City Of Ames: Smart Business Challenge Luncheon Is Jan. 20

Press release from the City of Ames:

12/29/2021 4:30 PM

Ames Electric Services will host the fifth annual Smart Business Challenge Recognition Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Blvd. Businesses are invited to the event which begins with a sustainability resource fair open house at 11 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch at 11:30 a.m., and the program at noon.

Yuill Herbert will present the keynote address, “The Opportunity for Businesses in Ames’ Low Carbon Future.” Herbert is the founder and director of Sustainability Solutions Group. He has leading expertise on climate change mitigation and adaptation systems modeling that incorporates energy, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and co-benefits. Herbert is a member of the consultant team currently leading the City of Ames’ efforts in developing a community Climate Action Plan.

The Smart Business Challenge is sponsored by Ames Electric Services to promote not only reduced consumption of electricity, but also to encourage Ames businesses to look comprehensively at reducing their carbon footprint and opportunities to support the City’s sustainability vision. Challenge participants complete a checklist that encompasses environmental, economic, and social sustainability components such as community engagement and volunteerism.

The luncheon is open to any business interested in the challenge. There is no cost to participate, but an RSVP for lunch is required by Wednesday, Jan 12, by emailing jacque.higgins@cityofames.org with the name of your business and attendees.

For more information about the Smart Business Challenge, visit www.CityOfAmes.org/SmartBusinessChallenge

This press release was produced by the City of Ames. The views expressed here are the author’s own.