Santa Rosa Joins Sonoma County's New Eco-Initiative, "Sustainable Tourism Business Week"
Santa Rosa Convention and Visitors Bureau Will Host A Sustainability Event for Local Businesses
As part of its commitment to Sonoma County's "Sustainable Tourism Business Week" initiative happening July 21-25, 2014, the Santa Rosa Convention & Visitors Bureau will host a sustainability event for local businesses on Friday, July 25th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Organized by Brad Calkins, Executive Director of the Santa Rosa Convention and Visitors Bureau, the event will include a series of workshops that demonstrate how local businesses can lower utility bills, conserve water, reduce waste and sign up for free energy, water and waste audits. Local business are invited to attend on a drop-in basis; no appointments necessary.
Sustainable Business Event
Friday, July 25, 11am - 2pm
Santa Rosa Convention & Visitors Bureau / California Welcome Center
9 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA | (707) 577-8674
The Pacific Gas & Electric Company and the County of Sonoma will host information exchanges throughout the county to engage local businesses in a conversation about energy efficiency and assist them in becoming a certified Sonoma Green Business. initiative on a local level and encourages all businesses to participate.
Exchanges will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations throughout Sonoma County on a drop-in basis -- no appointments necessary.
Monday, July 21 – Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Community Center, Room 110
276 E Napa St., Sonoma | 707-938-4626
Representatives from PG&E, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, Sonoma Green Business Program, and Lodging Savers
Tuesday, July 22 – Petaluma
Petaluma Visitors Program Visitors Center
210 Lakeville Street, Petaluma | 707-769-0429
Representatives from PG&E, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, and Sonoma Green Business Program
Wednesday, July 23 – West County
Applewood Inn, Restaurant & Spa
13555 Highway 116, Guerneville | 707-869-9093
Representatives from PG&E, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, Sonoma Green Business Program, and Lodging Savers
Thursday, July 24 – Geyserville
Geyserville Inn & Geyserville Grille
21714 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville | 707-857-4343
Representatives from PG&E, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, Sonoma Green Business Program, and Lodging Savers
Friday, July 25 – Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa Convention & Visitors Bureau / California Welcome Center
9 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa | 707-577-8674
Representatives from PG&E, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, Sonoma Green Business Program, Lodging Savers, and Sonoma Green Business Program
For more information, contact Kevin Kumataka, Sonoma County Green Business coordinator, at 707-565-6455 or Kevin.Kumataka@sonoma-county.org.
Sonoma Green Business Program
The Sonoma Green Business Program is a partnership of government agencies and utilities that assists, recognizes, and promotes local organizations, focusing on small- to medium-sized consumer-oriented businesses that volunteer to operate in a more environmentally responsible way. To be certified, participants must be in compliance with all environmental regulations and meet program standards for conserving resources, preventing pollution, and minimizing waste.
Sonoma County Waste Management Agency
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency’s mission is to implement waste diversion programs. The organization informs local residents and businesses of ways they can help reduce, reuse, and recycle their solid waste and properly dispose of hazardous materials. SCWMA conducts recycling outreach and educational events including waste assessment and staff trainings.
PG&E
PG&E offers many programs and services including comprehensive review of rates, billing, and usage. Attendees can schedule no-cost site surveys with follow-up energy report detailing potential efficiency measures and rebate levels and get recommendations on best method to obtain the highest possible rebate.
LodgingSavers
LodgingSavers is a PG&E third-party program designed for hospitality customers. They provide turn-key solutions for hospitality customers in the form of no-cost site surveys, paperwork processing, installation, and rebate submittal.