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Strengthening our Economy by Building Green Businesses

One of the basic foundations of the Green Memo is that the city does not have to make a choice between economic prosperity and environmental protection. In fact, the opposite is true - - responsible environmental policy can strengthen our economy while improving our quality of life.

This is why the City is expressly reaching out to our business community to encourage green businesses. Specifically, we are taking the following steps.

The City is using tax incentives to encourage green businesses. In 2006, tax incentives to three businesses that focus on recycling will result in almost 100 jobs and $20 million dollars in investment.
In 2006, the Mayor’s Green Team hosted the first Green Business Conference. The conference was well attended, and in 2007 there are plans for two more conferences, with one focused on fleet issues.
The City intends to explore whether its business and/or zoning codes include any impediments to green buildings. This exploration will be done in conjunction with all appropriate stakeholders. If impediments do exist, the City will strive to remove them.