Green Business 2024
SBC guides local businesses through the certification process, explaining any requirements and connecting businesses with resources to meet certification requirements.
5 Easy Ways to Green Your Business
5 Easy Ways to Green Your Business SBC recently launched the Sierra Green Business Network, a regional affiliate of the statewide California Green Business Network. The program provides local businesses with free environmental consulting services to help them earn their Green Business Certification. The certification comes with a myriad of benefits, including a window cling […]
Enjoying the Modern Cold One: Bold, Hoppy and Tastes like Sustainability
The connection between a hoppy beer and the aromatic pines of the Sierra Nevada foothills is undeniable for me. Whether enjoying a cold one after a long hike in the Tahoe National Forest, or while basking on the granite rocks of the Yuba River, I can confidently say that beer always tastes better in the great outdoors.
Beyond the Buzzword: Sustainability in Business at the Yosemite Sustainability Conference
This past week, I was fortunate to not only attend but be a part of the 1st Yosemite Sustainability Conference in beautiful Yosemite Valley. This three day conference was packed full of information and presentations around climate science.
Cultivating Innovation Around The Triple Bottom Line
What if innovation in the form of a triple bottom line was the primary responsibility of a business?
At the Peak Innovation Conference, we’ll be talking a lot about the triple bottom line so here is your primer on what it is, why it is so important and why it can be controversial.
Join SBC and O.A.R.S for May’s Green Drinks in Groveland
Green Drinks is an international monthly event that invites local residents to network, share stories and support local businesses in their region.
SBC started a Central Sierra Nevada Chapter in 2012 with only a few participants and has watched it grow into a hugely successful event with over eighty participants joining us each month.
A Green Building Tour in Truckee
This weekend I attended an inspiring, local event in the town of Truckee, where Sierra Business Council is headquartered.
It was the Sierra Green Buildings Association’s Annual Fall Green Building Tour.