Journal Gazette | 11/21/2005 | Do-gooder companies help themselves

Journal Gazette | 11/21/2005 | Do-gooder companies help themselves: "Do-gooder companies help themselves

By David Ranii

Raleigh (N.C.) News & Observer

Enlightened self-interest has its benefits.

The nation’s businesses aren’t philanthropic organizations. Yet, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, corporate America has contributed an estimated $1 billion and counting to benefit the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

“Katrina is the fastest outpouring of aid ever,” said Stephen Jordan, executive director of the chamber’s Center for Corporate Citizenship."