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We’re doing things like fixtures and bulbs; we’re also
doing things like drive motors – things that run your
HVAC system; things that run your pumps. There are
significant savings to be had there. And it’s not just
the savings – people are interested in how you handle
your refuse. We had a group last summer that was
particularly concerned with what we used to serve
our food. They were put off by Styrofoam cups – they
needed to see a paper cup made from recycled mate-
rials; that was important to them. And we’re ready to
do that; we’re absolutely ready to accommodate the
wishes of people; sustainable practices – that’s what
we’re trying to do. We fully expect in the next twelve
months to be purchasing some clean power. Again, it’s
probably a good idea from a financial standpoint, but
it’s also a good selling point with the customer base.”
In addition to making sure that the facilities remain in
excellent condition, McCarvill says that another prior-
ity is making sure that the RICC is targeting the right
potential customers with the right message. Integral
to achieving that objective is the Center’s partnerships
with its sister organizations. “Our business partners,
the Convention Visitors Bureau, the hotel community,
the Hospitality Association, all really work well together
and I want to see that continue because they count on
our set of facilities to help them succeed in their busi-
nesses. So we do the very best job we can to support
