This information was forwarded by my colleague, Robin:
"One other Resource I wanted to share with you was CSU’s OSHA Consultation Service. A business can request an on site consultation to help with meeting State requirements of the OSHA regulations. Read below and see link for more information.
The On-Site Consultants Will:
- Help you recognize hazards in your workplace
- Suggest general approaches or options for solving a safety or health problem
- Identify kinds of help available if you need further assistance
- Provide you a written report summarizing findings
- Assist you to develop or maintain an effective safety and health program
- Provide training and education for you and your employees
- Recommend you for a one-year exclusion from OSHA programmed inspections, once program criteria are met.
The On-Site Consultants Will Not:
- Issue citations or propose penalties for violations of OSHA standards.
- Report possible violations to OSHA enforcement staff.
- Guarantee that your workplace will "pass" an OSHA inspection.
State OSHA consultation programs generally are listed in the state government section of the telephone directory under "Department of Labor and Industry."
Contact Information:
Occupational Health & Safety Consultation
Colorado State University
155 Environmental Health
Fort Collins, CO 80523
(970)491-6151
Fax (970)491-7778
ohss@lamar.colostate.edu
http://www.bernardino.colostate.edu/public/Default.htm"
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Business Plan Scholarships for Start Up Energy Companies
Source: SBDC
"The SBDC and Workforce Centers have created an opportunity for energy start-up businesses to attend the Leading Edge (LE) business plan course and start-up classes at no charge. The Workforce Centers will pay $500.00 per attendee to go through the LE course and $25.00 per attendee to go to a start up class.
If you or someone you know is interested in starting an energy business (preservation, solar, audits etc.) and they are unemployed, send them to the local Workforce Center to get more information and to sign up for the scholarship.
Scholarships will be given depending on the level of completeness the business is in. If you have a great idea but have not begun any of the startup procedures you might qualify for the start up class. If you business is ready to start and you need a structured course to clarify and improve your business plan then the Leading Edge course might be right for you. Regardless of where your business is, the SBDC and Workforce Centers are here to help and our aim is to help 30 people through the Leading Edge business plan course in the next 2 years. "
"The SBDC and Workforce Centers have created an opportunity for energy start-up businesses to attend the Leading Edge (LE) business plan course and start-up classes at no charge. The Workforce Centers will pay $500.00 per attendee to go through the LE course and $25.00 per attendee to go to a start up class.
If you or someone you know is interested in starting an energy business (preservation, solar, audits etc.) and they are unemployed, send them to the local Workforce Center to get more information and to sign up for the scholarship.
Scholarships will be given depending on the level of completeness the business is in. If you have a great idea but have not begun any of the startup procedures you might qualify for the start up class. If you business is ready to start and you need a structured course to clarify and improve your business plan then the Leading Edge course might be right for you. Regardless of where your business is, the SBDC and Workforce Centers are here to help and our aim is to help 30 people through the Leading Edge business plan course in the next 2 years. "
CORE - Driving Business Sustainability
Sustainability is more than a sound byte - it’s a sound business strategy that can determine whether your business is just surviving or truly thriving. But where to begin? That’s where CORE comes in. CORE is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping companies understand and implement sustainability practices in their operations. Whether you’re a small start-up or an established enterprise, from supply chain to clean energy to social responsibility, CORE is the primary resource.
Monthly Breakfast Series - CORE presents local experts from the private and public sectors, reporting on a variety of sustainability initiatives in Colorado and elsewhere. This is a great networking opportunity and an event where you not only hear the speakers but meet the speakers.
Success Stories - Success Stories features short profiles of successful sustainability initiatives by CORE member companies. These stories are full of great ideas for every company, whether you are looking to innovate, cut costs or more effectively engage your stakeholders.
Sustainable Opportunities Summit – CORE partners with the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship at CU Boulder to host the oldest and large sustainability conference in the Rockies - the Sustainable Opportunities Summit. The Summit features a stellar list of speakers, business, political, and academia sustainability leaders from around the world in a wide variety of talks and panel discussions. Visit www.sosummit.org for a sneak-peak at the 2012 Summit.
CORE Catalyst is a program that matches small teams of talented graduate students from Colorado universities with CORE member companies to develop practical, actionable sustainability plans. Project teams perform a preliminary business sustainability assessment and recommend money-saving action steps. Over a period of eight weeks, Catalyst teams consider a diverse collection of sustainability metrics, depending on the business, that may include energy use, water use, material efficiency and recycling, employee engagement and equity, community involvement and impacts, and much more.
CORE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that works closely with CORE - Connected Organizations for a Responsible Economy. CORE Foundation strives for a prosperous and sustainable economy in Colorado by engaging small, minority, and women-owned businesses, students, local governments, and other stakeholders in business sustainability education and support. In some cases, CORE Foundation provides financial support so that businesses can participate in CORE membership and programs.
Membership - Sustainability isn't a spectator sport - progress for your business and our economy only happens when you become involved. The best way to get started is to join CORE, attend our events, and even volunteer. Membership for businesses with under 50 employees starts at just $250 per year, and includes discounts for all CORE events, your company or individual name listing in the members directory on the CORE website, your company profile on CORE’s website, advanced e-mail notice of all CORE events, access to CORE event presentation materials, and more.
CORE and CORE Foundation 1801 California Street, Suite 4900, Denver CO 80202 www.corecolorado.org
Monthly Breakfast Series - CORE presents local experts from the private and public sectors, reporting on a variety of sustainability initiatives in Colorado and elsewhere. This is a great networking opportunity and an event where you not only hear the speakers but meet the speakers.
Success Stories - Success Stories features short profiles of successful sustainability initiatives by CORE member companies. These stories are full of great ideas for every company, whether you are looking to innovate, cut costs or more effectively engage your stakeholders.
Sustainable Opportunities Summit – CORE partners with the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship at CU Boulder to host the oldest and large sustainability conference in the Rockies - the Sustainable Opportunities Summit. The Summit features a stellar list of speakers, business, political, and academia sustainability leaders from around the world in a wide variety of talks and panel discussions. Visit www.sosummit.org for a sneak-peak at the 2012 Summit.
CORE Catalyst is a program that matches small teams of talented graduate students from Colorado universities with CORE member companies to develop practical, actionable sustainability plans. Project teams perform a preliminary business sustainability assessment and recommend money-saving action steps. Over a period of eight weeks, Catalyst teams consider a diverse collection of sustainability metrics, depending on the business, that may include energy use, water use, material efficiency and recycling, employee engagement and equity, community involvement and impacts, and much more.
CORE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that works closely with CORE - Connected Organizations for a Responsible Economy. CORE Foundation strives for a prosperous and sustainable economy in Colorado by engaging small, minority, and women-owned businesses, students, local governments, and other stakeholders in business sustainability education and support. In some cases, CORE Foundation provides financial support so that businesses can participate in CORE membership and programs.
Membership - Sustainability isn't a spectator sport - progress for your business and our economy only happens when you become involved. The best way to get started is to join CORE, attend our events, and even volunteer. Membership for businesses with under 50 employees starts at just $250 per year, and includes discounts for all CORE events, your company or individual name listing in the members directory on the CORE website, your company profile on CORE’s website, advanced e-mail notice of all CORE events, access to CORE event presentation materials, and more.
CORE and CORE Foundation 1801 California Street, Suite 4900, Denver CO 80202 www.corecolorado.org
Free Technical Consultation to Entrepreneurs Focused on Sustainability
iCAST was awarded grant funding to provide technical assistance and capacity building to entrepreneurs in the Rocky Mountain region states of Colorado, Utah, Montana and Wyoming. iCAST can use the funds to provide consulting to entrepreneurs focused on building sustainable businesses that provide triple bottom line benefits to their community. Areas of consultation can include Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Agriculture and Waste Utilization.
iCAST consultation services include:
· Feasibility Studies
· Research and Development
· Market Identification
· Financial Analysis
· Marketing and Sales support
· Workforce and other Training
· Business Planning
· Design and Engineering
· Fund Raising
· Project Implementation
· Decision Analysis
Currently iCAST is seeking appropriate and eligible enterprises to provide the kind of services listed above. If you are interested or you know of someone who may benefit from this program please contact:
Chris Jedd - Project Manager - Phone: (720)-833-5592 - ChrisJ@icastusa.org
iCAST consultation services include:
· Feasibility Studies
· Research and Development
· Market Identification
· Financial Analysis
· Marketing and Sales support
· Workforce and other Training
· Business Planning
· Design and Engineering
· Fund Raising
· Project Implementation
· Decision Analysis
Currently iCAST is seeking appropriate and eligible enterprises to provide the kind of services listed above. If you are interested or you know of someone who may benefit from this program please contact:
Chris Jedd - Project Manager - Phone: (720)-833-5592 - ChrisJ@icastusa.org
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