Black-owned, woman-led landscaping business in Indianapolis earns Gusto Impact Award

Editor's note: This story originally comes from WRTV Indianapolis and can be read in full on its website.

Spring is coming, which means landscaping workers are getting down in the dirt and using their hands.

Kirsten Norwood finds solace in being outdoors.

She's the Executive Chair and Chief People Officer of Greene Thumb Landscape, a residential and commercial landscaping company that’s all about restoring pride in our community’s green spaces.

The Black-owned, woman-led business has been in Indianapolis since 1992.

“I bleed green! It’s been a part of my life. I remember growing up in the car with my dad, going to job sites and removing snow. It’s always been a part of who I am," Norwood said. “Growing up with my dad, his main principle was giving people a chance. Giving them an opportunity in the green industry. We’ve taken that principle of giving people a chance into our hiring for workforce development today.”