Di Brina Family Holdings Commits $100,000 to Cambrian College’s Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business
Apr 19, 2024
Di Brina Family Holdings has contributed $100,000 to establish an endowment for Cambrian College’s Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business. Pictured are (left to right): David Di Brina, Partner, Di Brina Family Holdings; Adam Di Brina; Rosemary Di Brina; Michael Di Brina, President, Di Brina Family Holdings; Kristine Morrissey, President, Cambrian College; Melanie Cacciotti, Executive Director, Cambrian College Development Office.
Sudbury, ON – Cambrian College is pleased to announce a generous donation of $100,000 from Di Brina Family Holdings to support the college’s Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business.
The funding will be used to create an endowment that will support various initiatives.
“Di Brina Family Holdings exemplifies a commitment to excellence, integrity, and community impact. This contribution underscores our belief in the power of education to change lives and communities, and we are proud to support the Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business in its mission to educate the next generation of leaders,” says Michael Di Brina, President. “By partnering with Cambrian College, we are not only empowering future generations of business leaders but also promoting the growth and prosperity of our communities.”
The new endowment will support what is known as an unrestricted fund. This unrestricted fund will allow Cambrian to allocate resources where they are most needed, supporting innovation, enhancing learning experiences, and ensuring the effective operation of the Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business. From equipment upgrades to training programs and emergency expenses, the impact of this donation will be felt across various facets of the Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business.
“The integration of our three- and four-year business degree programs has marked a significant milestone in the growth and evolution of Cambrian College’s Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business,” says Cambrian College President Kristine Morrissey. “This remarkable contribution from Di Brina Family Holdings demonstrates their confidence in our Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business and will provide crucial resources for the development and enhancement of educational initiatives, benefiting students and faculty for years to come and helping propel our students into careers in business.”
In recognition of this support, Cambrian College has named one of its primary Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business meeting spaces the Di Brina Family Holdings Conference Room.
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