The bottom line is always a concern for business. But when you can do good and still make money — that’s a pretty great thing.
For the second year, the Worcester Business Journal has endeavored to find the business and nonprofit leaders that are “going green.” We solicited nominations from the region, and with the help of a panel of judges, we narrowed the field down to the Central Mass. Green Award winners profiled within the next eight pages.
The Takeawy
The lesson from these six businesses and schools are clear — going green isn’t an unreachable goal with today’s advances in technology. With a little smarts and knowhow, any business — from the largest global conglomerate to the smallest local elementary school — can take steps to conserve and still stay within budget.
A special thanks to our judges – Dennis Rice from Alternatives Unlimited in Whitinsville and Jim Okun of Okun, Talbot & Okun Associates. Both were winners of the 2008 Central Mass. Green Awards and lent their perspective as we evaluated the field of nominees this year. And a thank you to Ellen O’Connor and Sara Withee, freelance writers who wrote the profiles of this year’s honorees.
We’ll be celebrating the 2009 Central Mass. Green Award winners at the Massachusetts Energy Summit on Oct. 15 at the DCU Center. For more information on that event, check out the special program guide within this issue.
Education
The College of the Holy Cross, Worcester
Millville Elementary School, Blackstone
Manufacturing
Small Business
