Sustainable Business Development
Building the number and prosperity of local businesses that creatively address environmental and societal challenges.
We come from the perspective that we’re all on a journey to sustainability. Businesses that join Sustainable Connections are interested in learning more and we aim to support their sustainability goals. In fact our model at Sustainable Connections is based on reciprocity -- we support local businesses in their stewardship of this community, and in turn, we ask the community to support them.
Business Education:
- Online Resource Center: We maintain an up-to-date website of sustainable business practice tips and resources.
- Business Audit: We recommend that members use the B-Corporation Survey as an annual (free) personalized audit of sustainable business practices.
- Educational Workshops: We survey our members annually to learn more about their sustainable business needs and interests and then provide the most relevant educational workshops. Check out our online event calendar to learn about quarterly workshops in sustainable business practices, Watershed Pledge 'quick-cert' Seminars, and more!
- The Future of Business: Green Jobs and Sustainable Industries in the 21st Century. Friday April 17th, 2009. The Spring Business Conference is joining forces with the Green Building Conference this year to bring you an impressive synergy of local and regional experts. This is the premier local business event north of Seattle. The conference gathers together hundreds of local businesses each year who care about the triple bottom line, and gives them practical tips and inspiration as well as cutting edge information about sustainable economy opportunities.
