Outreach Representative to develop a sustainable Action Plan demonstrating their long-term commitment to Servicemembers and military families. The company will identify and connect leaders in key areas across the company, leverage existing support activities, build awareness throughout the company and take action to support our nation's military.

If your company is not listed below, that doesn't mean work hasn't begun. Find out how you can connect with a Yellow Ribbon Network near you by contacting your local Family Assistance Center.

Yellow Ribbon Company Key Areas:

Proclaimed Yellow Ribbon Companies:

• Baskfield and Associates, Rogers
• Best Buy
• Capella University
• Cliffs Natural Resources
• Cub Foods
• Dakota County Technical College
• Department of Homeland Security/Customs and Border Protection, Minneapolis Hiring Center
• Disabled Veterans Rest Camp of Washington County, Hugo
• Faelon Partners LTD/ Today's Business Radio LLC, Golden Valley
• Globe University/ Minnesota School of Business
• Inver Hills Community College
• Marvin Windows and Doors
• Metropolitan Council
• Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
• Rasmussen College
• Rochester Community and Technical College
• St. Cloud State University
• Target Corportation
• Thomson Reuters
• U.S. Bancorp
• 3M

By the end of the year more than one hundred entities will be proclaimed Yellow Ribbon, recognizing their support to Servicemembers and their families. There are now Yellow Ribbon Cities, Companies and Counties throughout Minnesota.

Tools:

• Logo Usage Guide
• Yellow Ribbon Company Requirements & Best Practices
• Yellow Ribbon Company Action Plan Template
• Yellow Ribbon Podcasts

Note: Before your company begins the process of completing an Action Plan, you must contact the Director of Military Outreach.

For more information on becoming a Yellow Ribbon Company This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.