CIC is proud to partner with Local First Arizona, whose Green Business Boot Camp was featured in an article on Tucson Spotlight. Designed for local businesses committed to sustainability to receive workshops, mentorship, and financial support, the Green Business Boot Camp is a requirement for small businesses to qualify for the Green Loan Fund.

Providing between $500 – $25,000 in funding with a 3% interest rate, the Green Loan Fund can be a game-changer for local businesses, according to Local First Outreach and Resource Manager Moises Gomez, as they pay back the loan using savings generated from upgrading wasteful energy and water systems.