Schwan’s Company announces partnership of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Schwan’s Company and the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games announced a partnership to support the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games to be held in Minnesota from June 20-26, 2026. Schwan’s joins the celebration of inclusivity along with the USA Games co-presenting partners Jersey Mike’s and UnitedHealthcare. Schwan’s is the fastest growing frozen food company in the United States, with industry-leading products sold into retail grocery and food service channels. Its flagship Red Baron frozen pizza brand will be the official gymnastics sponsor of the USA Games and Red Baron will be incorporated into milestone events and promotional campaigns. Schwan’s employees will also play a significant role in supporting the Games through volunteering with Special Olympics Programs throughout the country, helping to create an unforgettable, inclusive experience for athletes, fans, and communities nationwide.

Schwan’s support of the 2026 Games will be a multi-year commitment focused on creating opportunities for its more than 10,000 full and part-time employees to volunteer with Special Olympics programs in communities where they live and work. Together, with the Schwan’s Corporate Giving Foundation, the company plans to provide support for Special Olympics athletes as they pursue their dreams to participate in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. In addition, Schwan’s will be working to create training and employment opportunities for current and former Special Olympics athletes.

Star Tribune names Bursch Travel a winner of the Minnesota Top Workplaces 2024 Award

Bursch Travel has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Star Tribune Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The condential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.