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How To Become a Benefit Corporation on Dec 7

San Francisco Bay Area Green Chamber of Commerce Presents “How To Become a Benefit Corporation” on Dec 7 Co-hosted by Assemblymember Jared Huffman (author of AB 361: California Benefit Corporations), and Law Firms Hanson Bridgett, Montgomery & Hansen, and Wendel, Rosen, Black, & Dean SAN FRANCISCO (November 29, 2011) – The San Francisco Bay Area Green [...]

Call for Applications: Acterra’s 2012 Business Environmental Awards

Applications for Acterra’s 2012 Business Environmental Awards are now available at www.acterra.org/bea. This year’s categories are: Environmental Project, Environmental Innovation, Sustainable Built Environment and the Acterra Award for Sustainability. Business and organizations in the following counties are eligible to apply: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz County. (New: we have extended our eligibility area to Contra Costa county.) [...]

JustMeans Becomes Green Chamber Media Partner

The Justmeans community is the premier source of information for staying updated on the people, ideas and companies that are shaping a positive future. That is why Justmeans had over 2.1 million visitors last year and is now that largest community of people focused on doing business better. Learn more about JustMeans by visiting their [...]

Company Table Discount: Sustainable Industries Forum Oct. 20 in San Francisco

Company tables of 10 discounted $200 until Tuesday Sept. 20! Just enter the code 10TOP at checkout to receive your discount. This event will sell out, so reserve your table or seat today! Date: Oct, 20, 2011 Time: 8:00am – 11:30am Fee: $95 Location: The St. Regis, San Francisco, CA

Business Academy Supporting Green Entrepreneurs in the Bay Area

Hosted by Green for All and the University of Phoenix Date: Thursday September 29th and Friday September 30th Where: San Jose, CA Location: University of Phoenix – San Jose Learning Center 3590 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95134 Time: 10:00am-4:00pm Attention Green Business Entrepreneurs: Do you want to learn what it takes to succeed [...]

Green Chamber Member Feature: Solar Mosaic

According to a recent survey by ImagePower, over 60% of consumers consider sustainability to be a key purchasing factor. Despite the growth and profit potential of the green economy, it has often been difficult for businesses to break into the industry.That is, until now. Solar Mosaic, an innovative solar finance company, just launched its first [...]

Interview with Green Chamber Member Jack Jacobs of Cleantech Law Partners

GCC: What would you like people to know about your clean tech law firm? Jack: Cleantech Law Partners is a specialty law firm that is focused on helping renewable project developers and cleantech companies with their legal and policy needs. We have an impressive team of 25 lawyers who have experience working with solar, wind, geothermal, biofuels, electric [...]

Green Venture Forum: From Community Idea to Global Impact

Date: Tuesday September 20th Time: 6:30 pm Location: Guzman Lecture Hall, Dominican University of CA 50 Acacia Avenue San Rafael, CA 9490 Save the date! The Green Frog from Silicon Valley and The Venture Greenhouse of Dominican University of California are pleased to co-produce “From Community Idea to Global Impact”, a forum on social and [...]

San Francisco Bay Area Green Chamber Accepting Resumes for Board President Position

The San Francisco Bay Area Green Chamber of Commerce is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Board President.  This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to help build a diverse green business network.  We invite you to join us in overseeing the success and growth of the organization. Resumes will be [...]

Become a certified Sustainability/CSR Practitioner this September in San Francisco

Take advantage of early registration discount! The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence is conducting an IEMA-certified CSR training workshop on September 21-22 in San Francisco, CA. Upon completion of the course, participants are able to effectively develop Sustainability strategies, implement CSR programs, and communicate performances through Sustainability/CSR Reports. CSE has certified more than 200 CSR [...]