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Coastside Veterinary Clinic is a California Certified Green
Business, recognized by the County of San Mateo. We received
technical assistance from our local Green Business Program to
become recognized by our local government. As a result, we saved
water, electricity, increased recycling, switched to greener
chemistries, all of which reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
provide multiple environmental and economic benefits. 
 
We could still do more with additional assistance and rebates.
Small businesses are a large part of the economy of this State. 
Most of us do not have environmental staff to focus on conservation
and greening our business, but if we are provided technical
assistance, we are eager to save resources, save money and attract
customers. The California Green Business Program is a successful
one-stop shop for small to medium sized businesses like mine to go
green, quantify our efforts, and get a return on investment.

Our business has benefitted from the program specifically in the
area of water conservation.  We were supported in installing low
flow faucets, hose nozzles and a drip irrigation system. 
 
We highly recommend any small business go through the program, and
believe that many small businesses making changes like we did can
have a big impact. We strongly encourage your Board, the Governor’s
office, and the State legislature to consider including a small
business element in your investment plan. 
 
Thank you,
 
Coastside Veterinary Clinic