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  All BERC's upcoming events can be found on this page.  Read on to find out more. If an event requeres registration, its name will be underlined. Click on the events names for opening a registration page.
  MARCH 2010

   
Food Services Program's Event. Click on the image to send an e-mail.
Food Safety Certification Class & Exam - March 11, 2010 (Food Services Program)
  The California Retail Food Code requires that retail food facilities which handle unpackaged food must employ at least one person who is certified in food safety.

Certification in food safety requires passing a state approved examination, demonstrating knowledge of the causes of food borne illness and mandatory practices for prevention. Upon passing the examination, a certificate will be issued, valid for 60 months.

BERC conducts a 7 hour Food Safety Manager class and administers the certification examination which meets the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code.

Please contact the instructor, Duane O’Donnell, R.E.H.S., for additional information at (916) 649-0225 or email foodclass@sacberc.org.

You also have the option of registering and paying for the class online using a credit or debit card.

Click here for register for the class
 
Date & Time:

03/11/10, 08:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Location: BERC Training Center
3331 Peacekeeper Way, 1st Floor
McClellan , CA 95652

  Fee Options:
Retest (failed initial exam) $50.00
Exam only (no class) $60.00
Textbook only (no class) $80.00
Class & exam (no textbook) $100.00
Class, exam, & textbook $160.00
  Final Date for Registration: 03/05/10


   
Sacramento Sustainable Business Program's Event. Click on the image to send an e-mail.
Take Advantage of the Growing Green Economy (Sacramento Sustainable Business Program)
 
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, 09:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  Location: Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814


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


Sacramento Sustainability Forum (Sacramento Sustainable Business Program)
  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


  APRIL 2010

   
Sacramento Sustainable Business Program's Event. Click on the image to send an e-mail.
Sacramento Green Expo (Sacramento Sustainable Business Program)
 

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, 08:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Location: Sacramento Green Expo
Cal Expo Center
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815