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Several New Tenants Join GX Community
We are very pleased to report that despite current challenges in the global economy, Green Exchange has had a strong surge in momentum as its community of tenants continues to grow each month. Our enthusiastic and vibrant community continues to grow each month with recognizable enterprises, non-profit organizations, as well as fledgling startups. Green Exchange is a unique home for any type of business looking to advance the green economy in some way.
Some of our newest committed tenants include:
Mindful Metropolis is a free socially-conscious print publication available at more than 570 distribution points throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. More than 40,000 copies of the full color glossy eco-friendly print magazine are circulated monthly, featuring stories about living more consciously in and around Chicagoland. Mindful Metropolis is dedicated to connecting Chicagoland’s conscious community by uplifting businesses, non-profits, local organizations and educational institutions which inspire individuals and communities to act responsibly, by exploring green culture art and design, and by bringing conscious living concepts from the kitchen table to the boardroom table and all places in between.
Local First Chicago was formed in 2005 as a network of locally owned, independent businesses and community organizations joined together to keep money and character in our neighborhoods and build a thriving local living economy. In doing so, Local First Chicago hopes to promote the overall social, economic, and environmental health of our economy and communities. Local First Chicago's mission is to educate the public on the importance of choosing locally owned, independent businesses. We work primarily through public education, business support, and advocacy.
Conscious Planet Media is one of the city’s first full-service green media, HD video production, TV and lifestyle programming companies located in a custom, Platinum LEED television studio. The company is dedicated to telling stories that help create a more just and sustainable world. Its productions include Conscious Living TV and The Soul of Green. Conscious Planet Media is expanding its video production division to meet the rising demand of socially-responsible entrepreneurs and sustainable businesses and organizations looking to harness the power of HD video to tell their unique stories. It employs the latest green practices, state-of-the-art production equipment, show cameras, recycled materials and energy-efficient lighting.
The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) North America is an international advisory, coaching and training organization specializing in sustainable development solutions. CSE has offices in Chicago, Athens, Brussels and Cyprus. It works with private and public sector clients for the advancement of sustainability within operation and organizational framework. CSE’s goal is to assist organizations and institutions in producing positive impact and added value for stakeholders. It provides targeted support in the areas of: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Management & Reporting, Climate Change Solutions, Green & Social Cause Marketing, CSR Assurance & Sustainable Investments, Performance Management, and Executive Training Workshops.
Kuma Energy Solutions, LLC provides sustainable energy efficient solutions including the one-of-a-kind Aeroturbine urban wind turbine to commercial, industrial and institutional consumers. The company offers a range of renewable energy and energy efficiency assessment, action planning services and products. Kuma Energy's featured product is the Aeroturbine, specifically designed for the urban environment. The patented vertical axis wind turbine can be installed on existing rooftops or included in new building design to provide clean renewable energy at the site of consumption. Manufactured by AeroEdison Industries, LLC, the Aeroturbine qualifies for federal and state renewable energy incentives. It can be mounted vertically, horizontally or stacked; energy production can be increased by use in combination with the AeroEdison Solar Panel Incline. Kuma Energy also offers energy efficiency products including LED lighting, reflective roofing and weatherization.
Barefoot Concrete is an FSC-certified provider of polished concrete floors with green benefits that can translate to points toward LEED certification. Rejuvenation of existing concrete surfaces allows Barefoot Concrete customers in industrial, commercial and residential settings to choose environmentally-friendly, cost-efficient flooring. The polishing process promotes sustainability and cost efficiency without demolition, removal and disposal of existing floors; materials are VOC-compliant (unlike many tile or carpet options); inherent reflective and thermal mass properties can substantially reduce lighting and heating energy consumption; and durable, long-term flooring provides simplified maintenance. For more information, visit.
Greenspace Supply is a one-stop source for office, janitorial, energy and maintenance supplies and solutions that make facilities greener, healthier and more efficient. Greenspace saves organizations money and increases their efficiency by developing cost-effective green purchasing, building operations and maintenance programs. It offers reasonably priced products available for next-day delivery nationwide from more than 50 warehouses. Greenspace developed its innovative EcoMetrics™ scorecard system to help customers measure and report on the success of their green programs. Greenspace’s programs, product offerings and metrics are developed under the supervision of its LEED® Accredited Professionals. Currently based in Northbrook, Ill., Greenspace is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and is an Energy Star Partner.
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