06.03.08
Entrepreneur Gives $10 Million to Support Business Ethics
Harry R. Halloran Jr., a Philadelphia energy industry entrepreneur has given $10 million to the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas to support its programs in corporate ethics and responsibility.
Besides his roles at American Refining Group Inc. and Energy Unlimited Inc., Halloran also is the founder of Halloran Philanthropies, an organization that supports efforts to enhance global business ethics, microfinance and community service.
“Over the past decade I have come to know and admire St. Thomas’ scholars and programs devoted to corporate ethics,” Halloran said. “The university and its Opus College of Business are leaders in this critically important field, and I am grateful to be able to support their efforts.”
Halloran’s donation to St. Thomas’ Opening Doors capital campaign will support work in corporate ethics and responsibility undertaken by two organizations in the Opus College of Business: the SAIP (Self-Assessment and Improvement Process) Institute and the Center for Ethical Business Cultures.
In April 2008, Halloran Philanthropies and Kiva.org co-hosted the Microfinance Recepetion in conjunction with the 2008 Penn Microfinance Conference.
About Halloran Philanthropies
The purpose of the Halloran Philanthropies is to create a healthy world community that promotes economic development and human dignity guided by ethical principles. GLOBAL ETHICS Supporting programs that impact the ethical behavior of business and promote corporate social responsibility and interreligious programs MICROFINANCE Ensuring the empowerment of the poor to achieve sustainable and dignified livelihoods COMMUNITY SERVICE Promoting neighborhood revitalization and youth education through entrepreneurial development.
