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Follow on Google News | EBC Receives Citi Foundation Grant through the Citi Community Scholar Intern ProgramSummer intern to help with development of Environmental Business Cluster green fleet design program, the Electronic Transporation Development Center
By: Jim Robbins Through the Citi Community Scholar Intern Program (CSIP), the Citi Foundation presented a total of $630,000 in grants this year to 63 nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico. CSIP grants are awarded on a competitive basis with the highest priority given to organizations that can offer interns a valuable learning experience in the field of community development. “This program recognizes the critical role community development plays in helping to revitalize underserved neighborhoods,” The Environmental Business Cluster combines business incubation best practices with extensive client mentoring and an industry-recognized start-up program for environmental entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 1994, the incubator has helped 145 companies commercialize environmental technology and create clean-tech jobs. In partnership with the City of San Jose and San Jose State University, the EBC has become the largest private clean energy commercialization center in the United States for start-up companies. In early May, the EBC received the National Business Incubation Association’ Contact: Executive Director Environmental Business Cluster San Jose, CA (408) 938-3921 jarobbins@ www.environmentalcluster.org End
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