West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s July membership meeting featured a discussion on sustainability issues at the region’s largest health care provider and the launch of the region’s first commercial bike-share program. It was held at Grand Valley State University’s new Seidman Center and presented by Spectrum Health. Featured speaker was Steve Heacock, Senior Vice President […]
Earlier this summer, West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum spent eight weeks at Michigan landfills and transfer centers for the Trash Research Project, the field operation of the Michigan MSW Characterization and Valuation Study. Read about it in The Grand Rapids Press/mlive here, or in The Grand Rapids Business Journal here. May’s Green Labs Workshop was featured […]
Outgoing board member Su Paauwe was honored as the first recipient of the WMSBF President’s Award at the Annual Meeting on June 8 at Brewery Vivant. The President’s Award honors WMSBF volunteers and members that have made a significant contribution to the growth and success of the organization. Now a Senior Consultant at Environmental Resources Management, Su […]
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s 2015 Annual Member Meeting was a luncheon program examining sustainability issues in breweries and wineries held Monday, June 8 at Brewery Vivant. It was presented by 5 Lakes Energy. Speakers included Walker Modic of Bell’s Brewery, Kris Spaulding of Brewery Vivant, and Liesl Clark of 5 Lakes Energy. The meeting […]
The Institute for Energy Innovation, West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, the West Michigan Chapter of the U.S. Green Buildings Council and City of Grand Rapids held a kickoff event on March 27 for the establishment of a Grand Rapids 2030 District last Friday at Rockford Construction in downtown Grand Rapids. Private and public sector leaders […]
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and partners are releasing a new white paper as part of the WMSBF’s White Paper Series. LEED Pilot Credit: Local Food Production examines LEED pilot credit SSpc82 using Grand Rapids Downtown Market as a case study. SSpc82 is an opportunity for new and existing commercial buildings and homes to earn additional […]
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum presented a luncheon on the Governor’s Recycling Initiative on Monday, February 9 at Grand Rapids Brewing Company in downtown Grand Rapids. This month’s meeting presented by Greener Grads and New Soil. Steering the Governor’s effort on behalf of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is Matt Flechter, the DEQ’s Recycling and Composting […]
Mayor George Heartwell highlighted three WMSBF members in his State of the City Address this morning as he introduced his new climate change initiative. Excerpt shown below. “Many businesses are taking this seriously. The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum consists of over 100 members all of whom are committed to operating sustainably in their economic […]
The January luncheon at Prince Conference Center catered by WMSBF member Creative Dining Services incorporated products from several local companies, including Living Foods, Grassfields Cheese, Gavin Orchards, Momma Mucci, Otto’s Chicken, RW Bakers and Victory Farms. The event also earned significant points for its use of reusable utensils and place settings, finishing with a sustainability […]
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s January meeting was a luncheon on energy efficiency and internal green revolving funds featuring case studies from Calvin College and Spectrum Health. This month’s meeting sponsored by Consumers Energy. Presentations available for review below. Spectrum Health Energy Program – Jim Karas, Energy Management Coordinator, Sarah Chartier, Sustainability Coordinator, Spectrum Health. View […]