econext Hosts Successful Greening Business Workshop in Corner Brook, Expanding to More Communities Across the Province

For Immediate Release

March 14, 2025

Corner Brook, NL – econext is pleased to announce the success of its first Greening Business Workshop, held in Corner Brook on March 7, 2025. The event provided local businesses with valuable insights on reducing their environmental impact and how improving efficiency and sustainability can result in direct benefits.

With the support of our event partners – the Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade – as well as our program partners, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Industry, Energy and Technology, the workshop equipped attendees with practical insights for integrating sustainable practices into their operations.

Business Sustainability Lead Alex Rumbolt presents to workshop attendees.

“This workshop showcased the growing commitment among Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to sustainability,” said Alex Rumbolt, Business Sustainability Lead at econext. “By providing practical solutions and connecting businesses with key resources, we’re helping to drive real change in the province’s green economy.”

Matthew Hatcher of takeCHARGE presents on energy efficiency to workshop attendees.

Following this successful event, econext is excited to bring the Greening Business Workshop series to more communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. These future workshops will continue to support businesses in adopting sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and the bottom line.

For more information on upcoming workshops and sustainability initiatives, visit econext.ca.

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About econext

econext is a not-for-profit association with a mission to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador by: (1) stimulating research, development, and innovation; (2) preparing its workforce for a greening economy; and (3) acting as a catalyst for climate change action within its industries, businesses, and communities.

econext has been working for over 30 years on behalf of its members across many sectors to support environmentally sustainable economic development. More information can be found at https://econext.ca.