Green Bay, WI — December 5, 2025. The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is excited to announce the launch of the Green Bay Sustainable Business Accelerator, a new initiative designed to help small and mid-sized businesses in Green Bay, Wisconsin, strengthen their sustainability practices and contribute to community resilience. Supported by a generous grant from the Daybreak Fund, SBC will offer a free, hands-on cohort program for up to ten eligible businesses.
This six-month initiative will guide participants in understanding and improving environmental impacts, building strategic sustainability practices, and implementing nature-based solutions—such as green stormwater infrastructure and habitat enhancements—that reduce costs, manage risk, and support community health.
Program Highlights
- Six-session cohort (April–June 2026) held in Green Bay
- Expert coaching on strategic priority setting, energy and greenhouse gas management, waste reduction, water stewardship, and biodiversity
- Tools to measure and manage environmental impacts
- Support to plan and implement at least one nature-based solution aligned with the City’s Clean Energy Green Bay and Green Stormwater Infrastructure plans
- Free participation for selected businesses
Timeline
- Applications open: Now through January 30, 2026
- Cohort selection announced: February 2026
- Cohort sessions: April–June 2026
- Implementation support: July–September 2026
SBC will host an informational webinar and Q&A on December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM. For details and to apply, visit our program webpage at www.wisconsinsustainability.com/gbaccelerator
Businesses interested in participating in or sharing this opportunity can contact SBC for additional materials, including newsletter language or presentation slides.
For program related inquiries, contact Christa Kananen at Christa@SustainableBusinessCouncil.org
About Sustainable Business Council (formerly Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council)
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) helps businesses integrate sustainability into their strategy and operations. For nearly 20 years, SBC’s Green Masters Program® has provided a framework for organizations to measure and communicate their environmental, social, and economic impacts. Through membership, resources, and consulting, SBC empowers businesses to make sustainability a core driver of long-term value and resilience. SBC: Where sustainability meets business success.
