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Sacramento Sustainable Business Program
Our Mission
The Sacramento Sustainable Business program promotes businesses that take voluntary actions to prevent pollution and conserve resources.
Certified Businesses

 

Go to Business Listing page to view a list of the certified businesses

The Sacramento Sustainable Business Program is sponsored by:
SRCSD Logo
http://www.srswa.com/

SMUD Logo
http://smud.org/

Be Water Smarter
http://www.rwah2o.org

Water Forum
http://www.waterforum.org/

News & Events
 

EVENTS

  All SSB Program's events and events we are participating in can be found on this page.  Read on to find out more. If an event requires registration, its name will be underlined. Click on the events names for opening a registration page.
  PAST EVENTS
 
 
AUGUST 2010
 

Sacramento Sustainable Business Program Event. Click on the image to send an e-mail to the program manager.

Clean & Green Breakfast Workshop August 27
 

Join us for breakfast and stimulating conversation with local green leaders, including:
MICHAEL GIRARD >> Manager of Sustainability, Aerojet
BECKY JOHNSON >> Director of Communications Mobility Division, Siemens Industry
JENNIFER KAYE >> President, Plastic Package Inc.
KERI THOMAS >> Regional Community Benefits Manager, Sutter Health
DON WHITAKER >> Principal, Ceronix
JULIA BURROWS >> Managing Partner, Valley Vision Inc.
STEVEN CURRALL >> Dean, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
NATHAN DIETRICH >> District Director, Congresswoman Doris Matsui
BARBARA HAYES >> Executive Director, SACTO

REGISTER ONLINE @ BIZJOURNALEVENTS.COM

Tickets: $65/person ($80 after Aug. 20), or $700/table of 10 with signage ($850 after Aug. 20)

Questions? Contact Shannon Mok at 916.447.7661 or smok@bizjournals.com
  Date & Time: 08/27/10, -12:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.
  Location: HYATT REGENCY
1209 L ST.
Sacramento, CA
 
JULY 2010
 

Sacramento Sustainable Business Program Event. Click on the image to send an e-mail to the program manager.

First Fridays "SOS" Small Business Summer Series
 



  • Come learn how you can take your existing business to the next level of green

  • Get insider information on the most promising business start-up projects, discover funding sources, savings and incentives for green businesses

  • Learn how the current economy is affecting your ability to obtain capital

  • Find out what venture capitalists and angel investors are looking for in your business proposals

  Date & Time: 07/15/10, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  Location: Tre Restaurant
1212 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
  Fee Options:
Includes lunch and event materials. Register for both events for $40! $25.00
 

Sacramento Sustainable Business Program Event. Click on the image to send an e-mail to the program manager.

First Fridays "SOS" Small Business Summer Series
 



  • Come learn how you can take your existing business to the next level of green

  • Get insider information on the most promising business start-up projects, discover funding sources, savings and incentives for green businesses

  • Learn how the current economy is affecting your ability to obtain capital

  • Find out what venture capitalists and angel investors are looking for in your business proposals

  Date & Time: 07/22/10, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  Location: Tre Restaurant
1212 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
  Fee Options:
Includes lunch and event materials. Register for both events for $40! $25.00
 
APRIL 2010
 

Sacramento Sustainable Business Program Event. Click on the image to send an e-mail to the program manager.

"SOS" Small Business Education & Sustainability Event
 


Come learn how your small business can take steps to overcome obstacles and succeed despite the economic crisis. This one-day event is part of the "SOS" Economic Rescue and Recovery Series. Includes seminars and a networking lunch. Presented by First Fridays Sacramento and sponsored by UC Davis Office of Campus Community Relations, City of Sacramento Departments of Neighborhood Services and Economic Development.

Cost: $25 per person for early registration

Click Here to Register
  Date & Time: 04/02/10, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  Location: Sofia
815 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
 

Sacramento Sustainable Business Program Event. Click on the image to send an e-mail to the program manager.

Sacramento Green Expo
 

The Sacramento Green Expo, April 24 & 25, 2010, offers everyone in the Sacramento area - and beyond - a place to participate in making the future greener. The show is tailored for those who want to help themselves and future generations live a greener, healthier life.

With over 300 organizations representing a broad look into sustainable living, this show will have something for everyone!

Riveting keynote speakers, hands-on demonstrations, multiple kid's zones, the freshest local farmer's market, a green job fair, tasty organic goodies, contests, and so much more.

Attendees will find hundreds of quality products and services including: food & beverage, apparel, home & garden, eco-travel & transportation, and health & beauty. The Sacramento Green Expo is designed to bring together businesses, civic and non-profit organizations that are helping make the green lifestyle accessible, affordable, and convenient.

Call 866-571-2916 for more information.

SacramentoGreenExpo.com
  Date & Time: 04/24/10, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Location: Sacramento Green Expo
Cal Expo Center
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
 
MARCH 2010
 

Sacramento Sustainable Business Program Event. Click on the image to send an e-mail to the program manager.

Take Advantage of the Growing Green Economy
 
Business is slow, the economy is weak. Times like these offer an opportunity to examine your internal operations and future plans so you are ready to go when the economy turns around. “Greening” your business will help you reduce energy and fuel costs, improve efficiency, and access assistance and funding for green businesses.

Taking Advantage of the Growing Green Economy - Real People. Real Solutions. Real Opportunities!

A free workshop for small businesses
presented by the California Air Resources Board

Join other small business professionals at this interactive workshop dedicated to reducing costs and increasing revenue in the green economy.

You’ll hear other small business owners discuss their real world experiences going green. Sessions will include tactics for cutting operational costs as well as accessing funding.

Register Here

  Date & Time: 03/16/10, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  Location: Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
 

Sacramento Sustainable Business Program Event. Click on the image to send an e-mail to the program manager.



Sacramento Sustainability Forum
  The Sacramento Sustainability Forum is a monthly venue for connecting businesses, non-profits, government and interested citizens in the Sacramento region in order to promote sustainability, share insights and resources, and support movement towards a more sustainable future.





Guest speakers for March 17 will be in a panel format featuring representatives from our region’s media organizations:

   Joe Barr, News Director - Capital Public Radio
   Ben Ilfeld, CEO - The Sacramento Press
   Michael Sanford, VP of Content Creation - KVIE
   Ron Trujillo, Editor - Sacramento Business Journal
   Mary Lynne Vellinga, Business Editor - Sacramento Bee
   Jeff von Kaenel, CEO -Sacramento News & Review






To register for this event, click this link:
  Date & Time: 03/17/10, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Location: Sacramento Convention Center
Room 109
1400 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814