the GREENWAY initiative
The GREENWAY initiative is a two-year certification program that identifies, assesses, and certifies businesses to do business the “green way”. Its purpose is to assist Chamber businesses to implement best practices for becoming sustainable and efficient businesses. Through the program, a business is independently audited in six categories that examine how the business operates on a daily basis, as well as the efficiency of the building design and potential improvements.
Mission Statement
The greeNWAy initiative is an education and recognition program to connect people, sustain profits and preserve the planet for the businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
History
During a Fayetteville Community Summit in 2009, community members discussed the need for a local green business certification. The Fayetteville Chamber recognized the prevalent support for such a program, and thus, the greeNWAy Initiative was created. The Fayetteville Chamber launched the program in 2010 with five pilot organizations - the City of Fayetteville, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, Salon Professionals, Clubhaus Fitness, and Courtyard Marriott. The program has experienced much success, and since 2010, the Fayetteville Chamber has certified 36 businesses to become greeNWAy certified. In 2017, the Fayetteville Chamber began to partner with the University of Arkansas and Carrie Nelms to revamp the program by modernizing the process. The Fayetteville Chamber plans to roll out the new Greenway Initiative Fall 2020.
Mission Statement
The greeNWAy initiative is an education and recognition program to connect people, sustain profits and preserve the planet for the businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
History
During a Fayetteville Community Summit in 2009, community members discussed the need for a local green business certification. The Fayetteville Chamber recognized the prevalent support for such a program, and thus, the greeNWAy Initiative was created. The Fayetteville Chamber launched the program in 2010 with five pilot organizations - the City of Fayetteville, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, Salon Professionals, Clubhaus Fitness, and Courtyard Marriott. The program has experienced much success, and since 2010, the Fayetteville Chamber has certified 36 businesses to become greeNWAy certified. In 2017, the Fayetteville Chamber began to partner with the University of Arkansas and Carrie Nelms to revamp the program by modernizing the process. The Fayetteville Chamber plans to roll out the new Greenway Initiative Fall 2020.
Interested in joining?
If you've made up your mind and are ready to join, click the link below to fill out our intake form and/or contact Taylor Shelton, Greenway Coordinator, at tshelton@fayettevillear.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What financial incentives are there to assist businesses in "going green"?
We are constantly searching for rebates and tax incentives for rebates on both structural implementations, equipment purchases, etc. Join our program for email updates on these sustainability-related financial incentives for your business.
What types of businesses are eligible for certification?
Business of all sizes are encouraged to apply for our program, with the exception of home-based businesses due to the difference in energy rebates and laws.
How do I get started?
Please contact Taylor Shelton at tshelton@fayettevillear.com or 479-521-1710.
We are constantly searching for rebates and tax incentives for rebates on both structural implementations, equipment purchases, etc. Join our program for email updates on these sustainability-related financial incentives for your business.
What types of businesses are eligible for certification?
Business of all sizes are encouraged to apply for our program, with the exception of home-based businesses due to the difference in energy rebates and laws.
How do I get started?
Please contact Taylor Shelton at tshelton@fayettevillear.com or 479-521-1710.
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