Investment Firm Celebrates Historic 100th Anniversary with "Year of Service" Charity Campaign

Institutions often celebrate anniversaries with plenty of fanfare, but David A. Noyes & Company, a full-service investment firm headquartered in downtown Chicago, is choosing a different route. During 2008, the firm will participate in various volunteer work and events, sponsorship programs and other types of charity efforts in the communities they serve. Dubbed, "A Year of Service," the campaign will partner with four Chicago area children's charities and one in Indianapolis.

(Vocus/PRWEB ) January 3, 2008 -- Institutions often celebrate anniversaries with plenty of fanfare, but David A. Noyes & Company, a full-service investment firm headquartered in downtown Chicago, is choosing a different route. During 2008, the firm will participate in various volunteer work and events, sponsorship programs and other types of charity efforts in the communities they serve. Dubbed, "A Year of Service," the campaign will partner with four Chicago area children's charities and one in Indianapolis.

"As we debated how best to celebrate our centennial, we reflected upon the single value that has always been a constant at our firm -- a commitment to service," says L.H. Bayley, Chairman and Financial Advisor for over 50 years. "So, for our 100th anniversary, we decided to focus our efforts on serving those in need in our community."

So, for our 100th anniversary, we decided to focus our efforts on serving those in need in our community.

After an exhaustive review and analysis of various local organizations, the principals at the firm decided to focus on children's hospital and related charities. While much of the 2008 calendar is still in the planning process, the following organizations will be recipients of the David A. Noyes & Company "A Year of Service" campaign:

• Children's Memorial Hospital
• La Rabida Children's Hospital
• Ronald McDonald House
• Rush Children's Hospital
• Peyton Manning's Children's Hospital

"The beginning of a new year is always a very exciting time, but it's even more exciting for us because it marks a significant milestone," says Paul E. Murin, President and CEO. "And we are thrilled at the prospect of celebrating our 100th anniversary with acts of appreciation, kindness and charity to those folks we haven't been able to serve."

About David A. Noyes & Company

David A. Noyes & Company is a full-service investment firm headquartered in downtown Chicago, with branches throughout the Midwest, including two in Indianapolis. Founded in 1908, the firm has the unique distinction of being the oldest New York Stock Exchange Member based in Chicago. The privately-held firm offers a comprehensive menu of products and services to individual and institutional clients.

For more information on David A. Noyes & Company visit www.danoyes.com.