LEWISBURG – Congratulations to the Weis Center for the Performing Arts named the 2025 Green Business of the Year by the Central PA Chamber of Commerce.
Each year, on Earth Day, the Chamber names a recipient of the award, based on the green business recognition applications received through its web site over the prior 12 months. All Central PA Chamber members that complete the form are eligible to win.
Applicants are given a score based on their “green” efforts. The Weis Center scored high in many of the program’s categories, including: Solid Waste Prevention, Recycling, Purchasing and Energy & Water Conservation. These scores are then combined with an essay section that provides more details about “green” efforts. Specifically, the Weis Center has installed a new HVAC system, energy efficient lighting and water bottle-filling stations throughout the venue, moved from paper to digital programs for patrons, engages in sustainable purchasing methods and recycling measures.
Working with the Weis Center, behind-the-scenes, the Central PA Chamber was able to surprise Lisa Leighton, Marketing and Outreach Director, with a custom, hand-made Tree of Life from fellow Chamber member, Thomas Beall-Ellersieck of HandyCrafts, LLC. Each year, Beall-Ellersieck creates a personalized award for the winner. We were also glad to be joined by Alec Engleman of Phoenix Filtration and Plumbing, the sponsor for this year’s Green Business Award.
Learn more about this year’s winner at www.bucknell.edu/weiscenter, order tickets at www.bucknell.edu/BoxOffice and find them on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
The Central PA Chamber thanks all members who completed the Green Business Recognition Application. The Chamber staff’s decision is never easy because of the extensive conservation measures being taken by so many applicants. For those who haven’t completed the form, visit www.centralpachamber.com, click the “Membership” tab and open the Green Business Recognition page. Who knows, you may be next year’s winner!
Green Business is good business! In addition to helping the environment, it can save your business money, and your customers and employees will value your efforts.
Cutline: Rebecca Dressler, Technical Director; Johanna Kodlick, Operations Director; Kathryn Maguet, Executive Director; Lisa Leighton, Marketing and Outreach Director; Rachel Martine, Artist Relations & Educational Programs Coordinator; Alec Engelman, Phoenix Filtration and Plumbing Owner; and Tea Jay Aikey, Central PA Chamber of Commerce CEO & President.
