Local CertaPro Painters Owner and Resident Launches "green" Initiative

May 15, 2008 // Franchising.com // Jeremy Rhett, owner of CertaPro Painters of Decatur is launching a new trail initiative to return the forested area surrounding Dearborn Park in Decatur to a more natural state. Rhett and a team of volunteers will remove the kudzu, privet, ivy, and other invasive species and add a walker-friendly, enjoyable trail system to Dearborn Park. The event is being sponsored by CertaPro Painters and will take place on Saturday, May 31 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Media Alert:

• What: A green space initiative to clean up Dearborn Park


• When: Saturday, May 31 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.


• Where: Dearborn Park at West Dearborn Circle in Decatur


• Details: To make the park a more walkable and enjoyable space, Jeremy Rhett, owner of CertaPro Painters of Decatur is launching a new trail initiative and invasive species removal plan that will allow native plants and animals to return to the woods surrounding Dearborn Park


• Who: Sponsored by CertaPro Painters of Decatur


• Info: For more information or to sign up to be a volunteer email: [email protected]

CertaPro Painters is the largest painting company in North America with more than 385 locations worldwide. The company plans to open 80 locations this year alone, working towards a goal of having more than 450 locations by the end of 2008.

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