The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a $2,500 grant from Waste Management. The Waste Management Think Green Community Improvement Grants are part of an ongoing national effort to encourage the development of local environmental solutions that build sustainable communities, shared Pam Carnes, Chamber President & CEO. The Chamber was thrilled to be chosen as a grant recipient, and we look forward to continuing to promote green living through this partnership with Waste Management.

Now in the ninth year of the grant program, which is coordinated in partnership between Waste Management and Keep America Beautiful, $1.3 million in grant monies have been awarded to affiliates and partners in support of more than 205 community service projects and programs.

The Cherokee County Chamber received one of 39 grants awarded across the nation and plans to utilize the funds for an elementary school recycling initiative to be held later this fall. The mission of the Cherokee County Chambers Going Green initiative is to encourage the community to implement green practices that conserve community resources while helping businesses thrive.