Chattanooga area chamber “raises the bar” with business sustainability partnership
Chattanooga Area Chamber Partners with
Local Company to Deliver Sustainable Business Practices
Tennessee River running through Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce was pleased to join its member, EPB, recently to announce that it has become the first local company to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at the Gold level for an existing building. The company celebrated the announcement by hosting the EPB Green Business Expo to share expertise and resources with other local companies interested enhancing their sustainability and optimizing their operations.
Christy Gillenwater, President and CEO of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce
Christy Gillenwater, President and CEO of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce values the expertise that EPB brings to business sustainability. “The Chattanooga Chamber is proud to partner with EPB to engage local companies as we continue to raise the bar on our commitment to sustainability,” Gillenwater shared in a recent interview.
“It’s something more companies care about,” Gillenwater added. “And the Chattanooga business community has a long track record of working alongside community leaders and residents to help recover and preserve our community’s rich and beautiful natural environment.”
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s legislative priorities include supporting energy efficiency and conservation initiatives to help to preserve the community’s natural beauty while simultaneously avoiding a negative economic impact to the business community.
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Read these articles for more about the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s business sustainability and clean energy leadership:
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If you would like more information about the economic benefits of energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives, please contact susan@chambersforinnovation.com.