Be Part of the Scale Up 2020-2021 Virtual Series
Local First Arizona is excited to announce the 2020 launch of SCALE UP — virtually! This workshop series will help businesses learn how to make sustainability efforts cost-effective and build back better during a pandemic.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO
SCALE UP (Sustainable Communities Accessing Lending and Expertise Upon Performance) is an award-winning program that helps locally-owned businesses in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas:
LEARN about sustainability, tracking and actions they can take as a business
COLLABORATE and network with other like-minded businesses
PLAN for specific sustainability projects that have an equity component and, in many cases, also save money
FINANCE projects if needed through our low-interest revolving loan fund (currently only open to businesses in Tucson AZ but likely to be expanded soon)
IMPLEMENT projects, get recognition and gain extra benefits for showing a successful reduction in energy, water, waste and/or transportation emissions
GET RECOGNIZED for your efforts through social media promotions and recommendations
HOW TO SCALE UP
Over the course of 7 weeks, businesses will meet weekly VIRTUALLY on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. with 1-2 hour sessions led by fun and engaging (and local) expert facilitators on a range of sustainability topics:
Week 1: Orientation to SCALE UP
Week 2: Culture of Sustainability
Week 3: Energy
Week 4: Water
Week 5: Waste
Week 6: Transportation
Week 7: Sustainability Projects
Our first cohort of SCALE UP businesses will begin on August 11th, with applications due August 4th. Cohorts are LIMITED to 15 businesses each - apply NOW to take advantage of this unique opportunity!
*We will also be hosting a webinar to explain SCALE UP on Tuesday, July 21 at 5pm. Sign up to attend here!
SCALE UP SUCCESS STORY
Donna DiFiore, Owner of Delectables Catering & Venue in Tucson AZ and a graduate of SCALE UP 2018, successfully:
● Reduced heat generated and cooling needed to maintain a comfortable space
● Reduced utility costs, particularly water and energy
● Increased awareness of property needs and common areas requiring repair
“At the end of every class, I always felt that I had received excellent value. Each week I walked away with knowledge and felt there was hope for change working with businesses making changes for the better . I still use my SCALE UP binder as a reference book. I made significant investments in my home and business with ‘green’ improvements.”
To learn more, visit: www.localfirstaz.com/scale-up
If you’re looking for a more entry-level program, consider a green business certification! We have the Arizona Green Business Certification in Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa, and the Southern Arizona Green Business Leaders Program in Pima, Yuma, Santa Cruz, and Cochise Counties.
Explore all of our sustainability programs at www.localfirstaz.com/sustainability
LFA BUSINESS COALITION, SUSTAINABILITYJULY 15, 2020