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Climate change is reshaping the Great Lakes region, bringing profound implications for businesses and communities alike. From rising water temperatures to the increased frequency of extreme heat events, the cascading effects on public health, ecosystems, and business operations cannot be ignored. Join us for an insightful webinar that delves into these pressing challenges and explores…

Grand Rapids, MI – October 4, 2024 – Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (MiSBF) is proud to announce the 11th Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash, set for October 23, 2024. The event will celebrate the accomplishments of Michigan’s sustainability champions, with special recognition for this year’s Sustainable Business of the Year and Hall of Fame inductees—individuals…

Event Date: October 2, 2024 | Time: 2:00 PM | Location: 5800 Cass Ave, 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI Detroit, MI – The Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, in partnership with Carhartt and Sustainable Business Network Detroit, invites professionals, sustainability advocates, and the public to explore the future of sustainable textiles and manufacturing at a special event…

Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a briefing on the 2024 U.S. Farm Bill with Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and a panel of experts that will highlight its opportunities to advance sustainable agriculture, conservation and climate investments, food insecurity, economic equity, food waste, and organics recycling. The farm bill is a package of legislation passed…

August 28, 2024, Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Rapid’s West Michigan Rides and the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (WMSBF) are excited to announce the return of Active Commute Week (ACW), taking place September 9 through 13. This week-long event aims to promote positive changes in individual commuting habits within Kent, Allegan, and Ottawa counties. Through…

Michigan Sustainable Business Forum has received a $25,000 grant to raise awareness among business leaders and the general community about the critical role of migrant farmworkers in Michigan and West Michigan’s food systems, as well as their vulnerability to abuse and exploitation. This initiative is part of a collaboration with Migrant Legal Aid. The grant…

We are pleased to welcome Dominique Edwards as our Benton Harbor Justice40 Project Manager. Dominique brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for sustainability, particularly in food and farm systems, making her a valuable addition to our team. Dominique’s dedication to the environment and sustainable practices has been evident for over a decade.…

Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (MiSBF) facilitated a roundtable discussion on the Michigan Food Waste Roadmap at the inaugural Michigan Food Good Charter Policy Action Forum on June 10.   The summit was hosted by the Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State University and featured full-day planning sessions on a variety of local, state, and…

Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recognized five organizations and three professionals at the fifth annual Great Green Gala at the Box Factory for the Arts last month on May 28, 2024. The Great Green Gala is the signature event for sustainability practitioners in Michigan’s Great Southwest, celebrating local efforts that are driving positive outcomes for their…