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:

WATER CONSERVATION
Participation in the water conservation category is likely to result in an overall decrease in your business' water bill over time or a stable bill as rates increase over time. You can also lower your energy bills by reducing the amount of water heated or cooled.

Participant Level

3 (THREE) of 6 activities are required for participation:

Employee education - include water conservation policies and procedures in staff training/orientation

Encourage employees to report leaks

Encourage dry cleanup (sweeping/vacuuming) before using water for final washing

Use dishwasher (only when full and hand scrape)

Assess whether landscaping can be improved to reduce water use. Consideration of xeriscape landscaping and/or “Smart Watering” technologies to reduce summer time irrigation

Certified Level

Proof of installation of the following:

Non-aerating low-flow faucets and/or showerheads

Low-flow or dual flush toilets

Pipes smaller than legally required

Water recycling system

Xeriscape landscaping and/or irrigation technology to reduce outdoor water use

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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A copy of this form will be sent to the email address that you have entered in the Email field above.