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Kicking Off the 2020 Better Business Challenge 

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Kicking Off the 2020 Better Business Challenge 

The Community Climate Collaborative is kicking off the Better Business challenge for businesses and nonprofits involved in a friendly competition to reduce their environmental impact. The Challenge is led by the Community Climate Collaborative, a local nonprofit organization, in partnership with LEAP, Better World Betty, the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, the Chamber of Commerce, UVA Office of Sustainability, and 2RW Consultants. UVA Community Credit Union is sponsoring the program. Media partners are 106.1 The Corner, WINA, and C-VILLE Weekly. The program is designed to help businesses reduce their environmental impact while saving money and earning recognition for their success.

Community Climate Collaborative website: theclimatecollaborative.org
Program website: cvillebizchallenge.org ($100 for profit | $50 nonprofit registration fee)

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