Cranberry to Offer Free Business Sustainability Workshop

Information submitted by Cranberry Township

Cranberry is hosting a free 90-min workshop to help businesses get leaner and greener, but not meaner.

Taking place at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 11 in the council chambers of the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, the workshop will offer a quick review of best sustainable business practices.

Featured presenters at the workshop, co-sponsored by the Cranberry Business Hub and Sustainable Pittsburgh, include Greg Wozniak, a regional energy conservation consultant; business human resources consultant Phyllis Hartman, and SPC transportation and commuting planning professional Bob Villella.  

Sustainable Pittsburgh, a government and business management consulting group, as well as select local companies which have successfully implemented sustainable business practices, also will be on hand to share their experience, offer advice and answer questions.

Cranberry's municipal government four years ago adopted a comprehensive long-range plan for community development through 2030 that placed a major emphasis on sustainable practices in the public sector. 

The plan also called for efforts to encourage and support adoption of sustainability principles in the community's private sector.

The July 11 workshop is intended to bring together the experience and resources needed to help accelerate that adoption. In addition, the township provides public recognition through a variety of media to organizations in Cranberry that have succeeded in implementing sustainable practices.

Several companies that have received designations as “Healthy Cranberry Businesses” will attend the workshop.

A continental breakfast buffet will be available at the workshop. While there is no charge to participate, RSVPs are appreciated at businesshub@cranberrytownship.org or by phone at 724-776-9861