The Prosperity Agenda

SHOW 8: Green Initiatives

August 25, 2010 2:53PM CST

We talked about how the way we use energy and natural resources impacts our quality of life and our financial bottom line. In Michigan we have the potential to grow green industries, implement sustainable practices and get on the cutting edge of current trends.

Prosperity Agenda host Dan Gilmartin was joined by co-host Alex Kellogg of the Wall Street Journal. Guests include Cathleen Edgerly, Clean Commute Options Coordinator for the Capitol Area Transportation Authority in Lansing; George Bosanic, city manager of Greenville; and Bob Filka, CEO of the Michigan Association of Home Builders.

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Dan Gilmartin, INtro

Green Initiatives: Dan Gilmartin, INtro

Dan Gilmartin gives an intro on the future of green initiatives to Michigan.

Alex Kellogg

Green Initiatives: Alex Kellogg

Alex Kellogg is a seasoned reporter who covers Detroit and Michigan's economy for the Wall Street Journal. He is a Harvard University graduate and has worked in more than a dozen countries.

Cathleen Edgerly

Green Initiatives: Cathleen Edgerly

Cathleen Edgerly is Clean Commute Options Coordinator for the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) in Lansing. This program is for all commuters who travel into, or within, the Greater Lansing Region. She has been working for CATA and leading the Clean Commute program for five years, reaching out to individual commuters, businesses, local colleges, schools, and other community organizations.

George Bosanic

Green Initiatives: George Bosanic

George Bosanic is city manager of Greenville. He has 18 years experience as a municipal official, serving as the city of manager for the last 13. George has spearheaded great efforts in the city to become more green, particularly when it comes to energy.

Bob Filka

Green Initiatives: Bob Filka

Bob Filka is CEO of the Michigan Association of Home Builders, a professional trade association representing roughly 11,000 builder and associate members involved in Michigan residential building industry. He has been an instrumental part of the Green Built Michigan program and the Great Lakes Green Education Conference.