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Growing Greener Business

EVERY business can be a GREEN  business – CGCC  is here to support!

About the Chicagoland Green Chamber of Commerce

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The Chicagoland Green Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting the Triple Bottom Line: Profitable Financials, Prosperous People, and a Healthy Planet. Our mission is to connect like-minded business leaders striving to make sustainable choices while prioritizing social and environmental impact. Contact us today to learn more about our initiatives.

Become a founding member – sign up by December 15th!

Upcoming Events

Member Spotlight
 

Your company could be highlighted here!

Join CGCC today and request a spotlight.

Our Initiatives

Sustainable Products

Market your green products that reduce waste, consume less energy or water, or are third-party certified (ecolabels, LEED, and other nationally recognized rating systems).

Sustainable Services

Find knowledgeable contractors to install high efficiency and electric equipment, obtain technical assistance, or share your upcycling, repair, or refill services. Secure capital for projects with institutions that invest in sustaining the environment.

GREEN BUSINESS RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Showcase your green business certifications or become recognized as a verified green business.

NETWORKING AND TRAINING

Learn from your peers’ successes and challenges, learn about new products and services, and discover greener business practices. Share your job openings with the region’s green workforce.

Training Topics - Coming Soon!

•Greening Your Business 101

•Decoding corporate ESG standards and reporting

•Food establishments waste reduction - focus on compostable takeout containers, bring your own, health codes, and food scrap composting

•Realtors – new building codes and from Green realtors, tips for selling green homes (HERS scores, solar, and Energy Efficient Mortgages)

•Reducing emissions and waste at community events

•Reducing emissions at construction sites

•Sustainable construction materials

•Waste reduction strategies

Contact Us

Interested in joining our efforts or have inquiries about our chamber? We welcome you to reach out. Together, we can make a difference in promoting responsible and sustainable business practices.

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