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Sustainable Business Council September Newsletter & Calendar of Events

There are not many places more beautiful than Missoula in the fall. Crisp morning air and the sound of school bells ringing across the city signals the end of summer’s hectic pace and the return of routine and schedule.

Routine can be a very comforting thing. It allows us to maintain a sense of sanity in an ever-changing world and brings a feeling of calm and security. It also, though, can signal complacency. As the economic climate is beginning to settle a bit, a sense of ‘return to normal’ can easily seep back into the American consciousness.

What tends to happen during crisis, is people get very serious about changing any bad habits that may have contributed to the problem and become more aware of their actions. Unfortunately what often happens as soon as the worst part starts to settle, when things begin return to normal… people go right back to their old routine.

This time MUST be different. We all need to continue to make better choices even after the market stabilizes, even after unemployment goes down. Even though gas prices didn’t hit the feared prediction of $5 a gallon this summer, we still need to operate as though it has. This is precisely the time that we need to hold strong and make sure we don’t slip back to what was easy and comfortable. We need to stay conscientious about where we shop and who we support with our hard-earned money. We need to remember what we’ve been learning through the successes of the Think Local Buy Local campaign. As business owners we need to continue to look at our purchase lines and monitor our energy usage and sign up for our next STS (Strive Towards Sustainability) Workshop.

So as we fall back into our routines after the unpredictable summer, lets stay focused and continue to work towards the vision of a vibrant and sustainable community for all.

Keep your eyes peeled for our Fall/Winter 2009 Newsletter. Look for them in member locations around town. If you would like to get your hands on a copy and can’t seem to find one, please email me and I’ll make sure to get one to you!

If you are not a member of the Sustainable Business Council yet, there has never been a more important time to partner with us.

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