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WMSBF Hosts 2012 Essay Contest - Deadline March 2! In a maximum of 1,500 words, we invite you to share your personal reflections on what inspires your sense of responsibility, what underscores the commitment you've make in your work life and your home life to contribute to a more sustainable world...and why it's important. Download more information/submission form HERE or contact Lisa Locke at llocke@wmsbf.org. We look forward to hearing from you!! March Monthly Meeting
Monday, March 12, 2012 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
ITP Rapid
300 Ellsworth SW, Grand Rapids
Carlos Sanchez, Executive Director of the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Jorge Gonzalez, Board President and Director of Economic Development at LINC Community Revitalization Inc., will be our guest presenters. They will discuss the Chamber’s mission, membership, services, strategic alliances and unique resources and challenges of the Hispanic business community. Mr Gonzalez will also discuss programs and activities LINC is embarking on. Join us for this program at the first LEED certified transit facility in the nation. Tours available.
In order to reduce our environmental impact, please consider alternate transportation strategies. This would be the perfect time to try out our bus system, <http://www.ridetherapid.org/> or check out <http://www.wmrideshare.org/> if you would like help in arranging carpooling.
Space is limited. If you would like to attend this meeting, you must register by email to llocke@wmsbf.org by Thursday, March 8. Also, please help ensure an accurate headcount - and associated luncheon expenses - by notifying Lisa of cancellations no later than the Friday morning before. Cost of attending is $10 for members. Cost to non-members has increased to $15.00. Payment may be made by cash or check at the event or by credit card in advance through the home page of our website, Monthly Meeting Payment on the left hand menu, <http://www.wmsbf.org> A $1 additional processing charge is included for credit card payments. |
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February Monthly Meeting Monday, February 13, 2012 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
University Club, Fifth Third Center
111 W Lyon NW, Suite 1025, Grand Rapids
Renewable Energy Update -- Is There a Future for Sustainable Energy in Michigan? Warner Norcross & Judd attorneys will bring you up to date on developments in the renewable energy field, including hurdles to project development that have become apparent as efforts move from dream to reality. Is the idea of a sustainable energy future possible given the legal, technical, and political realities? Issues that will be discussed include NIMBY litigation, local zoning, the electric grid, and the deadlock in Washington. Rich VanderVeen, founder and president of Mackinaw Power, will discuss current wind projects and share perspectives on the future of wind power.
In order to reduce our environmental impact, please consider alternate transportation strategies. Contact Lisa Locke, llocke@wmsbf.org if you would like help in arranging carpooling.
Space is limited. If you would like to attend this meeting, you must register by email to llocke@wmsbf.org by Monday, February 6. Also, please help ensure an accurate headcount - and associated luncheon expenses - by notifying Lisa of cancellations no later than the Friday morning before. Cost of attending is $10 for members. Cost to non-members has increased to $15.00. Payment may be made by cash or check at the event or by credit card in advance using this link, also at the left. A $1 additional processing charge is included for credit card payments. |
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Monday, January 9, 2012 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bunker Interpretive Center
1750 East Beltline, Grand Rapids (on the east side of East Beltline)
We hope you will join us for an inspirational start to the new year as we welcome Michael Nelson, co-editor of Moral Ground; Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril as our presenter. Michael is a professor of environmental ethics at Michigan State University. Moral Ground is a collection of testimonial essays from over 80 visionaries around the globe...theologians and religious leaders, naturalists, scientists, elected officials, business leaders, activists, and writers. Together they “present a compelling call to honor our individual and collective moral responsibility to the planet.” Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu offers the forward and Paul Hawkin the final essay. Calvin bookstore has arranged for books to be available for purchase following the meeting.
In addition, we will be paying belated tribute to Ray Anderson who died in August. Mr. Anderson was founder of InterfaceFLOR, a pioneer in the sustainable business arena, and founder of MISSION ZERO, a radical strategy for leaving no environmental footprint.
In order to reduce our environmental impact, please consider alternate transportation strategies. Contact Lisa Locke, llocke@wmsbf.org if you would like help in arranging carpooling. Limited parking is available in the circle in front of Bunker Interpretive Center and additional parking at Prince Conference Center to the south.
Space is limited. If you would like to attend this meeting, you must register by email at llocke@wmsbf.org by Thursday, January 5. Also, please help ensure an accurate headcount - and associated luncheon expenses - by notifying Lisa of cancellations no later than Friday morning, the 6th. Cost of attending is $10 for members. Beginning this month, cost to non-members will increase to $15.00. Payment may be made by cash or check at the event or by credit card in advance through the home page of our website, Monthly Meeting Payment on the left hand menu, www.wmsbf.org. A $1 additional processing charge is included for credit card payments.
We are now on Twitter <http://twitter.com/wmsbf <http://twitter.com/wmsbf> > , Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Michigan-Sustainable-Business-Forum/127221256417?ref=ts> , and LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1448887&trk=anet_ug_hm> . We are using these media to update meeting information, member news, and general sustainability news. Follow or friend to remain in the loop! |
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Monday, December 12, 2011 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Grand Rapids Wastewater Treatment Plant
1300 Market Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Environmental Services and West Michigan Environmental Action Council will be presenting on stormwater and sanitary sewage management in the Greater Grand Rapids area. This will include a presentation by WMEAC on non-point source water pollution and stormwater infrastructure, a presentation on Grand Rapids CSO separation by the City of Grand Rapids and a tour of West Michigan’s largest wastewater treatment facility.
The Tools & Resources Committee will present an update on the Community Pollution Prevention Grant recently awarded by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to the WMSBF for our West Michigan Sustainability Assessment Tools and Resources Initiative.
Alternate transportation strategies are encouraged. Contact Lisa Locke, llocke@wmsbf.org <mailto:llocke@wmsbf.org> , if you would like help in arranging carpooling.
Space is limited. If you would like to attend this meeting, you must register by email at info@wmsbf.org <mailto:info@wmsbf.org> by Thursday, December 8. Also, please help ensure an accurate headcount - and associated luncheon expenses - by notifying Lisa of cancellations no later than Friday morning, the 9th. Cost of attending is $10, payable by cash or check at the event. Credit card payments may be made through the home page of our website, Monthly Meeting Payment on the left hand menu, http://www.wmsbf.org <http://www.wmsbf.org> . A $1 additional processing charge is included for credit card payments.
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Monday, November 14, 2011 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Amway Corporation, World Headquarters
7575 East Fulton, Ada
The Social Responsibility Committee will be hosting our 2nd Non-Profit Expo. This is a great way for local nonprofits to showcase their mission, educate the business community about their programs and services, and promote their group and individual volunteer opportunities. Join us for this special event and explore how your organization and the individuals in your work force can become actively involved in making a difference in our communities.
Non-profit nominations are still being accepted. Non-profit representatives will be our guests for lunch. Please contact Dan Buron, Chief Workforce Development Officer at Goodwill Industries and Chair of our Social Responsibility Committee Dan Buron, dburon@goodwillgr.org or Lisa Locke, llocke@wmsbf.org <mailto:llocke@wmsbf.org> , with your nominations or questions.
Visitor parking is available in front of the World Headquarters building. Alternate transportation strategies are encouraged. Contact Lisa Locke, llocke@wmsbf.org <mailto:llocke@wmsbf.org> , if you would like help in arranging carpooling.
Space is limited. If you would like to attend this meeting, you must register by email at info@wmsbf.org <mailto:info@wmsbf.org> by Thursday, November 10. Also, please help ensure an accurate headcount - and associated luncheon expenses - by notifying Lisa of cancellations no later than Friday morning, the 11th. Cost of attending is $10, payable by cash or check at the event. Credit card payments may be made through the home page of our website, Monthly Meeting Payment on the left hand menu, http://www.wmsbf.org <http://www.wmsbf.org> . A $1 additional processing charge is included for credit card payments.
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