The North East Business Association (NEBA) has received the City of Minneapolis' highest environmental recognition, the Environmental Stewardship Award, for its work over the years to help keep the Northeast community clean and green. The award, presented to citizens, businesses and organizations, recognizes significant contribution to improving the city's environment and quality of life.
"This award is well deserved," said Bill Anderson, deputy director of Environmental Services, "NEBA has a been a model of how a business association can improve a commercial corridor environment making it more attractive for both customers and neighbors." City Council President and First Ward Council Member Paul Ostrow nominated NEBA for the Stewardship Award that is awarded annually by the City of Minneapolis. In making the nomination, the First Ward Council Member cited NEBA's EnviroMentors, WEED IT & REAP program and corridor planning and improvement projects such as Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design along Central Avenue as examples of the association's outstanding work. Past recipients have represented a diverse group including Xcel Energy, Cargill, Minnesota Corn Growers Association and the Green Institute. Vaman Pai Communications Department City of Minneapolis 612.673.2123 952.365.6588 (pager) _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
