Stakeholders

We are pleased to collaborate with the following partners for this 2009 conference. Please explore the services they provide to Southern Colorado and State of Colorado through their websites, and visit their tables at the Conference.

Action 22
Action 22 is a volunteer-driven membership organization of individuals, cities, communities, counties, associations, businesses and organizations in a 22-county region, banding together for a stronger voice on statewide discussion tables, the Colorado legislature and in Washington D.C. Action 22’s mission is to serve as a leader for cohesive action to affect change and shape the future of Southern Colorado.

Catamount Institute
The Catamount Institute mission is to inspire ecological stewardship through education and leadership. We are looking to a future where each of us takes responsibility for preserving our natural heritage, where business leaders engage in practices that respect our natural resources and positively affect the bottom line, and where our children and families experience the wonder of the outdoors firsthand while developing real-life skills that will serve society as well as themselves.

City of Fountain, Utilities Department
America's Millennium City and a 2002 All-America City, the City of Fountain hosts thousands of Fort Carson Soldiers and civilians. Fort Carson works in a closely integrated fashion with the City, particularly its Economic Development Department and Utilities operations. Fountain has been a strong supporter of the Pikes Peak Sustainability Indicators Project and other sustainability projects.

City of Colorado Springs
The City of Colorado Springs is pleased to be a partner in Fort Carson's sustainability efforts. The City participates in Fort Carson's Sustainable Land Use Team, Sustainable Transportation Team, Pikes Peak Sustainability Indicators Project, and numerous other collaborative projects. The city was ranked 26th in the US by SustainLane's 2006 US large city surveys. The City is committed to use of alternative fuels, conservation and preserving a sustainable quality of life, and recognizes the use of open space to achieve more sustainable and environmentally responsible patterns of growth.

City of Pueblo

City of Manitou Springs

Colorado College
Colorado College is a liberal arts college located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Drawing upon the adventurous spirit of the Rocky Mountain West, Colorado College challenges students, one course at a time, to develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them for learning and leadership throughout their lives. Colorado College core values are: honor the life of the mind as the central focus of our common endeavor; value all persons and seek to learn from their diverse experiences and perspectives; practice intellectual honesty and live with integrity; serve as stewards of the traditions and resources of Colorado College; nurture a sense of place and an ethic of environmental sustainability; encourage engagement and social responsibility at local, national and global levels; seek excellence, constantly assessing our policies and programs.

Pueblo County
Pueblo County is pleased to be a stakeholder in the SCSC Sustainable Technologies Conference & Expo on July 30 and August 1 in Pueblo, Colorado. The Pueblo County Commissioners are committed to building a “green” community and reducing the community’s “carbon footprint.” Pueblo County has provided leadership in launching local sustainability efforts including performance contracting for existing county facilities; constructing a new LEED-NC Silver public health department; planning and designing a new Judicial Complex that will utilize solar and incorporate other high efficiency systems; providing incentives for “green” industries (i.e., solar, wind) to locate in Pueblo County, adopting county procurement policies giving preference to bidders using recycled materials; requiring a minimum of recycled content in paper products, phasing in higher mileage and flexible fuel vehicles for the county fleet, implementing effective recycling and waste reduction programs in government operations; and increasing home weatherization services for low-income and senior residents.

Colorado Alliance of Sustainable Business Associations
CASBA facilitates communication and increases networking, collaboration and coordination among sustainable business and professional associations in Colorado. Representatives share innovative business ideas, successes and effective tools; cross-post announcements of
activities; and work together on common conservation goals and campaigns. CASBA facilitates periodic meetings, networking events, special projects and an annual legislative briefing.

Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR)
The CAFR is committed to advancing economic, political and social conditions that minimize waste and maximize resource reuse. We believe wise resource use is vital to the health of people, the environment and the economy.

Colorado Department of Local Affairs
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs' mission statement, "Strengthening Colorado Communities," exemplifies the level of responsiveness and attentiveness that lies at the heart of our services.  The department provides technical assistance for local governments in areas such as sustainable community development, rural economic development, budgeting, special district elections, water and wastewater, demographic estimates and projections, affordable housing, emergency management and hazards mitigation, property tax, and more.  DOLA also manages several grant funds for local governments. Please see our website for more details.

Colorado State University-Pueblo
Colorado State University-Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of more than 4,000 students, including nearly 200 international students. Fully accredited and part of the Colorado State University System, CSU-Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework, superior instruction with a small professor-to-student ratio, and state-of-the-art technology for an ever-changing global economy. Invaluable hands-on experiences prepare CSU-Pueblo graduates for the demands of the modern world.

Council of Governments The Independent CORE Colorado
The CORE (Committed Organizations for a Responsible Economy) is Colorado’s leading sustainable business trade association, fusing sustainability with business. No longer is it enough for companies to make philanthropic contributions, create quality products or generate revenue. Increasingly shareholders, the public and government expect more. Being sustainable has become a competitive advantage.

Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer-driven organization that improves and promotes an atmosphere that enables the community to grow and prosper. The Pueblo Chamber works to accomplish its purpose by serving as the voice of the Pueblo business community and representing our members in governmental affairs at local, state and federal levels. The Pueblo Chamber also works to help members be more profitable by offering a variety of programs to meet members' concerns and needs. Joining the Pueblo Chamber is really an investment into your business's future with a return of continued growth and prosperity for Pueblo County.

Fort Carson

Pueblo 2010 Commission
The Pueblo 2010 Commission serves as a community voice to advise and influence public and private sectors on issues of community concern. The 2010 Commission is a 30-member volunteer citizen's group composed of eleven community at-large members, a representative from each of our twelve task forces, and a representative from each of eight local public entities.

Pueblo City-County Health Department

Sierra Club
The Pikes Peak Group of the Sierra Club is a nonprofit, member-supported, public interest organization that promotes conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions - legislative, administrative, legal and electoral.  Our mission is to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.  The Pikes Peak Group's geographic boundaries include all of El Paso county, plus parts of Teller, Park and Elbert counties.

Smart Growth Advocates
Smart Growth Advocates is a Colorado non-profit corporation, formed in 2004 and based in Pueblo, Colorado. We are a grass-roots organization and our mission is to promote sustainability in Pueblo, which in turn, will assure that Pueblo is a place where its citizens enjoy the highest attainable quality of life. We collaborate closely with many local, state and national organizations, community leaders and the government to enhance the quality of life in Pueblo.

Southern Colorado American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is the nation’s largest organization representing members of the architectural profession. The AIA is committed to strengthening the value of the architectural profession in the building industry and the community as a whole. The AIA Colorado South covers 18 counties of south and southeastern Colorado.

Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition

Sustainable Pueblo

Urban Renewal Authority of Pueblo

Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments

Upper Arkansas Area Recycling

U.S. Army Environmental Center
The Army’s Regional Environmental Office (REO) for EPA Region 8 is now the Western Regional Environmental Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Environment, Safety and Occupational Health. The Army REOs work to increase transparency and awareness of Army and DoD environmental issues with regulatory agencies at federal, regional and state levels, and legislative agencies at state and county levels.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8
The U.S. EPA's Region 8 office in Denver works to protect human health and the environment in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and 27 sovereign tribal nations. They share this challenging work with many partners – state, local and tribal governments, businesses, non-governmental organizations, communities and individuals.

U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
The GSA’s mission is to "help federal agencies better serve the public by offering, at best value, superior workplaces, expert solutions, acquisition services and management policies." The GSA consists of the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), the Public Buildings Service (PBS), and various Staff Offices, including the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA). Eleven Regional Offices extend GSA’s outreach to federal customers nationwide. Regional Offices are located in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Fort Worth, Denver, San Francisco, Auburn (Washington), Washington, DC.

If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Archibald at (719) 322-6279.