National Business Products Industry

Inspired by the guiding humanitarian principles of City of Hope^® and motivated by the institution's commitment to innovative medical research and compassionate patient care, a group of key industry executives founded City of Hope’s National Business Products Industry (NBPI) philanthropy group in 1983.

In its more than 40-year history, the group has raised over $280 million for City of Hope and has honored some of the most influential figures in the industry. With a tradition of uniting professionals from around the country, NBPI represents a community of executives, professionals, and colleagues in every segment of the business products category.

The Spirit of Life® Award is City of Hope’s most prestigious honor and is presented to an esteemed community of industry leaders around the world who have made a significant commitment to improving the lives of others through the advancement of research and clinical innovation and the delivery of personalized, compassionate care. The 2026 NBPI Spirit of Life Honoree is Greg Welchans, President of Distribution Management.

Past honorees include John Fellowes of Fellowes Brands, Harry Dochelli of Essendant, Boris Elisman of ACCO Brands, Peter Scala of Staples and Greg Gibson of International Paper/Sylvamo to name a few.

Ways to Get Involved

• Join the 2026 Spirit of Life campaign, led by Greg Welchans, Distribution Management
• Attend or sponsor an event
• Co-create a cause-marketing campaign with us
• Start your own fundraiser
• Sponsor a match program
• Engage your team with an employee giving program