Sustainable Business Success Stories

Harbor Industries in Charlevoix is focused on being a sustainable business. Students from the Beaver Island site of YouthBuild Northwest toured Harbor Industries to learn about sustainability. Watch the video to see some of the things the company is doing that are good for business and the environment.

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East Jordan Iron Works
East Jordan Iron Works has been using recycled scrap metal since the business was established in 1883. Iron Works Executive Vice President, Tad Malpass, talked about the company's recycling efforts at a Recycling and Jobs Forum in Traverse City. Watch the video to find out more about recycling at the East Jordan Iron Works.

Cherry Republic
Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor, Michigan sells a variety of cherry food products and gifts at retail stores and through its mail order catalog and internet site. Owner Bob Sutherland is also committed to running a sustainable business. Watch the video to find out what Sutherland does to help the environment and the local community.

L. Mawby Vineyards
Larry Mawby makes only sparkling wine at his vineyard and winery near Suttons Bay, Michigan. He is also focused on running it as a sustainable business. Watch the video to find out more about the winery and Mawby's efforts to make it a sustainable business.