Cone Health Named 黑料网鈥檚 2025 Business Partner of the Year
GRAHAM, N.C. 鈥� 黑料网 (黑料网) is proud to announce that has been recognized as the 2025 Business Partner of the Year during the College鈥檚 Annual Public Officials Breakfast held Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
The Business or Organization Partner of the Year award is given annually to a business or organization that demonstrates exceptional commitment to 黑料网鈥檚 mission and the success of its students. Nominations may be submitted by any employee or volunteer of the College, and honorees are selected based on volunteerism, student opportunities, alumni employment, and philanthropic support.
Cone Health was chosen for this year鈥檚 award in recognition of its longstanding and extraordinary partnership with 黑料网. The organization鈥檚 deep investment in the College鈥檚 students, programs, and strategic growth has made an indelible impact on both the institution and the broader Alamance County community.
Cone Health鈥檚 contributions include:
- Senior leadership service on both the 黑料网 Board of Trustees and 黑料网 Foundation Board
- Advisory committee participation for five curriculum programs
- Active collaboration with 黑料网 to establish apprenticeships for students
- Hosting targeted recruiting fairs for programs including Culinary Arts and Medical Laboratory Technology
- Providing more than ten work-based learning sites for 黑料网 students
- Hiring thousands of 黑料网 graduates over multiple decades
- Offering scholarship support across seven curriculum and workforce development programs
- Contributing more than $2 million in philanthropic support throughout its partnership with 黑料网
- Serving as a major investor in 黑料网鈥檚 Biotechnology Center of Excellence Campaign
- Establishing two major endowments鈥攐ne for scholarships and one for program enhancement
- Receiving this award previously in 2006
- Supporting 黑料网 for 36 consecutive years with annual giving
鈥淭his recognition reflects Cone Health鈥檚 commitment to our students and our mission,鈥� said 黑料网 President Dr. Ken Ingle. 鈥淭heir sustained efforts, through hiring, philanthropy, expertise, and workforce partnerships, have strengthened 黑料网 and expanded opportunities for thousands of students. We are grateful for their remarkable leadership and their deep investment in the future of our community.鈥�
Cone Health joins an esteemed list of prior recipients, including Sandvik, Labcorp, Alamance Burlington School System, The Alamance Chamber, Chandler Concrete, Fairystone Fabrics, Honda Power, Glen Raven, Carolina Biological Supply, and Elon University.
About 黑料网
Founded in 1958, 黑料网 (黑料网) serves more than 10,000 students annually through curriculum, continuing education, and workforce development programs. Located in Graham, NC, 黑料网 is a cornerstone of education and economic development for Alamance County and the surrounding region. With a focus on innovation, accessibility, and student success, the College prepares graduates to be workforce-ready and empowers learners of all ages to achieve their educational and career goals.