Nevada Green Business Network

Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication Training
2021-07-14 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
greenUP! announces a FREE virtual training for metal manufacturers and finishers. The training is on seven Wednesdays beginning on July 14 and ending on October 6th. Register here: https://conta.cc/3vmK9z6
The training will address the many challenges that Metal Manufacturers and Finishers face in today’s marketplace including managing hazardous materials, compliance with environmental inspections and regulations and marketplace competitiveness. For businesses in the state of Nevada, free technical assistance is provided with identified projects.
Sponsors include greenUP!, Nevada Industry of Excellence (NVIE), the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) and the City of Los Angeles. The training and technical service is made possible with grant funding provided from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Webinar: Employees and Buildings – Office Spaces on the Move
2021-07-22 09:00 - 10:30 | NV
During COVID, many office building workers were required to work from home. Today, while the COVID threat is passing, many offices are continuing to work remotely.
This webinar hosted by the Sustainable Building Coalition and Nevada Green Business Network addresses the practical challenges of a remote workforce. How do we continue to engage employees in sustainability practices? Are there ways that employees can reduce energy, water and waste from home? How do we keep enthusiasm alive for sustainability as a work community?
Speakers:
Suzanne Groneman from the City of Reno will discuss key considerations regarding sustainability initiatives with a remote workforce. The City will share their experience with building closures, employee engagement both on and offsite, and lessons learned.
Mike Matheus from McKinstry will also represent the Sustainable Building Coalition. Mike will provide stats on buildings (%) that have moved their employees to remote locations and measures to reduce energy usage due to reduced occupancy. Mike will explore trends for occupation of office buildings and creative ideas to keep buildings occupied (such as shared workspaces).
Sara DeAngelo, Energy Advisor for Rising Sun Energy Solutions (an Associated Protected Series of AO Energy) will provide a case study on the impact of a remote team. From a corporate wide standpoint, what adjustments are being made in terms of commuting, reporting, accountability and measurement?
Donna Walden from the Nevada Green Business Network will discuss a variety of strategies to keep employees engaged using games and contests. She will also discuss using the Home Office and Virtual Teams Checklists certification as tools to keep a workforce engaged and focused on sustainability practices.

Auto Repair and Auto Body Pollution Prevention Workshop and Tradeshow
2021-10-22 08:30 - 13:30 | NV
Western Nevada College and greenUP! invite Auto Shops from all over Nevada to attend. College students and professionals in the automotive industry are also invited.
Topics covered during this FREE workshop will be environmental best management practices (BMPs), alternatives to harmful cleaners and solvents, electric vehicles, and how to become green certified in the state of Nevada.

Nevada Green Business Training Program (October)
2021-10-26 08:00 - 11:30 | Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce Green Business Training, 4065 S. Virginia Street, #101, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
October Training Program Flyer
The Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Nevada Green Business Network to help local businesses become green certified. Free and exclusive to Chamber members, the Nevada Green Business Training Program will be held on October 26, 2021 from 8:00 am to 11:45 am at the Chamber of Commerce.
The first 25 businesses to RSVP to the Chamber will learn about sustainable best practices, how to reduce utility and maintenance costs, and what it takes to become Green Certified in Nevada.
RSVP to: cnaisbitt@thechambernv.org. Or fill out the registration form here.
Becoming a green business is a great way to increase profitability. Reducing utility costs through energy and water savings can free up resources that can be invested in strategic priorities. Learn how green certification can help to expand your customer base by attracting environmentally conscious consumers.

Reno+Sparks Chamber Green Business Training
2022-04-13 07:30 - 11:30 | NV
The Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Nevada Green Business Network (www.nvgreenbusiness.org) to support Chamber members in getting certified as a green business. Becoming a green business is a great way to increase profitability. Reducing utility costs through energy and water savings can free up resources that can be invested in strategic priorities. Learn how green certification can help to expand your customer base by attracting environmentally conscious consumers.
7:30 – Registration and Coffee
8:00 – Gain a Competitive Advantage through Nevada Green Business Certification
8:30 – Lower Costs through Energy Efficiency
9:00 – Enhance Health & Wellness through Pollution Prevention
9:30 – Networking Break
9:45 – Transportation: Lowering Carbon Emissions with Commute Alternatives, Electric Vehicles. The Role of Carbon Offsets.
10:15 – Water & Wastewater: Protect Water Resources through Water Conservation Strategies
11:00 – Solid Waste: Conserve Resources through Waste Reduction & Recycling
11:45 – Adjourn

Safer Alternatives for Solvent Applications in Graffiti Management, Auto Repair and Industrial
2022-05-18 09:00 - 10:30 | NV
This session will include formulators/suppliers of commercial products and processes that are available and constitute safer alternatives to the toxic and high VOC content formulations used today. Areas of focus will include alternative formulations and processes for parts cleaners, aerosol cleaners, handwipe cleaners, coating equipment cleaners and graffiti removers.

Green Dining Training
2022-10-11 08:00 - 11:30 | R+S Chamber of Commerce, 4065 South Virginia Street #101, Reno, NV, 89502
This FREE training for Reno+Sparks Chamber member restaurants, will take place on Tuesday, October 11, from 8:00am to 11:30am. Participants can expect to learn best practices to reduce waste, how to engage customers in waste reduction efforts, and ways to save money on operational costs. Participants will also learn how to become a green certified business for the state of Nevada.
Ann Silver CEO of the Reno+Sparks Chamber said, “We know that green certified restaurants will draw more environmentally conscious customers and create greater efficiencies in their daily operations”.

Sustainable Brewery Summit
2022-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Great Basin Brewing Company (Taps and Tanks), 1155 S Rock Blvd #490, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Learn about sustainable brewing practices and how to become Green Certified in the state of Nevada. Hear from fellow craft brewers about successful pollution prevention and sustainability projects. Networking opportunity for craft brewers and others in the brewing or distillery business.

2023 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards
2023-04-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Great Basin Brewing Company (Taps and Tanks), 1155 S Rock Blvd #490, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
The Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards recognize businesses, individuals, and organizations for their efforts to make our community more sustainable and environmentally healthy.
Please nominate business, non-profits, individuals, and educators for any of our award categories by the deadline, March 17: https://tinyurl.com/cv4fhspa
Thank you!

2023-07-18 08:30 - 12:00 | NV
The Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Nevada Green Business Network
(www.nvgreenbusiness.org) to support Chamber members in getting certified as a green business.
BUSINESSES WILL LEARN:
Becoming a green business is a great way to increase profitability. Reducing utility costs through
energy and water savings can free up resources that can be invested in strategic priorities. Learn
how green certification can help to expand your customer base by attracting environmentally
conscious consumers.

Learn How to Become Green Certified in Nevada
2024-04-09 08:00 - 12:00 | R+S Chamber of Commerce, 4065 South Virginia Street #101, Reno, NV, 89502
The Nevada Green Business Network will review how businesses can earn Green Business Certification, reduce utility and maintenance costs, improve operational efficiency, and expand their customer base. Featuring guest speakers from RTC Washoe, Waste Management, and Cleen Green. Become green certified and join 57 businesses that are already green businesses in the state.

Green Business Certification How-to-Training on July 11, 2024
2024-07-11 08:00 - 12:00 | NV
Attend this 1/2 day training to learn how to become a Certified Nevada Green Business. Join businesses of all sectors that have demonstrated their commitment to sustainability.

NV Energy Business Energy Services 2025 Kickoff Breakfast
2025-01-28 07:30 - 09:30 | NV Energy GOB, 6100 Neil Road, NV, 89511
Join Business Energy Services for breakfast as they unveil new, higher incentives for energy-saving projects! They’ll provide great case studies demonstrating how the program has benefitted Nevada’s businesses. They’ll discuss how you can successfully implement energy efficiency projects, describe enhanced opportunities for small businesses, and highlight how contractors can benefit.
They’ll also discuss how to easily submit and track your project application and provide a sneak peek into our new online application! Plus, network with industry professionals, connect with program staff.

Business Energy Services 2025 Kickoff Breakfast
2025-01-29 07:30 - 09:30 | The Orleans Hotel & Casino, 4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89103

Green Certification Helps Businesses Save Money and Reach Climate Action Goals (a PSN Nevada Climate Forum Event)
2025-03-19 14:00 - 15:00 | NV
Donna Walden and Erica Gallegos will present Nevada Green Business Program highlights, explain what is involved for businesses in the certification process, and reveal the results of the Impact Report for 2024.
The Nevada Green Business Network is a coalition of organizations that came together to offer a statewide green business certification program. We work with small to medium-sized businesses to offer free assistance and recognize efforts that save energy and water, reduce waste, prevent pollution and stormwater impacts, and encourage better commute options. We offer a checklist of best practices that businesses can implement, and we certify businesses that meet minimum thresholds of environmental performance.

Webinar: A Sector-Based Approach to Stormwater Pollution Prevention
2025-04-10 09:00 - 10:30 | NV
This webinar covers general stormwater pollution prevention best management
practices (BMPs) and then discuss how to apply those BMPs to the Restaurant,
Auto Repair, and Mobile Cleaner sectors.
Webinar speakers highlight why it’s important to protect your storm drains, and how businesses can help protect our waterways. Speakers also share key checklist measures for your green business program, along with key resources to help you feel confident in helping businesses in your network.
A link is provided below to watch recorded webinar.

Safer Choice Alternatives to Toxic Solvents & Toxic Ingredients - Soy Based Products
2025-05-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:30 | NV
greenUP! and Western Nevada College are hosting a Webinar Series that will cover 1) navigating the Safer Choice label to get more industrially relevant products and 2) replacing toxic products and minimizing impacts to human health and the environment.
Scientist Dr. Katy Wolf will talk about alternatives explored including soy-based cleaners, hydrocarbon with no aromatic component, acetone and acetone products, and dry ice cleaning and stripping. Suppliers and formulators will join Katy in the presentations.

Safer Choice Alternatives to Toxic Solvents & Toxic Ingredients - Cleaner and Coating Applications
2025-06-05 11:00 - 12:30 | NV
greenUP! and Western Nevada College are hosting a Webinar Series that will cover 1) navigating the Safer Choice label to get more industrially relevant products and 2) replacing toxic products and minimizing impacts to human health and the environment.
Scientist Dr. Katy Wolf will talk about alternatives explored including soy-based cleaners, hydrocarbon with no aromatic component, acetone and acetone products, and dry ice cleaning and stripping. Suppliers and formulators will join Katy in the presentations.
The Cleaner and Coating Applications Webinar covers concrete floor coating for commercial buildings that minimizes dust generation, reducing lung disease in workers and community members. Low-VOC content, low-toxicity cleaner available in aerosol and nonaerosol form (can be used by auto shops as brake cleaner or for general purpose cleaning and spray gun cleaning, as well as surface preparation and repair & maintenance cleaning at industrial facilities).

Safer Alternatives to Toxic Solvents and Toxic Ingredients - Dry Ice Cleaning
2025-06-18 11:00 - 12:30 | NV
greenUP! and Western Nevada College are hosting a Webinar Series that will cover 1) navigating the Safer Choice label to get more industrially relevant products and 2) replacing toxic products and minimizing impacts to human health and the environment.
Scientist Dr. Katy Wolf will talk about alternatives explored including soy-based cleaners, hydrocarbon with no aromatic component, acetone and acetone products, and dry ice cleaning and stripping. Suppliers and formulators will join Katy in the presentations.
The June 18 Webinar covers dry ice blasting and dry ice liquid cleaning as safer alternatives to toxic, high-VOC content solvents. Case studies will be presented for a variety of cleaning and stripping applications.

Green Certification Helps Businesses Save Money and Reach climate Action Goals (a PSN Nevada Climate Forum Event)
2025-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | NV
Donna Walden and Erica Gallegos will present Nevada Green Business Program highlights, explain what is involved for businesses in the certification process, and discuss the importance of published Impact Reports.
The Nevada Green Business Network is a coalition of organizations that came together to offer a statewide green business certification program. We work with small to medium-sized businesses to offer free assistance and recognize efforts that save energy and water, reduce waste, prevent pollution and stormwater impacts, and encourage better commute options. We offer a checklist of best practices that businesses can implement, and we certify businesses that meet minimum thresholds of environmental performance.

Green Business Certification Training
2025-09-23 08:30 - 12:00 | R+S Chamber of Commerce, 4065 South Virginia Street #101, Reno, NV, 89502
Join us on September 23 to learn about NVGBN’s FREE green business certification.

Nevada Energy Economy Summit - Accomplishments and Challenges
2025-10-02 08:00 - 12:30 | NV
This FREE event is a convening of experts will enable a practical dialog about how we all play a significant role in the future of our clean energy economy. Experts speak about leading issues facing our state. How do we leverage each other’s work for a stronger local community? Everyone is welcome. Registration is required.

Green Business Certification Training
2025-11-18 08:30 - 12:00 | R+S Chamber of Commerce, 4065 South Virginia Street #101, Reno, NV, 89502
Join us on November 18 to learn about NVGBN’s FREE green business certification.

EcoTour - Solar Array Tour and Sol-Up Reception
2026-03-18 13:30 - 17:00 | R+S Chamber of Commerce, 4065 South Virginia Street #101, Reno, NV, 89502
Sign up today for the 2nd “eco-tour” scheduled for Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce members and also free to the general public. The aim is to provide education and celebrate some great environmental work that is taking place in Northern Nevada to reduce waste, conserve resources and create clean energy.
The tour will be at the Wylie Animal Reserve in Silver Springs; learn about the animals and programs that benefited from the solar arrays. After the Animal Reserve, Sol-Up will host a reception at its Reno showroom.
Meet outside the Reno+Sparks chamber (4065 S. Virginia St. #101Reno, NV 89502) at 1:15, bus leaves at 1:30pm and returns to the chamber parking lot at 5pm on March 18th.

Training: How to Become a Nevada Certified Green Business
2026-05-19 08:30 - 11:30 | Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce Green Business Training, 4065 S. Virginia Street, #101, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Join us on 5/19 and learn how to become Green Certified (for free) through the Nevada Green Business Network!
Becoming a green business is a great way to increase profitability. Reducing utility costs through energy and water savings can free up resources that can be invested in strategic priorities. And with today’s environmentally conscious consumers, its will help expand your customer base.
