7/13-15 SSL Market Introduction Workshop

Fourth annual SSL Market Introduction Workshop, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.

As more and more solid-state lighting (SSL) products emerge on the market, the need for reliable information and guidance is becoming acute. Many people look to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for timely, trusted information on this fast-moving technology. DOE workshops gather our nation's best and brightest to share the latest updates and strategies for successful market introduction of high-quality, energy-efficient SSL solutions.

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8/5-7 “Airports Going Green” Conference

“Airports Going Green” Conference

This conference covers the diverse field of sustainable environmental design and construction initiatives and standards, unique to an airport environment. The lineup of presenters will come from all arenas in the aviation industry: airport management, engineering, regulatory, construction, academia, and media.

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7/1 How to Get Started with CSR from Strategy to Reporting

Corporate Social Responsibility Concept / Sustainability Strategy Development

This Pro Bono workshop targets business professionals who would consider themselves beginners to the field of Corporate Responsibility. The workshop introduces the critical concepts of Corporate Responsibility and examines the Business Case for any organization looking to benefit the bottom line directly, while making a more positive impact on the environment.

This half day workshop (4 hours) is an opportunity to get up to par with leading companies in your industry on Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility and prepare for the new economy now forming.

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Energy Efficiency in Industry

Incentives & technologies for manufacturers to lower their energy costs

Industrial manufacturing is a major consumer of power, and an area where significant energy savings can be accomplished quickly. The federal government recognizes this: a significant part of the ARRA stimulus package and the new budget is focused on energy efficiency, and using less to get more will only become more important as energy costs continue to rise. Hear from specific examples of how eight German companies lowered energy costs.

Conference registration is free but limited. Learn more.

6/18 Energize Your Restaurant's Bottom Line- CANCELLED

CANCELLED
Join the Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op for a "no BS" 90 minute workshop to get you an action list of 10-15 things you can do at LITTLE or NO COST to quickly and permanently lower your restaurant's energy bills. All actions are applicable toward earning GRA or GREENSEAL Green Restaurant Certification.

Speakers include:
Jean Dufresne, Principal at SPACE Architects + Planners
Sachin Anand, Principal at dbHMS
Zina Murray, owner of Logan Square Kitchen

Thursday, June 18th 2009
3:00 - 4:30 PM
INA'S Restaurant
1235 West Randolph - Free Parking

RSVP to DRosenthal@sopraffina.com (space is limited)

6/25-6/26 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Learn about sustainability reporting based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the world’s most widely used reporting framework. Early Bird rates ($1,399) are still available (a saving of $300/person) and group rates are $1,299.

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6/17 Small Business Expo needs input

The City's Treasurer's Office is working on making their annual Small Business Expo relevant to you. Are you a community businesses being turned down for loans from community banks in your neighborhoods? Please complete the survey in the link below before June 17.

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6/20 Shredder Day Event

Shred Private Information For Free

Shredder Day Event—June 20: In helping to reduce identity theft, the
City's Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Dept. is partnering with various local, state and federal agencies to hold a citywide Shredder Day event. Shred up to 10 boxes of documents for free.

Saturday, June 20th
9am to 2pm
United Center

7/24 Exhibit at Sustainable University Symposium

Limited spots available!

The Sustainable University Symposium serves to educate university and college administrators and officials on steps they can take to make their campus more sustainable by implementing a variety of green practices and programs. The conference is an opportunity for you to share information and exchange ideas with university and college administrators, sustainability directors, facility managers, campus planners and architects, engineers, faculty, and student leaders. Projected attendance is 300.

Hosted by the Illinois Green Governments Coordinating Council and Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. Contact Jamie.Campbell@illinois.gov for more information. Limited spots available!

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6/15 Application for 2009 SVN Innovation Awards

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2009 SVN Innovation Awards

Social Venture Network (SVN) is looking to honor and support the “next generation” of social entrepreneurs with the 2009 SVN Innovation Awards. Winners of the 2009 Awards will be honored during a special ceremony at the Fall Conference and will also receive a year-long membership in SVN, waived registration/travel/hotel expenses to attend the Fall Conference, waived registration for the 2010 SVN Member Gathering, recognition on SVN’s website for a full year, publicity in other media outlets, and advice and mentoring from members of the SVN community.
 
To be eligible, applicants must currently hold positions as C-level executives (CEO, President, Executive Director, etc.) at a business or nonprofit having a positive social or environmental impact, and their organization must be less than five years old. The Awards are open to both current SVN members and individuals who aren’t members of SVN.  

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