According to experts, climate change has the potential to cost the U.S. up to 10.5 percent of its GDP by 2100. With small firms making up 99 percent of all businesses and a large portion of the renewable energy sector, they will play a substantial role in America’s transition to a green economy and the fight against climate change. Thus, addressing climate change through green energy can benefit small businesses, their employees, and the economy as a whole. During the hearing, members questioned small business owners and experts on the significant threats and opportunities that climate change poses for small firms. Lawmakers also surveyed ways SBA can increase capital access to support small businesses to adapt, innovate, and thrive as the climate changes.
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Dec 15, 2020
The Association of Marina Industries Training Institute held its first virtual intermediate Marina Management course, with 25 students completing the month-long classroom event that ran twice a week beginning on Nov. 9. “The pandemic accelerated AMI’s plans to offer some of its courses in an online format no time like the present,” said AMI training coordinator Merritt Alves
in a statement. “We had attendees from as far away as Saudi Arabia, along with our neighbors in Ontario and within the states.” The course is the first step for students looking to earn their Certified Marina Manager and Certified Marina Operator certifications. Learn more about AMI’s training options here.