Update: GreenSource America, LLC and Relocation

It’s been quite a busy fourth quarter, so here is a quick update on GreenSource.

The GSA startup continues to take up the bulk of my time, primarily with site modifications based on subscriber and advertiser/sponsor feedback. Due to where we are in the Proof of Concept, the site that the public can access is very limited (with few updates) and will remain so until the first quarter of 2010.

Since my last post, I’ve relocated to Pepper Pike, OH (a southeast Cleveland suburb). This move will help me take a more hands-on role with the POC for this metro area, as well as lend some assistance to senior parents.

My IT and OCM consulting engagements also continue, as more companies are challenged by the economy to do more with fewer resources.

If you are in the Greater Cleveland Area and wish to learn more about GreenSource and how we’ll be expanding post-POC (or just wish to network with another IT Exec), drop me an email.

Thanks for reading and let me know if you have any questions!

Introducing GreenSource America, LLC

A few posts ago, I alluded to a “Green” Program that I was working on with a few partners and investors.

The name of our new venture/company is GreenSource America, LLC. My role is that of Chief Operations Officer, and I have been working with service providers on setting up business processes and supporting web technology. We’ve now made the site public and are developing content for several metropolitan areas in the U.S. The web site is www.greensourceamerica.com.

The company mission is to be the premier source for local “Green” products and services. Members will be able to gain a perspective on “Green” topics across various categories (a framework for “going green”) and be able to search for locally supplied products and services (usually with some sort of GreenSource discount or freebie). They will also be able to leave feedback on the suppliers, so that their experiences can be shared with other members.

It will be pretty cool site, if I do say so myself. Right now we are compiling content for the first target areas (Chadds Ford, PA, Potomac, MD and Pepper Pike, OH) and finishing up housekeeping on the site. Over the next quarter, we’ll be refining the site based on feedback from members (free for now – registration will be opening soon!) and expanding our geographic footprint.

If you are interested in “going green” take a look at the site. If you are interested in helping us expand and become a GreenSource America Local Area Executive (LEX), drop me an email and we can discuss the opportunity.

As always, thanks for reading and let me know if you have any questions!

Status Check II

As an FYI, progress on the new “Green” business continues apace. Our schedule has a planned launch of the web site at the end of July!

Look for an update of my personal information both here and on LinkedIn that reflects my role in the organization, along with a link to the web site. There will also be a few new posts that will provide more depth about my part in the creation of the business.

In addition, there will be new posts from recently received email questions on  organizational change management.

Thanks for reading!