A Sad Earth Day in Grand Rapids
Today we celebrate the 52nd Anniversary of Earth Day. Many of our member businesses, institutions, and other key Michigan partners have made important announcements this…
Past News
Be Healthy Berrien Works to Promote Health & Food Security
A collaboration among many Berrien County organizations, Be Healthy Berrien has as its main goal of reducing and preventing obesity in Berrien County. Recognizing that…
GSI Story: Highlands Partnership Reclaims Golf Course for Nature
The Blandford Nature Center operates out of a 143-acre non-profit land preserve in northwestern Grand Rapids that features a visitor center, a working farm and…
Great Lakes Bay Zero Waste Consortium becomes Michigan Sustainable Business Forum – Great Lakes Bay
The Great Lakes Bay Zero Waste Consortium will join the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, expanding its resources and programming to provide enhanced services to the region’s business community. The renamed Michigan Sustainable Business Forum – Great Lakes Bay (MISBF-GLB) will introduce its new structure with a special happy hour program at 4 p.m. March 30 inside the Midland Center for the Arts’ Pendulum Lounge.
Women in Sustainability: Making HERstory
As part of Women’s History Month in March, West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum had the honor of celebrating many women in sustainability. We are excited…
Celebrating Black Excellence in Sustainability: Business & Education
In West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s third installment of our celebration of Black and African American excellence in the sustainability, environmental, and social justice fields,…
Celebrating Black Excellence in Sustainability: Community Advocacy
In West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s second installment of our celebration of Black and African American excellence in the sustainability, environmental, and social justice fields,…
Most Important Green Buildings in West Michigan
This project works to highlight companies who are incorporating sustainability-focused initiatives into their building or renovation processes. All of these buildings received a LEED certification,…
Celebrating Black Excellence in Sustainability: Greening and Food Justice
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is excited to have the opportunity to celebrate Black and African American excellence in the sustainability, environmental, and social justice…
Whirlpool Corporation wins MGSSBF 2018 Sustainability Leadership Award for Large Organizations
Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum (MGSSBF) is presenting its 2018 Sustainability Leadership Award for Large Organizations to the Benton Harbor-based Whirlpool Corporation. Founded in 1911…