Jackson Hewitt Technology Services
501 N. Cattlemen Road, Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34232
Jackson Hewitt Technology Services
Jackson Hewitt is the second-largest federal income tax preparation service in the county, with more than 6,500 tax service offices. The company's Sarasota office has used the Green Business Partnership Program as its framework for enhancing its environmental performance. The firm has instituted a comprehensive recycling program and sought ways to reduce its energy consumption. "Green" issues are a daily topic at staff meetings and in company newsletters.

Jake's Downtown
1463 Main St.
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-955-5253
Jake's Downtown
Jake's carries the full line of Life is Good apparel in downtown Sarasota. They incorporated Green Business Partnership measures into their business before they opened. By working with their landlord during renovations, they were able to install a new energy-efficient air conditioning system. They used reclaimed barn wood for wall covering and an air curtain over their front door. Minimizing their environmental impact has been an integral consideration in all their business decisions.

Jansen Shutters & Specialties
341 Sand Pine Blvd., Venice FL 34292
(941) 484-4700
Jansen Shutters & Specialties
Jansen Shutters and Specialties is a family-based business that has been providing external storm protection to homeowners for more than 30 years. The company has used the Green Business Partnership to enhance its existing environmental program, which includes a robust recycling program, and is always looking for ways to reduce waste and recycle more materials. The company is disciplined in its energy use and uses natural light in its warehouse whenever possible.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243
941-359-5700
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
One of Sarasota's premier attractions and a cultural icon, the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art has made environmental stewardship a priority. The museum staff has taken aggressive measures to reduce its environmental impact. The custodial manager researched and replaced toxic cleaners with green products that are reducing pollution and saving money. The world-renowned grounds consist of native Florida plants that use less water while providing spectacular vistas for museum visitors.

John Cannon Homes, Inc. and John Cannon Construction, Inc.
6710 Professional Parkway W., Suite 100
Sarasota, FL 34240
941-361-1399
John Cannon Homes
John Cannon is one of the area's premier luxury homebuilders. He has implemented a company-wide environmental policy with specific standards for recycling and energy and water conservation. Even though their main office is a new building, he has found ways to improve its environmental performance by installing compact fluorescent lighting, marking and monitoring storm drains, and using low-toxic and recycle content alternatives.

Jon F. Swift, Inc.
2221 Eight St.
Sarasota, FL 34237
941-951-6100
This a contractor of non-residential buildings, other than industrial buildings and warehouses. The company has incorporated environmental stewardship into all phases of its business. It has a comprehensive recycling program and reused light fixtures from a demolition project in its own building. The company landscape is Florida friendly, and the company has instituted policies to save energy.