Giving
Back to the Community
Mike believes strongly in the value of community service and
giving back. An active fundraiser for the schools in his
community and those in need, Mike supports many children's
charities like the Boys and Girls clubs and the Children's
Cancer Society. In addition, Mike is active in helping the
homeless and purchasing computers for schools in disadvantaged
neighborhoods. In recognition of Mike's charitable efforts,
the Portland Business Journal awarded Mike the prestigious
Corporate Philanthropy Award in 2007.
Working Hard
An
Oregon success story, Mike Erickson grew up in a home of
modest means but honest, hard-working values. The son of a
police officer, Mike worked two jobs to get through college,
where he earned a business degree at Portland State University
and played football for Pokey Allen.
Creating a Small BusinessAfter college, Mike
started a business in the basement of his home. With an
innovative idea and what little savings he had, Mike built
that company into one of the 500 fastest growing private
companies in America, creating jobs for Oregonians.
Mike's company helps businesses cut costs and operate more
efficiently, which in turn helps those companies serve their
customers better, Even when prospective clients had doubts,
Mike demonstrated to them that there were ways to cut costs
that they didn't recognize. Innovation, tenacity and
problem-solving have been the hallmarks of Mike's business,
and he's earned the trust of over 200 Oregon businesses and
some of the largest companies in America, such as Sony and
American Honda.
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