Looking Back: Thirty Years of Transformation
As 2025 marks three decades since its founding, Ritedose has grown from a small operation into a major player in sterile medication manufacturing. What began as a showroom for Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) machinery has evolved into a full-fledged contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) — producing unit-dose medications and generics for ophthalmic and respiratory use.
Over thirty years, Ritedose has expanded its physical footprint from 50,000 square feet to over 500,000. Meanwhile, staff numbers grew from just 11 employees to more than 600, enabling the company to support many families and bolster the local economy.
This milestone offers a moment of reflection — a chance to recognize the individuals, communities, mentors, and support networks that helped the company flourish, and a reminder of the responsibility that comes with success.
Gratitude Meets Responsibility: Giving Back Through Action
Growth alone is not enough; at Ritedose, gratitude translates into a commitment to serve. Inspired by personal experience and guided by the belief that those who are blessed should bless others, the company launched a meaningful volunteer initiative named “1000 Hours of Purpose.”
Rather than simply encouraging volunteer work on each employee’s own time, Ritedose pledges paid time for staff to engage in community service. The initiative supports organizations that tackle urgent needs such as hunger, housing insecurity, and youth welfare.
Recent volunteer efforts have included sorting food donations at a regional food bank, delivering meals to seniors, helping organize inventory for a ministry aid program, and supporting transitional shelters and home-repair charities.
By embedding community service into their corporate culture, Ritedose isn’t just giving elsewhere — it’s building a sense of shared purpose among employees, fostering deeper engagement, and strengthening the bonds between business success and community well-being.
Quality, Culture, and Commitment: What Drives the Difference
At the core of Ritedose’s operations lies a firm commitment to quality. As a manufacturer of sterile medications, the company emphasizes accuracy and reliability — striving to deliver the “right first time.”
This commitment depends not just on top-tier facilities and technology, but also on skilled, dedicated people. By investing in its workforce — offering a stable environment, growth opportunities, and a sense of meaning — Ritedose has cultivated a loyal team that helps maintain high performance standards.
Their success demonstrates how companies can combine operational excellence with a human-centered approach: scaling up over decades, while staying grounded in values.
Gratitude in Practice: Encouraging Others to Give Back
As the holiday season brings families and communities together, Ritedose’s message extends beyond its internal walls. It invites everyone — business leaders, employees, community members — to reflect on their own blessings and consider how they might share them. Whether through volunteering, mentoring, or simply offering support, each action helps build a stronger, more connected community.
Thanksgiving can be more than a moment of thanks; it’s an opportunity to turn gratitude into purpose, generosity into action, and success into service.