BRT Profile

The BRT is a special group of key people from companies, schools or organizations in the Franklin County area with 20 or more employees.

• Serves as a venue for information and feedback on sustainability issues.
• Meets four times a year to share best practices with peers.
• Company facility tours are offered when possible.
• Held at Host sites and Host is Agenda Leader sharing their challenges, successes and goals.
• No cost to participating members.

SWACO Commitment

• Provide a forum for businesses to learn about green strategies that align with business goals.
• Administer the program, organize and provide lunch.
• Structure the Agendas to ensure a sounding board for new ideas, technologies, and opportunities.
• Encourage group networking and dynamics.

Member Commitment

• Attend a minimum of 2 meetings in a calendar year.
• Although business relationships may develop over time, the BRT is not a platform for sales presentations.
• Have a desire to improve your company, school or organization’s green efforts with the most cost and energy effective methods.
• Be prepared to openly share your struggles and successes to inspire others.

Sample of Past Agendas

• The Dark Side of Green
• The LEEDing Edge of Green
• Fuel Reduction-The Bottom Line
• Get Money – Be Happy
• The Green in Your Marketing Strategy
• Grasses & Bushes & Plants On The Roof…..Oh My!
• The Art of Trash
• Getting to 99%