The St. Louis RCGA Green Business Challenge is an initiative of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA). The St. Louis RCGA is the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for the St. Louis metropolitan region. It mission is to unite the region's business community and to engage dynamic business and civic leadership to develop and sustain a world-class economy and community. The St. Louis Climate Prosperity Project seeks to advance regional prosperity through the cultivation of green savings, green opportunities and green talent. St. Louis is a pilot site for
Climate Prosperity, Inc. along with seven other regions across the United States working to advance regional economies through environmental sustainability.
The St. Louis RCGA Green Business Challenge is directed by an Advisory Committee of:
- Glenda Abney, EarthWays Center - Missouri Botanical Garden
- Tara Callahan, Bryan Cave
- Susannah Fuchs, American Lung Association
- Kristina Embry, Laclede Gas Company
- George Fujii, Tarlton Corporation
- Kimberly Hughes, Mackey Mitchell Architects
- Daniel Jay, Christner
- Jean Ponzi, EarthWays Center - Missouri Botanical Garden
- Tom Schultz, Laclede Gas Company
- Mark Vantrease, Ameren
