Sustainable Initiatives by Andrea Dean » Kona Kohala Chamber http://www.andreadean.com/blog Initiatives that enhance island economy, environment and community. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:12:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 There’s no business like green business! Green business coach and consultant Andrea Dean interviews green business people who are successfully living and working in alignment with their eco values- integrating environmental and social principles into business. Dynamic interviews about green business from Hawaii and beyond- join the conversation at andreadean.com/blog. Andrea Dean, MBA, is coach and consultant. Andrea provides individual life and business coaching on a wide range of issues; group and green team coaching for individuals and teams who want to achieve rapid results; conducts workshops using The Natural Step framework for companies who want to incorporate sustainability into their strategic planning; and conducts research and management for business projects with a green focus. More at andreadean.com. Andrea Dean no Andrea Dean andrea@andreadean.com andrea@andreadean.com (Andrea Dean) 2009 Andrea Dean LLC Stories from the cutting edge of Green Business andrea dean, green business hawaii, green business, environment, coaching, hawaii, going green, life coach, business coach, going green hawaii, environment hawaii, business consultant Sustainable Initiatives by Andrea Dean » Kona Kohala Chamber http://www.andreadean.com/images/goinggreenpodcast.PNG http://www.andreadean.com/blog Volcano Island Honey Wins Kuleana Award for Green Business http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2010/05/07/volcano-island-honey-wins-kuleana-award-for-green-business/ http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2010/05/07/volcano-island-honey-wins-kuleana-award-for-green-business/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 21:12:46 +0000 admin http://www.andreadean.com/blog/?p=670
Diane Chadwick, Co-Chair of the Kuleana Committee presents Richard Spiegel with the 2010 Kuleana Award.

Diane Chadwick, Co-Chair of the Kuleana Committee presents Richard Spiegel with the 2010 Kuleana Award.


Of course, I am especially proud because I do a lot of work with Volcano Island Honey! Volcano Island Honey Co. (VIHC) was recognized for its ongoing commitment to social and environmental principles in business as the winner of this year’s Kuleana Award. The Kuleana Award is presented each year at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Kuleana Green Business & Environment Conference. Read the full story here.

]]> http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2010/05/07/volcano-island-honey-wins-kuleana-award-for-green-business/feed/ 0 Integrity and Stewardship in Action- Kuleana Green Business http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2008/11/21/kuleana-green-business/ http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2008/11/21/kuleana-green-business/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:48:06 +0000 admin http://www.andreadean.com/blog/?p=54 Pictured at right: Kenneth Sheeks- Hawaii Skylights & Solar Fans, Michael Kramer- Natural Investments LLC & Kuleana Green Business Program founder, Andrea Dean.


On Wednesday night at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce after hours, my company was recognized as a participant in the Kuleana Green Business Program.


The Kuleana Green Business Program recognizes businesses that promotes ethical and socially responsible business practices and environmental stewardship. Chamber businesses apply to the program and are evaluated based upon the following criteria:


• Product/Service Quality
-Unique products / services that deliver benefits to consumers, society and the environment.
• Community Relations & Benefits
-Activities that help the community to flourish socially, culturally, and economically.
• Customer Relations
-Strategies to provide outstanding service and attain customer loyalty.
• Employee Relations
-Policies for hiring and retaining employees, and for promoting accountability
• Environmental Stewardship
-Actions to minimize the business’ impact on the land, and efforts to conserve and regenerate resources.
(Source: Kuleana Green Business Program website)


Some of us think all businesses should integrate social and environmental strategies into their operations. Just the application process to Kuleana is a learning experience. Apply today! The committee has people to help you with your application.

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