Targacept’s focus on corporate responsibility has been unwavering as we translate vision into operational goals, establish and achieve challenging milestones, continually improve our financial performance, heighten efficiency through advanced technologies, attain high standards of individual performance, utilize the best business practices, improve shareholder value, and demonstrate a strong commitment to both our industry and community.
Beyond operational excellence, Targacept demonstrates its dedication to our industry and community. Our employees serve on numerous national, regional and local committees involved with biotechnology, economic development, education and workforce development, and many are adjunct faculty at prestigious universities. We are committed to science education through such programs as our Brain Awareness Week lecture series and Triad BioSummer, a unique program for students interested in biotechnology and entrepreneurship. Our employees serve as curriculum advisors, guest speakers, and science fair judges. We have developed a model program for internships which includes opportunities for students from high school through graduate school. Targacept is a top performer for the United Way and our employees are volunteers for numerous community endeavors.
As we continue to lead our industry through innovation, Targacept remains committed to our goal of improving lives through research and partnership while maintaining our devotion to strengthen our workforce, community and industry. We believe that’s a winning combination.
Targacept Habitat for Humanity Build 2011
At Targacept, the words “build” and “independence” have special meaning, as we are focused everyday on building health and restoring independence for patients through development of an innovative pipeline of NNR Therapeutics™ for difficult-to-treat diseases and disorders of the nervous system. This year, we are not only working to build health but also a house, as we have teamed up with Habitat for Humanity® of Forsyth County to make homeownership and the independence it brings a reality for a family in need.
To learn more about the 2011 Targacept Build or to make a donation to Habitat for Humanity, visit Habitat for Humanity Forsyth
Targacept is licensed to use Habitat for Humanity’s trade name, trademarks and/or logos. Habitat for Humanity does not endorse Targacept’s products or programs. Visit www.habitatforsyth.org, call (336)765-8854 or contact your state attorney general for financial information about Habitat for Humanity.
TargaCare Fund
In 2008, Targacept established a Donor-Advised Fund at the Winston-Salem Foundation, named the "TargaCare Fund." Nonprofit organizations which meet our guidelines and are working in our focus areas are invited to apply for funds. Applications are open in the spring and fall. Please click on the links below for our guidelines, our application form and complete information.
- Download Guidelines (PDF)
- Donwnload TargaCare Application (Word Document; click "Save" rather than "Open" when prompted)
To request an application for TargaCare, please call Lora Jones at 336-480-2280 or email her at lora.jones@targacept.com
Targacept Supports Chamber's BioSummer Program
Targacept is pleased to help present BioSummer each summer, an important program for the future of biotechnology in North Carolina. BioSummer is a two-week, hands-on immersion program in biotechnology and entrepreneurship for rising eighth graders and rising juniors who may be interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences.
The program is held on the Wake Forest University and Atkins Biotechnology High School campuses, with field trips to area life sciences laboratories and special guest speakers on a variety of topics. The Technology Council of the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce coordinates the program.
The program was established in 2004 and has grown from 10 to 45 students (25 from high school and 20 from middle school). Students, teachers, parents, guest lecturers and field trip presenters are all pleased with the high caliber of the students in the program and the exciting BioSummer curriculum.
Targacept Volunteers Raise Funds for Public Radio
Each spring and fall, a team of Targacept staffers volunteer at WFDD 88.5 FM for our National Public Radio Fall Fundraiser. The goal of the drive is to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the station's programming budget. WFDD serves the listening area in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point markets.
Targacept Staffers Support Memory Walk for Alzheimer's Disease
In recent years, Targacept staff have taken a leadership role in supporting the Memory Walk for our regional Alzheimer's Association. Targacept teams were top fundraisers in the 2008 and 2009 events.