“We have been thrilled at the success of these businesses – finding creative ways to reduce waste and use less energy, tapping the latest innovations to save water, and establishing best practices to get the biggest bang for their buck with all of these operational improvements.  And what’s good for our local business is good for the Charlottesville area. Initiatives like the Better Business Challenge promote the long-term economic vitality, resiliency, and sustainability of our community,”

Teri Kent, Project Manager, Better Business Challenge, Executive Director Better World Betty

“The Better Business Challenge really underscored for LEAP how much interest local businesses have in saving on energy costs. We had over 100 attendees at our lunch n’ learns on energy efficiency and lighting and did multiple presentations for the employees of Challenge participants. We look forward to continuing to help our community save money and create a more productive work environment,”

Cynthia Adams, Executive Director of LEAP

 

“Albemarle County is excited about the success of the first year of the Better Business Challenge and thinks that the program exemplifies the stewardship philosophy supported by the County and embraced by our business community, in addition to promoting smart, innovative business practices that improve efficiency and profitability,”

Lee Catlin, Assistant to the County Executive for Community and Business Partnerships, Albemarle County

 

“The Better Business Challenge was successful in engaging a variety of area businesses in a spirited competition focused on creating savings and more sustainable business habits. This approach creates stronger businesses and a healthy community. Bravo!”

Chris Engle, Director of Economic Development, City of Charlottesville

 

“The Better Business Challenge encouraged all of us to consider the environment as a factor in best business practices,”

Jason Williams, Facilities Manager, The Paramount Theater

 

“We have always welcomed input from our customers, but the Challenge has directed those suggestions in ways that have really helped inspire us to action!”

Laura Galgano, Owner, Blue Moon Diner

 

Thanks for your community leadership on this important issue!

We were glad to be a part of the Challenge, and honored to get recognized for our efforts. I can honestly say that the challenge pushed us into areas of improvement that we wouldn’t otherwise have gotten to, even though we have a significant emphasis on environmental management going on at the ACSA.

Gary O’Connell, Albemarle County Service Authority

 

Thanks again to the Challenge for helping us.  We try to be mindful of our power and water usage both from a practical-business standpoint as well as a community responsibility standpoint.

Mary Loose DeViney, Tuel Jewelers