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Forward Corp. announces employee recognition campaign
Forward Corp. unveiled its “Give Thanks Employee Recognition Campaign” today, announcing a week-long focus on employees recognizing other employees. From Nov. 13-19, Forward employees are able to go to the company’s communications platform, WorkJam, and post messages about why they are thankful for their fellow Forward team members. Each employee who recognizes another – as well as the employee who is recognized – get entered into a drawing to win one of 50 prizes.
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Forward Corp. Subway employee lends talent to T.R. McTaggart
Forward Corp. Subway employee Emaris Gonser recently parlayed her drawing skills into a unique opportunity that took her from making sandwiches to designing a sweatshirt for T.R. McTaggart.
Popular Northern Michigan restaurant awarded Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2020 honor
Popular Northern Michigan restaurant awarded Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2020 honor
Forward Corp. raises over $8K for Special Olympics Michigan despite tournament cancellation
Forward Corp’s annual charity golf tournament raised over $8,000 for Special Olympics Michigan this month despite the fact the event never took place.
LumberJack Food and Spirits in West Branch to Re-open June 10
Forward Corp. announced today that its LumberJack restaurant in West Branch will re-open Wed., June 10.
Forward Convenience Stores Bring Michigan Communities Together to Thank Frontline Healthcare Workers
Team members and customers donate close to 600 pounds of chocolate and other comfort snacks to area hospitals.
Quality Inn of West Branch to re-open May 13
Forward Corporation, owner and operator of the Quality Inn of West Branch, today announced the hotel will re-open on Wednesday, May 13 with enhanced safety measures to ensure the health and safety of guests and employees.
Forward Convenience Stores to Offer Free Coffee to Frontline Healthcare Workers, May 11-31
Recognizing all healthcare heroes are working long hours and continuing to serve Michiganders in need, Forward Corporation today announced it will serve up free coffee for frontline health care workers from May 11 through May 31.
Forward Corp Extends Appreciation Pay for Frontline Workers to May 19
Forward Corporation today announced continuation of its one dollar per hour appreciation pay increase for hourly Forward convenience store and Subway® associates through Tuesday, May 19. Recognizing the realities facing essential workers during this unprecedented time, Forward Corporation initiated additional appreciation pay beginning April 1 through the end of the month for employees who work directly with the public.
Forward Announces Subway Feeding America Partnership to Benefit Local Food Banks
Forward Corporation announced today a partnership between Subway and Feeding America that will provide up to 15 million meals to feed people in need in communities across the country. One meal will be donated for every Footlong sub purchased through Thursday, April 30.
Forward Corp. highlights efforts to keep employees and customers safe
Forward Corp. highlights measures it is taking to keep employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Forward donates supplies to local mask-making volunteer group
Forward Corporation announced today that it has donated supplies to a local mask-making volunteer group in its continued efforts to protect people during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The supplies will be used to make masks which will be distributed to Forward essential employees with the remainder being donated across organizations in the community that are in need.
Fantasy 5 Player Wins $105K at Standish Forward Shell
A Standish Forward Shell convenience customer hit it big recently, winning $105K playing Fantasy 5.
Mike Avery’s ‘Wednesday Night Live’ coming to LumberJack Restaurant
Outdoor expert Mike Avery will broadcast his weekly “Wednesday Night Live” show from the LumberJack Restaurant in West Branch on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Country Corners now offering Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Some of the world’s most popular donuts are now available at Forward’s Country Corners location in Midland
Gladwin Forward Shell sells $155K Fantasy 5 Ticket
A Gladwin Forward Shell convenience customer kicked off 2020 in grand fashion recently, winning over $155K playing Fantasy 5.
Changes coming to Forward Rewards Program
Forward Corp announced it will end its proprietary Forward Rewards program at the company’s 29 convenience stores in favor of fully-adopting Shell and Marathon’s national rewards platforms.
Forward Corporation Announces Acquisition of Hirschman Propane
Forward Energy, a subsidiary of Forward Corp., announced today that it has acquired the propane division of Hirschman Oil and Propane, an 85-year-old energy company located in Reese, Mi.
Forward Corporation Announces Subway Renovations
STANDISH, MI – December 26, 2019 - Forward Corp. will renovate and remodel nearly a dozen of its Subway restaurants in 2020, the company announced today. The remodels are part of Subway’s Fresh Start program and will include new exterior signage, LED lighting, wall...
