OMAHA, Neb. , May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Omaha Steaks today announced that the company will sponsor a Salute Our Troops initiative throughout the month of May. Events and activities are planned to salute the members of the U.S. military, while raising funds to support the Armed Forces Foundation, a national organization that is dedicated to providing comfort and support to members of the military and their families. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111102/LA98677LOGO ) Highlights of the month-long Salute our Troops campaign include: Ten percent from the sale of specially created Omaha
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Joe Keenan is the executive editor of Total Retail. Joe has more than 10 years experience covering the retail industry, and enjoys profiling innovative companies and people in the space.
/PRNewswire/ -- Omaha Steaks today announced that the company will donate $25,000 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for receiving the highest number of votes in the company's recent Ultimate Burger Experience - a Facebook application that invited users to craft a virtual burger and donate the experience to benefit one of four charities. The three other charities involved, including charity: water, Disabled American Veterans, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, will each receive a $5,000 donation from the company. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111102/LA98677LOGO) The Omaha Steaks Ultimate Burger Experience was available on the Omaha Steaks Facebook page at: Facebook.com/OmahaSteaks from
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