$mart Business Partner Program
The $mart Business Partner Program is a free advisory service that:
- Provides a guide and assistance in setting and achieving goals to reduce energy, water, waste, and purchasing costs
- Offers on-site visits and tools to achieve goals
- Publicly recognizes businesses for their efforts to become sustainable by setting environmental goals
- Awards decals to $mart Business Partners so local customers can shop green
Background
The $mart Business Partner Program began in 1992 with the name of Green Seal Business Program. The name was changed in 2007 to avoid confusion with a national third-party certification organization with the same name.
The following individuals are gratefully acknowledged for their assistance in creating the program and original editions of the guide (under the name, “Green Seal Business Guide”): Gretchen Lowe, Sandra Cannon, Barbara Clark, and Sharon Johnson along with John Blunt, Jan Brydsen, Cheryl Clemens, Tova Cochrane, Michael Davis, Curtis Durrant, Rocky Eastman, David Eaton, Robyn Gehrke, Felicia Leighton, Mark Mease, Al Prouty, Dennis Rakestraw, Hannah Swee, Terry Thomas, Roger Trump, Van Voorhies, Jim Wavada, Jay Yonkers, and the Walla Walla/Columbia Counties Implementation Staff Committee and Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
How to Participate
E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to set up an initial appointment. You will receive a guide and the representative will work with you to identify goals and determine how best to meet the $mart Business Partner criteria.
Who We Are
We are four local organizations interested in the quality of life and livability of the Walla Walla Valley. One way to accomplish these goals is to encourage businesses to adopt sustainable business practices through the $mart Business Partner Program.
Sustainable Living Center
A nonprofit organization started in 2002. It serves as an information center to enable the efficient use of resources today to ensure sufficient resources tomorrow.
Walla Walla Area Resource Conservation Committee
Founded over 20 years ago, is a nonprofit, volunteer group that works to promote sustainability in the community
Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce
Is a member-focused organization and community partner that fosters a sustainable, healthy and vibrant economic environment through business promotion, advocacy, education and services
Downtown Walla Walla Foundation
Founded in 1986 to promote the history, commerce, and culture of downtown by working with local merchants, volunteers, and stakeholders toward a historic and economically vibrant downtown.
