Giving back to the community is a must for companies. The obvious reason to give back to the community is that it is simply the right thing to do. Along with that, there are various benefits for your company that can come out of community service. Giving back creates a positive environment for employees, customers, and surrounding communities. It also creates a strong brand reputation.

Corporate social responsibility, sometimes referred to as CSR or Corporate Citizenship, is a business model that helps a company be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public. Corporations self-regulate this business model and by practicing corporate social responsibility, companies can have a positive impact on their community, their employees and their stakeholders. Ben Nordman from Obsidian Manufacturing in Illinois led a discussion for USA Manufacturing Hour Chat on Twitter about Corporate Social responsibility and how it can have an impact.