BERC provides free and confidential assistance to businesses regarding regulatory compliance and permitting processes. It was created in 1993 by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to help businesses understand requirements. Common challenges businesses face include not understanding regulatory processes, being unaware of required permits, and not knowing where to start or whom to contact first. BERC can help businesses in many industries and with various issues, such as obtaining permits, addressing inspection results, and complying with new laws.

1. SBA Resource Partners MeetingSBA Resource Partners Meeting
Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC)Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC)
June Livingston, REHSJune Livingston, REHS
BERC SupervisorBERC Supervisor

2. Customer Challenges
1.Trouble understanding regulatory processes
2. Unaware of the permits required to start a business
3. Where to start and whom to speak with first
4.Unaware of resources available
5. Need help with compliance

3. •BERC was created in 1993, by the
Sacramento County Board of
Supervisors as a free and confidential
resource to assist with regulatory
compliance issues
•Most people want to do the right thing
•Many are confused about the process
BERC

4. • Air Quality
• Hazardous materials
• Hazardous waste
• Business license
• Solid Waste
• Liquid waste
• Building
• Planning
• Zoning
Environmental/Permit Help

5. • Restaurants & Food businesses
• AutomotiveAutomotive
• ManufacturingManufacturing
• Home based businessesHome based businesses
• Dry CleanersDry Cleaners
• More…not limitedMore…not limited
By Industry type

6. By Issue
• I need a permit to….
• I received an inspection and need help
with?
• There is this new law and I need help
with?

7. • I am expanding my
business, what permits
do I need
• Who do I contact to get
a…..
• Let’s say I have this
friend…
By Issue

9. Certification CategoriesCertification Categories

10. 2014 Award Winners
2014 SB Award Winners