Colorado Green Business Network

May 2026 Updates

Join us for our Upcoming Events!

Tips & Tricks Webinars: May 13th

Join us on May 13th from 1:00-2:00 pm to learn practical tips for documenting your sustainability efforts, compiling data, and achieving recognition! Register here!

Application Clinics Available March-June!

The virtual application clinics are open! The virtual clinics are an incredible opportunity to ask questions about the application process and receive feedback. The clinics will be every Wednesday-Friday. Schedule an application clinic here!

Save-the-Date for the 2026 CGBN Recognition Event: September 18th

We are thrilled to announce that our Recognition Event will be on Friday, September 18th, at the Denver Zoo. Over the next few months, we will share more details.

CGBN Partner & Member Spotlights

Bridge Refill Market LLC, a Silver-Certified business, goes on The Erie Wellness Podcast!

Christine Twining, founder of Bridge Refill Market, discusses with Lauren how daily choices support wellness and the planet on The Erie Wellness Podcast.

Christine shares how her years living abroad opened her eyes to the hidden chemicals in common household products, the impact of plastic waste, and the power of community-driven sustainability. Through Bridge Refill Market, she’s created a welcoming space where people can shop intentionally, refill consciously, and make healthier choices without breaking the bank.

Check out the Colorado Tourism Office's New Sustainable Tourism Resources!

They have launched a new interactive dashboard focused on Colorado’s communities, environment, and visitor experience through the lens of the tourism industry. You have the opportunity to complete free training courses on CTO Learning Labs that range from location-specific tourism to sustainable travel.

Events

Tri-Cities Small Business Resource Fair: May 4th

Connect with local experts, funding resources and business support organizations at the Tri-Cities Small Business Resource Fair. Learn more here!

Heat Pump Hoedown: Industry Session on May 7th

Western Resilience Center and the Routt County Climate Action Plan Collaborative invite the community to the Heat Pump Hoedown, a one-day event bringing together industry professionals and residents to explore energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions. Learn more here!

Energize Denver: Small Buildings Library Session on May 21st

Owners and managers of buildings 5,000-24,999 sq. ft. can attend this session from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Bob Ragland Branch Library, Room E, to get help filling out forms, submitting compliance paperwork, or discussing their compliance plans. There is no registration form; just show up. Learn more here!

Benchmarking and Data Verification Navigation Session: May 28th

Receive support on benchmaking for the Energize Denver Ordinance. Learn more here!

Tools for Success in the State of Colorado Procurement Webinar Registration: May 12th-December 8th

Join the Statewide Equity Office Supplier Diversity Program team to learn about the benefits of selling to the State of Colorado. They have a webinar from May 12th through December 8th. Learn more here!

Green Drinks Northern Colorado: May 6th

Join Green Drinks Northern Colorado on May 6th to explore how AI is unsustainable with Andres Sepulveda Morales, founder of Red Mage. Register here!

Brewshed® Alliance Liquid Lecture Series: May 19th

Join the Fountain Creek Brewshed® Alliance on April 16th at Bristol Brewing Company to cover the landscape of Fountain Creek. On May 19th at OCC Brewing, covering birding on the rooftop. Learn more here!

Boulder Climate Happy Hour: May 20th

Join the Boulder Climate Happy Hour at Rayback Collective on May 20th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Learn more here!

Durango Green Drinks: May 28th

Join Durango Green Drinks on May 28th from 5:00-7:00 pm at 11th Street Station. Learn more here!

Denver Green Drinks: May 29th

Join Denver Green Drinks at the Outpost on Platte from 4:00-7:00 pm. Learn more here!

Professional Opportunities

Apply for the Environmental Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program before June 21st!

It's a 16-week immersive experience from August 8th to November 18th that includes expert-led business and leadership training, 1-on-1 mentorship, pitch coaching, access to JPMorgan Chase's Coaching for Impact program, a $1,000 community development grant, and a live Summit where Fellows pitch to investors, corporate partners, and community leaders. Fellows also get to lead their own Basecamp training event, teaching the next wave of entrepreneurs in their own community. Learn more here!

Apply for the City of Brighton's Sustainable Business Program Coordinator position before May 28th!

Brighton is looking to hire a self-starting individual to help build and run a brand-new Sustainable Business Program focused on businesses across the community. Primary responsibilities for success include engaging directly with local businesses to promote the benefits of the Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN), providing custom sustainability reports as a trained Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Business Program Coordinator, providing ongoing support to businesses by connecting them to funding and other resources. Learn more here!

Funding Opportunities

Power Ahead Colorado's Innovation Pilot Program

The program provides grant funding for pilot projects to test new approaches to accelerate the adoption of efficient electric technologies, especially heat pumps, and to reduce emissions in our buildings. The deadline to submit is May 15th. Apply today!

Certifiably Green Denver Mini Grants

The City of Denver is offering up to $10,000 in upfront funding to small businesses and nonprofits to help them meet their sustainability goals and improve operations. Learn more here!

The Colorado Energy Office: Community Accelerated Mobility Project (CAMP)

This grant supports entities in preparing for large-scale community mobility projects such as e-bike programs or e-carshare initiatives. Learn more here!

The Colorado Energy Office: Charge Ahead Colorado EV Charging Grant

Apply for funding to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure at businesses, government buildings, and multifamily housing. The application is open from May 11th to June 12th at 5:00 pm MST. Apply today!

The City of Aspen Funding Opportunties

The City of Aspen has two funds open right now, including the Sustainable Purchasing Fund and the Sustainability Education Fund. The Sustainable Purchasing Fund is up to $2,000 to purchase efficient or sustainably sourced equipment that advances Aspen’s sustainability goals. The Sustainability Education Fund is up to $600 to build sustainability knowledge and leadership among your business workforce through education and training opportunities. Learn more here!

The City of Louisville Commercial Sustainability Rebate Program

Calling all Louisville, Colorado businesses! The Commercial Sustainability Rebate program is designed to support business-led investments in waste reduction, energy efficiency, decarbonization, water conservation, and circular economy initiatives while ensuring fairness, administrative efficiency, and measurable environmental outcomes. Learn more here!

The Colorado Energy Office: Clean Air Program

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) opened its next round of Clean Air Program (CAP) grants today! These grants are designed to offset the direct costs of purchasing and installing emission reduction equipment at the source. Learn more here!

Interested in Being Featured in our Monthly Newsletter?

Submit content to our monthly newsletter! Organizations can complete the form at any time to share events (in-person or virtual), job postings, funding opportunities, membership spotlights on accomplishments/projects, and more! The CGBN team will review the content submitted and, if it is relevant to CGBN, add it to our monthly newsletter and LinkedIn page.