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Published in House and Home on Wednesday, April 15th 2009 at 9:36 GMT, Last Modified on 2009-11-03 07:51:23 by Market WirePORTLAND, OR--(Marketwire - April 15, 2009) - Columbia Sportswear Company (
"As a leader in the outdoor industry, we are very proud to have our remodeled 16,000-square-foot Flagship store in downtown Portland recognized with this important certification in green building practices," said Kerry Barnes, vice president of retail, Columbia Sportswear Company. "This store, which originally opened in 1996, was extensively remodeled and reopened in 2008 with a mix of natural and reclaimed elements that reflect Columbia's commitment to minimizing our impact on the environment."
To celebrate Earth Day and its LEED Retail CI Gold award, Columbia is hosting an event Saturday, April 18, that includes:
-- special discounts at its Flagship and Portland Airport stores; -- a representative from Forest Park Conservancy, who will be on hand to share their mission. Columbia has made a donation to further support the Conservancy's efforts to preserve trails in Portland's own backyard; and, -- an appearance by legally blind professional dog sled racer Rachael Scdoris with one of her sled dogs. Scdoris, who is also a Pioneer of Columbia's Greater Outdoors brand campaign, recently completed the grueling 1,200-mile Alaskan Iditarod race. She and her dog, Brick, will be at the Columbia Flagship store from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
The Columbia Flagship store is located at 911 SW Broadway and Taylor Street. The Portland Airport store is located in the main concourse of the Portland International Airport.
About Columbia Sportswear
Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear. As one of the largest outerwear manufacturers in the world and a leading seller of skiwear in the United States, the company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value. The company manages a portfolio of outdoor brands including Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, Montrail and Pacific Trail. To learn more about Columbia, please visit the company's website at [ www.columbia.com ].
About LEED
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction. According to the USGBC, LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. More information on the LEED green building certification system is available at [ www.usgbc.org ].
