We come from the perspective that we’re all on a journey to sustainability. Businesses that join Sustainable Connections are interested in learning more and we aim to support their sustainability goals. In fact our model at Sustainable Connections is based on reciprocity -- we support local businesses in their stewardship of this community, and in turn, we ask the community to support them.

Business Education:

• Online Resource Center: We maintain an up-to-date website of sustainable business practice tips and resources.
• Business Audit: We recommend that members use the B-Corporation Survey as an annual (free) personalized audit of sustainable business practices. 
• Educational Workshops: We survey our members annually to learn more about their sustainable business needs and interests and then provide the most relevant educational workshops. Check out our online event calendar to learn about quarterly workshops in sustainable business practices, Watershed Pledge 'quick-cert' Seminars, and more!
• Spring Business Conference & Expo: The premier local business event north of Seattle, this conference gathers together hundreds of local businesses each year who care about the triple bottom line, and gives them practical tips and inspiration as well as cutting edge information about sustainable economy opportunities. Mark your calendars for May 15th, 8am-5pm at the Bellwether Ballroom, Hotel Bellwether on Bellingham Bay.

Connections:

• All Members Meeting & Holiday Party
• Bi-monthly New Member Orientations
• Monthly Member Luncheons: the first Thursday of every month at the Community Food Co-op's Healthy Connections Building, from noon-1pm.

Market Development:

• Promotion: We promote leadership businesses as models through our local media outreach, promotions, peer to peer connections, and the monthly sustainable practice “buzz” e-mails.
• Campaigns: We engage members with timely campaigns on important and relevant topics. We provide members with detailed ‘how-to’ information and significant promotion to potential customers. By working together members make a big impact!

                   Toward Zero Waste

                   Green Power Community Challenge

                   Whatcom Watershed Business Pledge

Special thanks to the Russell Family Foundation for their generous support in pursuit of sustainable business practices.