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Small Business Advantage Grant Reopens: APPLY NOW! August 13, 2007 Matching grants for energy efficiency and pollution prevention projects are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to overwhelming demand, the program is expected to stop accepting applications at the end of August. (Read more...) EMAP Launches Online Resource to Recycle Manure August 3, 2007 In response to recent state regulations, EMAP worked with the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission to develop a tool to assist farmers in finding uses for their excess manure. (Read more...) ENERGY STAR Small Business Awards Application Due June 30 May 29, 2007 Has your business been working to save energy? If so, your business facility may qualify for recognition as a leader contributing to the environmental future of your community and nation. We encourage you to submit your application for the 2007 ENERGY STAR Awards for Small Business. In 2006, six out of eight awardees were EMAP clients! (Read more...) DEP Announces $31.4 Million in Alternative Energy Funding April 10, 2007 In a press release on April 10, 2007, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced $31.4 million in new funding opportunities intended to help businesses and organizations develop clean energy and alternative fuel projects. (Read more...) Sports Equipment Manufacturer Receives Statewide Recognition for Environmental Excellence April 10, 2007 In a ceremony on April 10, 2007, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Kathleen McGinty announced the 12 winners of the 2007 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. Among the awardees was Resilite Sports Products, Inc., a client of the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers’ Environmental Management Assistance Program (EMAP). (Read more...) EMAP Director Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee March 16, 2007 On March 8, 2007, Chris Lynch, Director of the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers’ (PA SBDC) Environmental Management Assistance Program (EMAP), testified in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship at a hearing entitled "Small Business Solutions for Combating Climate Change." (Read more...) EMAP Clients Win Six of Eight National Awards for Energy Efficiency September 18, 2006 Six of the eight U.S. EPA 2006 ENERGY STAR Small Business Network Awards are from Pennsylvania and are EMAP clients! (Read more...) Small Business Advantage Grant Reopens on First-Come, First-Served Basis July 1, 2006 The Small Business Advantage Grant will provide grant funds that will match 50 percent of costs related to energy efficiency or pollution prevention, up to a maximum grant of $7,500. (Read more...) “Material Trader” turns trash to treasure June 22, 2006 What does an organic gardener located in Rockton, PA have in common with a laboratory business in Grampian, PA? Each had a need that was met by the other. And they connected through a unique program run by Pennsylvania’s Small Business Development Centers' (SBDC) Environmental Management Assistance Program (EMAP). (Read more...) Pennsylvania SBDCs Offer Ideas for Small Business Energy Savings April 6, 2006 “If every small business started making just basic lighting technology improvements, the accumulated savings would be staggering,” said EMAP Director Christopher Lynch during testimony before the Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources and Energy. (Read more...) EMAP Assistance Can Greatly Reduce Compliance Costs for Small Businesses January 4, 2006 According to a recent study, small firms pay 364 percent more to comply with environmental regulations than large firms. (Read more...) New Standard Set for VOC Content in Consumer Products March 25, 2005 Does your business manufacture, supply or sell common household items such as brake cleaner, deodorant, insecticide, oven cleaner, paint remover, shaving cream, or nail polish remover? Have you checked their VOC content? (Read more...)