Post Tagged 'Amway'

October 20, 2017

Helen DeVos: A life devoted to faith, family and philanthropy

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Helen DeVos, the wife of Amway co-founder Rich DeVos, in Grand Rapids at the age of 90. She was one of those people who had an incalculable impact in building flourishing communities with her generosity and, yes, business acumen. Continue Reading...

December 15, 2014

Entrepreneurs Have Increasingly Positive Role In Global Economy

Entrepreneurs – those people among us who seek to serve others through business – are an optimistic bunch. So says the 2014 Amway Global Entrepreneurship Report, published annually by Amway Corporation, the world’s largest direct sales company. Continue Reading...

October 09, 2012

Video: Amway’s Doug DeVos on ‘Free Enterprise and the Entrepreneurial Spirit’

At an Acton Institute event on Oct. 3 in Grand Rapids, Mich., Amway President Doug DeVos delivered a talk on ‘Free Enterprise and the Entrepreneurial Spirit’ to an audience of 200 people. Continue Reading...

November 03, 2010

Video: More Highlights from the Acton Institute’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

On October 21st at Acton’s 20th Anniversary Dinner, Richard M. DeVos – Co-Founder of Amway Corporation with his friend Jay Van Andel – was presented with the 2010 Faith and Freedom Award. Continue Reading...

September 02, 2010

News: DeVos to Receive Faith and Freedom Award

Acton Institute Honors Richard M. DeVos with Faith and Freedom Award GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 2, 2010) – Richard M. DeVos will receive Acton Institute’s Faith and Freedom Award in October for his remarkable accomplishments in business, American cultural life and philanthropy. Continue Reading...