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Green Business University 2012

Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (PT)

Mountain View, CA

Green Business University 2012

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The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View in partnership with the Santa Clara County Bay Area Green Business and the City of Mountain View, is proud to offer its members a green certification program, Green Business University (GBU). GBU is a 3-month program targeted to small and mid-sized businesses to assist them through a step by step process of the Bay Area Green Business Program Certification. 


HOW IT WORKS

Participants commit to attend a class once a month, and upon completion of the program's certification process, the Santa Clara County Bay Area Green Business will inspect and identify the participant as a Bay Area Green Business. Class takes place on the first Thursday of every month from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited to 15 businesses and an application is required to determine eligibility. Official kick-off day is March 01, 2012.


PROGRAM DAYS

Date

Theme

Location

March 01, 2012

Kick-Off Day & Program Overview

Google + a Google Tour!

April 05, 2012

Energy & Water Conservation

Mountain View Library

May 03, 2012 

Pollution Prevention, Solid Waste Reduction & Recycling

Mountain View Library

June 2012

Big Wig Luncheon Graduation

TBD



Why Become Certified?
 

Businesses Benefits
  • Builds on company's environmental values/culture
  • Potential cost savings
  • Positive Recognition/Public Relations
  • Roadmap for Environmental Improvements
  • Employee Motivation
  • Positive Relations with Government
  • Gain a Competitive Edge in the Marketplace
  • Preserve Employee Health
  • Listings in regional and local online directories
  • Authorized to use Green Business logo in own promotions
  • Free Audits and Assessments
Environmental Benefits
  • Environmental Benefits for Green Certification
  • Promotes conservation and protection of our natural resources
  • Reduces air pollution
  • Reduces water pollution
  • Reduces the amount of waste going to the landfill
  • Reduces green house gas emissions
  • Promotes sustainable communities

For more information about the Bay Area Green Certification, please visit: http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov/index.html

In signing this, I understand that my business may not be eligible to be certified and that Green Business University staff will review the application to determine eligibility. If your business is un-eligible you will recive a full refund.  

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