Annual Report & October Newsletter
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Dear Friends & Supporters,
Thanks to your generous support, Viridiant continues to deliver the EarthCraft family of programs to thousands of individuals each year. After a decade of service, over 21,000 families are housed in sustainable, energy-efficient homes proven to save 35% when compared to standard code construction, reducing resources used, saving energy, and ensuring residents have comfortable, healthy housing. We are excited to share our 2016 Annual Report so you can better appreciate the lasting impact that you helped build!
We hope you will consider supporting Viridiant’s mission this October as we celebrate National Energy Awareness Month to spread the word about the importance of sustainably managing energy resources. Any gift helps Viridiant build a more sustainable future for all. Viridiant will continue to administer programs and develop services that will accelerate the shift toward high-performance buildings throughout the industry.
Sincerely,
KC Bleile
Executive Director
2016 annual report
Download Viridiant’s 2016 Annual Report to learn more about our impact over the last year, including highlights on our Habitat for Humanity Virginia partnership, The Little Ten Housing Authorities, 2016 EarthCraft energy savings, and the Single Family Renovation Project of the Year! The annual report was mailed to our supporters in August. Interested in getting a hard copy? Email Viridiant at admin@viridiant.org
upcoming events
LECTURE: HEALTHY HOMES, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Thursday, October 19, 3:00 – 4:30 pm | free
Location: In-person lecture @ Gather, Richmond, VA | Online via webinar
Join us for our October lecture to highlight the greater Richmond community’s work on healthy homes and healthy communities that support socioeconomic and physical health necessary to build strong communities. The lecture will cover recent research on Market Value Analysis by Richmond Memorial Health Foundation to help communities understand real estate market conditions and plan a coordinated and equitable investment strategy, an introduction to the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust (MWCLT) and associated benefits, a case study on Project: HOMES’ first EarthCraft Home of the MWCLT, currently under construction, and the City of Richmond’s efforts to bring the nationally accredited Green and Healthy Homes Initiative program to Richmond.
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Viridiant Spring 2017 Newsletter
by the numbers

- Bench Mark Builders – HERS 30, EarthCraft certified
- Green Valley Builders – HERS 44, EarthCraft and ENERGY STAR certified
- Green Mountain Construction – HERS 47, EarthCraft certified
upcoming events
Fairlington Community Center, Arlington, VA
For more information and to register, click below.
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Fairlington Community Center, Arlington, VA
The deadline for Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development‘s Blueprint for the Future Design Competition has been extended to May 26! Register at the link below, then submit a short narrative, a site plan, and two sets of scaled drawings. The competition is open to all Virginians, including students, amateurs or professionals, and individuals or teams. The winning design will receive a cash prize and be announced and displayed at the Governor’s Housing Conference![trx_button type=”square” style=”filled” size=”medium” bg_style=”custom” color=”#fff” link=”http://www.vagovernorshousingconference.com/index.php/vaghc-annoucements/blueprint-for-the-future-design-competition” popup=”no”]MORE DETAILS[/trx_button]
LECTURE: EARTHCRAFT HOUSE SITE VISIT
sustainable leadership awards
CELEBRATING LEADERS IN ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE HOUSING
Regional leaders in the advancement of sustainable design and construction were recently honored as winners of Viridiant’s Sustainable Leadership Awards. The event, which took place on April 20th, drew over 150 individuals representing home builders, non-profit and for-profit housing providers and developers, program sponsors, homeowners, affordable housing advocates, and those interested in creating green housing opportunities in Virginia. Attendees also enjoyed a housing policy and research panel with Art Bowen of Virginia Hosuing Development Authority, Andrew McCoy of Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech, and Angela Navarro of the Office of Governor McAuliffe, moderated by Bob Adams of HDAdvisors. Pre-awards educational sessions also took place with Michael Hubbard of Dominion Virginia Power, Andrew McCoy of Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech, and Sean Evensen- Shanley of Viridiant.
To learn more about this year’s winners, and help us celebrate their achievements, please click below.
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earth day 5K race without a trace
CELEBRATING SUSTAINABILITY WITH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
On Earth Day 2017, over 100 people came out for the 5th Annual Richmond Earth Day 5K Race Without a Trace, presented by Sigora Solar, showing off the best the city has to offer. Folks ran, walked, and strolled, many with their kids and furry friends, down the newly completed Virginia Capital Trail and saw the beauty of the James River and its downtown surroundings. Participants also learned easy ways to help the environment along the course and finished just half a mile from RVA Earth Day. Local plants and local gift cards were presented to winners in categories like leaders of the pack, best dressed, best dramatic finish and more. Electric vehicles were on hand to shuttle runners to the festival after the race. To learn more or see photos and race results, please click below.
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Did you miss our recent lectures?
FREE BULLETINS SHARED ON LECTURE TOPICS
In April, Viridiant hosted three educational sessions – two in advance of our Sustainable Leadership Awards and one during the awards presentation. We have prepared bulletins to summarize what was discussed during each of these lectures/educational sessions.
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green climate corp fellow pilot program
THE LITTLE TEN OF SOUTHWEST VA ONE OF 12 AWARDED NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
On February 8, 2017, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded The Little Ten Housing Authorities of Southwest Virginia, Inc. (The Little Ten) one of twelve spots nationwide in the Affordable Housing Utility Benchmarking Fellowship program. Through a competitive grant process, The Little Ten will receive a Climate Corp fellow during Summer 2017 to provide assessment of actual utility consumption for the portfolios of ten housing authorities.
The Little Ten, representing ten authorities in southwestern, rural Virginia, will leverage a Climate Corps fellow to identify a sample of the housing stock throughout the region, train authority representatives, create a benchmarking plan, initiate benchmarking, and with support from non-profit partner, Viridiant, provide options and return on investment (ROI) for utility improvement. This investment would lower residents’ utilities, provide more accurate utility allowances, and help housing authorities to strategically reinvest resources. Viridiant has committed to assist the fellow and housing authorities in interpreting benchmarking results, prioritizing opportunities to reduce utility cost through management, education, and resident operation and energy efficiency improvements and determining anticipated ROI.
lectures: help steer the conversation
We are constantly looking for opportunities to improve our lecture series overall, and as we plan the remainder of the 2017 series, we’re seeking your input on lecture topics. Please provide your thoughts below. You don’t need to have attended a lecture in the past to give us your feedback.
your support matters
Viridiant, a 501c3 non-profit, prides itself on offering superior quality, affordable programs that can suit the needs of any builder or developer who shows a commitment to high performance home building. With nine full time employees in our Richmond office and technical advisors around the state, we strive to remove any financial barriers to green building by delivering our programs at a fraction of the cost of similar programs.
Residential buildings make up almost 27% of the energy consumption in Virginia. With your support, we can touch more houses, making a significant impact not only on the state’s energy use but also on the lives of the residents who will enjoy comfortable, healthy, and affordable homes.
Please consider making a donation to Viridiant today.
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Viridiant Winter 2017 Newsletter
have you ever wondered why we need you support?
Without your support what would the greater Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland look like? Where would we be without Viridiant?
- Almost 20,000 families would be paying nearly 140% in housing costs from utilities. Did you know that in Virginia alone, approximately 973,757 or 31.6% of Virginia families are housing cost burdened i.e. paying more than 30% of income for their housing costs (Housing Virginia’s Sourcebook)? By lowering families’ utilities, we lower their housing costs; our work makes a difference.
- 450 Habitat for Humanity families would not be living in healthy, sustainable, energy-efficient housing.
- Thousands of industry professionals would not have had access to building science educationand advice on cutting edge building approaches and technologies. Think builders, developers, HVAC professionals – did we mention real estate professionals, appraisers and lenders too?
- Our industry would not be receptive towards these high-performance advancements. Think energy code, benchmarking, conditioned crawl spaces, continuous insulation, whole building dehumidification
- Non-profit partners would not be able to leverage resources to build high-performance housing that better serves their community.
- Manufacturers would not be afforded the insight into gaps in the high-performance housing market to determine how to best serve market needs.
- The region would have an additional 682 million lbs of CO2 in the atmosphere. Removing this CO2 is equivalent to 32,000 homes’ energy use for one year, 78 wind turbines installed, or 10 million incandescent light bulbs switched to LEDs.
These are just a few of the roles that Viridant plays in advancing high-performance housing in our area. We work tirelessly to promote the science of sustainability: economic sustainability, environmental sustainability and structural sustainability, and there’s still so much to do.
Now more than ever, we need your support. Help us continue to support our building partners and the industry; make a contribution to this organization. In return, we will continue to deliver these effective programs and work towards goals outlined in our 2017 – 2019 strategic plan.
Goals include:
- Research, Engage & Educate
- Fund the Mission
- Grow Multifamily Reach
- Increase Single Family Impact
- Support the Industry
If you have participated in this effort, we thank you. If you believe in this work, I encourage you to invest in our future through the gift of a charitable donation.
All the best,

Executive Director
by the numbers
- Single Family: 2,696 single family homes
- Multifamily: 248 projects housing 17,074 dwelling units
- Shelter Alternatives – HERS 2, EarthCraft and ENERGY STAR certified
- Bain-Waring – HERS 46, EarthCraft certified
- EnviroHomeDesign, LLC – HERS 50, EarthCraft Renovation and LEED for Homes certified
upcoming events
Thursday, February 16th
3 – 4:30 PM (with special networking reception to follow at Capital Ale House until 6:30 PM)
Speakers:
- Rob Howard, Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating
- Jim Jenkins, Huber Zip System
- Nikki Krueger, Ultra-Aire Ventilating Dehumidifier
Two options to participate:
- Via live webinar ($10)
- In-person at Gather in Richmond, VA ($5)
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Save the Date: Thursday, April 20th
*Registration coming soon
Richmond Earth Day 5K Race Without a Trace
Save the Date: Saturday, April 22nd
*Registration coming soon
Sustainable Leadership Awards
Mark your calendars and be sure to join us at our Annual Sustainable Leadership Awards! Our awards reception and ceremony will be held Thursday, April 20th at the Virginia Historical Society in downtown Richmond. Registration is coming soon.
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support this bill: HB 1565
HB 1565 is a by-partisan bill patroned by Del. Webert and co-patroned by Del. Keam that enables municipalities to elect local tax and regulatory incentives for Green Development Zones. EarthCraft certification is a pathway provided to meet that designation. As we’ve seen with The Impact on Energy Efficient Design and Construction on LIHTC in Virginia, the EarthCraft family of programs effectively achieves real energy savings. Green development zones, often refered to as “eco-districts” can leverage economic development dollars to attract sustainable businesses and grow green jobs.
How can you help?
The bill has has passed the House and been referred to the Senate Finance Committee. That committee is co-chaired by Sen. Norment (R), Senate District 3 and Sen. Hanger (R) Senate District 24. Contact members of the Senate Finance Committee and offer your support (even if you don’t reside in their district). The bill will likely be reviewed early next week so make those calls/emails today.
- Senator Norment (R) – Senate District 3
- Senator Hanger (R) – Senate District 24
- Senator Janet D. Howell (D) – Senate District 32
- Senator Richard L. Saslaw (D) – Senate District 35
- Senator L. Louise Lucas (D) – Senate District 18
- Senator Stephen D. Newman (R) – Senate District 23
- Senator Frank M. Ruff, Jr. (R) – Senate District 15
- Senator Frank W. Wagner (R) – Senate District 7
- Senator Ryan T. McDougle (R) – Senate District 4
- Senator Jill Holtzman Vogel (R) – Senate District 27
- Senator Charles W. Carrico, Sr. (R) – Senate District 40
- Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R) – Senate District 26
- Senator George L. Barker (D) – Senate District 39
- Senator Siobhan S. Dunnavant (R) – Senate District 12
- Senator Richard H. Stuart (R) – Senate District 28
- Senator Rosalyn R. Dance (D) – Senate District 16
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Highland Park Senior Apartments
BALANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY, HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The new Highland Park Senior Apartments at 1221 E. Brookland Park Blvd. (Jonathan Spiers, Richmond BizSense)
Highland Park Public School, a Mediterranean Revival building built in 1909, is a two-story brick and stucco structure on a raised basement topped by hipped roofs clad with terracotta tiles. The unique Mediterranean Revival style stood out against the more common Virginia school styles of the time, Georgian and Gothic.
The building was vacant for two years and suffered from extensive deferred maintenance, including deficiencies in electrical, plumbing and heating, outdated systems, and vandalism. Additionally, the building was not insulated to modern energy efficient standards; the ground floor (basement) had experienced significant mold growth; water had damaged moderate portions of the roof and interior framing.
Community Preservation and Development Corp., acquired the former school out of foreclosure in November 2013 for $600,000. This $11.4 million renovation will result in 77 apartments for low-income seniors. The architect on the project was Grimm + Parker Architects working from their Charlottesville. VA office. Locally-based KBS was the general contractor.
Rehabilitation included performing deferred maintenance, site improvements, water-proofing, replacement of kitchen cabinetry and appliances, bathroom vanities and toilets, flooring and finishes, as well as updating plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems to modern standards, while also providing proper envelope air sealing and insulation. To ensure compatibility with Section 504 for disabled access, several existing units will continue to provide accessible/barrier-free living on the ground and first floor.
Additionally, the existing auditorium (with previous renovations) was rehabilitated to serve as the community room with historic stage, as well as provide communal library/lounge, kitchen, fitness room, salon and restrooms. The project obtained EarthCraft Multifamily (ECMF) Platinum certification ensuring sustainable design and construction.
If you missed our December 2016 lecture where we visited this project or you want to learn more, download our lecture recap bulletin. In the bulletin, we dig deeper into enclosure solutions, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and fixtures and finishes in this historic adaptive reuse building.
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lecture bulletins
FREE BULLETINS SHARED ON LECTURE TOPICS
In an effort to increase the reach and longevity of our lectures series, Viridiant now develops and shares a bulletin recapping what was discussed at each lecture. Lectures that have been published so far cover: Water in Buildings, Energy Efficient Retrofits, and Resiliency and Sustainable Buildings. We hope you’ll check them out and find them useful.
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your support matters
Viridiant, a 501c3 non-profit, prides itself on offering superior quality, affordable programs that can suit the needs of any builder or developer who shows a commitment to high performance home building. With eight full time employees in our Richmond office and technical advisors around the state, we strive to remove any financial barriers to green building by delivering our programs at a fraction of the cost of similar programs.
Residential buildings make up almost 27% of the energy consumption in Virginia. With your support, we can touch more houses, making a significant impact not only on the state’s energy use but also on the lives of the residents who will enjoy comfortable, healthy, and affordable homes.
Please consider making a donation to Viridiant today.
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Viridiant Fall 2016 Newsletter
looking back on 2015
The Governor’s Housing Policy Advisory Council recently released the 2015 Economic Impact of the Virginia Housing Industry showing housing as the 6th largest private sector industry. The collective work of our industry is responsible for $47.8 billion of economic activity in 2015, and, as the study notes, “this activity supported over 314,000 jobs paying more than $14 billion in annual wages, salaries, and benefits.” Viridiant is very proud to be a part of this strong industry sector and to contribute to the economic vitality of Virginia’s housing market.
Interested in learning more about all the ways that Viridiant contributes? We are pleased to share our 2015 Annual Report (see below) with specifics on certification numbers, energy savings, our strategic plan, relevant research and more.
Economic, environmental and structural sustainability serve as the foundation for all of our efforts within the housing arena. Having served nearly 20,000 families since we began over a decade ago, we know that through education and technical support, we can reduce a family’s monthly housing expenditures, allowing families to invest in their future and community. This, combined with the reduced impact on our environmental resources, will serve a healthier, more sustainable future.
If you have participated in this effort, we thank you. If you believe in this work, I encourage you to invest in our future through the gift of a charitable donation.
All the best,

Executive Director
2015 Annual Report
Viridiant’s 2015 Annual Report, presenting highlights and financial results from our past year, was mailed to our supporters in September. Notably, Viridiant touched and/or certified over 2,000 homes in 2015 resulting in savings of 8.2 GWh of energy or almost 6,400 tons of carbon.
We hope you’ll take a moment to review our achievements and consider helping us continue our impactful work by making a charitable donation. Thanks to all of our colleagues and supporters who helped make 2015 such a success!
by the numbers
- Single Family: 2,671 single family homes
- Multifamily: 247 projects housing 16,778 dwelling units
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
- Latitude 38 – HERS 40, EarthCraft and ENERGY STAR certified
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville – 3 homes at HERS 44, EarthCraft and ENERGY STAR certified
- Miller & Associates – HERS 44, EarthCraft certified
upcoming lectures
Thursday, October 20th
Two options to participate:
- Via webinar from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm for a virtual presentation ($10)
- In-person at Gather in Richmond, VA from 3:00 – 4:30 pm for the presentation followed by networking and drinks ($5)
Thursday, December 15th
upcoming training
January 12th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, VHDA Housing Center
This 7-hour builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design as well as explores how the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the green building sector.
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lecture bulletins
FREE BULLETINS SHARED ON LECTURE TOPICS
In an effort to increase the reach and longevity of our lectures series, Viridiant now develops and shares a bulletin recapping what was discussed at each lecture. Lectures that have been published so far cover: Water in Buildings, Energy Efficient Retrofits, and Resiliency and Sustainable Buildings. We hope you’ll check them out and find them useful.
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The Housing Interpreter Articles
Viridiant is a contributing writer for Richmond Association of Realtor’s quarterly journal The Housing Interpreter. June and October articles focus on Water Intrusion in Buildings and Energy Efficient Retrofits.
Click on the issues below to read the articles.
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your support matters
Viridiant, a 501c3 non-profit, prides itself on offering superior quality, affordable programs that can suit the needs of any builder or developer who shows a commitment to high performance home building. With seven full time employees in our Richmond office and technical advisors around the state, we strive to remove any financial barriers to green building by delivering our programs at a fraction of the cost of similar programs.
Residential buildings make up almost 27% of the energy consumption in Virginia. With your support, we can touch more houses, making a significant impact not only on the state’s energy use but also on the lives of the residents who will enjoy comfortable, healthy, and affordable homes.
Please consider making a donation to Viridiant today.
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Viridiant Spring 2016 Newsletter
notice anything new?
Yes, that’s right, we have a new name and face! In case you missed it, we’ve just announced our new name: Viridiant. People are asking us why and how we came up with the name. After a thorough strategic planning process with staff, board, and Wally Stettinius, we adopted our strategic plan in June 2015, with the first goal of rebranding the organization to allow for programmatic and geographic expansion. We then embarked on a brand study to identify strengths and gaps. Working with Kelly O’Keefe of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Brand Center, board and staff settled on Viridiant, a hybrid of “viridis” (Latin for green) and “servant,” as we are mission-driven stewards. We went on to clearly define sustainability into: Economic, Environmental, and Structural Sustainability; these three pillars will serve as the foundation for our organization and helped in development of the new logo.
Specifically, we are expanding our efforts in education, consultation, and certification. We’ll continue to administer the EarthCraft family of programs, just as we’ve done since 2006, but as Viridiant, our goal is to do even more, focusing on our Three Pillars of Sustainability. We look forward to helping you create structures that are more affordable, more livable, and more durable.
Looking ahead, we have lots of opportunities to connect with us in the coming months. On April 23rd, we’ll host our 4th Annual Earth Day 5K Race Without A Trace held in conjunction with Earth Day Richmond. This casual run/walk will take place on the newly built Virginia Capital Trail in downtown Richmond – we hope that many of you will lace up your sneakers and join us! We also have two lectures coming up – April 21st on Water in Buildings and June 16th on Energy Efficient Retrofits. More information on all of these events can be found below. We hope to see you soon!
Executive Director
by the numbers
- Single Family: 2,322 single family homes
- Multifamily: 229 projects housing 15,612 dwelling units
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
- Health E Community Enterprise – HERS 16
- Miller Custom Homes – HERS 39
- Southern Development Homes – HERS 48
new builder member
upcoming events
Saturday, April 23 Join us for the 4th Annual Richmond Earth Day 5K Race Without A Trace. The 5K combines one of the city’s most environmentally friendly races with the most fun possible. Run, walk, or stroll down the newly completed Virginia Capital Trail and see the beauty of the James River and its downtown surroundings. |
upcoming lectures
Thursday, April 21
Thursday, June 16
upcoming trainings
May 19 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, VHDA Housing Center
This 7-hour builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design as well as explores how the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the green building sector.
For more information and to register, click below.
Mark your calendars to join industry experts from Mitsubishi, Ultra-Aire, and Huber Engineered Woods for a discussion of VRF HVAC products, whole home dehumidification, and energy efficient air barriers. Dates and locations coming soon.
7th Annual Sustainable Leadership Awards
To learn more about this year’s winners here, and help us celebrate their achievements, please click below.
RAR article
Our latest article in the Richmond Association of Realtor’s quarterly journal The Housing Interpreter, offers a crash course on some of the features you might see inside the house. Check out Green and Energy Efficient Housing: Terminology 101 |
your support matters
Viridiant, a 501c3 non-profit, prides itself on offering superior quality, affordable programs that can suit the needs of any builder or developer who shows a commitment to high performance home building. With seven full time employees in our Richmond office and technical advisors around the state, we strive to remove any financial barriers to green building by delivering our programs at a fraction of the cost of similar programs.
Residential buildings make up almost 27% of the energy consumption in Virginia. With your support, we can touch more houses, making a significant impact not only on the state’s energy use but also on the lives of the residents who will enjoy comfortable, healthy, and affordable homes.
Please consider making a donation to Viridiant today.
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Winter Newsletter
In case you missed it, our Winter Newsletter is hot off the press with strategic updates, information on upcoming events, an article on the true cost of owning an EarthCraft home, and more!
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Fall Newsletter
In case you missed it, our Fall Newsletter is hot off the press with information on new strategic endeavors, upcoming events, a recent single family renovation and more!
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Summer Newsletter
In case you missed it, our Summer Newsletter is hot off the press with information on new partnerships, code updates, recent multifamily work, careers and more!
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Spring Newsletter
With lots of exciting events coming up and a review of our 2014 Sustainable Leadership Award winners, you definitely don’t want to miss this newsletter! Click here or on the image below to check it out.
Winter 2015 Newsletter
Our Winter 2015 Newsletter is here!
We have lots planned over the coming months, so be sure to click here or on the image below to check out our Winter 2015 newsletter.