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San Francisco's Green Business Program expands rebates, outreach and virtual assistance to support small businesses during COVID‑19

San Francisco Commission on the Environment · July 28, 2020
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Summary

The department's Green Business Program described virtual verifications, social media promotion yielding ~216,000 impressions, and a $500 prebate/rebate that helped 19 businesses buy qualifying green supplies; staff said they will continue outreach to businesses in districts with higher need.

The San Francisco Department of the Environment's Green Business Program told the commission it adapted services during the COVID‑19 pandemic to help certified and prospective green businesses stay afloat.

Kevin Kumataka, Green Business Program Coordinator, said the program pivoted to online outreach, virtual site verifications, and targeted informational campaigns…

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