Shawnee is also the recipient of a Tree City USA Growth Award for completing activities that strengthened its local, tree-care program. The Growth Award recognizes environmental improvement and higher levels of tree care in Tree City USA communities. This is the fifth year Shawnee has received the Growth Award.
The Tree City USA designation is given to cities meeting four standards, including a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive forestry program and an Arbor Day observance.
“We commend Shawnee’s elected officials, volunteers and its citizens for providing vital care for its urban forest,” John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation, said. “Trees provide numerous environmental, economical and health benefits to millions of people each day, and we applaud communities that make planting and caring for trees a top priority."
For the last several years, the city has celebrated NeighborWood in October, giving away trees to area residents. This year's NeighborWood is scheduled for Saturday, October 16, at Garrett Park.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
For more information, please contact Neil Holman, 913.631.5200.
Perceptive Software Inc., SKC Communication Products Inc. receive KC Business Journal's 2010 Champions of Business award
Congratulations to Perceptive Software Inc. and SKC Communication Products Inc. for receiving Kansas City Business Journal's 2010 Champions of Business award!
The 2010 Champions of Business award is given to area companies exhibiting sustained excellence, including areas like financial success during a three-year period, innovation and community involvement. Click here to view the full article.
Bio-Microbics, Inc., Kansas Governor's Exporter of the Year Award finalist
Shawnee's own Bio-Microbics, Inc. is a finalist for the Kansas Governor's Exporter of the Year Award, along with Overland Park-based Chemidex, according to a press release from Kansas Department of Commerce and Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council. The award recognizes companies with significant advancement in their international sales and marketing.
Gov. Mark Parkinson will announce the winner June 29 at the Kansas Cavalry Encampment ceremony, the state's annual business awards ceremony.
Learn more about Bio-Microbics, Inc. by clicking here.
