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WMSBF Board President Welcomes New Director!
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2012 CSR Conference a Great Success!!
October 8, around 130 people from around West Michigan gathered…
October 16, 2012/by wmsbf2014 Golf Outing Raises $5,010 for Sustainable Business Scholarships
The 9th Annual WMSBF Golf Outing at Sunnybrook Country Club…
August 18, 2014/by Daniel Schoonmaker2015 WMSBF Address Part 1: State of WMSBF
Remarks from Daniel Schoonmaker, Director of West Michigan Sustainable…
November 9, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker2015 WMSBF Address Part 2: Why We Support Sustainable Business
Remarks from Daniel Schoonmaker, Director of West Michigan Sustainable…
November 10, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker2016 Conference Review
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted more than 140…
March 23, 2016/by Daniel Schoonmaker2017 President’s Award Winner: Jason Kehr
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will honor Jason Kehr…
June 15, 2017/by Daniel Schoonmaker2019 Green Team Summit
2019 WMSBF Board Election
23rd Annual Wege Speaker Series: Mustafa Santiago Ali
Mustafa Santiago Ali will give the 23rd Annual Wege Speaker Series lecture at Aquinas College Performing Arts Center on April 11, 2019.
WMSBF Essay Competition Winners
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February Meeting Review
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February 17, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker4th Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash
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9th Annual Sustainability Issues Legislative Forum
Michigan's Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will meet…
A Wealth of Flows: A Circular Economy Workshop for Leaders of Design, Manufacturing and Sustainability
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AIA GR Committee on the Environment: Design, Democracy, and Climate Change: A Lecture by David Orr
AIA GR Committee on the Environment (COTE) will host a lecture on Design, Democracy, and Climate Change on Thursday, April 25 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Kendall College of Art and Design.
April Meeting: Circularity Lessons from Carpet and Cradle to Cradle
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted its April education…
April 11, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampAquinas College Named West Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – October 13, 2016 - West Michigan Sustainable…
November 6, 2016/by Daniel SchoonmakerAUGUST FORUM: THE HIGHLANDS AT BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a program…
August Green Drinks & Community Pint Night: The Livery
The next Green Drinks will be held in collaboration with The…
August Review: Future Green Leaders Golf & River Outing
The 11th Annual Future Green Leaders Golf & River Outing…
August 22, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampTriple Bottom Line Bash
WMSBF Community Event: Bottle Bill Tour
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a free tour of…
Brewery Vivant Named 2015 West Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum members have chosen…
November 9, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerBrock Rodgers Receives Future Hall of Fame Award
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recognizes Brock Rodgers…
November 9, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerCatalyst Partners is 2018 West Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum honored Catalyst Partners…
October 15, 2018/by Daniel SchoonmakerCelebrating National Pollution Prevention Week
Twenty-five years ago, Congress passed the Pollution Prevention…
September 22, 2015/by Two FishChristopher: Making Real Sustainability Progress Through Cross Sector Partnerships!
All sectors including public, private, service, and academic…
August 8, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampChristopher: Opportunities for Sustainable Investing – The Time has Come!
Did you know that in 2014, there was over $21 trillion (T) in…
September 2, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampChristopher: What Does Sustainability Really Mean?
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November 7, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampCircular Economy
Circular Economy Leader: John Ball Zoo Approaching Zero Waste to Landfill
Waste Diversion: 85%
John Ball Zoo is a 127-year old, 103-acre…
April 5, 2019/by Aaron BouwkampJohn Ball Zoo is a 127-year old, 103-acre…
Climate Leader: Steelcase Energy Efforts Evolve Into Climate Strategy
The Goal: 100% Renewable Energy
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Corporate Social Responsibility Leader: Spectrum Health Sees Inclusion, Diversity and Health Equity as a Means to End Health Care Disparities
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January 9, 2019/by Aaron BouwkampDecember Forum: Sustainable Event Culture
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a forum on…
December Forum Features Discussion on Sustainable Conventions, Events and Developing a Sustainable Event Culture in West Michigan
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a panel of…
December 6, 2018/by Daniel SchoonmakerDecember Meeting Focused on Community Solar and Renewable Energy
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum member representatives…
December 13, 2013/by Matt KuczynskiDecember Meeting: Sustainability at Meijer; ReImagine Trash
The December membership meeting at Kendall College of Art and…
January 17, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampDecember Membership Meeting
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a luncheon discussion…
December 13, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampDEQ Announces $250,000 in Grants for Recycling to Three Organizations, Including WMSBF
The DEQ today announced $250,000 in Community Pollution…
Dr. David Titley Keynotes West Michigan Climate Resiliency Conference
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Energy Efficiency and Corporate Culture Headline November Meeting
The November monthly meeting of the West Michigan Sustainable…
November 23, 2013/by Matt KuczynskiFeatured Resource: ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
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October 22, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerFebruary 2016 Review: Food Waste
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February 12, 2016/by Daniel SchoonmakerFebruary Forum: Developing Capacity for Climate Adaptation in West Michigan
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February Meeting: West Michigan Climate Resiliency
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Ford’s Journey to Sustainability and Beneficial Use at June Member Meeting
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Forum: Making Sustainability Work for Main Street and Hospitality Businesses
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Muskegon Area Sustainability Coalition and County of Muskegon will host a luncheon forum on Tuesday, January 27 on how sustainability programs can be optimized for retail, hospitality and other businesses typically found in downtown and Main Street business districts.
Forum: Opportunities in Commercial Compost for Southwest Michigan
Michigan's Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon forum on community, commercial and institutional composting in Southwest Michigan on Wednesday, February 20 at Whirlpool Corporate Headquarters in Benton Harbor.
Forum: Promoting Sustainability and Health Through Food Choices
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a forum on plant-forward diets and culinary medicine on Monday, March 11 at the Grand Rapids Public Library.
Forum: Protecting Michigan Water Quality through Sustainable Stormwater Management
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Sustainable Muskegon Forum: Sustainability at Meijer
Muskegon Area Sustainability Coalition, County of Muskegon and…
Forum: Sustainability in the Tire Industry, The Transgender Experience
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a forum presentation…
Future Green Leaders and ArtPrize Sustainability at April Monthly Meeting
WMSBF monthly meetings often foster spirited conversation between…
April 28, 2014/by Matt KuczynskiFuture Green Leaders Finalists Announced
The Future Green Leaders Scholarship Competition will honor…
March 26, 2014/by Daniel SchoonmakerGillette: Give Walmart Credit Where Due
in a recent article for Retrofit Magazine, local green building…
November 20, 2013/by Daniel SchoonmakerGolf Outing in Review
Members and friends of WMSBF took to the golf course on Monday…
August 13, 2013/by wmsbfGrand Rapids 2030 District Exploratory Committee
The Institute for Energy Innovation, West Michigan Sustainable…
April 7, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerGreat Green Gala
Green Drinks: Brandywine Creek Networking and Tour
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Green Drinks: Krasl Art Center
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Green Drinks: Networking At The Livery
Michigan's Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will host a Green Drinks networking event this month at The Livery on March 20 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Green Drinks: Three Blondes Brewing Networking and Tour
Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will host…
Green Leaders Competition Winners
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The WMSBF Future Green Leaders competition,…
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The Michigan Green Team Summit
Michigan organizations are invited to send green teams and green team leaders to a half-day summit on Thursday, March 21 at John Ball Zoo to learn from their peers, access training from leading sustainability experts, and celebrate their work.
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December 4, 2013/by Daniel SchoonmakerHelp Bring Green Business Events to Grand Rapids!
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Imagine Trash Partner Testimonial: Morgan & Morgan CPAs
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is still offering a…
February 23, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampImagine Trash Partner Testimonial: SME USA
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February 23, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampIU South Bend’s Center for a Sustainable Future Visits MGSSBF Green Drinks at The Livery
In Experience Michiana's August episode, Indiana University…
January 7, 2019/by Aaron BouwkampJ.B. Hoyt is Michigan’s Great Southwest’s Sustainability Practitioner of the Year
Michigan's Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum has selected…
November 6, 2018/by Daniel SchoonmakerJanuary Forum: How LinkedIn Moves People, Plus Local Commuting Options
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a forum on mobility and transportation on Monday, January 14 at The Rapid Central Station.
January Review: Global Scale CSR & Business
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January 13, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampJanuary Review: What Happened in Paris?
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Forum: Sustainability Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles, LEDs and Other Emerging Technologies
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July Meeting Update
From a school studying and striving for sustainability in the…
July 10, 2012/by wmsbfJuly Review: HR and the Triple Bottom Line
The July membership meeting at the Grand Rapids Community College…
July 13, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampJune Meeting: Sustainability at Breweries and Wineries
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s 2015 Annual Member…
June 18, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerJune Meeting Update
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s June luncheon meeting…
June 12, 2012/by wmsbfJune Review: Annual Meeting & Clean Energy Panel
The Annual Meeting at the B.O.B. featured a forum on clean energy…
June 30, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampLean & Green Michigan Presentation
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Looking Back: Bill Stough on Founding of the WMSBF
When Sustainable Research Group's Bill Stough and his West…
September 3, 2014/by Matt KuczynskiLooking Back: David Rinard on West Michigan Community and Sustainability
Throughout the 20th century, building collaboration between business…
September 9, 2014/by Matt KuczynskiLooking Back: Mark LaCroix Follows Ray Anderson’s Lead
Before he became involved with sustainability efforts, Mark…
September 3, 2014/by Matt KuczynskiLooking Back: Paul Murray on Sharing Ideas Beyond West Michigan
A long-time participant in sustainable business in West Michigan…
September 10, 2014/by Matt KuczynskiLooking Back: Tom Fehsenfeld of Founding Member Crystal Flash
When Tom Fehsenfeld of Crystal Flash Energy became involved…
September 2, 2014/by Matt KuczynskiLooking Back: Tom Newhouse on Design for the Environment and Collaboration
When Tom Newhouse of Thomas J. Newhouse -Design began his career…
September 7, 2014/by Matt KuczynskiLuncheon Sustainability Report for January
The January luncheon at Prince Conference Center catered by…
January 14, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerMarch Meeting: WMSBF Annual Conference
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted the West Michigan…
March 24, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampMarch Review: Pashon Murray & Detroit Dirt
During West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum's fourth annual…
March 29, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampMatt VanSweden is 2018 Future Hall of Fame Honoree
Matt VanSweden of Catalyst Partners has been selected as this…
September 6, 2018/by Aaron BouwkampMay Meeting: Sustainable Cleaning & Maintenance
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted its May education…
May 10, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampMay Review: SpartanNash and Plaster Creek
The May membership meeting at Calvin College featured a presentation…
May 16, 2016/by Daniel SchoonmakerMay WMSBF Meeting Brings Together Materiality, Marketing, and Packaging
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Mayor Heartwell and WMEAC Talk Climate Resiliency at March Meeting
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January 29, 2019/by Daniel SchoonmakerMGSSBF Hosts 9th Annual Sustainability Issues Legislative Forum
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April 10, 2019/by Daniel SchoonmakerMGSSBF Hosts Forum on Commercial Compost Opportunities in Southwest Michigan
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MiBiz: Commercial Waste Volumes Add Weight to Region’s Economic Recovery
MiBiz talked to several members of the WMSBF Waste Task Force…
September 3, 2014/by Daniel SchoonmakerMichigan Green Labs Webinar
Hosted by the DEQ in partnership with the University of Michigan…
March 23, 2016/by Two FishNew Tool Measures Corporate Progress Towards Safer Chemicals
A group of corporate and NGO leaders have released a new tool…
January 9, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerNew White Paper: LEED Pilot Credit: Local Food Production
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and partners are releasing…
February 17, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerNew White Paper: LEED Pilot Credit: Local Food Production
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Christopher: Adding More Sustainability Value to the Bottom Line!
Today, businesses and companies alike rely upon financial capital…
October 4, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampNorman Christopher: Is “Net Positive” the Next Phase for Sustainability?
Companies, organizations, and institutions alike across the private,…
July 6, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampNorman Christopher To Be Inducted into Sustainable Business Hall of Fame
Norman Christopher, Executive Director for the Office of Sustainability…
September 6, 2018/by Aaron BouwkampNotes from Green Meets Black
The Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted its…
October 29, 2013/by Daniel SchoonmakerNotes on Greentown Michiana
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November Meeting on Sustainable, Local Food Purchasing
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum presented a luncheon…
November 25, 2014/by Daniel SchoonmakerNovember Membership Meeting: Global CSR Plus GR Public Museum
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will present a luncheon…
October 27, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerNovember Review: Climate Resiliency & Adaptation
The November membership meeting at the Amway Corporate Headquarters…
November 16, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampNovember Review: Robertson and Swain
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum presented a luncheon…
December 12, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerNovember Forum: Racial Equity Impact Assessment Demo
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a demonstration of a Racial Equity Impact Assessment on two significant local sustainability projects on Monday, November 19 from 12 to 1:30 pm at LINC Up.
Organicycle Named West Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum named Organicycle its…
September 18, 2014/by Daniel SchoonmakerPanel Discussion Highlights Opportunities and Barriers to Climate Resiliency in West Michigan
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Building Material Reuse and Deconstruction
Impacts of Rapid Growth on Sustainability and Public Health: The Case for Deconstruction in West Michigan
Kent County Department of Public Works, Building Materials Reuse…
Review: 2017 WMSBF Annual Meeting
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted its 2017 Annual…
June 20, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampReview: A Wealth of Flows – A Circular Economy Workshop
The workshop featured local and national leaders in design and…
October 10, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampReview: December Meeting on Sustainability in Packaging
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s December membership…
January 7, 2016/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF Hosts February Forum on Water & Workforce Training
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a luncheon discussion…
February 13, 2018/by Aaron BouwkampReview: Green Leaders Golf & River Outing
WMSBF hosted the 12th Annual Future Green Leaders Golf &…
August 9, 2017/by Two FishReview: Green Leaders Golf & River Outing
WMSBF hosted the 12th Annual Future Green Leaders Golf &…
August 9, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampReview: July Meeting at John Ball Zoo
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a luncheon discussing…
July 18, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampReview: Michael Brune Event
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and the Sierra Club…
June 15, 2017/by Daniel SchoonmakerReview: Schupan Bottle Bill Tour 2
Schupan Recycling hosted WMSBF members to a tour of its bottle…
May 23, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampReview: Schupan Recycling Tour
Schupan Recycling hosted WMSBF members to a tour of its bottle…
February 2, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampReview: September Meeting at Aquinas College
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a luncheon dialogue…
September 13, 2017/by Two FishReview: September Meeting at Aquinas College
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a luncheon dialogue…
September 13, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampRise Up & Drawdown Carbon in Michigan: A Conference on Climate Change Solutions
On September 25, 2019 the Michigan Community will come together…
Second Annual Great Green Gala to honor Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainability Leaders
Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will…
October 31, 2018/by Daniel SchoonmakerSeptember 10: How Is China Sword Impacting West Michigan Recycling?
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a town hall…
August 29, 2018/by Daniel SchoonmakerSeptember Forum: West Michigan Responds to China Sword, Plus Best-in-Class Diversity Case
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will feature a presentation…
September Forum: Diversity, Inclusion, & China Sword
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will this month feature…
September Meeting Recap
The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum met at the Wealthy…
October 2, 2012/by Daniel SchoonmakerSeptember Meeting: Retrospective on 20 Years of Sustainable Business
The September monthly WMSBF meeting featured a retrospective…
September 19, 2014/by Daniel SchoonmakerSeptember Review: MiSCON Conference at GVSU
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted its September…
September 16, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampSocial Responsibility
Steelcase Cuts Waste, Costs Through Finishing Process Improvements
Green Manufacturer hosted a day-long workshop at Steelcase last…
October 3, 2013/by Daniel SchoonmakerStudy Finds Recycling Michigan Garbage Potential $399 Million Economic Impact
Food waste and cardboard among top materials sampled from state’s…
April 18, 2016/by Daniel SchoonmakerSu Paauwe Honored with President’s Award
Outgoing board member Su Paauwe was honored as the first recipient…
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Survey Says: Green Family Feud Questions
Hosted by comedian Dave Dyer, the Green Family Feud will provide…
October 25, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerSustainability Leader: The Livery Brews a Better Way
In 2004, a group of progressively minded folks bought a century-old…
November 6, 2018/by Daniel SchoonmakerSustainability Leaders: Ox Creek Watershed Initiative Protects Local Water
When the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality listed…
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Sustainable Muskegon: Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities
Muskegon Area Sustainability Coalition, County of Muskegon and West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a forum on environmental justice and sustainable communities on Tuesday, May 21 at the Annis Water Resources Institute at Grand Valley State University.
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“The Fourth Wave,” Green Roofs, and Composting Featured at February Member Meeting
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The Great(er) Grand Rapids Garbage Tour
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Travis Gibb’s Presentation from May Meeting
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May 15, 2014/by Daniel SchoonmakerTriple Bottom Line Bash Review
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum celebrated sustainable…
November 9, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker5th Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash
A sell-out each year, the Triple Bottom Line Bash has become…
Triple Bottom Line Bash Review
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum named Aquinas College…
October 14, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampU.S. EPA Sustainable Management of Food Tools
The U.S. EPA offers several tools for measuring and tracking…
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Van Houten: Preserve Farmland One Farm Share Box at a Time
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Video: November Meeting Featured Speaker Sean Ansett
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Water Management at the Center of July Member Meeting
For West Michigan residents and businesses, water is…
WEBINAR: Economic Impact Potential and Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Michigan
June 29, 2016 1:00 - 2:00 PM
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West Michigan Clean Air Action Program Seeks Local Business Partnerships
The Clean Air Action program, which was known as the Ozone Action!…
October 29, 2014/by Daniel SchoonmakerWest Michigan Food Waste Summit at GRCC featuring JD Lindeberg
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and partners hosted…
May 22, 2018/by Aaron BouwkampSteelcase Employs Natural Campus Solutions at GR HQ
Steelcase has been an innovator in green stormwater infrastructure…
July 10, 2019/by Aaron BouwkampWest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Merges with Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum has completed a merger…
February 23, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampWhirlpool Corporation wins MGSSBF 2018 Sustainability Leadership Award for Large Organizations
Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum (MGSSBF)…
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WMSBF Announces 2015 Hall of Fame Class, Sustainable Business of Year Nominees
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will honor local sustainability…
October 27, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF August Forum: Sustainability at Consumers Energy with Patti Poppe
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon…
WMSBF Board of Director Nominations Now Open
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is now seeking candidates…
March 28, 2019/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF Celebrates Anniversary at Sold Out Triple Bottom Line Bash
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WMSBF & GHI Mixer Review: Odom Reusable Building Materials
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and GreenHome Institute…
September 26, 2016/by Aaron BouwkampWMSBF Highlighting Member Organizations with Best-in-Class Recycling Efforts
WMSBF is looking to recognize member organizations with best-in-class…
August 28, 2018/by Aaron BouwkampWMSBF Hiring Interns for Summer 2019
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is seeking two interns…
April 16, 2019/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF Hiring New Program Manager for DEI and Social Responsibility Programs
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is hiring a new program…
February 7, 2019/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF honors David Rinard with 2018 President’s Award
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (WMSBF) selected David…
October 24, 2018/by Aaron BouwkampWMSBF Honors Wendy Ogilvie with 2019 President’s Award
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum has selected Wendy Ogilvie…
June 13, 2019/by Aaron BouwkampWMSBF Hosts Discussion on Autonomous Vehicles, Other Emerging Tech
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon…
June 26, 2018/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF Hosts Forum on Building Material Reuse and Talent Retention & Development
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a luncheon discussion…
April 10, 2018/by Aaron BouwkampWMSBF Hosts Forum on Diversity Case, China Sword Recycling Impacts
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted its monthly forum…
September 11, 2018/by Aaron BouwkampWMSBF Hosts Forum Discussing Need for Climate Adaptation Capacity in West Michigan
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a forum on…
February 5, 2019/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF Hosts Forum on Mobility and Transportation: How LinkedIn Moves People
How do Bay Area employers address congestion? Urbanism? Mobility?…
January 3, 2019/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF Hosts Forum on Sustainability of Food Choices
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon…
February 28, 2019/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF Hosts Forum on Tire Industry Sustainability; The Transgender Experience
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a forum presentation…
May 20, 2019/by Aaron BouwkampWMSBF Hosts Meet the Media Panel Forum
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a “Meet the…
March 13, 2018/by Aaron BouwkampWMSBF Hosts Special Briefing On Water Strategy
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a special…
August 18, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF In the News
Earlier this summer, West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum…
July 20, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF July Forum: Waste to Energy & Water Resource Recovery Facility Tours
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a forum &…
WMSBF July Meeting: Sustainability at Spectrum Health and GR Bikes Launch
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s July membership…
July 20, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF June Forum: 25th Annual Meeting
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host its 25th Annual…
WMSBF Launching Food Waste Council
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum has received a seed…
August 2, 2017/by Aaron BouwkampWMSBF Member Directory
WMSBF Members Highlighted in Grand Rapids State of City Address
Mayor George Heartwell highlighted three WMSBF members in his…
January 17, 2015/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF Names BarFly Ventures Sustainable Business of the Year
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum has named BarFly Ventures…
October 31, 2017/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF Names Bazzani, Steketee, DeBruyn To Hall of Fame
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will celebrate its…
October 4, 2016/by Daniel SchoonmakerHost or Sponsor a WMSBF Membership Forum
The Membership Forum rotates to a different site each month.…
August 15, 2018/by Aaron BouwkampWMSBF Selects Mark LaCroix as 2017 West Michigan Sustainable Business Hall of Fame Inductee; Sarah Chartier as Future Hall of Fame Award Winner
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will honor Mark LaCroix…
October 13, 2017/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF September: Evidence-Based Hiring for Diversity and Inclusion
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will feature one of…
August 29, 2018/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF to Honor Cascade Engineering with Social Responsibility Leadership Award
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will recognize Cascade…
October 13, 2017/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF to Honor Comfort Research with Circular Economy Leadership Award
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will recognize Comfort…
October 13, 2017/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF to Honor Holland Board of Public Works with Climate Leadership Award
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will recognize the Holland…
October 13, 2017/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF to Honor West Michigan’s Sustainability Leaders
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will celebrate sustainable…
October 3, 2018/by Daniel SchoonmakerWMSBF To Visit The Highlands at Blandford for Tour and Forum
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a program…
July 25, 2018/by Daniel Schoonmaker