Introduction
Posty Cards'
Expansion
Erick Jessee, President of the 65-year-old family-run Posty Cards, understands
the hesitation by small- and mid-sized businesses to go all in on renovating or
building with green, sustainable practices
in mind. The up-front costs are slightly
higher, a lot of technology is newer and
the processes are different. But he and
many others believe sustainability, and in
particular, LEED certification, is the long-
term, feasible answer. Jessee wants to
help other small businesses in KC and
elsewhere make it a reality.
Here's his experience. Posty Cards has
about 40 employees, with seasonal help
brought in depending on the level of
need. Before its expansion in early 2011,
its offices were 22,000-square feet.Out of
the need for more room for equipment
and the desire to create space for further
growth, Posty expanded to 45,000-
square-feet.
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Key Green Features
• A large solar panel array, 48 panels providing 11%
of their electricity.
• Solar heated water.
• High efficiency HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning.
• Natural lighting.
• Rain water reclamation for irrigation and flushing
toilets.
Lance Jessee, CEO
Erick Jessee, President
