Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Earns Warrior Friendly Business Honor
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Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) has been named a 2025 Warrior Friendly Business by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Joint Military Affairs Committee (JMAC) in the Over 50 Employees category. The recognition was awarded on February 20, 2025, acknowledging the company's support for service members, veterans, and their families through workplace initiatives.
In 2024, the company collaborated with over 130 veteran service organizations across their service territories, successfully hiring 12 veterans as of November. The company maintains a Veterans Employee Resource Group (ERG) that focuses on raising awareness of veterans' skills and challenges, while fostering mentorship and camaraderie. Their initiatives include an annual Veterans Day Leadership Symposium and community service activities supporting Honor Flights and Wreaths Across America.
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- Recognized as 2025 Warrior Friendly Business by Delaware State Chamber of Commerce
- Partnered with 130+ veteran service organizations in 2024
- Successfully hired 12 veterans in 2024
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Chesapeake Utilities is committed to building a workforce that mirrors the diversity and strength of the communities we serve. Our veteran colleagues possess invaluable attributes and skills that align closely with roles in the energy industry, including technology, logistics, construction and security. In 2024, Chesapeake Utilities partnered with over 130 veteran service organizations across our service territories, resulting in the hiring of 12 veterans as of November.
The Company's Veterans Employee Resource Group (ERG) connects veterans, coworkers and supporters to raise awareness of veterans' skills and challenges, foster camaraderie and provide mentorship. Its outreach includes an annual Veterans Day Leadership Symposium and service activities like supporting Honor Flights and Wreaths Across America in our communities.
"Veterans bring leadership, teamwork, adaptability and technical expertise to Chesapeake Utilities," said Michael Cassel, vice president, governmental and regulatory affairs. Being named a Warrior Friendly Business highlights our commitment to a values-driven workplace and supporting those who serve."
To learn more about our rewarding workplace culture, visit chpk.com/careers.
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CPK). Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions and other businesses. For more information, visit www.chpk.com.
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