Boost your business
Diverse-owned businesses can benefit from support, connections and resources. Enroll in our Business AcademyGrow in energy efficiency
Pursue new growth in the energy efficiency industry with guidance, training, and support available through our self-paced Business Academy.
Start with an online application and talk to a business coach about your goals
Enroll
Start off by completing an online application and discussing your business, strengths, challenges, and goals.
Training
Based on your discussions, your business coach will introduce you to training, support, and other resources to help you reach your goals in energy efficiency.
Certification
You will have support navigating the process to become certified as a Diverse Business Enterprise (DBE).
Grants
You will receive grants after achieving certain milestones, such as your DBE certification and completing training.
Grow
After graduating, you gain access to exclusive events, potential partnerships and qualified job seekers to help you sustain a long-term role within the energy efficiency industry.
Explore success stories
Discover our graduates and how the Business Academy has shaped their growth.
- Committed to serving Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas customers.
- In operation for two years or more.
- At least 51% directly owned, managed and controlled by one or more minority, woman, veteran, disabled and/or LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Registered, in good standing, and licensed and insured in Illinois.
- Owner or designated representative is able to dedicate time to coaching and training sessions.
Questions? Not sure if your business meets the requirements? Contact us at diversesupplierinfo@evergreen.energy or 872-298-4918.
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Discover our graduates and how the Business Academy has shaped their growth.