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Welcome to the first edition of the Sustainable Business Partnership (SBP) newsletter! These quarterly newsletters share updates, resources, and upcoming opportunities that support your journey toward sustainability and operational efficiency.
Program News & Highlights
Apply for Statewide Recognition – Deadline June 30:
Interested in earning statewide recognition through the Colorado Green Business Network? Log in to GreenBiz Tracker and complete your application by June 30. Need help with your application? Schedule a free virtual clinic for one-on-one support here.
Tri-Cities SBP Community Growth:
We’re excited to share that 42 businesses across Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan are now part of the Sustainable Business Partnership. Thank you for being part of this growing community. Stay tuned for upcoming events and new program developments!
Spotlight - Celebrating World Environment Day:
South Platte Renew, in partnership with Breckenridge Brewery (a recognized CGBN silver member), the Colorado School of Mines, and local environmental groups, marked World Environment Day with a sustainability showcase. Breckenridge Brewery debuted “Project Green 2025 Lager,” brewed using 100% purified recycled water from SPR’s PureWater Colorado demonstration trailer. A great example of innovation in action!
Nominate a Littleton Business for a Cutting-Edge Award: Littleton's Economic Development Department is excited to announce the Cutting-Edge Small Town Award Program to celebrate Littleton’s vibrant small business community! The winning business will receive $500 to support business operations, a commemorative award plaque for display, special recognition in city media publications, and a complimentary one-year membership with the Littleton Business Chamber. Nominations are open through July 18th. Learn more about how to nominate a business here.
Did You Know?
If you recommend another business/organization to join the Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN), and they register, that is worth 2 points on your application for state-wide recognition! Share this link with someone who should join, and make sure they tell us they heard about CGBN from you!
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Grant Information
C3 Grants Now Open - Up to $250,000 Available
The Colorado Circular Communities (C3) Enterprise is offering grants to support projects that advance a circular economy in Colorado. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and for-profit businesses. There are two main grant categories you can apply for, detailed below.
Grant Categories:
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Mini Grants: Up to $50,000 for short-term projects (6 months or less), such as purchasing equipment, signage, or conducting outreach.
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Impact Grants: Between $50,000 and $250,000 for projects up to 18 months, including facility upgrades, large equipment purchases, or behavior change campaigns.
All projects must contribute to waste aversion or diversion and promote circularity through activities like reuse, repair, recycling, or composting. For a full list of eligibility and use criteria check out the website here.
Apply Now: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Business Highlight
We would love to feature a business in these Newsletters that help you tell your story! Please reach out to Aidan Lawton (alawton@englewoodco.gov | 720-666-5609) if you are interested in being featured next time.
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Upcoming Events
We love bringing the community together to learn from local businesses and sustainability experts and it’s always free to attend! Here’s a preview of what’s coming up:
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Bike to Work Day 2025! (June 25th) The City of Englewood will again host a morning breakfast station and a water station in the afternoon to help you get to work via bicycle. Sign your business up for the challenge here for the chance to win prizes.
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Bright Business: Navigating Renewable Opportunities (Virtual – Date TBD)
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The Nonprofit Sustainability Lab (Fall 2025)
Stay tuned for more details soon. Interested in speaking at a future event? Reach out to Aidan Lawton (alawton@englewoodco.gov | 720-666-5609)
Who is in the SBP Program?
Get to know your community! Here are a list of current businesses/organizations enrolled in SBP! If you know an organization that should be on this list, reach out and recommend them to register for SBP!
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