Sacramento County - Office of Economic Development

Congratulations to Superette Market on becoming a Sacramento County Certified Sustainable Business! 🌱

Superette Market was recognized through the Sacramento County Sustainable Business Program for implementing best practices in energy conservation, pollution prevention, and water conservation. Their commitment to sustainable operations reflects how local businesses can make a positive impact in the community while supporting long-term environmental stewardship.

Learn how to become certified as a sustainable business here: https://economic.saccounty.gov/us/en/business-environmental-resource-center/sustainable-business-program.html .tab=0

The Sacramento County Office of Economic Development, in partnership with SMUD, hosted a Business Walk in the South Sacramento environmental justice area, providing an opportunity for County leadership, staff, partners, and businesses to meet face-to-face to listen, learn, and identify ways to support business growth, retention, and long-term investment in the corridor. 🚶‍♀️💼

County Executive David Villanueva, Supervisor Patrick Kennedy, and Supervisor Phil Serna’s Office, joined the effort alongside County departments and partners in visiting and surveying 64 businesses, highlighting Sacramento County’s commitment to supporting businesses on the ground and strengthening relationships within our commercial corridors.

These conversations help us better understand real-time challenges and opportunities while connecting businesses with County programs, services, and resources that support long-term economic growth in our communities.

🌱✨ Nominations are now open for the 2026 Sacramento County Sustainable Business Awards!

The Sacramento County Office of Economic Development is recognizing businesses and nonprofits leading the way in environmental sustainability and making a positive impact in our community. 🌎💚

🏆 Honorees will be celebrated at the Sustainable Business Awards on September 16, 2026.

📅 Submit your nominations by June 26, 2026.

🔗 Link below to nominate!
https://forms.office.com/g/eEcKC0ecwQ

Sacramento County is currently exploring the implementation of Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs), a model authorized under California law that would allow individuals to prepare and sell meals directly from their homes.

The framework gives local jurisdictions the ability to permit and regulate small-scale, home-based food operations. If approved, this program would be permitted countywide, including within all cities.

As part of the consideration process, Sacramento County’s Environmental Management Department is hosting a workshop to provide additional information and gather public input. Discussion topics will include public health and food safety requirements, enforcement considerations, and potential impacts to existing food businesses and residential areas.

📅Thursday, May 14 at 2:00 PM

📍Environmental Management Department

11080 White Rock Rd., Suite 200, Rancho Cordova

To register, email [email protected] with your name and/or organization.

Everspring Water is now a Certified Sustainable Business! 🌱💧

Through a strong commitment to water and energy conservation, Everspring Water continues to demonstrate how sustainability and quality service go hand in hand. By providing purified, high-quality drinking water through advanced filtration systems and offering convenient in-house refill stations, they are helping reduce single-use plastics and supporting a more sustainable way for the community to stay hydrated.

Congratulations to Everspring Water on this achievement!

Commerce Printing continues to lead by example as a Certified Sustainable Business. ♻️

A longtime participant in the program, Commerce Printing was first recognized in 2019 for their excellence in pollution prevention, and they’ve continued building on that foundation ever since. From reducing waste to operating more efficiently, their commitment reflects how sustainability can be integrated into successful business practices.

Thank you to Commerce Printing for their continued leadership and commitment to sustainability.