Green Business Committee/Challenge

Entries Close September 30, 2010

JOIN US IN THE LOUDOUN GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE!

The Loudoun County government and Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to present the Loudoun Green Business Challenge.  The Loudoun Green Business Challenge is a new annual initiative that

• Encourages Loudoun businesses to adopt more environmentally sound business practices, and
• Recognizes the achievements of businesses that are already conserving energy and reducing their environmental impact.

Taking part in the Challenge offers you the potential to save money and receive third-party confirmation of your business’s greenness.    

What is the Green Business Challenge?

The Green Business Challenge identifies over 40 different actions businesses can take to become more energy efficient and implement more environmentally sound business practices.  Businesses and non-profit organizations receive points in the Challenge based on how many of the actions they take (or have already taken). Businesses will be recognized as “Certified”, “Silver”, “Gold” or “Platinum” based on the number of points they accumulate.  The first annual, 2009-2010 Challenge closes on September 30th 2010 -- there is still time to enter.

Why Participate in the Green Business Challenge?

• Receive guidance on reducing your business’s environmental impact
• Learn how to save money through increased energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions
• Increase your bottom line through energy and cost savings
• Confirm for customers, suppliers and employees that you are a green business
• Give employees a reason to feel good about cutting costs and improving efficiency
• Differentiate yourself from your competitors
• Demonstrate leadership in the community
• Spur innovation
• Receive publicity through a press release and a recognition event
• Best of all, entering the Challenge and receiving certification are FREE!

Who Is Eligible To Participate?

Any business or non-profit organization whose operations reside in Loudoun County is eligible to participate, regardless of their size.  Quite simply…every business with operations in Loudoun County!

How Do I Get Started?

Step 1 – Sign up for the Green Business Challenge today – www.loudoun.gov/energy

Step 2 – Download the Loudoun Green Business Challenge word document or pdf at www.loudoun.gov/energy and start adding up your points.

Step 3 – Join the “Loudoun County Green Business Challenge page on facebook for updates, including information on upcoming educational webinars with answers to frequently asked questions as well as tips and ideas for completing the Challenge.

Get Started Today.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

Green Business Challenge program details (PDF)

Loudoun Chamber Partners on Green Business Challenge
( Press Release)

Green Business Committee Meetings:

Committee Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month, 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office.

Staff contact: Tracy Steinbach

Loudoun Chamber Offices
19301 Winmeade Drive, Suite 201
Lansdowne, VA  20176

703-777-2176