BEST Businesses

Businesses of all kinds are participating in the free, confidential Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tacoma-Pierce County (BEST) program. By learning about and implementing cost-effective, sustainable business practices, they are saving money and improving their environmental performance. They are also receiving positive publicity for their efforts.

The following leading environmental businesses implement sustainable practices and work to reduce their environmental impact.  To participate in the BEST program or to learn more, click here.

Asado

Auto Tech Collision Center

BCRA

Better Properties

BLRB Architects

Bob’s BBQ

Calbag Metals Co.

Chalet Bowl

Delta Camshaft

Denny’s Valley Autobody

Dock Street Marina

Dodd’s Automotive Inc.

Edward Jones

Embellish

Engine House No. 9

Environmental Management Training

Fat Daddy’s Customs

Foss Harbor Marina

Foss Waterway Management

Friesnburgers

Graham Lundberg and Peschel

The Grand Cinema

Graymont

Greater Tacoma Conv. and Trade Center

Harkness Furniture Co.

Harmon Brewery and Restaurant

Kantor Diamond

Mad Hat Tea Company

Marlene’s Market

Masa

Maxcare Hardwood Floors

la Mojonera

Northwest Leadership Foundation

Port of Tacoma

Premier Collision

Quickee Too Restaurant

Rainbow Youth and Family Services

Rebuilding Together South Sound

Reliable Lock and Safe

Richlite

Stadium Thriftway

Stonegate Pizza

Superlon

la Surtidora

Tienda Carniceria Palomino’s

Totem Ocean Trailer Express

Tower Lanes

University Place Refuse & Recycling

Vinum

Walsh Construction Company

Weekly Volcano

Windermere Professional Partners

Workforce Central

 

What are Businesses Saying about the BEST Program?

 

Stonegate Pizza

“Thank you for your recommendations for Stonegate Pizza! I really appreciate the time you took to come out and meet me and tour the restaurant!  I hope that every business in Tacoma takes advantage of this incredible eye opening experience. There are so many ways to make easy quick changes that will make a huge positive impact In our community!”

-       Laura Williamson, Manager

 

 

 

 

 

Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE)

“TOTE signed up for CHB’s BEST program last year and the program was extremely helpful to us.  CHB’s people reviewed our procedures and made recommendations.

We have implemented or modified programs based upon their recommendations and this has resulted in an improved environmental program for our company and has directly resulted in cost savings.”

- Rand Lymangrover, Terminal Facility Environmental & Security Manager