2025 Annual Business Sustainability Awards

General Information

EVENT: 8th Annual Business Sustainability Awards Luncheon
HOST: North Carolina Sustainable Business Council
LOCATION: Plaza on Princess (410 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 12, 2025 - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM: Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall

The North Carolina Sustainable Business Council warmly invites you to our 8th Annual Sustainable Business Awards Luncheon, taking place at the stunning Harrelson Center's Plaza on Princess, just steps away from Downtown Wilmington's Riverfront.

Come be part of an inspiring gathering where we celebrate trailblazing business leaders who are not just thriving—they’re leading the charge in transforming how we do business for good! This year's keynote speaker, Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall, will share her insights, while innovative entrepreneurs will tell their stories of how sustainable, multi-bottom-line business practices have fueled their success while strengthening communities and protecting our environment.

This year's theme, "Powering Local Change Through Sustainable Business" highlights three powerful reasons why supporting local matters:

• Small businesses have created 12.9 million new jobs in the last 25 years.

• Local businesses contribute to 44% or $10 trillion of U.S. economic activity.

• Local retailers recirculate 48% of their revenue back into the local economy.

Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and celebrate those shaping a more sustainable and prosperous future for all. Join us in honoring the businesses driving change and creating lasting impact in our communities!

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