WS Chronicle

Earlier this week, the Herbalife Nutrition plant located here in Winston-Salem celebrated its fifth-year anniversary.

During the celebration, held at the plant near Union Cross Road, elected officials, at the local and state level,  sat down with Herbalife executives, employees and dozens of other members of the community to reflect on the past five years and look toward the future.

Herbalife Nutrition is a global nutrition company whose purpose is to make the world healthier and happier. According to the company’s official website, the company offers high-quality, science-backed products, most of which are produced in company-operated facilities, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife Nutrition independent distributor, and a supportive community approach that inspires customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Along with helping distributing products that help people around the world lead healthier lives, executives at Herbalife also encourage employees to volunteer in the community. During the celebration, more than a dozen  volunteers were recognized for their work while on the clock and off.

Before wrapping up the celebration Dennis Pollard, vice president of manufacturing, and a regular volunteer throughout the community, encouraged other employees to volunteer. He said, “If you haven’t tasted this experience, I would encourage you to stop by HR, where you can find those opportunities and create your own opportunities.”

Over the years, Herbalife employees have volunteered at several organizations in the area, including the Gateway YWCA and Habitat for Humanity, just to name a few. 

When discussing the impact Herbalife has had on the community, Mayor Allen Joines said, “As Mayor of this city, I’m so pleased that we can brag about having a Herbalife facility.”

As he stood before hundreds of employees, Joines said along with helping stimulate the local economy by providing jobs, Herbalife is doing much more to make Winston-Salem a better place for everyone.

Following the ceremony, elected officials and Herbalife executives gathered outside to unveil an etching that displays the logo for the company’s fifth-year anniversary. The etching is located on the sidewalk just outside the building.

For more information on Herbalife Nutrition, visit www.herbalife.com.