Siemens and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center joined forces to honor three communities for their capability to successfully take on challenges such as environmental stewardship, economic growth, and social capital.
The winners are...
Large Community-The City of Albuquerque won for AlbuquerqueGreen, a comprehensive sustainability plan that provides vision and tools for the city to become a model for energy conservation, clean energy production, use, and conservation technologies.
Mid-Size Community-The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber is honored for creating the Foundation for a Sustainable Community, which invests in business and community resources to promote environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic prosperity.
Small Community - The City of Kingsport won for efforts to revitalize the manufacturing town through combination of training/workforce development, entrepreneurism, and diversification of the economic base.
