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Buy Green to Make a Difference & Save
by Chris Yalonis, Chamber Green Committee Chair

Both green purchasing and contracting (GP&C) and environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) are the selection of goods, services and vehicles that have a reduced impact on human health and the environment. By carefully selecting goods and services...  more ->
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And now... solar. We generate 1.6 million kilowatts of clean energy every year. Enough to power 1,200 Marin homes.

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Green Biz Highlight

When Villa Marin was founded as a resident-owned continuing care building, the residents formed an environmental committee, way back in the late 1990s.. more ->
Styrofoam Takeout Containers Banned This Fall
by Cory Bytof, Volunteer & Sustainability Programs, City of San Rafael

Last September, the City of San Rafael passed an ordinance banning the use of polystyrene foam takeout food containers and cups (e.g., Styrofoam and similar materials) within City limits. more ->

Attend a Green Event

Business Leaders Breakfast
Hosted by Marin School of Environmental Leadership (SEL) of Terra Linda High School With support from SR Chamber & Green Chamber of Commerce Awardee - Patty Garbarino of Marin Sanitary Service Speaker - Elizabeth Romanoff, Straus Family Creamery Discussion of environmental leadership & green technology in business .
Wed., 3/13, 7:45 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel
101 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael
Tickets - $40 Order here


Startup Grind North Bay
The world's greatest company founders & investors share their stories on stage to educate, inspire & connect entrepreneurs. Learn and network with us: 1st Thurs. of every month, 6-8:30 p.m.
Venture Greenhouse
30 Castro Avenue, San Rafael
More info at StartupGrind.com
or follow us on Twitter @StartupGrind.

  
Eco-Leadership Series
Permaculture Business Innovation Monthly networking event featuring amazing speakers on cutting-edge ecological and social technologies 3rd Thurs. of every month, 6-8:30 p.m.
Venture Greenhouse
30 Castro Avenue, San Rafael


Get Help Launching Your Green Business
The Venture Greenhouse admits resident and affiliate clients twice a year.

Resident client applications due:
4/1 for 5/1 entry or 10/1 for 11/1 entry

Affiliate client applications due:
1/1 for 2/1 entry or 7/11 for 8/1 entry

More information: Venture Greenhouse
Or email the Venture Greenhouse Operations Manager: Matthew Gaulding
Venture Greenhouse Co-founder Recognized as Educator of the Month

The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Education Committee recently selected educator Professor John Stayton as one of the recipients of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Awards for 2012-2013.

John is an Assistant Professor at Dominican University of California and Co-founder & Director of the Venture Greenhouse in San Rafael with twelve years' experience in the education community. His outstanding contributions are Curriculum Improvement and Personal Involvement and Leadership. more ->

January Educator of the Month is sponsored by Bank of Marin.
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