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SUMMARY:Gear Up For Green: Primer on Geothermal Energy
DESCRIPTION:The Growing Green Business Network is a partnership between Evergreen Exchange\, SBIDC\, and the BOC Network that supports small and disadvantaged industrial businesses in accessing green economy contracts. Through targeted workshops\, technical support\, and peer networking\, we’re building an inclusive\, sustainable future for Brooklyn’s industrial sector. \nGenerously supported with funds from the NY Small Business Funders Collective. \nJoin our Gear Up For Green lunch and learn series. The Gear Up series will expose business owners to new opportunities in the green energy sector along with best practices to build capacity\, connections and successfully execute public and private contracts. Whether you’re looking to build your business in the growing building electrification marketplace\, qualify for contracts with sustainability goals\, or connect with industry leaders\, this series will help you turn opportunity into growth. \nThe monthly online workshops will be followed by an in-person social mixer in early March 2026.  Each of the three workshops has a distinct focus: \n  \nGear Up for Green: Getting Your Back Office In Order\,  December 16\, 2025 12pm-1:30pm  RSVP HERE \nThis session will provide a general overview of the topic and include information on: \n\nThe link between sustainability-focused projects and back-office operations\nDigital Transformation & Paperless Operations\nBack-Office Challenges & Solutions small businesses face—and how to fix them.\nHow automation can save hours and streamline daily tasks.\nResources & Practical Tools\n\n  \nGear Up For Green: Market Opportunities and RFPs – What you need to know about  Sustainability Requirements\, January 14\, 2026 12pm-1:30pm RSVP HERE \nThis session will provide a general overview of the topic and include information on: \n\nUnderstanding New York City’s Local Law 97 and other key energy efficiency requirements\, and the implications for the market\nWhere is the market heading? Clean and circular requirements and more\nHow to position your business for opportunities\nUnderstanding sustainability requirements of RFPs\, bidding\, and project management\nBidding with cost implications in mind\n\n  \nGear Up For Green: Primer on Geothermal Energy\, February 25\, 2026 12pm-1:30pm RSVP HERE \nThis session will provide a general overview of the topic and include information on: \n\nThe basics of how geothermal energy systems work and where they’re being installed in NYC\nUnderstanding new market opportunities for contractors\, engineers\, and service providers\nFunding and incentive programs supporting geothermal projects\nLocal case studies highlighting successful green energy installations\nSmall steps businesses can take to partner on or benefit from geothermal and other clean energy projects\n\n  \nWorkshops will be led by expert presenters from the Growing Green Business Network. The in-person social mixer will be held in early March 2026\, date and location to be determined. For more information contact Leah Archibald at larchibald@evergreenexchange.org or 718-388-7287 x168.
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