SHEroes in STEM
Thanksgiving Point kicked off International Women’s Day with a “SHEroes in STEM” (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) event held at the Museum of Natural Curiosity. Les Olson IT’s new VP of Accounting Amanda Slatter was one of 12 nominated as one of the SHEroes to spotlight at Thanksgiving Point.
Matt Olson Memorial Scholarship for IT Students at UBTech
UBTech and Les Olson Company are pleased to announce The Matt Olson Memorial Scholarship to benefit Information Technology students at UBTech. This scholarship in memory of Matt Olson (pictured above) who passed away due to suicide. Matt managed the IT and software solutions departments at Les Olson Company, guiding the company’s specialized technology offerings.
2020 Lindon Business of the Year
Les Olson Company was recognized by the Pleasant Grove-Lindon Chamber of Commerce as the 2020 Lindon Business of the year at their annual award banquet. We are honored to be considered, along with other great businesses in the area. Great job Lindon team!
2016 Amicus Open Marquee Sponsor
Les Olson Company has been a long-time Marquee Sponsor of the Amicus Open. The 2016 tournament was a great success. Dozens of teams turned out to golf in support of Intermountain Research and Medical Foundation’s Arthritis Fitness Program through TOSH.
2016 Tech Impact I.T. Intern Sponsorship for Three Square Food Bank
Les Olson Company has provided an I.T. intern to Three Square Food Bank through Tech Impact’s ITWorks program. ITWorks offers immersive I.T. training to young adults. Students earn a professional certification in I.T. and experience a real-world internship, learning first hand from leading corporations and nonprofits.
2016 Utah Food Bank Mobile Pantry Volunteering
We’re proud to work with Utah Food Bank in various ways, including sending employees to volunteer at their Mobile Pantry. Each month, Les Olson Company sends team members to the Mobile Pantry at Franklin Elementary to help pass out food to kids and families that need it.
2016 Utah Food Bank “Group of the Year” Award
Les Olson Company was recognized as “Group of the Year” by Utah Food Bank at their “Open Hands, Helping Hands” Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. We were recognized for our work with Utah Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry.
2016 Ronald McDonald House Charities Spirit of Children Gala
It’s been an honor to serve on the Silent Auction Wrapping Chair Committee for the Ronald McDonald House Charities Intermountain Area. We participated in collecting, painting and packaging items for their Spirit of Children Gala.
2015 Las Vegas Toys for Tots Drive
Employees in our Las Vegas branch held a drive to collect toys for the Toys for Tots program. We’re so proud that our employees have created a tradition of holiday giving.
2015 Volunteering at the Festival of Trees
A team of employees from our Salt Lake office volunteered in the Gift Boutique at the 2015 Festival of trees. We’re glad we could help with this great event which raises funds to help kids at Primary Children’s Hospital.
2015 Salvation Army Angel Tree
Since 2011, Les Olson Company has sponsored the Salvation Army Angel Tree program in partnership with KUTV. The holiday season is always a joyful time, but it’s also a time that puts a sharp focus on the fact that there are so many Utah families struggling financially.
2015 KSL Weather Calendar Sponsor Benefiting Primary Children’s Hospital
The Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a place of miracles. KSL Channel 5 and the community of Salt Lake City come together once a year, to celebrate those miracles in a unique way during the Primary Children’s Miracle Network Telethon. Les Olson Company is proud to be the sponsor of the Weather Photo Calendar. 100% of sold calendar proceeds go to support Primary Children’s and the great work they do. Here is our CEO, James Olson, and CFO, Lisa Thaller, presenting them with a check during their recent telethon.
