West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum

The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is a non-profit organization of area companies united in their commitment to the principle of a concept known today as the "Triple Bottom Line."

The Triple bottom line and the mission of the forum is to promote business practices that demonstrate environmental stewardship, economic vitality and social responsibility.

News & Events

Events Calendar

You can now find upcoming events on the WMSBF calendar. All committee meetings, membership meetings, and events of interest to members are listed. Read more to view.

WMSBF Meetings

Date: Second Monday of Each Month, 12-2pm

Location: Location Rotates - Check the WMSBF home page for each month's location.

West Michigan’s sustainable business leaders meet up each month to discover a new topic in sustainable business and share best practices.

Green Drinks

Date: Third Thursday of Each Month, 5-7pm

Location: Location Rotates. Go to Green Drinks Grand Rapids to join our e-vite list.

Green Drinks is part of an international movement of business people to network and “talk green”. Go to www.greendrinks.org to see a list of Green Drink groups around the world.

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Begins Process to Become Distinct 501C3

Directors of the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (WMSBF) voted to take the next step in its evolutionary journey and establish itself as a distinct 501 (c) 3.

October 27 Press Release

November meeting to be held at Haworth in Holland.

October 20 Newsletter

Download a PDF of the semi-monthly newsletter here.

October 6 newsletter

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October Meeting will focus on Carbon Management

Read the Press Release here.

September 22 Newsletter

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Go Green Golf Outing was a Success!

Those who attended the third annual Go Green Golf Outing, the primary fundraising event for our sustainable business scholarship, were treated to a beautiful day on a beautiful course. Scholarships funded through last year’s event were presented and enough money for next year’s scholarship was raised. Thank you to all of our sponsors, golfers, and to Quail Ridge for hosting again this year.

Click here to see photos!

MEETINGS

Date: December 8, 2008 :: 12p-2p

Host: Steelcase

Location: 901 44th Street, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Maryellen Mika from Steelcase and Laura Rauwerda from MI-DEQ will be presenting on the Green Suppliers Network.

Manufacturers of all sizes are turning to lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste and save money. In fact, you may already be practicing lean at your facility. But did you know you can save even more by expanding your efforts to be Lean and Clean?

The Green Suppliers Network works with large manufacturers to engage their suppliers in low-cost technical reviews to identify strategies for improving process lines and using materials more efficiently. T he Lean and Clean Advantage targets and eliminates the root causes of waste. The result—a stronger bottom line. Green Suppliers Network reviews can help you:

Find customized solutions to your manufacturing challenges
Save money and increase capacity
See immediate results through hands-on training on the shop floor
Achieve additional savings and efficiencies beyond traditional lean techniques
Improve supply chain relationships

Working in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Green Suppliers Network to help small and medium-sized manufacturers stay competitive and profitable while reducing their impact on the environment.

There is a program cost of $10.

Lunch will begin at 12pm.

The WMSBF Board of Directors will be meeting immediately following the general meeting.

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