WISE Sustainability and Networking in Grand Rapids Michigan

Last week I had the pleasure of attending an event on sustainability through WISE (Women In Successful Enterprises). This more than green presentation, was graciously hosted by Kelley Losey at Cascade Engineering's, Quest Sustainable Solutions Division.

All attendees watched and listened with interest as Kelley navigated us through sustainability and it's importance from a business and personal standpoint. We were asked to participate as a group and define sustainability and take our carbon footprint. We also viewed a short video called THE WORLD POPULATION this was eye opening to say the least! I personally walked away with a better understanding of how my personal choices will affect our future generations. Our family has made some changes over the years with fluorescent light bulbs, turning off lights and recycling. After the presentation I realized we need to do more!

We continued onto the SCHMOHZ BREWERY after the workshop to taste the offerings in micro brewed beer and root beer. The tour was very interesting! I selected the Valley City Cream Ale, it was so good that I'm temped to go back soon! Schmohz was a relaxing no fuss kind of place with a staff that made us feel very welcome!

WISE unites the skills, knowledge and resources of established women-owned companies. Find out more about future WISE events, including the upcoming Leadership Institute for Women on May 21, 2009. Held at the Davenport University, Grand Rapids Campus.