The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) was officially opened earlier this week during a ceremony that included Mayor Villaraigosa. LACI's mission is to accelerate the development of clean technology businesses and to create sustainable, well-paying jobs in the Los Angeles region. It was created through a collaboration of the Los Angeles Cleantech Alliance which includes the Mayor's Office, the Los … Read more
A brief note — thanks to our friends at Green America, readers of Green Collar Blog can receive compilmentary admission to the Chicago Green Festival by downloading a free ticket via this link. The Chicago Green Festival will feature informative and inspiration sessions and more than 100 exhibitors. It will take place on May 14 – 15 … Read more
A brief note on two upcoming deadlines on opportunities for green entrepreneurs: May 30th is the deadline for the 2009 Clean Tech Open. CTO is a business plan competition that will provide more than $1 million in prizes for early-stage clean technology startups. CTO operates in three regions: California, Rocky Mountain (including Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, … Read more