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Cool Green Biz

Cool Green Biz Initiative

Cool Green Biz is an initiative launched by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition. The program is designed to recognize member businesses that have made a commitment to sustainable business practices. The program will be based on an evaluation of member's implementation of "green" practices that reduce waste, promote clean air and water, conserve natural resources, enhance the quality of life for employees, customers, and neighbors, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

If you are interested in learning more about the program, contact Tori Williams at green@roanokechamber.org or call 540.983.0700 x229.


Cool Green Biz Designation Companies
Level 3 Certification
Breakell, Inc. General Contractors
Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition
AECOM
Virginia Western Community College

Level 2 Certification
Cox
Draper Aden Associates
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
Spectrum Design, PC
Structures Design/Build, LLC

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

Evaluation Pending
Lanford Brothers Co.
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore

Carilion Clinic

Roanoke Gas Company
Berglund Chevrolet
City of Roanoke

Coca - Cola Bottling Consolidated
Steel Dynamics

Novozymes Biologicals
Orvis


For more information on the program, click here.

To fill out an application form, click here.

To review the "green" practices checklist, click here.

To pay application fee electronically, click here.

James Sledd (right), the commissioning manager for AECOM, is presented a "Cool Green Biz" Level 3 Certification certificate from Chamber President Joyce Waugh.


SunTrust Banks president and CEO Barry Henderson (left) is presented a "Cool Green Biz" certification certificate from Chamber President Joyce Waugh.

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Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Director Wayne Strickland (left) is presented a "Cool Green Biz" certification sticker from Chamber President Joyce Waugh..
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