月度档案:2020年3月

North Florida Green Chamber Announces Board of Directors for 2020

北佛罗里达绿色商会(NFGCC)宣布了2020年的董事会成员名单.

NFGCC是一个区域性网络组织,面向各种规模的企业和社区组织,包括强调绿色和可持续商业实践的非营利组织.

Mary Tappouni, president of Breaking Ground Contracting, is chairman. Vice chair Marc Hudson is the Land Protection Director at North Florida Land Trust. Kelly Karstaedt, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Justice Association, is secretary. BDO的税务经理Jessica Handley是财务主管.

其他董事会成员包括特蕾西·阿洛韦, 博士学位, 获奖心理学家, 教授, author and TEDx speaker; Craig Barzso, always的联合创始人, 一个圣. Augustine based business helping people go solar and founder and CEO of LifeWare TEK, 互联网销售的开发者, marketing and supply chain systems for major brands and Paul Sifton, part owner of 927 事件 and partner of Bee Friends Farm.

这些成员拥有多元化的商业背景, non-profit and 政府ernment service to the North Florida Green Chamber Board of Directors.

In addition to promoting the economic success of NFGCC members using environmental, 对社会负责和可持续的做法, the North Florida chapter has ongoing networking and educational events, 招聘会, 时事通讯以及赞助机会, 折扣和指导计划.

图片画廊:绿领带晚会@ 927事件

A Green Tie Affair was held in January at 927 事件, in downtown Jacksonville. 北佛罗里达绿色商会正在庆祝其成立一周年,并宣布正式启动绿色市场. (图片来源:Anita Levy)

资源 for Small Businesses in Northeast Florida Dealing with Impacts from COVID-19

佛罗里达州东北部地区委员会(NEFRC)为北佛罗里达州的小企业编写了一份资源指南,这些小企业一直在应对COVID-19爆发的深远影响.

The seven-page guide features federal and state guidelines, 准备清单, 关于灾害财政援助的信息, communication and disaster recovery resources as well as information on social distancing, 如何防止病毒干扰您的业务并保证商业机构的安全.

“这是NEFRC准备的一份全面的指南,可以帮助网赌最正规的软件的会员和佛罗里达州东北部的企业度过这些焦虑和繁忙的时期,” noted North Florida Green Chamber Executive Director Christina Kelcourse.

NEFRC 资源 for Small Business in Northeast Florida

有关指南的更多信息,请联系Sean Lahav, MPA, 弹性协调员, 佛罗里达东北部地区委员会, 电话:(904)279-0880分机. 111或电邮:slahav@nefrc.org.

SBA为受COVID-19经济影响的佛罗里达州小企业提供灾难援助

美国.S. 小企业管理局正在向因冠状病毒(COVID-19)而遭受重大经济损失的佛罗里达州小企业提供低息联邦灾难贷款,作为营运资金。, SBA管理员Jovita Carranza宣布.

SBA根据自己的权力行事, 根据总统最近签署的《网赌最正规的软件》的规定, to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. 罗恩DeSantis.

The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the entire state of Florida.

“SBA坚定地致力于提供最有效和以客户为中心的响应,以帮助佛罗里达州的小企业获得联邦灾难贷款. 网赌最正规的软件将迅速努力帮助这些小企业从冠状病毒(COVID-19)的财务影响中恢复过来。,管理员卡兰萨说.

SBA客户服务代表将回答有关SBA经济损失灾难贷款计划的问题,并解释申请流程.

申请人可在网上申请, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at http://disasterloan.Small Business Administration.gov/ela.

Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 或电子邮件 disastercustomerservice@小企业管理局.政府 获取更多关于小企业管理局灾难援助的信息. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call (800) 877-8339.

填妥的申请表应邮寄至美国大学.S. 小企业管理局, 处理和支付中心, 金斯波特路14925号, 沃斯堡, TX 76155.

The deadline to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Dec. 18, 2020.

For more information about 冠状病毒。, please visit: 冠状病毒。.政府. For more information about available SBA resources and services, please visit: SBA.政府 /冠状病毒.

8个简单的绿色商业方法

你可能已经认为你 应该 be a more environmentally friendly business… but it sounds expensive, right?

这是一项合理的投资,原因有很多. 根据美国环保署的说法,毫无疑问,在不久的将来,环境问题将改变监管和市场格局. 节能公司将能够更好地应对这些监管变化,并更好地应对能源价格飙升等负面事件.

Also, consumers are flocking to safe, non-toxic, green products. 人们越来越意识到自己的选择,并愿意在产品上投入更多,以参与这场运动并保护他们的家庭.

仅此一点就足够激励你了. 但也要考虑到,许多世界顶级组织都在环境可持续性项目上投入了数十亿美元——这是一个很好的迹象,表明小企业主应该效仿.

拉斯维加斯金沙集团拥有世界上最美丽、最受欢迎的度假酒店和会议中心. 它实现 金沙ECO360全球可持续发展计划. 今天,这个价值驱动的项目被认为是公司整体业务战略的一个组成部分. 在金沙集团的一处物业的幕后之旅中,你会看到一个巨大的现场回收中心,在那里,员工们用手对每盎司垃圾进行分类,将可回收物品分开.

他们还回收和过滤数百万加仑的水,用于装饰水景和新的低流量小便池. 和, electricity consumption has already been reduced by 5 percent; not bad considering a 27 percent growth in net revenue which has increased the demand for energy.

The good 新闻 is that a green program doesn’t have to cost a fortune for a small business. Try these simple steps to kick off your sustainability program.

让绿色思维成为你公司文化的一部分.

让你的员工参与你的新愿景. Create efficiency goals and make it fun and inclusive by celebrating your success. 你如何衡量你的储蓄? How can your green mission enhance your community or better serve your customers? Get ideas and input from your employees and they will embrace your new goals.

换灯泡.

你不会像拉斯维加斯金沙集团那样每年节省1000万千瓦时的电力, but swapping to LED lighting is definitely worth the investment. led消耗的能源少得多,而且不含白炽灯和荧光灯所含的汞和其他有毒气体. They are pricey upfront but will last about five times longer than other bulbs.

消除塑料瓶.

In 2011, 32 million tons of plastic waste was generated in the U.S. 独自一人. Sure, some of this plastic is recycled but why add to the environmental burden? 在办公室安装水过滤系统. 这样不仅水新鲜干净,而且你还可以避免使用包装水的习惯,从而节省时间和金钱.

与环保供应商做生意.

拉斯维加斯金沙集团选择惠普和通用电气这样的供应商,因为它们也遵循积极的可持续发展准则. Interview your vendors to find out about their sustainability efforts. 如果你使用打印机,询问他们是否使用再生纸. 寻找那些使用节能汽车的公司和已经采取措施减少碳足迹的制造工厂.

节约人力.

Consider that healthy, energetic employees will be more creative and productive. Help to keep your team healthy by creating a safe, non-toxic environment. 在会议上提供可持续的健脑食物:坚果, 有机水果和蔬菜, and even dark chocolate all play a role in maintaining mental acuity.

举办筹款活动.

Cause-driven programs are excellent for your image and public relations; and it feels good to support something that is meaningful and far reaching. Adopt a green cause and do an annual fundraising event. There are all sorts of conservation campaigns you can participate in, from planting trees to raising funds for environmental studies scholarships. Find one that’s close to your heart and involve your online and local communities.

循环再用.

How often do you toss old papers and used glass and plastics into the trash bin? 来吧,承认吧! 看看你所在社区的回收计划,争取你的团队的支持来实现回收目标. Also, purchase recycled paper products and ink cartridges. Even certain furniture and other big ticket items contain recycled goods.

使用绿色清洁产品.

你喜欢干净的办公室的味道吗? Guess what: Many of those familiar scents are toxic to your body and to the environment. Replace window cleaners, dish and hand soaps, and bathroom cleaners with green brands. Some of them may seem pricey but many are concentrated and will save money in the end. 好处包括改善健康, 增加透明度, 减少过敏反应, 更健康的地球. 这是一个小小的代价.

Sustainable development cannot be achieved by a single individual or enterprise. 每个人都必须参与. You will demonstrate your leadership and commitment to a healthy, safe future by joining the ranks of business leaders who make sustainable choices.

在这里分享你的想法. 你做了些什么来绿化你的办公室?

种植你的未来在UNF Ogier花园举行

北佛罗里达绿色商会为学生提供了一个独特的机会,与可持续发展领域的专业领袖建立联系,这是“种植你的未来”项目的一部分 UNF Ogier花园.

Nathan Ballentine, AKA “The Man in Overalls”, demonstrated how to source food naturally.

学生们还与玛丽·塔普尼建立了联系, 破土承包公司总裁, 关于创新 & 可持续建筑的机遇. They found out the newest opportunities in Solar technology with Craig Barzo, Altways LLC的联合创始人.

和Christina Kelcourse聊天, the Executive Director of the North Florida Green Chamber, along with other leading professionals in the Jacksonville Community*

绿色市场在艺术步行街上线

北佛罗里达绿色商会是杰克逊维尔市中心三月艺术步行节的中心. Members were showcased in the Downtown Public Library as part of 绿色市场 LIVE.

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