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  • Complimentary waste audits for small and medium-sized organizations.
  • Professional membership for all employees.

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Membership in Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum is on an annual, calendar year basis.  

  • 1-10 employees – $50.00
  • 10-50 employees – $100.00
  • 50-100 employees – $150.00
  • 100-500 employees – $300.00
  • 500 employees or more – $500.00

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WMSBF Board President Welcomes New Director!

 
It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome Dan Schoonmaker to…
August 22, 2013/by wmsbf

2012 CSR Conference a Great Success!!

October 8, around 130 people from around West Michigan gathered…
October 16, 2012/by wmsbf

2014 Golf Outing Raises $5,010 for Sustainable Business Scholarships

The 9th Annual WMSBF Golf Outing at Sunnybrook Country Club…
August 18, 2014/by Daniel Schoonmaker

2015 WMSBF Address Part 1: State of WMSBF

Remarks from Daniel Schoonmaker, Director of West Michigan Sustainable…
November 9, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

2015 WMSBF Address Part 2: Why We Support Sustainable Business

Remarks from Daniel Schoonmaker, Director of West Michigan Sustainable…
November 10, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

2016 Conference Review

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted more than 140…
March 23, 2016/by Daniel Schoonmaker

2017 President’s Award Winner: Jason Kehr

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will honor Jason Kehr…
June 15, 2017/by Daniel Schoonmaker

2019 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

June 5, 2012/by wmsbf

Second Annual Great Green Gala

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February Meeting Review

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum presented a luncheon…
February 17, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

4th Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will celebrate…

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 Bouwkamp

Aquinas College Named West Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – October 13, 2016 - West Michigan Sustainable…
November 6, 2016/by Daniel Schoonmaker

AUGUST 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 Bouwkamp

Triple 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 Schoonmaker

Brock Rodgers Receives Future Hall of Fame Award

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recognizes Brock Rodgers…
November 9, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Catalyst Partners is 2018 West Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum honored Catalyst Partners…
October 15, 2018/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Celebrating National Pollution Prevention Week

Twenty-five years ago, Congress passed the Pollution Prevention…
September 22, 2015/by Two Fish

Christopher: Making Real Sustainability Progress Through Cross Sector Partnerships!

All sectors including public, private, service, and academic…
August 8, 2016/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Christopher: 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 Bouwkamp

Christopher: What Does Sustainability Really Mean?

I recently attended several sustainability conferences here in…
November 7, 2016/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Circular 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 Bouwkamp

Climate Leader: Steelcase Energy Efforts Evolve Into Climate Strategy

The Goal: 100% Renewable Energy

Action: Virtual Power Purchasing…
October 31, 2018/by Daniel Schoonmaker

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Corporate Social Responsibility Leader: Spectrum Health Sees Inclusion, Diversity and Health Equity as a Means to End Health Care Disparities

The Spectrum Health System employs approximately 30,000 employees…
January 9, 2019/by Aaron Bouwkamp

December 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 Schoonmaker

December Meeting Focused on Community Solar and Renewable Energy

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum member representatives…
December 13, 2013/by Matt Kuczynski

December Meeting: Sustainability at Meijer; ReImagine Trash

The December membership meeting at Kendall College of Art and…
January 17, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

December Membership Meeting

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a luncheon discussion…
December 13, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

DEQ Announces $250,000 in Grants for Recycling to Three Organizations, Including WMSBF

 
The DEQ today announced $250,000 in Community Pollution…
July 17, 2014/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Dr. David Titley Keynotes West Michigan Climate Resiliency Conference

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Dr. David Titley, nationally known…
February 17, 2015/by Two Fish

Energy Efficiency and Corporate Culture Headline November Meeting

The November monthly meeting of the West Michigan Sustainable…
November 23, 2013/by Matt Kuczynski

Featured Resource: ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Energy Star is best known as a product label that indicates…
January 6, 2016/by Two Fish

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Fall Conference Presentations

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum presented its 2015…
October 22, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

February 2016 Review: Food Waste

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum presented a luncheon…
February 12, 2016/by Daniel Schoonmaker

February Forum: Developing Capacity for Climate Adaptation in West Michigan

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a forum on…

February Meeting: West Michigan Climate Resiliency

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum presented on climate…
February 14, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

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Ford’s Journey to Sustainability and Beneficial Use at June Member Meeting

 
Attendees at the June monthly luncheon meeting, presented…
July 4, 2014/by Matt Kuczynski

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

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a forum on…

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 Kuczynski

Future Green Leaders Finalists Announced

The Future Green Leaders Scholarship Competition will honor…
March 26, 2014/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Gillette: Give Walmart Credit Where Due

in a recent article for Retrofit Magazine, local green building…
November 20, 2013/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Golf Outing in Review

Members and friends of WMSBF took to the golf course on Monday…
August 13, 2013/by wmsbf

Grand Rapids 2030 District Exploratory Committee

The Institute for Energy Innovation, West Michigan Sustainable…
April 7, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Great Green Gala

Green Drinks: Brandywine Creek Networking and Tour

Michigan's Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will…

Green Drinks: Krasl Art Center

Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will host…

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,…
May 4, 2014/by Daniel Schoonmaker

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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Haworth Home for the Holidays

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Help Bring Green Business Events to Grand Rapids!

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Recycling Partner Program

Imagine Trash Partner Testimonial: Morgan & Morgan CPAs

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is still offering a…
February 23, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Imagine Trash Partner Testimonial: SME USA

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is still offering…
February 23, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

IU 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 Bouwkamp

J.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 Schoonmaker

January 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

The January membership meeting at Aquinas College featured…
January 13, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

January Review: What Happened in Paris?

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum presented a luncheon…
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Forum: Sustainability Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles, LEDs and Other Emerging Technologies

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a forum on…

July Meeting Update

From a school studying and striving for sustainability in the…
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July Review: HR and the Triple Bottom Line

The July membership meeting at the Grand Rapids Community College…
July 13, 2016/by Aaron Bouwkamp

June Meeting: Sustainability at Breweries and Wineries

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s 2015 Annual Member…
June 18, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

June Meeting Update

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s June luncheon meeting…
June 12, 2012/by wmsbf

June 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 Bouwkamp

Lean & Green Michigan Presentation

At the December meeting Andy Levin of Levin Energy Partners…
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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 Kuczynski

Looking Back: David Rinard on West Michigan Community and Sustainability

Throughout the 20th century, building collaboration between business…
September 9, 2014/by Matt Kuczynski

Looking Back: Mark LaCroix Follows Ray Anderson’s Lead

Before he became involved with sustainability efforts, Mark…
September 3, 2014/by Matt Kuczynski

Looking Back: Paul Murray on Sharing Ideas Beyond West Michigan

 A long-time participant in sustainable business in West Michigan…
September 10, 2014/by Matt Kuczynski

Looking Back: Tom Fehsenfeld of Founding Member Crystal Flash

When Tom Fehsenfeld of Crystal Flash Energy became involved…
September 2, 2014/by Matt Kuczynski

Looking 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 Kuczynski

Luncheon Sustainability Report for January

The January luncheon at Prince Conference Center catered by…
January 14, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

March Meeting: WMSBF Annual Conference

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted the West Michigan…
March 24, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

March Review: Pashon Murray & Detroit Dirt

During West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum's fourth annual…
March 29, 2016/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Matt VanSweden is 2018 Future Hall of Fame Honoree

Matt VanSweden of Catalyst Partners has been selected as this…
September 6, 2018/by Aaron Bouwkamp

May Meeting: Sustainable Cleaning & Maintenance

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted its May education…
May 10, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

May Review: SpartanNash and Plaster Creek

The May membership meeting at Calvin College featured a presentation…
May 16, 2016/by Daniel Schoonmaker

May WMSBF Meeting Brings Together Materiality, Marketing, and Packaging

Presentations for Viewing and Download:
Travis Gibbs: Sustainable…
June 3, 2014/by Matt Kuczynski

Mayor Heartwell and WMEAC Talk Climate Resiliency at March Meeting

With the impact of global climate change becoming a reality,…
March 24, 2014/by Matt Kuczynski

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West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a unique luncheon…

Membership Meeting: New Holland Energy Park

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Membership Meeting: Sustainability at Perrigo

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MGSSBF Green Drinks Comes to South Haven

Michigan's Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum and Van…
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MGSSBF Hosts 9th Annual Sustainability Issues Legislative Forum

Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will…
April 10, 2019/by Daniel Schoonmaker

MGSSBF 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 Schoonmaker

Michigan Green Labs Webinar

Hosted by the DEQ in partnership with the University of Michigan…
March 23, 2016/by Two Fish

New Tool Measures Corporate Progress Towards Safer Chemicals

A group of corporate and NGO leaders have released a new tool…
January 9, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

New White Paper: LEED Pilot Credit: Local Food Production

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and partners are releasing…
February 17, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

New White Paper: LEED Pilot Credit: Local Food Production

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and partners are releasing…
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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 Bouwkamp

Norman Christopher: Is “Net Positive” the Next Phase for Sustainability?

Companies, organizations, and institutions alike across the private,…
July 6, 2016/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Norman Christopher To Be Inducted into Sustainable Business Hall of Fame

Norman Christopher, Executive Director for the Office of Sustainability…
September 6, 2018/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Notes from Green Meets Black

The Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted its…
October 29, 2013/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Notes on Greentown Michiana

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Greentown Michiana in South Bend…
October 29, 2013/by Daniel Schoonmaker

November Meeting on Sustainable, Local Food Purchasing

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum presented a luncheon…
November 25, 2014/by Daniel Schoonmaker

November Membership Meeting: Global CSR Plus GR Public Museum

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will present a luncheon…
October 27, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

November Review: Climate Resiliency & Adaptation

The November membership meeting at the Amway Corporate Headquarters…
November 16, 2016/by Aaron Bouwkamp

November Review: Robertson and Swain

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum presented a luncheon…
December 12, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

November 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 Schoonmaker

Panel Discussion Highlights Opportunities and Barriers to Climate Resiliency in West Michigan

The panel discussion on responding to climate change in West…
October 8, 2014/by Two Fish

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WMSBF if offering luncheon subscriptions for use at its monthly…
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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 Bouwkamp

Review: A Wealth of Flows – A Circular Economy Workshop

The workshop featured local and national leaders in design and…
October 10, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Review: December Meeting on Sustainability in Packaging

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s December membership…
January 7, 2016/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF Hosts February Forum on Water & Workforce Training

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a luncheon discussion…
February 13, 2018/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Review: Green Leaders Golf & River Outing

WMSBF hosted the 12th Annual Future Green Leaders Golf &…
August 9, 2017/by Two Fish

Review: Green Leaders Golf & River Outing

WMSBF hosted the 12th Annual Future Green Leaders Golf &…
August 9, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Review: July Meeting at John Ball Zoo

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a luncheon discussing…
July 18, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Review: Michael Brune Event

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and the Sierra Club…
June 15, 2017/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Review: Schupan Bottle Bill Tour 2

Schupan Recycling hosted WMSBF members to a tour of its bottle…
May 23, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Review: Schupan Recycling Tour

Schupan Recycling hosted WMSBF members to a tour of its bottle…
February 2, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Review: September Meeting at Aquinas College

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a luncheon dialogue…
September 13, 2017/by Two Fish

Review: September Meeting at Aquinas College

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a luncheon dialogue…
September 13, 2017/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Rise 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 Schoonmaker

September 10: How Is China Sword Impacting West Michigan Recycling?

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a town hall…
August 29, 2018/by Daniel Schoonmaker

September 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 Schoonmaker

September Meeting: Retrospective on 20 Years of Sustainable Business

The September monthly WMSBF meeting featured a retrospective…
September 19, 2014/by Daniel Schoonmaker

September Review: MiSCON Conference at GVSU

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted its September…
September 16, 2016/by Aaron Bouwkamp

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Steelcase Cuts Waste, Costs Through Finishing Process Improvements

Green Manufacturer hosted a day-long workshop at Steelcase last…
October 3, 2013/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Study 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 Schoonmaker

Su Paauwe Honored with President’s Award

Outgoing board member Su Paauwe was honored as the first recipient…
July 14, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

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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 Schoonmaker

Sustainability Leader:  The Livery Brews a Better Way

In 2004, a group of progressively minded folks bought a century-old…
November 6, 2018/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Sustainability Leaders: Ox Creek Watershed Initiative Protects Local Water

When the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality listed…
November 6, 2018/by Daniel Schoonmaker

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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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February 18, 2014/by Matt Kuczynski

The Great(er) Grand Rapids Garbage Tour

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The Great(er) Grand…
October 2, 2013/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Travis Gibb’s Presentation from May Meeting

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May 15, 2014/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Triple Bottom Line Bash Review

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum celebrated sustainable…
November 9, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

5th 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 Bouwkamp

U.S. EPA Sustainable Management of Food Tools

The U.S. EPA offers several tools for measuring and tracking…
February 12, 2016/by Two Fish

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Van Houten: Preserve Farmland One Farm Share Box at a Time

A guest post by Michele Van Houten
Chances are you’ve never…
December 4, 2013/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Video: November Meeting Featured Speaker Sean Ansett

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West Michigan Sustainable Business…
December 6, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Water Management at the Center of July Member Meeting

 

For West Michigan residents and businesses, water is…
August 12, 2014/by Matt Kuczynski

WEBINAR: Economic Impact Potential and Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Michigan

June 29, 2016 1:00 - 2:00 PM
West Michigan Sustainable Business…
June 16, 2016/by Aaron Bouwkamp

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 Schoonmaker

West Michigan Food Waste Summit at GRCC featuring JD Lindeberg

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and partners hosted…
May 22, 2018/by Aaron Bouwkamp

Steelcase Employs Natural Campus Solutions at GR HQ

Steelcase has been an innovator in green stormwater infrastructure…
July 10, 2019/by Aaron Bouwkamp

West 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 Bouwkamp

Whirlpool Corporation wins MGSSBF 2018 Sustainability Leadership Award for Large Organizations

Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum (MGSSBF)…
January 10, 2019/by Aaron Bouwkamp

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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 Schoonmaker

WMSBF 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 Schoonmaker

WMSBF Celebrates Anniversary at Sold Out Triple Bottom Line Bash

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September 25, 2014/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF & GHI Mixer Review: Odom Reusable Building Materials

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and GreenHome Institute…
September 26, 2016/by Aaron Bouwkamp

WMSBF 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 Bouwkamp

WMSBF Hiring Interns for Summer 2019

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is seeking two interns…
April 16, 2019/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF 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 Schoonmaker

WMSBF honors David Rinard with 2018 President’s Award

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (WMSBF) selected David…
October 24, 2018/by Aaron Bouwkamp

WMSBF Honors Wendy Ogilvie with 2019 President’s Award

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum has selected Wendy Ogilvie…
June 13, 2019/by Aaron Bouwkamp

WMSBF Hosts Discussion on Autonomous Vehicles, Other Emerging Tech

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon…
June 26, 2018/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF Hosts Forum on Building Material Reuse and Talent Retention & Development

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a luncheon discussion…
April 10, 2018/by Aaron Bouwkamp

WMSBF Hosts Forum on Diversity Case, China Sword Recycling Impacts

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted its monthly forum…
September 11, 2018/by Aaron Bouwkamp

WMSBF 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 Schoonmaker

WMSBF Hosts Forum on Mobility and Transportation: How LinkedIn Moves People

How do Bay Area employers address congestion? Urbanism? Mobility?…
January 3, 2019/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF Hosts Forum on Sustainability of Food Choices

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon…
February 28, 2019/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF Hosts Forum on Tire Industry Sustainability; The Transgender Experience

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a forum presentation…
May 20, 2019/by Aaron Bouwkamp

WMSBF Hosts Meet the Media Panel Forum

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a “Meet the…
March 13, 2018/by Aaron Bouwkamp

WMSBF Hosts Special Briefing On Water Strategy

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a special…
August 18, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF In the News

Earlier this summer, West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum…
July 20, 2015/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF 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 Schoonmaker

WMSBF 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 Bouwkamp

WMSBF 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 Schoonmaker

WMSBF Names BarFly Ventures Sustainable Business of the Year

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum has named BarFly Ventures…
October 31, 2017/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF Names Bazzani, Steketee, DeBruyn To Hall of Fame

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will celebrate its…
October 4, 2016/by Daniel Schoonmaker

Host or Sponsor a WMSBF Membership Forum

The Membership Forum rotates to a different site each month.…
August 15, 2018/by Aaron Bouwkamp

WMSBF 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 Schoonmaker

WMSBF September: Evidence-Based Hiring for Diversity and Inclusion

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will feature one of…
August 29, 2018/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF to Honor Cascade Engineering with Social Responsibility Leadership Award

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will recognize Cascade…
October 13, 2017/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF to Honor Comfort Research with Circular Economy Leadership Award

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will recognize Comfort…
October 13, 2017/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF 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 Schoonmaker

WMSBF to Honor West Michigan’s Sustainability Leaders

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will celebrate sustainable…
October 3, 2018/by Daniel Schoonmaker

WMSBF 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