Green Business Santa Barbara County

Attention Santa Barbara County business owners: NEW small business assistance grants are available now! The Emergency Business Assistance Grant Program applicat...ion period runs May 10 through June 30, or when all funds are granted, whichever comes sooner. Eligible microenterprise businesses may apply for up to $10,000 in funding, while eligible small businesses may apply for up to $25,000. Learn more: https://www.noozhawk.com//emergency_business_assistance_gr

CycleMAYnia is back! First up is a Taco Tuesday ride offering FREE reservations for our fleet of 12 awesome e-bikes. Electric bikes are game changers in the wo...rld of transportation, but it can be difficult to know which type would be best for your lifestyle. That’s why we launched the EZ Bike Project. Free demos of several brands and models. And it’s just for Santa Barbara County. We’ve got several styles from our local sponsors, Bicycle Bob's and Electric Bikes Santa Barbara, as well as Trek Bicycle and Propella Electric Bikes #EZBikeProject #CycleMAYnia

This past Winter quarter, we had the privilege of working with two groups of students from the University of California, Santa Barbara Writing Minor program. One group worked on increasing equity and inclusivity in our efforts to provide sustainable solutions for business practices, while the other group worked to improve our marketing efforts through promotional flyers, Instagram analytics, LinkedIn, and communication outreach. "We found it to be both liberating and difficul...t, because we were responsible for coming up with our own deadlines and producing communications with the client each week. We feel so proud of the work we produced and the relationships we fostered with the Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County. This opportunity taught us teamwork, organization, and time management skills which we will be able to use in future projects and post graduation", stated one of the groups. Stay tuned! We look forward to sharing and using their wonderful work including infographics, themed Instagram stories, email and post templates, press releases, flyers, grant research, as well as reaching out to a list of businesses that would be a good fit for our program. Also, now because of them, we have a Linkedin page! Check it out here: https://www.linkedin.com//the-green-business-program-of-s/ Interested in volunteering with us or learning more about how we worked with the UCSB students? Contact [email protected] for more information. #greenbizsbc #sustainability #ucsb #gauchos #consulting #equity #inclusivity #marketing

PAYCHECK PROTECTION LOAN AVAILABILITY CLOSES MAY 21 The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce and Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce recognize the importance that Hispanic and minority-owned businesses have in the community. #SantaMariaStyle #SMVChampion

There's still time to register for the second #EPR Masterclass webinar, "Creating Inclusive EPR Systems", with a panel discussion on the intersection of EPR and the informal waste sector. The session will be tomorrow, April 27 from 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT: http://bit.ly/EPRmasterclass2021

Now offering virtual certification Want to demonstrate leadership and support of our community and environment? Want to gain access to rebates of up to $500?! These are just a couple of the benefits you will gain from our certification program. There is still time to join us for our introductory academy today! Contact [email protected] for more details! #greenbusiness #greencompany #certification #sustainability #rebate

"Our lives end the day we become silent about the things that matter." ~Martin Luther King Jr. #vote #yourvotematters #bethechange #blacklivesmatter #scienceisreal #intersectionalenvironmentalism

Have you supported a local business recently? Carpinteria is full of talented and innovative artisans and business owners. We challenge you to go out this week and shop local! #greenbusiness #shoplocal #votewithyourdollar

Grants for Teachers for Environmental Projects Apply for Care for Our Earth Grants by Monday, November 9 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO), Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), and the Santa Barbara County Water Agency (SBCWA) are pleased to announce the start of the application period for the 2020-2021 Care For Our Earth Grants. The grants are funded by APCD and SBCWA and implemented by SBCEO. Teachers c...an apply online: http://s.sbceo.org/CFOE. Applications are due by the end of the day on Monday, November 9. Santa Barbara County K-12 public school teachers are encouraged to apply for this year’s $300 mini-grants to enhance students’ grasp of and interest in concepts related to water conservation and air quality. The grant partners understand that this school year presents unique challenges, and partners are excited to see the creative project ideas presented in the applications. APCD and SBCWA are interested in funding a select number of more involved, curriculum-focused projects that would be eligible for larger grant awards. We enjoy working with local teachers and students to expand understanding about air quality, said Aeron Arlin Genet, APCD Director. With respiratory health and air quality being top of mind at this time, we look forward to seeing teachers’ ideas on ways for children to broaden their understanding about air quality and health. Teachers in county classrooms always design wonderful, creative projects to inspire students to learn about how to conserve water and care for the Earth, said Matthew Young, Water Agency Manager. The Water Agency is pleased to participate in funding these projects in cooperation with our partners. The 2019-2020 Care For Our Earth grants paid for 27 projects at 21 schools in Santa Barbara County. In the last 10-plus years since the program started, these grants have funded 309 projects at nearly every school district in the county. Previous recipients have worked with their students to, among other projects, replace lawn with a sustainable garden on campus, test and compare car exhaust levels, create solar-powered ovens, map safe routes to walk and bike to school, compose songs about saving energy and water, capture rain water for reuse, learn about bicycle safety, and monitor classroom energy use. These grants enable innovative educators to create and teach lessons on environmental issues that impact the world, said Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools, Susan Salcido. We are grateful for the agencies who partner with us each year to support engaging experiences in the area of environmental education. For more information, visit the SBCEO Teachers Network website: http://s.sbceo.org/CFOE. #grants #sustainability #sustainableschools

Check out the below webinar series and campaign from Green Seal to support schools during this challenging time. If you are interested in what the process is like to certify a school under our program, contact [email protected] for more information!

Check out this essay and poetry contest based on Dr. King’s comments about the importance of speaking up for our ideals. Entries must be emailed and received no later than November 16, 2020 Correction: poetry is ages 6 - 12 or 13 - 18. Happy writing!

Our friends over at SustainableFuture.org created a 30 day sustainability challenge to help you take small steps to making a big difference in your community! Becoming a green business and shopping green are just a couple of the many actions you can take to create a more sustainable future #sustainability #greenbusiness

Join Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and Sempra Energy on Thursday, October 29th, 2020 ; 10am to 11:30am PDT for an informative webinar which presents practical applications of technologies and energy saving programs for the lodging industry. Hear about SoCalGas’ Rebate KICKER for 2020 Learn about Tankless Water Heating Technologies, Demand Control Ventilation Systems, and SoCalGas’s Energy Efficiency Programs and Services... Register now for the free webinar at: https://caenergywise.com/seminars OR by clicking the link below: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/6316802463493713678 [register.gotowebinar.com] For more information call 562-803-7323 or email [email protected] #energyefficiency #lodging #sustainability

The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District is providing grant funds to benefit public health by cost-effectively replacing old, high-polluting equipment with newer, cleaner equipment earlier than required by regulation or through normal attrition. The grant funds come from the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Carl Moyer Program, Community Air Protection Program, Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program, and Califor...nia Department of Motor Vehicles surcharge revenue. These grant programs generally follow CARB 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Community Air Protection Project Guidelines, FARMER Guidelines, or other CARB guidelines. All funded projects in the following six project categories must comply with the requirements found within the guidelines for the specific program, including cost-effectiveness thresholds. The 2020 Clean Air Grants program is accepting applications until October 23, please contact [email protected] with any questions. For more information, visit https://www.ourair.org/grants/

Today, one of our Innovator businesses, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has opened up their indoor halls to guests with reservations! To read about the safety protocols they have implemented, read the article below.

Sign up at Flex Alert or your municipal utility's newsletter to help reduce energy demand during peak demand periods. You can notify employees to turn off all unnecessary lights and appliances, and to keep the air conditioning thermostat at 78F degrees or higher during these peak events. This is one of the items on our green business checklist that you can choose from to get certified! If you are interested in continuing to green your business, contact [email protected] for more information. #greenbusiness #sustainability #energydemand #peaktimes

Santa Barbara County Food Action Network, co-founded by #CECSB, is now accepting applications for 2020 Fall Food System Resilience Grants. Grants up to $25,000... each will be given to nonprofit organizations whose projects contribute to the broader food systems of Santa Barbara County. Open through November 10. Learn more and apply: https://mailchi.mp//2020-10-sbcfan-food-system-resilience- #foodresilience = #climateresilience #sbcfoodaction

Our #certifiedgreenbusiness and partner, the City of Goleta Government is being recognized for its numerous sustainability achievements with the 2020 Beacon Spotlight Award tonight! The Beacon Program honors voluntary efforts by local governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy, and adopt policies that promote sustainability. We are so proud of all of their efforts, and we are honored to be able to work with them!... To learn more about Goleta’s sustainability achievements and programs, read their article here: https://www.goletamonarchpress.com//city-of-goleta-awarde/ For additional information on the Beacon Program visit the ILG website here: https://www.ca-ilg.org/beacon-program #sustainability #communitychoiceenergy #gogreengoleta

Check out the recording of the Santa Barbara Sustainability Symposium and participate in the SustainableFuture.org campaign inspired by the event! #sustainability

Our certified Green Business, Santa Barbara Airbus has reopening plans for the holidays.Their #rollingresponsibly campaign addresses the changes made due to #COVID19. To read more about their safety protocols, read the article below!