Welcome to “Sustainability for Busine$$,” the podcast where we dive deep into the world of sustainable practices and their implications for small business owners. 

In this inaugural episode, we are thrilled to have Victoria Avi, partner and co-founder of Venture Forward Strategies, a leading sustainability consultancy. Victoria is an industry expert in helping businesses integrate sustainability into their core strategies, and she’ll be sharing her invaluable insights and experiences with small business owners.

Sustainability Resources:

• COSE – Energy Management Programs for COSE Members 
• Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District 
• Employee Attraction and Retention: Network for Business Sustainability, “Employee Engagement and Going Green,” (February 28, 2021) 
• Ohio Material Marketplace 
• Recycling and Litter Prevention Grants for Communities, Nonprofits, Businesses, and Academic Institutions 
• Saving Energy: A QuickStart Guide for Small to Medium Manufacturers – Better Plants, US Department of Energy 
• First Energy – Energy Saving Programs 
• MEASUR Tool – Free Software Tool by DOE to Estimate Energy Savings and Perform Simple, Energy-related Calculations 
• Case Western Reserve University - Industrial Assessment Center 
• University of Dayton – Industrial Assessment Center