Tucson 2030 District

09/20/2020

https://t.co/dOrbDYDOio

TEP’s Go Green Awards recognize green efforts such as recycling and waste reduction, use of renewable energy, conservation and wildlife protection, and zero-emission electric transportation.

09/14/2020

We have some really cool projects coming out of our first SCALE UP 2020 cohort!

🏘️ Harris Enterprises, livng2portraits partnered with Natural Building Works in Tucson to focus on a refugee and veterans affordable housing project. A goal of theirs? Cut housing costs by 50%!

😷 Imago Dei Middle School, Tucson is partnering with Tucson-area refugees on their emerging, sustainable T.H.R.E.A.D. (Together for Hope, Resiliency, Empowerment, and Development) Project. As of August, they have produced 12,268 cotton masks (to help fight COVID-19) and have paid refugee partners a total of $42,938.00 since March.

These two businesses have not only set out to make a positive impact on the people in their community, they’ve also made a commitment to becoming more sustainable with the future of people and the planet at the forefront of their mind.

💚Check out our stories to hear from these two local businesses and learn more about the work their doing through SCALE UP.

Do you have a business project that you want to make sustainable or just interested in taking the steps to becoming more green? Our next cohort for Phoenix & Tucson metro area based businesses & nonprofits starts September 29 - if you are interested, visit www.localfirstaz.com/scale-up

09/09/2020

https://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2020/09/08/city-of-tucson-climate-emergency-declaration-the-importance-of-acting-now?fbclid=IwAR38jssqwAS0_h1bR5U46lZMxNJLkqOQeSlL4PtuDqNvhe_rLutprpc05uc

Mayor Regina Romero and Council Member Paul Durham have proposed a Tucson Climate Emergency Declaration as part of a nationwide call for mobilization to act locally and think globally as a community of communities. : This declaration focuses on issues relevant to our Southwest region needs, includin...

08/29/2020

https://www.meetup.com/Climate-Tucson/events/272732164/

Thu, Sep 3, 2020, 4:30 PM: "Creativity in Development and Why It Is Important for Sustainability," with Keith Gregory.Climate Tucson welcomes Keith Gregory, director of housing for the Pascua Yaqui Tr

08/19/2020

If you know a business that needs assistance during these challenging times please seek out assistance with Local First Arizona! They have received grant money to assist local businesses!

We are here to strengthen local economies by making it fun and easy to find local businesses. Browse our directory of more than 3,000 certified local businesses.

08/06/2020

https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/articles/bto-invests-additional-rd-funds-promising-small-business-building

BTO Invests Additional R&D Funds for Promising Small Business Building Innovations

08/06/2020

The program runs until April 2021.

08/05/2020

https://www.localfirstaz.com/scale-up?fbclid=IwAR2hE5_5z2OEZXVvm63vuHRjJQIjIXexGBybUm_D2BKKA3huwEJcQTM2vew

SCALE UP (Sustainable Communities Accessing Lending and Expertise Upon Performance) is an award-winning program that offers a comprehensive seven-week workshop series for locally-owned and operated independent businesses and nonprofits in the Tucson and Phoenix metro areas. Sponsored by the State of...

08/05/2020

Is your business or non-profit working towards being more sustainable? Do you need help in moving from planning to implementation? Meet with expert facilitators through the SCALE UP program and work on creating an actionable plan that helps you build back better during this pandemic.

We are looking for Tucson and Phoenix-based businesses to participate in the next cohort launching on August 11. Cohorts will meet weekly on Tuesday from 5-6 p.m.

Get rewarded for your sustainable efforts, save money, and make a green impact in your community. You can join or learn more at https://www.localfirstaz.com/scale-up

07/15/2020

http://www.localfirstaz.com/scale-up

07/15/2020

https://www.localfirstaz.com/news-blog/scale-up-2020?fbclid=IwAR1J9d6YQ_-kydA7491F3nEvS04k6iATQUvfYXtutLcv7cZX8HVaAf5Aqgc

Local First Arizona is excited to announce the 2020 launch of SCALE UP — virtually! This sustainability workshop series will help businesses learn how to make sustainability efforts cost-effective and to rebuild during a pandemic.