ALEXANDRIA — How can business owners reduce utility bills? What are some sustainable practices they can easily implement in their business? Learn these answers and more during a one-hour, informative, virtual Listen & Learn event on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from noon-1 p.m.
Jessica Hendrix, outreach coordinator with Energy Smart through the Minnesota State Chamber of Commerce, will share practical strategies for reducing energy consumption and costs experienced by businesses. Attendees will learn how to identify low and no-cost energy-saving opportunities, strategies for planning end-of-life equipment replacements to maximize efficiency, current funding opportunities available to support energy efficient projects, and more.
Whether you’re looking to make immediate changes or plan for long-term improvements, you’ll gain insight to help reduce your costs and environmental impact.
Energy Smart, a nonprofit organization providing free commercial energy consultations, will also host Alexandria Lakes Area Energy Efficiency Week Oct. 8-9. Visit
to find the consultation sign up form to schedule your free consult.
The Listen & Learn is open to everyone and is free of charge. Register by visiting the Alexandria Chamber website at
and look for the registration link on the main page. Listen & Learn is a one-hour informative virtual event hosted by the Alexandria Chamber. These sessions offer information, education, support, and resources on topics that impact the community and its diverse business and organizational partners.
For more information, call the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 320-763-3161 or email info@alexandriamn.org.
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