Earlier this month we had a discussion with Jamie Green at the Greater Kansas City (MO) Chamber of Commerce about their Climate Protection Partnership Program, which has united Chamber members in their efforts to become more environmentally-friendly. As part of the program, members in the partnership get together to share their progress at best practices meetings, and the Chamber has graciously shared some of the information and ideas from their last meeting with us. Here are a few items from Kansas City to think about in our own communities and offices:
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Bowling Green Kentucky, Climate Protection Parternship, Greater Kansas City MO Chamber, ROI for solar array

Earlier this year we came upon a unique and inspiring story of a former fighter pilot in Bowling Green, Kentucky who is not only helping to spearhead an important project in his hometown, but has reached out to reconcile with an adversary from many years ago.

The subject of the story is General Dan Cherry, USAF (ret.). An accomplished and decorated pilot who flew 100 combat missions and had one MIG kill during the Vietnam War, Dan Cherry went on to complete an impressive career. His service included time as commander of the Air Force Thunderbirds and as commander of the U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service before his retirement in 1985. (more…)

Aviation Heritage Park, Bowling Green Kentucky, Fighter Pilot

Holding off from getting your chamber involved with local youth because you’re unsure what sort of program to do? Here are a few examples, starting with a collaborative program in Carbondale, Illinois. (more…)

Bowling Green Kentucky, Carbondale Illinois, Chamber Youth Program, Youth Development