nov-dec-2020

NEWS IN A NUTSHELL Blue Diamond Growers Salida Celebrates Becoming Green Business Certified Originally printed in Progress Magazine, Modesto Chamber of Commerce Blue Diamond Growers celebrates becoming a certified Green Business through the California Green Business Network with the support of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. With all the challenges for businesses this year, Blue Diamond did not let it stop them from prioritizing sustainability and becoming a Green Business. Certified Green Businesses implement sustainable practices that lead to cost savings in energy, water, and waste bills, and create healthier communities with cleaner air and less pollution. To become certified, Blue Diamond registered their business with the California Green Business Network and was provided a checklist for their business type. After completing the checklist of sustainability measures, Blue Diamond Growers — who recently celebrated their 110th anniversary — verified that their operations are sustainable and received the Green Business certification. As a large facility, Blue Diamond demonstrates that a business can be prosperous while caring for the Salida community and environment. When businesses become a certified Green Business, it shows their community and customers that sustainability is a priority. It shows commitment to conserving resources and preventing pollution in their facility and operations. It sets an example to their community and leads the path to inspire other businesses to become Green Business certified by implementing sustainability measures. Examples of these measures include upgrading lighting and equipment to save energy, promoting and incentivizing alternative transportation for employees, eliminating and/or properly disposing of harmful chemicals, eliminating unnecessary packaging, and so much more. We [Modesto Chamber] look forward to the celebration of Blue Diamond ’s success and working with them on future sustainability initiatives. Congratulations to Blue Diamond Growers Salida and thank you for a wonderful year. Snacks Nourish Troops Overseas Members of the Army 82nd Airborne Field Artillery enjoy Blue Diamond snacks. 1 8 A L M O N D F A C T S