EDIS

Through the EDiS Institute and Generation III Scholarship, EDiS is committed to local vocational education programs, scholarships and the changing workplace. 

Generation III Scholarship

In 1998, the principals of EDiS established a scholarship fund at the Delaware Community Foundation as a way of giving thanks to the third generation of DiSabatinos who worked to gain the reputation that our company enjoys today. 

Our $1,000 renewable awards can be used to pursue an associate's or bachelor's degree.
Students with financial need and academic merit who are interested in studying architecture, engineering or business at local academic institutions, including the University of Delaware, Delaware Technical and Community College, Delaware State University, Goldey Beacom College, Lincoln University or Wesley College are eligible.

2010 Application Deadline: April 23, 2010

2010 Selection Deadline: June 11, 2010

EDiS Institute 

Established in 1998, The EDiS Institute creates a forum for colleagues to share knowledge, discuss industry challenges and highlight pivotal issues and emerging trends within our industry.
We also want to encourage young students to choose a career related to construction. The EDiS Institute is an opportunity to increase communication between the industry and vocational education institutions in the area, and a portion of the proceeds goes to benefit vocational technical high schools.

Held every two years, the event is attended by over 400 professionals and students. Participants include members of the construction, development, architectural and educational communities, as well as the supporting industries of banking, insurance and finance.



On March 18, 2008, more than 500 business people, educators and students attended the half-day symposium to help raise much-needed funds for vocational education.

Greg Church, Chairman of Church Capital Management, along with Michael Church, delivered an inspiring presentation on the state of our economy assuring attendees of bounce back, while Scot Horst, Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Steering Committee explained how "You don't have to go out of business to help save the Earth", and finally Pat Croce, Sports Medicine Pioneer, former President of the Philadelphia 76ers and motivational speaker inspired and encouraged all with a high-energy message to view our daily responsibilities as a "vacation not a vocation".

The 2008 EDiS Institue raised $40,000 to contribute to vocational education programs.



On April 26, 2006, over 450 attendees were inspired by the combination of cutting edge information and networking opportunities.

Dr Mark Zandi, Chief Economist and Co-Founder of Moody's Economy.com provide the regional economic outlook, while Dr. Chip Bell, The Chip Bell Group, inspired and motivated the audience to create passionately devoted customers and Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League spoke to the challenges of preparing our youth for the future.

On average, the event raises $40,000 for vocational education in Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania.



On April 21, 2004, regional construction and development leader EDiS Company presented its fourth EDiS Institute at the Bank One Center on the Riverfront. EDiS attracted two nationally known speakers to address construction industry trends and growth potential as well as new ways to engage and motivate employees to produce a winning business culture. Proceeds from the event benefited vocational education.



On April 25, 2002, over 400 professionals and students from the region attended the third biennial EDiS Institute at the First USA Riverfront Arts Center in Wilmington, Delaware. The event attracted participants from the construction, development, architectural and educational communities as well as the supporting industries of banking, insurance and finance.



On May 4, 2000, the Institute again sponsored speakers such as Lee Smither of the Fails Management Institute who spoke about economic trends in the industry. Dr. Dennis Loftus of the New Castle Vocational School District talked about workforce readiness. The keynote speaker was Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who spoke about environmentalism.



On May 27, 1998, the newly established bi-annual EDiS Institute was host to nearly 250 people who received powerful information regarding economic trends, labor shortage and the changing environment for land development. Our keynote speaker was Andres Duany of DPZ in Miami, Florida. Mr. Duany is a co-founder of the Congress for New Urbanism and spoke to the group about the importance of New Urbanism to stop suburban sprawl.

The EDiS Institute, established in celebration of the company's 90th Anniversary, gives back to the community and the building industry. As a way to help train young people for jobs in the industry, donations are made to the area's Vocational-Technical High Schools.

 

To the Employees:

We make it a point to protect the culture at EDiS. It is a great place to work. Our employee surveys consistently demonstrate that the EDiS family is more productive because they enjoy the close-knit nature of our workplace. We invest in training and education through our EDiS Academy. Voted “Best in Business” by the Wilmington News Journal, “Healthy Workplace of the Year” by the Mental Health Association, and recognized for our crazy approach to company meetings by the Wilmington News Journal, we know that in order to be passionate about customer service, you need to be passionate about the place where you work! 

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View a slideshow of EDiS' annual softball game against Trane. EDiS beat Trane this year!

 

To the Client:

We take our goal of 100% customer satisfacton seriously. That is why we have created COMPASS, a disciplined way to approach our projects. We believe that our focus on COMPASS and our constant measurement of its outcomes is why our Repeat Business Ratio exceeds 90%.

 

 

 

To the Community:

In the early 1900’s, our founder, Ernesto DiSabatino, taught his sons to give back to the community. This is a legacy that we continue today. Our employees are active in community organizations. We created the EDiS Institute and the Generation III Scholarship Fund as a way to demonstrate our gratitude.