West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum

Cross-Sector Convening: Recycling And Reuse Of PV Solar Panels

GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council will host a cross-sector convening for public and private stakeholders in renewable energy, materials management, sustainable business and community development to discuss the emerging need for investment in recycling and reuse of photovoltaic solar panels, and clarity on end-of-life expectations for broken

By |2024-03-15T11:18:01-04:00March 15th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|

WMSBF Names Sustainable Business Of The Year Award Winners

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will honor local organizations and professionals at its 10th Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash on Wednesday, October 18 at the The Goei Center in Grand Rapids. The sold-out event is the signature function of the region’s sustainability and sustainable business community. The Forum will recognize six local

By |2023-11-08T09:50:53-05:00November 8th, 2023|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|

30th West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Annual Meeting

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host its 30th Annual Meeting at LMCU Ballpark August 21.  The event will will include an update on the organization, announcement of this year’s West Michigan Sustainable Business Hall of Fame and Sustainable Business of the Year honorees, and the forum’s annual “state of sustainable business”

By |2023-08-02T15:28:12-04:00August 2nd, 2023|Announcements/New Products|

West MI Sustainable Business Forum Annual Meeting Featuring Rep Peter Meijer

ANN ARBOR - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host its 29th Annual Meeting on Monday, June 27 at the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation. Joining us on MITech TV is Rose Spickler to provide more details for this live event. No virtual attendance is available. The Annual Meeting will include an update on

By |2022-06-21T14:10:56-04:00June 21st, 2022|Clean Update, mitechtv|

Forum To Discuss Leadership On Climate Change, Community Development

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Kent County Essential Needs Taskforce and other partners are hosting a forum to discuss how the private and public sector are demonstrating leadership on climate change and community development. The event will highlight the opportunity for innovation and investment to advance the Michigan economy and improve environmental

By |2021-08-10T11:58:17-04:00August 10th, 2021|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Elects New Board And President

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum elected eight local professionals to its 16-member board of directors at its Annual Meeting last week. New board members include Amy Butler, Director of Sustainability at Michigan State University; Misti Stanton, Assistant Vice President and Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Mercantile Bank, Zachary Verhulst, founder and managing

By |2021-08-05T19:28:53-04:00August 3rd, 2021|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Featured|

West Michigan Sustainable Business Hires Wesley Watson As New Engagement Manager

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business has hired Wesley Watson as its new Engagement Manager. In this new role, Watson will provide tactical support for the Forum's growth as a regional and statewide network, its educational programming, and collaborative projects. Among other initiatives, he will be leading our work to engage underrepresented communities in

By |2021-06-11T15:43:03-04:00June 11th, 2021|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|

Michigan Sustainable Biz Forum Focus On Sustainability In Business Research

GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is pleased to host John Elkington - world renowned author, advisor, and entrepreneur - for a discussion of his sustainability in business research and his recent book Green Swans: The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism. This virtual event will feature a one-hour discussion, as well as a networking

By |2021-03-05T13:07:45-05:00March 5th, 2021|Clean Update|

West Michigan Sustainable Biz Forum Feb. 8: Solar Power In Sustainable Business

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a discussion on the evolving role of solar power in sustainable business, focusing on co-benefits, development considerations, and lifespan of solar technology. Panelists include: • John Kinch, Executive Director of Michigan Energy Options • Tyler Kanczuzewski, Vice President of Marketing & Sustainability at Inovateus Solar

By |2021-02-05T16:20:47-05:00February 5th, 2021|Clean Update|