October 14, 2008
Environmental Business Cluster
Environmental Business Cluster
2 N. First St., 4th Flr
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: 408-938-3921
Secondary Phone: 408-938-3920
Fax: 408-271-1904
Email: jarobbins@aol.com
http://www.environmentalcluster.org
Map/Driving Directions
Brief Overview:
We provide low cost business assistance and technology commercialization services for environmental and clean tech start-ups throughout California. Furnished office space and conference rooms are also available at our San Jose facility for those who need it.
Business Services:
  • Is Owning a Business Right for You?
  • Business Structures
  • Creating a Business Plan
  • Hiring & Retaining Staff
  • Doing Business in San Jose
  • Business Planning
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Technology
  • Managing Your Cash Flow
  • Business Loans & Financing
  • Locating Private Investors
  • Daily on-site consulting about all aspects of staring an environmental business. Introduction to clean tech networks and organizations. San Jose State University student interns also available.
  • Special program for clean transportation companies wishing to partner on design and prototype manufacturing of green fleet vehicles.
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    Hours of Operation:
    M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm, although clients with offices have access 24 hours/day.
    Downloadable Documents:
    Eligibility Requirements:
    Limited to environmental or clean tech start-ups or those considering starting-up. Application and interview with the Executive Director required. http://www.environmentalcluster.org/entry%20requirements.htm
    Languages Spoken/Understood:
  • English
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    Proximity to Public Transit:
    Light rail and bus stops within 100 ft. Downtown San Jose & close to CalTrain.