RE-ENERGIZING LOCAL ECONOMIES
RE-POWERING COMMUNITIES
REVIVING RESOURCES
EcoVentures International's Green-Business-Green-Jobs Program is working with economic development, small and microenterprise development, workforce development and social services communities to create programs and training that support individuals to find green jobs and create green business opportunities. Our strategy centers on connecting labor demand and business development to regionally-focused sectors that are already green or becoming more green.
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Growing consumer demand, government incentives, leading corporations, and innovative microenterprises are rebuilding our economy to be integrally tied to economic, environmental, and societal stewardship.
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Harnessing the power, energy, ingenuity, and flexibility of microenterprise will strengthen this movement and bring new opportunities to microenterprise as a whole.
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It is vital to ensure that the green economy builds a strong partnership with microenterprise and that the business and community practitioners to link into these growing opportunities.
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Despite the economic downturn, consumers continue to consciously choose products and services that demonstrate stewardship to community, economy, and environment such as sustainable food, personal care, household cleaners, household items, and green building structures and equipment.
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Large companies and industry associations continue to implement green purchasing programs that require microenterprise vendors.
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Federal, state, and local government move forward with tax credits and grants.
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New technologies and redesigned operational practices lead to cost-savings and efficiencies.
Click Here for GBGJ Program Areas and Services (pdf)
For additional information, please contact
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, Program Director.
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