Contra Costa County Climate Leaders presents:
 
Green Business: A City's New Sustainability Goal 
Thursday, October 20, 8:00 am – Noon
Hosted by City of Lafayette - Lafayette Library

Please join fellow Contra Costa County decision makers to hear about the Green Business Program. Learn how city's can work together with business' to reduce emissions by joining the green business program. Join us for funding ideas, information about the green business program, and more! 

RSVP to info@cccclimateleaders.org or 925-631-0597.

Draft Agenda TBC:

* Institute for Local Government - SB32, Climate Planning and City/Business Partnerships- SSanders            
* Business Council on Climate Change - TBD
* Importance of regional efforts connecting cities and business, BEST program--Stephen Wolcott
* Examples of City Collaboration- Todd Bell - Food Service Technology Center, examples

* Business perspective from Smartlights in Concord - (TBC) 

* Green Business Program overview - Paris Greenlee - (TBC)
* Panel: Case Study Examples And Local Government Perspectives
  -City of Concord
  - City of Lafayette
  - City of Fremont (TBC)
  - City of Emeryville  (TBC)
  - Other Peer-to-Peer Discussion 

*Coffee and snacks will be available at 8 am and lunch finger foods will be served after the workshop.
***Please note*** This is a zero waste event. Please bring your own coffee cup, water bottle, plate, utensils, and cloth napkin.

What will be Addressed:

* Review of the GHG reduction goals mandated by SB 32

* Discuss how cities working together with business' can meet their climate action plan goals

* Review city opportunities to promote green business 

* Share best practices with other Contra Costa cities

* Consider items to include in Climate Action Plans and General Plans

Space is limited! RSVP today!

Special thanks to 4CL's sponsors!
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), 
East Bay Energy Watch, Republic Services, RecycleSmart, Ygrene Energy Fund, and Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO), Union Bank and Generation Green.