Greeley and Hansen Supports Environmental Sustainability Through America in Bloom Sponsorship

CHICAGO, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Greeley and Hansen, a leading national environmental engineering firm, is the newest sponsor of America in Bloom (AIB), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting nationwide beautification through education and community involvement by encouraging the use of flowers, plants, trees, and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements.  As an environmentally focused technical firm, Greeley and Hansen supports AIB's mission and annual beautification program for cities and towns of all sizes, which provides a framework for continuous improvements by planting pride in communities.  Over the past 10 years, nearly 200 cities from 38 states have experienced the many benefits that the AIB program has brought to their communities.

"While our direct line of business is focused on water, wastewater, and infrastructure engineering and architecture, ultimately, at Greeley and Hansen we create better urban environments by collaborating with municipalities to develop sustainable water resources programs for their communities," said John C. Robak, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "Our focus on environmental sustainability is in lockstep with the mission and work of AIB, and we're proud to support their important efforts as a national sponsor."

"We're delighted to partner with Greeley and Hansen, a technical firm that supports our overall mission and truly understands that America in Bloom is about much more than just aesthetics," said Marvin N. Miller, PhD, President of AIB.  "We know there are many positive economic, sociological, psychological, and environmental impacts when a city adopts the AIB program as its own.  These range from reduced vandalism and other crimes to improved recreation and related health benefits.  Many mayors and other officials of participating cities have told us that the program unified their city into a real community in ways they never thought possible," he added. 

City of Lafayette, Indiana Mayor Tony Roswarski experienced the benefits of participating in the AIB program first-hand. "America in Bloom is a wonderful program that helps promote and support neighborhood pride, quality of life, economic development, and a genuine sense of community," said Roswarski. "Based on our city's experiences with the program a few years ago,  I've found that it brings people together and helps with that old fashioned neighbor-to-neighbor interaction, with residents rolling up their sleeves and working together to make our city and the environment better for everyone.  I am extremely pleased to see Greeley and Hansen as a sponsor of AIB and their commitment to helping to build strong foundations for stronger communities."

About Greeley and Hansen

Greeley and Hansen is a leader in developing innovative engineering solutions for a wide array of water, wastewater, water reuse, and infrastructure challenges aimed at improving public health, safety, and welfare. Headquartered in Chicago since its founding in 1914, Greeley and Hansen has a staff of more than 300 in 18 locations across the U.S. The firm provides services for all phases of projects ranging from master planning and feasibility studies through design, construction, and start-up.  Greeley and Hansen has consistently been recognized by the National Association for Business Resources as one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Places to Work and by the Chicago Tribune as a Top Workplace in 2011. The firm was also selected as a Principal 10 Best Company for Employee Financial Security by the Principal Financial Group and has been consistently recognized for engineering excellence by the American Council of Engineering Companies. For more information, please visit www.greeley-hansen.com.

About America in Bloom

America in Bloom is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization encouraging nationwide beautification programs, personal and community involvement, educational programs, and the challenge of a friendly competition among participating communities across the country. The AIB program provides a framework for continuous improvements in communities. For more information, visit www.americainbloom.org.

Contact:

Nancy Stankus
Greeley and Hansen
312.578.2341
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