“Green Issue” also Highlights Environmentally Friendly Business Practices
RALEIGH, N.C. — Progress Energy Chairman, CEO and President Bill Johnson has always been up for a good challenge. As incoming chair of the North Carolina Chamber, he’s eager to work with Chamber staff to guide the organization during what he describes as “an exciting time.”
The March 2008 issue of NC Magazine, the official magazine of the North Carolina Chamber, sheds light on Johnson’s professional accomplishments, personal life and principles. He also shares his thoughts on top priorities for businesses in 2008.
“The March issue serves as our ‘green issue’ this year,” said Sherry Melton, vice president of communications for the North Carolina Chamber. “Almost all of the regular sections of the magazine include an article or sidebar addressing environmentally friendly issues and practices.”
Additional highlights in the March issue of NC Magazine include the following:
- a showcase of golf resorts throughout all regions of North Carolina, plus a feature on courses certified by Audubon International as meeting nature-friendly design and maintenance;
- a feature on how green architectural practices are becoming more commonplace and less costly;
- an article describing how sustainability is the new trend in North Carolina’s substantial furniture industry; and
- a preview of the Governor’s Conference on Tourism (March 16 to March 18 in Winston-Salem) and how it will promote sustainability through conference practices and speaker topics.
The Community Spotlight for March is on Guilford County and features articles on Greensboro’s cluster strategy for growth, Guilford Tech’s aviation training programs, High Point’s continued growth, and the Gateway University Research Park.
Other sections of the magazine highlight the historic coastal town of Beaufort and the North Carolina Zoo’s new Watani Grasslands Reserve, designed to improve the zoo’s ability to breed elephants and endangered white rhinos.
NC Magazine is a monthly publication that highlights the power of North Carolina business and is available as a member benefit from the North Carolina Chamber. Subscriptions are also available for purchase from the Chamber. For more information on the North Carolina Chamber or NC Magazine, visit www.ncchamber.net or call (919) 836-1400.
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