City of Spokane's SMART Business Recognition Program

Thank you for your interest in the City of Spokane's Business and Development Services' Sustainable Management of Assets, Resources and Technology (SMART) Recognition Program. The SMART Business Recognition Program is designed to encourage Spokane businesses to adopt policies and practices that encourage good management of financial, built, natural and human capital. In partnership with local entities (AVISTA, Department of Ecology, and Eastern Washington University), the program will recognize businesses who adopt smart capital management systems, practices and policies.

A business may be recognized by the SMART program on two levels, as a Spokane Sustainable “participant” business or as a Spokane Sustainable “certified” business.

• Participant level is for businesses which commit to change in ways that will ultimately result in better management of assets, resources and/or technology.
• Certified level is for businesses which demonstrate that they have adopted changes that resulted in better management of assets, resources and/or technology.

Ultimately, both levels should lead businesses to a better work environment, a healthier more productive workforce, more customers, and an increase in the bottom line.

In recognition of your achievements, you will receive a Spokane Sustainable Business decal for the participant and/or certified program(s). The decal is in the form of a window cling as well as an electronic format for use on your letterhead and marketing materials. The window cling decals will be provided for each of the following categories, upon qualification:

• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy
• Waste Reduction/Recycling
• Water Conservation
• Pollution Prevention
• Transportation
• Green Building
• Innovation (for outstanding achievement within one of the above 7 categories)

Businesses can choose to apply for recognition in any or all categories. Just fill out the application for the category(ies) and level(s) of participation most relevant to your interests and qualifications. Please note that you will need to provide additional documentation to verify your activities for the certified level.

If you have any questions about the program or the application, please contact Teri Stripes at 625-6597, tstripes@spokanecity.org

COMPLETED applications are now accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Review takes about 2 weeks. Once approved, applicants will receive an electronic version of the decal. Window cling decals will be printed and distributed twice a year (June, December).

Applications can be submitted electronically or mailed/delivered to:
Business & Development Services
City Hall, 3rd Floor
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99201

City of Spokane's SMART Business Recognition Program Application

First Name: Last Name:

Business Name:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone: Cell Phone:

Email: Business Website:

TRANSPORTATION/COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION
Commute trip reduction programs and alternative transportation in reduces traffic, saves gas encourage healthy living. Everyone understands that reducing single occupancy travel can save money and reduce pollution. What we sometimes forget is how even a little reduction can save a lot. For example if Spokane's average employee commutes the area's average distance each day with average fuel efficiency, his/her travel costs is estimated to be around $2,304 a year! Commuting by alternative mode just one day a week could save the average employee 20% a year, that's over $460! That's pretty big savings for a small shift in travel behavior.

Participant

- ALL activities must be met to qualify

30% of employees are registered and ACTIVE on www.mycommute.org - Go to www.spokaneplanning.org/travelgreen.htm to learn more about registration and prizes! accredited green building certification program for your completed project or building to tstripes@spokanecity.org for review

Encourage employees to carpool (www.rideshareonline.org) , bus (www.spokanetransit.com), bike or walk to work

Post bus, bike maps and other alternative transportation maps

Group errands that require driving

Certified

1.

60% of employees are registered and ACTIVE on www.mycommute.org

Describe your business plans to contribute to commute trip reduction and alternative transportation

AND

2. At least (4) FOUR of the following:

Designate an office commute reduction coordinator

Offer free or discounted bus passes

Offer preferential parking for carpooling/rideshare

Offer lockers/showers for bikers, runners and walkers

Offer bike parking

Encourage employees to walk to destinations during breaks/lunches

Purchase a high fuel efficiency vehicle to replace older business vehicles

Offer tele-working or compressed work week schedules

Offer incentives to encourage employees use of alternative transportation (bus, bike, walking)

Innovation: (Have an innovative way to achieve trip reduction/alternative? Share it here):

Please use an email attachment for all applicable documentation for the Certified Level !

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