Chamber of Commerce

Governing magazine founder Peter Harkness writes about how local business and governmental entities are taking action on climate change issues in their communities.

Knoxville, TN

A membership program that offers support to participating businesses that agree to engage in green strategies.

Waco, TX

A state of the art, sustainable building that serves as an example to the Waco community, encouraging other businesses to engage in environmentally friendly practices.

Greater Lehigh Valley

A regional effort to educate the business community and encourage sustainable business methods throughout Lehigh Valley and the surrounding area.

A business community that has taken a large, active role in the community’s efforts to encourage green activities.

Los Angeles, CA

A local chamber of commerce that promotes environmental policy as a key to the city's economic viability.

Entrepreneurial American Community Award

A city that embraces arts and culture as a significant way to effect economic and social change in the community.

Greater Kansas City

Local businesses that promote environmental strategies as a necessary action for the continued economic success of the community.

Indianapolis, IN

Positive reinforcement for businesses that observe green practices in the Indianapolis community.

Columbia, SC

A chamber of commerce that is actively creating a more sustainable Columbia community by involving local business leaders in the effort.

Chattanooga, TN

A business community dedicated to both the economic and environmental health of Chattanooga.

Bridgeport, CT

A wide-reaching collaboration that has resulted in impressive environmental and financial benefits for the city of Bridgeport.

This report highlights eleven chambers of commerce that when faced with the challenge of ensuring the future strength of their economies, have employed creative new agendas that not only help reverse the effects of environmental degradation but leverage the occasion for valuable economic gain. Click here to download the report.

In the fall of 2009, Partners for Livable Communities received a grant from the Energy Foundation to challenge the common misconception that economic growth and environmental sustainability are fundamentally at odds with one another and to showcase innovative programs at the nexus of these agendas.

Entrepreneurial American Community Award

For having one of the most remarkable city center transformations in the nation.