If you are in the DC area and want empanadas delivered in time for the Super Bowl, order today from Mas Panadas and support the local economy and one of Bethesda Green's exciting Innovation Lab Amplifier companies!
Did You Miss Our Sustainability Series Talk on Compost Legislation?
Last week, we hosted a Sustainability Series discussion on new composting legislation in Montgomery County. The legislation will significantly increase the capacity of composting for farmers, help with soil preservation, and turn food waste into food assets! Watch a recording of the session here.
There's a New Tree in Downtown Bethesda!
Thank you to the Metro Bethesda Rotary Club for Sponsoring the Tree! Find it at the Woodmont and Old Georgetown Road intersection!
"The Metro Bethesda Rotary Club is very pleased to contribute this tree as one effort to give downtown Bethesda a more green environment. The tree is donated and sponsored as a way to thank all the speakers who donate their time in appearing before our weekly club meetings. We look forward to a continued partnership with Bethesda Green." - Metro Bethesda Rotary Club Spokesperson
Intern with Innovation Lab Portfolio Companies
Applications are now open for Spring internship positions related to marketing, business relations, and more. Learn more about the available opportunities and submit your resume and cover letter today.
Book a complimentary consultation with BigFoot for Good before February 15 and you’ll be automatically registered to win a good grocery giveaway valued at over $50! (Limit one entry per person. One winner will be randomly selected on February 16. Winner to be contacted via email.) Sign up here.
*Grateful Gardeners was accidentally listed as an alumni member in our last newsletter. This Montgomery County-based organic flower company is a current member of the Innovation Lab’s Residency Program.
Bethesda Green’s Innovation Lab identifies and nurtures green, for-profit startups aligned with our vision for a sustainable, impactful, and purposeful economy. Our suite of programs support idea-stage companies through those raising Series A rounds, and we are currently recruiting.
Though applications for our Accelerator program have closed, rolling applications continue for our Incubator and Amplifier programs. Learn more about our programs here.
Our February B Corp Workshop Series Begins Next Wednesday
The B Corp Workshop Series offers businesses tools to benchmark, express and improve their triple bottom line impact (People, Planet, Profit) through B Lab’s SDG Manager and B Impact Assessment. The first session in the series starts Wednesday February 10th.
February is Black History Month and we're celebrating the contributions of Black environmental leaders and innovators. Follow along on our social media every Friday @BethesdaGreen.
More Events and Opportunities from our Network
The Road to 100% Renewable Energy: Interested in learning about 100% renewable or net-zero climate policy? Check out Climate Xchange's webinar Feb 16th, 3pm-4pm.
Virtual Climate Youth Town Hall: Calling all youth - The County Executive, MCPS, & Montgomery College want to hear from you!
Feb 11 at 7pm.