The Green Business Task Force is a new Chamber group that was founded in August 2007.  It is chaired Mark Elmore of Mark Elmore Associates, Architects.  There are three objectives for the Task Force. One is creating green business tools and opportunities for educating organizations. Second, we work together to encourage green practices and, Third, we work with business and realestate owners to promote environmentally sustainable building expansion and development.

 The Task Force is made up of area business persons interested in consulting with local businesses, offices, churches, and organizations, and showing them the advantages of joining the “green” movement.  The group will make suggestions that can be implemented to improve energy conservation, recycling/reusing, purchasing, energy policies and practices, and air pollution reduction.

Whether a business simply wants to learn how to save money while being environmentally conscientious, or wants to take it to higher levels--such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, the Green Business Task Force has put together a simple educational program for business owners in McHenry County.

New Task Force members are always welcome.  To participate on the Task Force, businesses must be Chamber members.  To learn more contact the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce at 815-459-1300 x10.