Henry Brown, CEO of Miller Electric, is currently serving a multi-year term as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Jacksonville Chamber and knows that it is not just companies working directly in the clean energy sector, such as his, that are interested in staying on top of energy issues. “Many companies have a renewable energy target, some are looking to provide onsite EV charging for employees, and others want to electrify their fleet,” says Brown. “The need for education and leadership on these topics exists throughout almost all businesses.” Clearly, chambers of commerce have a real leadership opportunity here.
Further, Brown continued, “Business communities across the US recognize the need to address the growing number of extreme weather events and find ways to reduce and manage energy risks.” This focus has led to many governments across the country hiring resilience directors, as Jacksonville, Florida has just done.
With new businesses and members, comes new leadership, not only in the Chamber world, but in business communities across the nation. With clean energy and climate issues pushing to the forefront of many business and community plans, it’s helpful to embrace the growing sector as it creates new jobs and contributes to a growing economy. Miller Electric is a prime example of a business harnessing the power of the alternative energy sector and creating a valuable business with continued opportunity for growth in the field of clean energy.
