Green City business program takes national award
The City of Fort Wayne's Green City Business Program received the Technology Solutions Award presented by Public Technology Institute. The Washington D.C. based group recognized Fort Wayne's Green City program for its efforts to merge ecological, economic and social factors in an effort to create a sustainable community. Fort Wayne's program focuses on sustainability by training businesses to have better environmental practices that reduce operating costs.
Award Presenters touted our program for incorporating a mentoring aspect that pairs businesses together in meeting green standards.
The Green City Business program offers live interactive training that help businesses understand what they can do to make their business more "green" and save money on energy costs. More than 30 Fort Wayne businesses were involved in the first training session and a second training session is scheduled for this month.
Fort Wayne businesses can attend a free training session on Wednesday July 15, 2009 from 12:15pm-4:30pm. Pre-registration is required by July 9, 2009. To register for the workshop contact Julia Gorrell at 427-6059 or visit www.cityoffortwayne.org/energy/gb.