Last Chance to "Go Green on the Green"

 LAST CHANCE TO JOIN “GO GREEN ON THE GREEN”

Educational & Entertaining Sustainability Forum on Wednesday, October 30, 2013

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The last chance to join the Somerset County Business Partnership Sustainable Somerset Committee and representatives of businesses throughout Somerset County is rapidly approaching. “Go Green on the Green,” a social gathering, interactive learning experience, and evening of peer networking will take place at Neshanic Valley Golf Course on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

“Go Green on the Green” is an early evening cocktail and networking social with the added component of discovery and enjoyment with like-minded business people who seek to improve the sustainability activities at their workplace. “Go Green” is the initial event based on the Green Challenge, a call to action to advance sustainability among the Somerset County business community.

The 2013-2014 “Green Challenge” is a Business Partnership initiative to encourage businesses to employ practices that will preserve and protect the environment while improving a company’s bottom line and gaining public recognition for sustainability accomplishments. Companies involved in the “Green Challenge” have been provided the tools necessary to implement sustainable practices in day-to-day business operations. The “Green Challenge” helps operators of businesses identify opportunities to increase profitability with methods that improve energy efficiency and recycling efforts, conserve resources, and contribute to the wellbeing of the community at large.

Guests will participate in “On the Tee,” an interactive game that will help identify methods of enhancing sustainability. “On the Tee” will feature a creative and entertaining interactive 9-table “course,” with each stop showcasing innovative approaches to sustainability.  As guests move from table to table they will learn how businesses can profit from “going green” and things they can incorporate into their business model immediately to become more sustainable.

“Go Green on the Green” is being sponsored by Food & Beverage Sponsor Investors Bank; Marketing Community Partner Chameleon Studios; and a host of other local businesses have joined the SCBP’s community effort to promote sustainable business practices.

Reservations for “Go Green on the Green” are $30 per person for Green Challenge participants; $35 for Business Partnership members; and $50 for non-members. Preregistration is requested and may be made online at web.scbp.org/events. For information contact Takeena Deas at 908-218-4300.

Neshanic Valley was selected as the host location based on having received certification as a “River-Friendly” facility from the New Jersey Water Supply Authority. The Somerset County Park Commission facility is one of 4 “River-Friendly” courses in the county.

BACKGROUNDER

The Somerset County Business Partnership serves as central New Jersey’s regional Chamber of Commerce. Members and investors represent public, private and community organizations, working in partnership and dedicated to maintaining and promoting economic prosperity and quality of life in Somerset County.  The Somerset County Business Partnership is an essential partner for doing business in Somerset County, and as such is the premier regional business organization in New Jersey. The Business Partnership seeks to achieve four key outcomes; public leadership, advocacy, economic and community development, and value/engagement, providing LEADERSHIP, OPPORTUNITY, AND RESULTS to the Somerset County Business Community.