Back in early 2016, AdVic® started its journey towards B Corp certification. At the time, there were only around 1,500 B Corps around the world and only six in our home state of Georgia (there are now 6,100+ and 24 in Georgia). What appealed most to us about the certification was the rigor with which […]
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Most of us take our access to technology for granted. From our childhood to our professional lives, we’ve had computer labs in school, we’re given brand new computers at work, and have an array of iPads, iPhones, and other connected devices at home. But for a good number of people in our community, access to […]
When we first embarked on our B Corp certification journey back in January of 2016, Ad Victoriam Solutions (AdVic) was less than two-years-old, employed eight employees and was still operating out of a combination of shared workspaces and our founder’s basement. Fast forward to February of 2022 and we’re now over 150 employees strong located […]
AdVic and Goodwill of North Georgia recently partnered to provide a unique training program for residents of Athens-Clarke County, GA. The 12-week program taught participants the basics of Salesforce® and prepared them for a career in the growing technology industry. The first cohort of students consisted of 10 participants with varying professional backgrounds who are […]
By now, many consumers are aware of the B Corp Certification and can name a few of their favorite brands that use business as a force for good—such as Warby Parker, Cabot, Ben & Jerry’s, and Seventh Generation. However, many people may not be aware that there are more than 3,600 other companies that are […]
AdVic’s B Corp journey began five years ago, in a conference room on the fourth floor of Correll Hall at the University of Georgia. Powered by four eager MBA students and a vision for our growing company, AdVic embarked on a journey to pursue both profit and purpose. As the saying goes, time flies when […]
There isn’t much left to be said about 2020. The adjectives have been used again and again: unprecedented, trying, challenging, unlike any other. But like the phoenix rising from the ashes, we know 2021 has brought with it a chance to start anew, full of optimism and opportunity. But as we have charged head-first into […]
As dreams of Thanksgiving feasts become a little more vivid, and the countdown until the holidays continues to tick on, by consumerist nature so do thoughts of the next holiday season and the difficulties of finding the perfect gift for those special to you. Luckily, we at Ad Victoriam (a Certified B Corporation) have you […]
Gwinnett County, Georgia-based nonprofit HoPe (Hispanic Organization Promoting Education) was the recent recipient of an in-kind technology contribution that will help them grow their mission and better serve their student members and alumni of the program. The organization, which mentors and empowers Hispanic high school students in the Atlanta, Georgia, area to graduate high […]
Four UGA MBA Candidates, eight employees, and a business plan in hand. This was all we had back in January 2016 when we crafted our company vision, and it was then that we started working on our B Corp certification. A big part of our vision centered around certifying as a B Corp (a for-profit […]