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Caster Concepts in the Community

Richard H. Dobbins, founder of Caster Concepts, emphasized the importance of companies producing high quality products for their customers while adding value to the surrounding community. Dick was actively involved in enhancing and improving opportunities for those who live in the communities that surround Albion, Michigan.

Current President, William H. Dobbins, has followed in his father’s path, committed to playing an active role in the community. Caster Concepts and its family of business seek to build relationships and support local not-for-profit organizations in two main areas: community development and manufacturing education.

Caster Concepts contributes to the cultural development of the local community by sponsoring cultural events such as the Swingin’ At The Shell summer concert series.

Manufacturing Education Fund

Caster Concepts, Inc. established the Manufacturing Education Fund, a donor advised fund at the Albion Community Foundation in memory of Richard H. Dobbins, founder of Caster Concepts. This fund was established to support economic growth in the Albion community and surrounding areas.

Employee Involvement in the Community

Caster Concepts employees are involved in their communities in numerous ways, including employee volunteerism via company-sponsored activities, volunteerism, serving on local board of directors, and participation in employee drives supporting local nonprofit organizations such as the United Way.

Partners in Education

Caster Concepts, Inc. partners with Albion College to provide internship experiences for students in the Carl A. Gerstacker Institute for Business and Management. Students from the University of Michigan, Northern Michigan University and Kettering University have also gained valueable experience at Caster Concepts.

Support Strong Families

Caster Concepts understands the importance of family supports surrounding each employee. Caster Concepts provides opportunities throughout the year for employees and their families to attend events that build stronger families. Activities include, trips to IMAX films and touring performances such as Cirque de Solei and companywide health fairs.

Supported Organizations
Albion Chamber of Commerce Albion College Albion Community Foundation Albion Community Foundation - Jesse's Gift Albion District Library Albion-Homer United Way Albion Historical Society Albion Festival of the Forks Albion Public Schools Albion Recreation Department Boy Scouts of America Bronson - Battle Creek Health System/Indigent Medication Fund - Battle Creek, MI Carrying Community Church Outreach Program Children's Fund/National Association of School Psychologist - Bethesda, MD Children's of Alabama - Birmingham, AL Concord Community Schools Homeless Children Fund	Fellowship Pentecostal Church of God - Balch, TX Fountain Clinic/Indigent Health Care - Marshall, MI Jackson Interfaith Shelter - Jackson, MI Kids N’ Stuff Children’s Museum Local 4-H Groups Lifeline Food Bank - Camden, MI Morning Star Mission - Joilet, IL Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church - Michigan Center, MI Saint John Catholic Church Saint John Elementary School - Jackson, MI Springport Area Foundation for Education - Springport, MI St. Mary's Child Development Center - Jackson, MI Swingin’ at the Shell


Company Sponsored Activities
Collection of Non-Perishable foods for Albion Interfaith Ministries (AIM) Holiday Food Baskets Cystic Fybrosis Fundraiser