Learn more about the Green Commerce Association on their website: http://gca.us.org

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (July 3, 2015) – The Green Commerce Association (GCA) will be hosting a mini-expo and mixer on Thursday, July 23 at Suncoast Toyota (3001 US Hwy.19, Holiday, 34691).The expo and mixer opens at 6:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.

Spaces for the expo are available to GCA participants for $10. GCA members and participants will have membership information available for event attendees. Contact Travis Morehead for applications and additional information at (727) 271-2333.

GCA welcomes all businesses and individuals who desire to make a sincere commitment to sustainability in their everyday activities, long-term planning, and community endeavors. Special emphasis is placed on the promotion of local businesses committed to ecological stewardship, support and further development of local sources for sustainably produced goods and services, and educational endeavors addressing the relationship of economic sustainability to ecological stewardship. GCA also encourages all participants to grow local seasonal produce even if only in a planter.

“GCA gives folks an opportunity to learn more about local sustainability initiatives and resources, such as highlighting local organizations, especially businesses committed to sustainable local economies and healthy natural ecologies,” noted steering committee member Dell deChant.  

Sun Toyota, GCA’s first official member, is offering the space for this event. Its new building in Holiday was constructed as  LEEDS (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified, which required its development follow a set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance as a “green building.”

For further information on the event or membership inquiries, contact Travis Morehead, Nature Coast Real Food Project, (727) 271-2333. GCA steering committee members are Travis Morehead, Rose Mohr, Audrey Voss, and Dell deChant.