Increasing his visibility in the New England region among corporations, experts and environmental professionals, Attorney John Gardella recently joined the Environmental Business Council, New England (EBC).

EBC, a nonprofit organization, was established in 1990 by environmental and energy company executives who began meeting on a regular basis to exchange ideas and share experiences. The EBC was the first organization in the United States established to support and foster the development of the environmental industry.

• Providing member companies with an array of programs, activities, and information to enable them to stay on the cutting edge of environmental and energy technologies, management and regulatory developments.
• Creating networking opportunities that facilitate meaningful relationships between leaders in the industry, leading to collaboration and teaming.

EBC member companies include businesses specializing in environmental and energy technology, services and products. They range from one-person entrepreneurial ventures to established corporations with thousands of employees. Membership includes companies that manufacture equipment, provide services in the areas of engineering and consulting, solid and hazardous waste management, remedial and emergency response, and analytical testing. Membership also includes institutions in investment, lending, financial, and education, as well as governmental agencies.