Circular Arizona and Local First Arizona present a free webinar about Local First Arizona's Green Business Boot Camp, an award-winning program that helps locally owned businesses and nonprofits across Arizona build more sustainable, resilient operations.
Join us for an inspiring conversation where we’ll highlight entrepreneurs who’ve emerged as circular economy leaders through the Boot Camp, sharing how they’ve grown and scaled their businesses while reducing waste, saving on energy and water, and engaging their communities.
Whether you're a business owner, policymaker, or sustainability advocate, this session offers a closer look at how education, collaboration, and action combine to create a powerful program.
Meet the Speaker
Nick Shivka is the Senior Manager of Sustainability Initiatives at Local First Arizona, where he works alongside visionary entrepreneurs driving a more vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable Arizona. With a strong belief that independently owned businesses are central to advancing circularity, Nick helps local leaders turn sustainability into smart business strategy.
He holds a master’s degree in Sustainability Solutions and brings firsthand experience as a former coffee business owner. Nick specializes in supporting entrepreneurs as they develop innovative, cost-saving solutions that reduce environmental impact, scale effectively, and build long-term resilience.