Green Chamber Press Releases

City of Phoenix Taps Two Green Chamber Greater Phoenix Board Members for Key Positions

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:36:41 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Phoenix Taps Two Green Chamber Greater Phoenix Board Members for Key Positions Phoenix Mayor Stanton adds Colin Tetreault as Senior Policy Director for Sustainability and Mara DeFilippis Joins City of Phoenix as Clean Tech Business Liaison Phoenix, Ariz. (January 31, 2012) – The City of Phoenix expands sustainability initiatives and adds two Green Chamber Greater Phoenix Board Members as sustainability policy and economic development leaders. Green Chamber Grea...

The Green Chamber hosting the Great Green Business Search at the brand new Center for ...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:46:23 +0100

The Green Chamber hosting the Great Green Business Search at the brand new Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation Save the date for the First Annual Great Green·Business Search and Showcase hosted by The Green Chamber happening on March 27th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Center for·Entrepreneurial·Innovation in Phoenix. What is it? A one day event showcasing Arizona entrepreneurs and innovators. Who should attend? Anyone interested in sustainability, clean tech or low carbon i...

The Green Chamber Appoints Two New Board Members

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:27:38 +0100

The Green Chamber Appoints Two New Board Members The Green Chamber: Greater Phoenix added two leaders in the Valley’s green economy to its Board of Directors prior to the holidays. Newly elected Board members Ron Vokoun of Mortenson Construction and Marc Sobelman of ECOtality North America will better help represent the diversity of local companies committed to the low carbon economy, said the Chamber’s Board President, Leslie Lindo. Vokoun brings over twenty years of experience in the c...

The Green Chamber Partners with GoGreen '11 Phoenix

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:13:19 +0100

The Green Chamber Partners with GoGreen '11 Phoenix The Green Chamber is proud to announce a partnership with GoGreen '11 Phoenix, a one-day sustainability conference for business in Phoenix on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. GoGreen is built to inspire, educate and motivate business owners and professionals to deepen the commitment to sustainable practices at their organizations. As an action-oriented, collaborative conference, GoGreen '11 Phoenix teaches best practices on how to "green" your b...

Transformational Changes at the Green Chamber

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100

Transformational Changes at the Green Chamber August 1st will mark a new and transformative chapter in the history of the three-year-old Phoenix Green Chamber of Commerce with a fresh brand, focused mission and a high-impact, energetic Board of Directors; one that will be focused on “advancing a sustainable economy in the Valley.” After intensive engagement and discussion with members and community partners, the organization will be newly re-christened as “The Green Chamber: Gre...

Green Chamber to Host Phoenix Mayoral Forum

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:03:02 +0100

Green Chamber to Host Phoenix Mayoral Forum Candidates Will Discuss Vision for Creating a Sustainable EconomyAug. 3rd, 6:30 to 8:00 pm | Burton Barr Library | 1221 N. Central Ave. Phoenicians will have a special opportunity to hear from the candidates vying to lead the city on the evening of August 3rd. The Mayoral Candidates Forum, hosted by The Green Chamber, will feature all the major candidates for Phoenix’s top office in the one forum solely devoted to building a m...

Green Chamber's April Link-n-Learn Event Aims to Inspire Energy Efficiency in Arizona

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:03:02 +0100

Green Chamber's April Link-n-Learn Event Aims to Inspire Energy Efficiency in Arizona PHOENIX (April 12, 2011) -- The Phoenix Green Chamber of Commerce continues its Link & Learn networking and educational series April 19th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Rio Salado College. Featuring speakers Debbie Kimberly of SRP, Jim Wontor of APS and Ellen Zuckerman of Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), the event aims to educate about the substantial initiatives and opportunities related to ...

Green Chamber Takes Positions on Four Bills That Impact Sustainable Job Creation in the State

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 02:03:02 +0100

Green Chamber Takes Positions on Four Bills That Impact Sustainable Job Creation in the State In the process of monitoring nearly 20 bills during this session of the legislature, the Green Chamber’s Public Policy Committee is urging Chamber members to keep a close watch on four key bills that are still alive and could impact job growth in the state. HB 2705, sponsored by Representative Amanda Reeve, won unanimous support of the Policy Committee because it provides a key revenue stream for...

Green Chamber's March "Link & Learn" Event Aims to LIght A Fire

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:03:02 +0100

Green Chamber's March "Link & Learn" Event Aims to LIght A Fire Energy Experts Address Solar in Arizona: What's It Going To Take? PHOENIX (March 08, 2011) -- The Phoenix Green Chamber of Commerce continues its Link & Learn networking and educational series March 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Rio Salado College. Featuring speakers Nancy LaPlaca of the Arizona Corporation Commission and Ben Montclair of The Capital Review Group, the event aims to address tough questions and pre...

Phoenix Green Chamber Urges Members to Support Energy Policies that Create Jobs

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:03:02 +0100

Phoenix Green Chamber Urges Members to Support Energy Policies that Create Jobs The Phoenix Green Chamber of Commerce is urging its members to support legislation working its way through the 2011 legislature to encourage sustainable job creation, while opposing bills that keep Arizonans reliant on the same economic boom and bust cycles that have adversely impacted the entire state. After a thorough review from the Public Policy Committee, the Chamber is urging its members to support HCR 200...

Green Chamber Announces Launch of Public Policy Committee

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:03:02 +0100

Green Chamber Announces Launch of Public Policy Committee Phoenix— The Phoenix Green Chamber of Commerce officially launched its public policy committee this month, citing the need to better educate businesses, elected officials and all Arizonans about the benefits of economic policies supporting the growth of sustainable industries. “The PGCC supports policies that encourage sustainable, diverse growth and greater economic opportunities for all businesses in Arizona,” sai...

Phoenix Green Chamber Announces Eco-Golf Tournament

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:03:02 +0100

Phoenix Green Chamber Announces Eco-Golf Tournament PHOENIX (July 19, 2010)--The Phoenix Green Chamber of Commerce (PGCC) announces the first Eco-Golf event in the State of Arizona , The Terra Initiative Foundation Charity Green Golf Event on October 15, 2010. The Eco-friendly golf tournament to be held at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale will benefit green non-profit organizations: The Terra Initiative Foundation, The Phoenix Green Chamber of Commerce, and the Arizona Stat...

Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce Phoenix Chapter Announces The Phoenician as New Monthly ...

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce Phoenix Chapter Announces The Phoenician as New Monthly Meeting Host PHOENIX (January 11, 2010) --The Phoenix Chapter of the Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce (PGCC) announces today that The Phoenician will be the new host for the chamber's popular monthly networking meetings, which expand in 2010 to include sustainability education. Beginning with the year’s first meeting on January 14, the Scottsdale resort will host the structured networking even...