State Bank of Illinois, Yorkville, Designated a Green Business

The Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Green Committee recently presented Kathy Marchwiany of State Bank of Illinois, Yorkville, (SBI), with a certificate designating the Yorkville bank as a “Green Business” for its efforts to protect the environment.

The designation is awarded to Yorkville Chamber members who have used sustainable and green business practices, such as cutting back on printing to save paper, using energy star appliances, using reusable bags instead of plastic, and safely disposing of toxic substances like batteries, copier toner and paints.

Located at 28 Schoolhouse Road in Yorkville, SBI, which can be reached through its website atwww.myslai.com, is a strong advocate of conserving water, recycling, and conserving energy, according to Marchwiany.  

The bank’s “green” practices include using toxin-free cleaning supplied, utilizing efficient lighting and light controls and using ambient lighting whenever possible, shutting off all computers and printers when not in use, using reusable bags instead of plastic, and scheduling phone conferences and online webinar training to conserve energy.

“Overall, we are conscious of being conservative in our use of energy, and in our choice of products, and how we effect the environment,” Marchwiany said.  “We are sponsors of rain barrels for the Green Committee’s annual Rain Barrels on Parade program, and we donate to the Conservation Foundation.  We are strong supporters of our Chamber and our community.”

SBI, in addition to receiving certification, also has joined the Chamber’s Green Committee.           

The Chamber’s Green Committee’s mission is to educate, promote and encourage businesses within the Yorkville Chamber to enhance the community environment and to participate in sustainable ecological practices.  

Membership on the committee is open to any Chamber member.  Local businesses interested in applying to receive certification as a Green Business, or to join the Green Committee, should visit the Chamber website at www.yorkvillechamber.org or call 630-553-6853 for more information.

Provided by Yorkville Chamber

Photo Caption: Eric Paetzel of Cambria Sales Co., Inc., presents  Kathy Marchwiany of State Bank of Illinois, Yorkville, with SBI’s Green Business designation certificate.  Other Green Committee members are, from left, Valerie Burd, owner of Positive Media Solutions, Inc.; John Church from the Conservation Foundation; Ann Moehring, Gift Card Greeters; Mike Pfeiffer; Art Wehnert of Country Construction Co.; and Norman Johnson, chairman of the Yorkville Chamber’s Green Committee and owner of Independence Renewal Energy. | Credit: Yorkville Chamber