Frequently Asked Questions

1. In what ways has the Alliance been active so far?

The Alliance's activities on behalf of sustainable-minded enterprises in Chicago include:

Initiating monthly Chicago Green Drinks: Business Edition networking events
Developing and hosting Networking Breakfasts, Corporate Roundtables, and Workshops
Participating on several City government “green business” advisory committees
Forming connections with other area business organizations (e.g. Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Chicago Manufacturing Center, Local First Chicago, Center for Sustainable Enterprise (IIT Stuart School of Business)
Forming connections with the local international business community
Creating a new online hub: www.sustainablechicago.biz
Launching Chicago's Green Business Directory
Serving as an informal referral service

2. Is the online profile an endorsement of members as sustainable businesses?

The Alliance is not intended as a sustainable business certification system. However, members must pledge their commitment to engaging in some level of sustainability activity appropriate to their industry.

The Alliance will act as a confidential intermediary between a member’s senior management and any parties submitting comments about possible misrepresentations in this profile.

3. How is the Alliance managed?

The Alliance is administered by the Foresight Design Initiative, an Illinois-based, IRS-recognized, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
All dues received by Foresight will be restricted to Alliance-related expenses.
To provide direction and oversight, an Alliance steering committee has been formed with representatives from diverse sectors. Members listed below:
Alliance Staff listed below

4. Why should I join the CSBA?

Here are some reasons to join us. Also, check out some of our current benefits and read success stories from our members.

STEERING COMMITTEE

Bill Barnes

Barry Bursak
Eco Entrepreneur & Consultant

Marilyn Jones
President
Consolidated Printing Company

Peter Nicholson
Executive Director
Foresight Design Initiative

John M. Orlando

Kevin Pierce, AIA
Director of Sustainable Design
Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.

Scott Schechter
Investment Advisor

Eagle Strategies Corp/New York Life

Bryan Stubbs

Director, Westside Entrepreneurial Center
Chicago Community Ventures

STAFF

Rajya Karipineni
Director
rajya @ foresightdesign.org

Bobbie Seltzer
Organizational Administrator
bobbie @ foresightdesign.org

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