Community Tradition Returns to Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles Refinery
Marathon Petroleum's Los Angeles refinery recently hosted open houses at its Wilmington and Carson sites, welcoming hundreds of community members. The events, aimed at strengthening community ties, provided an inside look at the refinery's operations and impact on the local area. The Wilmington site revived its open house after a decade, while the Carson site hosted its first-ever event.
The open houses featured guided tours, interactive booths, and involvement from Summer Youth Program interns. Local officials praised Marathon's community engagement and economic contributions. The events highlighted partnerships with local nonprofits and showcased the refinery's expertise in areas like engineering, maintenance, and safety. Organizers hope to make these open houses an annual tradition, fostering mutual understanding between the refinery and the community.
La raffineria di Marathon Petroleum a Los Angeles ha recentemente organizzato giornate di porte aperte nei suoi siti di Wilmington e Carson, accogliendo centinaia di membri della comunità. Gli eventi, finalizzati a rafforzare i legami comunitari, hanno offerto uno sguardo interno sulle operazioni della raffineria e sul suo impatto sulla zona locale. Il sito di Wilmington ha ripreso le sue giornate di porte aperte dopo un decennio, mentre il sito di Carson ha ospitato il suo primo evento in assoluto.
Le giornate di porte aperte hanno incluso tour guidati, stand interattivi e la partecipazione di tirocinanti del Programma Estivo per Giovani. Le autorità locali hanno elogiato l'impegno di Marathon nella comunità e i suoi contributi economici. Gli eventi hanno messo in evidenza le partnership con organizzazioni non profit locali e hanno mostrato l'esperienza della raffineria in aree come ingegneria, manutenzione e sicurezza. Gli organizzatori sperano di rendere queste giornate di porte aperte un tradizione annuale, promuovendo una comprensione reciproca tra la raffineria e la comunità.
La refinería Marathon Petroleum en Los Ángeles organizó recientemente jornadas de puertas abiertas en sus sitios de Wilmington y Carson, dando la bienvenida a cientos de miembros de la comunidad. Los eventos, dirigidos a fortalecer los lazos comunitarios, ofrecieron una mirada interna a las operaciones de la refinería y su impacto en el área local. El sitio de Wilmington reanudó su jornada de puertas abiertas después de una década, mientras que el sitio de Carson celebró su primer evento en la historia.
Las jornadas de puertas abiertas contaron con visitas guiadas, stands interactivos y la participación de becARIOS del Programa de Verano para Jóvenes. Los funcionarios locales elogiaron el compromiso comunitario de Marathon y sus contribuciones económicas. Los eventos resaltaron las asociaciones con organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales y exhibieron la experiencia de la refinería en áreas como ingeniería, mantenimiento y seguridad. Los organizadores esperan convertir estas jornadas en una tradición anual, fomentando la comprensión mutua entre la refinería y la comunidad.
마라톤 석유의 로스앤젤레스 정유공장은 최근 윌밍턴과 카슨 사이트에서 오픈 하우스를 개최하여 수백 명의 지역 주민들을 맞이했습니다. 지역 사회의 유대를 강화하는 것을 목표로 한 이 행사들은 정유공장의 운영 및 지역에 미치는 영향에 대한 내부 모습을 제공했습니다. 윌밍턴 사이트는 10년 만에 오픈 하우스를 재개했습니다, 반면 카슨 사이트는 첫 번째 이벤트를 개최했습니다.
오픈 하우스에서는 가이드 투어, 인터랙티브 부스 및 여름 청소년 프로그램 인턴의 참여가 포함되었습니다. 지역 공무원들은 마라톤의 지역 사회 참여와 경제적 기여를 칭찬했습니다. 이 행사들은 지역 비영리 단체와의 파트너십을 강조하고 공장에서의 엔지니어링, 유지 관리 및 안전과 같은 분야에서의 전문성을 보여주었습니다. 주최자들은 이 오픈 하우스를 매년 열리는 전통으로 만들기를 희망합니다, 정유공장과 지역 사회 간의 상호 이해를 증진시키기 위해.
La raffinerie Marathon Petroleum à Los Angeles a récemment organisé des journées portes ouvertes sur ses sites de Wilmington et Carson, accueillant des centaines de membres de la communauté. Ces événements, visant à renforcer les liens communautaires, ont offert un aperçu des opérations de la raffinerie et de son impact sur la région locale. Le site de Wilmington a repris ses journées portes ouvertes après une décennie, tandis que le site de Carson a organisé son tout premier événement.
Les journées portes ouvertes comprenaient des visites guidées, des stands interactifs et la participation de stagiaires du Programme d'Été pour les Jeunes. Les responsables locaux ont salué l'engagement de Marathon envers la communauté et ses contributions économiques. Les événements ont mis en avant les partenariats avec des organisations à but non lucratif locales et ont montré l'expertise de la raffinerie dans des domaines tels que l'ingénierie, la maintenance et la sécurité. Les organisateurs espèrent faire de ces journées portes ouvertes une tradition annuelle, favorisant la compréhension mutuelle entre la raffinerie et la communauté.
Die Raffinerie von Marathon Petroleum in Los Angeles hat kürzlich Tag der offenen Tür an ihren Standorten in Wilmington und Carson veranstaltet und dabei Hunderte von Mitgliedern der Gemeinde empfangen. Die Veranstaltungen, die darauf abzielten, die Gemeinschaftsbindungen zu stärken, boten einen inneren Einblick in die Abläufe der Raffinerie und deren Einfluss auf die lokale Umgebung. Der Standort Wilmington belebte nach einem Jahrzehnt seine Tag der offenen Tür erneut, während der Standort Carson sein erstes Event überhaupt veranstaltete.
Die offenen Tage beinhalteten geführte Touren, interaktive Stände und die Beteiligung von Praktikanten des Sommerjugendprogramms. Lokale Beamte lobten das Engagement von Marathon in der Gemeinde und seine wirtschaftlichen Beiträge. Die Veranstaltungen hoben die Partnerschaften mit lokalen gemeinnützigen Organisationen hervor und präsentierten die Expertise der Raffinerie in Bereichen wie Ingenieurwesen, Wartung und Sicherheit. Die Organisatoren hoffen, diese Tage der offenen Tür zu einer jährlichen Tradition zu machen, um das gegenseitige Verständnis zwischen der Raffinerie und der Gemeinschaft zu fördern.
- Strengthened community relations through successful open house events
- Showcased refinery operations and expertise to the public
- Demonstrated commitment to local partnerships and youth engagement
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Key Points
Marathon Petroleum's Los Angeles refinery hosted open houses at its Wilmington and Carson sites and welcomed hundreds of community members.
The events provided an inside look at the refinery's operations and its impact on the local community.
The refinery hopes this event will become an annual tradition
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 30, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum's Los Angeles refinery recently hosted open houses at its Wilmington and Carson sites, drawing hundreds of attendees to meet with refinery staff and learn more about the facility. The Wilmington site welcomed the return of the open house after a decade, and the Carson site hosted its first-ever open house event.
Since its founding in 1923, the Los Angeles refinery has grown alongside its Wilmington and Carson communities, building a century-long legacy of partnership. The successful return of the open house at Wilmington, coupled with the debut event at Carson, further strengthens these community ties.
"It was fantastic to see so many familiar and new faces," said CP Patsatzis, Vice President of Refining at the Los Angeles refinery. "We wanted to revive and introduce this tradition to strengthen our community ties, and the turnout was phenomenal."
The events highlighted the refinery's strong commitment to community partnership.
"It's fantastic for the community to come together and learn about Marathon Petroleum," Arleen Bocatija Rojas, Council Member for District 4 in the City of Carson, said. "It's a partnership built on teamwork between the community and business."
Organizers hope the event becomes an annual tradition.
"It's fantastic for the community to come together and learn about Marathon Petroleum. It's a partnership built on teamwork between the community and business."
Interactive fun and learning
The open houses featured guided tours, food and booths that highlighted the refinery's range of expertise in areas like engineering, maintenance, safety and human resources. A highlight of both events was the involvement of Summer Youth Program interns, who volunteered their time to engage with community members, and some even showcased what they achieved over the summer.
"Our interns were the stars, demonstrating their knowledge of our industry and their ability to work as a team," said Luisa Wiggins, a refining engineer and Summer Youth Program coordinator. "Their very presence, coupled with their enthusiasm, really resonated with visitors."
Sen. Steven Bradford of California Senate District 35 emphasized the broader impact.
"This event shows Marathon's role as more than just a producer of petroleum products," he said. "They provide well-paying jobs and contribute significantly to the community."
A community united
Partnerships with local nonprofits like SBCC Thrive, Century Villages at Cabrillo and the Wilmington YMCA helped make the open houses a success, highlighting the refinery's commitment to community relations.
"The energy was contagious, and the feedback has been incredibly positive," said Olga Chavez, Senior Community Relations Representative at Marathon Petroleum. "These events foster mutual understanding and respect between the refinery and the community."
Mayor Pro Tem Jawane Hilton of District 1 in Carson noted the local impact.
"Marathon supports our schools and community, offering valuable opportunities right here," he said.
Many employees, including the volunteer planning committee, worked hard to make the open houses a big success.
"The effort put into these events not only highlights our refinery's deep-rooted commitment to the community but also underscores the refinery's role as a good neighbor and integral part of the community's fabric," Patsatzis said.
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