In today’s competitive landscape, some people, organizations, and companies stand out by serving the community or customer by going ‘Above and Beyond’ expectations.
For more than 60 years, Centriworks has been helping East Tennessee businesses solve technology challenges. But while the company is known for managed IT services, cybersecurity, and office technology, its impact extends well beyond the workplace.
Community service isn’t simply something Centriworks does—it’s part of the company’s culture.
Since 1964, the Knoxville-based company has supported more than 100 civic and nonprofit organizations throughout East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Rather than limiting its commitment to financial contributions, Centriworks donates a percentage of its profits each year and encourages employees to volunteer their time and talents to organizations that make a difference in the communities they serve.
That support reaches a wide range of causes, including children, families, veterans, education, historic preservation, and environmental conservation. Among the organizations benefiting from Centriworks’ commitment are Friends of the Smokies, Ronald McDonald House, Historic Tennessee Theatre, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, CASA of Northeast Tennessee, McNabb Center, Coalition for Kids, Wreaths Across America, Friends of ETHRA, and the Dollywood Foundation.
The company regularly highlights these organizations through its Community Spotlight initiative, helping raise awareness for the important work local nonprofits do every day. By sharing their stories, Centriworks helps connect businesses, employees, and community members with opportunities to get involved.
Centriworks believes strong communities are built through partnerships. Whether employees are volunteering at a local nonprofit, supporting fundraising efforts or contributing resources to organizations serving those in need, the company encourages hands-on involvement that creates lasting impact.
In an era when many companies measure success solely by growth and profits, Centriworks has chosen a broader definition—one that includes giving back to the communities where its employees live, and its customers do business.
That long-standing commitment to philanthropy, volunteerism and community partnerships makes Centriworks a company that truly goes Above & Beyond.
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