Why Businesses Love Green Umbrella

Climate change is and will continue to be a challenge for the business world, from adapting to a changing marketplace to staying current on evolving technology and more. Being a Green Umbrella member helps businesses tap into resources, bridge the gap between them and sustainability-conscious clients, and navigate opportunities. Whether you’re a start-up or Fortune 500 company, Green Umbrella membership will help your enterprise reach a community passionate for sustainability.

Here are just a few testimonials from businesses that are benefiting from working with Green Umbrella:

Fifth Third Bank Engages with the Community

“Being a member of Green Umbrella offers Fifth Third the opportunity to collaborate on and support meaningful projects in our community that reduce emissions, build thriving green spaces, and help make our community a more pleasant place to live and work.” -Jeremy Faust, Vice President, Director of Operational Sustainability, Fifth Third Bank

Resources & Opportunities for Sustainergy

“Green Umbrella membership has given us ongoing networking and business development opportunities. We get great leads from people more likely to buy our services. We have [also] hired several amazing employees using the Green Umbrella jobs board.” -Flequer Vera, CEO, Sustainergy

Forging Connections with Rich Life Mushrooms 

“My work as a Council Member on the [Green Umbrella] Food Policy Council aligns well with my work in my farm business, serving shared goals to increase access to local, nutritious food and to support regional food systems infrastructure. Advocating alongside other members is empowering, and I’m excited to see the impact on local communities.” -Emalee Richman, Co-Owner, Rich Life Farm & Fungi

Sprouting Leads for Blue Ocean Solids

“Since Blue Ocean was founded to make a difference by providing a safer and more sustainable water treatment option, it only made sense that one of the very first things we did was to join Green Umbrella … Being able to network and exchange ideas with the sustainability movers and shakers in one of the greenest cities in the nation has been a game changer for us. Always looking forward to the next great event!” -Kathleen Collier, Director of Sales & Marketing, Blue Ocean

Bridging the Gap with Duke Energy

“Duke Energy has proudly supported Green Umbrella for several years, and we always look forward to the Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit, which only gets better every year. We understand the importance of connecting with and learning from others who share our focus on climate resiliency and protecting natural resources so we can make a positive impact together.” -John Juech, Director, Midwest Public Affairs Strategy, Duke Energy

Join the Movement

If your business is passionate about addressing climate change and creating resilient, equitable, and thriving communities across Greater Cincinnati, we welcome you to become a member.

Join us on Wednesday November 15, 2023 

Business Member Benefits Webinar

You’ll have an opportunity to ask your most pressing questions and to hear how other businesses are benefiting from being a member of Green Umbrella.