EIS Office Solutions: Small Company Giving Big in a Down Economy
HOUSTON--(Business Wire)-- While giving to charity is not unheard of for corporations, a company that starts out with a commitment to give 50% of its profits crosses the line from charitable to sacrificial. Motivated by his Christian beliefs and armed with a penchant for business, Simon Lee started EIS Office Solutions, Inc., in August 2004 with the commitment to donate 50% of its profits to make a difference in the lives of people. At $6 million a year and growing (the goal is to be a $20 million company in the next 3.5 years), EIS is positioned not only to give significantly, but also to lead other companies to join it in fighting against the cycle of poverty. Lee's vision stems from a desire in his formative years to make a difference, and has since developed from travels to various third-world countries throughout his career. His personal involvement in helping organizations to raise indigenous leaders and to provide food and education to those in need has informed and moved him to focus his vision. The recently established Simon and Faye Lee Foundation focuses on leadership development, elimination of the poverty cycle, and educational opportunity. Currently EIS helps people in Sudan through partner organization Aid Sudan and students in Houston, Texas, through their relationship with the Houston Independent School District. When the company started profiting in just its third year of operations, Lee searched for an organization with which he could partner to provide social assistance and education to those in need. This led to a meeting with Peter Swann, the executive director of Aid Sudan since 2004. EIS quickly formed a partnership with Aid Sudan in late 2007, and through Swann's leadership, has joined in their work of providing water, schools, hospitals and churches to the local Sudanese people through developing local leaders in Sudan. Believing that education is one of the keys to setting people free from poverty, EIS Office Solutions also provides local scholarships to students in the Houston Independent School District. The EIS vision extends beyond the short term. With the establishment of the Simon and Faye Lee Foundation, the Lees have a long-term goal to grow for lifelong giving beyond the operation of the business. The foundation will continue to carry out the vision past the life of EIS. The Lees hope to influence other companies to go from charitable to sacrificial as well. Once they are more established, they will be actively asking other companies to be more generous with their corporate profit. Inspired companies may choose to join them right now by donating to the Simon and Faye Lee Foundation. "We want to continue to grow and make an impact in Sudan and here in Houston," said Lee. "We want other companies to join us because it is very powerful when a company exists for others and not just for itself." About EIS Office Solutions, Inc. EIS Office Solutions, Inc., offers office supplies, toner and ink cartridges, office furniture, technology items, break room supplies, janitorial supplies; and printer and copier services. Its customers are located in all 50 U.S. states and Canada, and include WellsFargo, Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, Fairfield Inn, and Houston Independent School District. With a customer base of over 7,000, EIS Office Solutions has grown to a $6 million dollar company in a short 3.5 years. EIS provides discounts for churches and non-profits, very competitive rates, and same-day delivery. EIS Office Solutions, Inc. Simon Lee, 713-484-7300 ext 212 Copyright Business Wire 2008
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