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The program is the brainchild of Kennedy and Coe LLC Principa Dixie Larson and Marketing CoordinatorCandace Wilson. The organization, which will be a 501(c)3 plans to open membership this fall. Representatives from 15 Wichitqa businesses met Tuesday and formed a steerinv committee to set in motion a plan of actiob forthe organization. A second meeting is planned for Monday to decideon guidelines, includinfg how companies can become members.
The group has invitedx city and state representatives to attend the The goal, Larson says, is to encouraged local businesses to become more environmentally conscious and encourage greatefr participation in recycling and energu and natural resources conservation practices. “The reason we did it is to create a greeh environment in Wichita and to foster othere companies to participateas well,” Larson The effort already is generating she says. “When we brainstormec this concept severalmonths ago, I was amazed to learb people were very passionate about beingv environmentally conscious,” Larson says.
“I thought if just this handfuol of people were interested then the hundreds of businesses in our city mighr beas well.” In additionb to , representatives from , , , , , , , , , , , and Sedgwickm County are involved.