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February 16, 2009
A big thank you to Janine Oberstadt of foodprint for her informative presentation at last week's monthly meeting. The materials that she promised to send out are attached to this newsletter as well as the minutes from the meeting. All these materials will also be uploaded to the new website as it becomes fully operational in the coming weeks.
As was requested by Vicki Kellough at last week's meeting, all interested members are asked to submit examples of how their membership has resulted in improving on sustainable business practices in their company. We hope to be able to put out a press release regarding the positive impacts that the WMSBF has in the coming months. Please send any statements or comments to info@wmsbf.org
If anyone knows of anyone willing to provide assistance in the development of our new website, please have them contact me. I am primarily looking for help in developing a template for our Joomla-based content management system.
As always, please feel free to email me at kyle@wmsbf.org if you have any questions.
Kyle Ten Broeke
Monthly Membership Meetings University Club :: 111 Lyon SW -- 10th Floor, Grand Rapids March 9, 2009 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Warner Norcross & Judd will be hosting this month's meeting, focusing on legislation regarding clean energy and renewable standards. We are planning to have a representative from Sen. Stabenow's speak to the group about these issues. More specifics will be made available in the next newsletter in two weeks.
If you are interested in attending, you must RSVP to info@wmsbf.org by Wednesday, March 4. Space is limited.
There is a $10 arrangement fee, payable by cash or check at the event. Credit card payments may be made prior to the event through PayPal (no PayPal account is necessary) here. A $1 additional processing charge is included for credit card payments.
Sustainability Events Grant Writing Workshop for Cleaner Diesel Engines
February 23 :: Lansing Community Campus
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies are offering competitive federal grants to help public agencies upgrade their diesel engines to lessen pollution and improve air quality. The Department of Environmental Quality will be helping communities to take advantage of these opportunities by presenting Clean Up Your Diesel Engines! A Grant Writing Workshop for Public Transportation Providers on February 23, at the Lansing Community College, West Campus.
Those who would benefit from this workshop include those who oversee state, county, municipal or school bus fleets or transit authorities; contract with school districts, municipalities, or counties to provide transportation or other diesel engine equipment; work at a port authority or locomotive switchyard where diesel engines are used; lease transportation or construction equipment to state, municipal or county agencies; or are a non-profit institution that has air quality or transportation as its focus.
The registration fee of $30 includes refreshments, lunch, and workshop materials. Register online at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops (click on “Upcoming DEQ Workshops”). For registration information, contact the Environmental Assistance Center at 1-800-662-9278, or e-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov.
Green Facilities Conference March 25, 2009 :: Prince Conference Center, Calvin College In keeping with its solid commitment to Green Cleaning and Sustainability, Muskegon-based Nichols will host an all-day Green Facilities Conference on Wednesday, March 25th, at Calvin College’s Prince Conference Center in Grand Rapids. The keynote speaker will be Norman Christopher, Director of Sustainability of Grand Valley State University a regional leader on the forefront of Sustainability.
The focus of the March 25th conference will be on educating Nichols’ customers and others about maintaining healthy buildings while still protecting the environment. In addition to Christophers’s presentation, the event will include more than 20 educational workshops led by national, state, and local speakers. Some of the workshops presented will be What’s New with LEED EB Operation and Maintenance, LEED and Life Cycle Analysis, Commissioning as a Conservation Method and Making Money Tool, Beyond Clean: Advanced Environmental Discussion for Executives, Custodial GS-32 Certification, Marketing Your Green Story, Green Product Standards and Certifications, Stormwater Management: Why You Should Care , among others including several case studies of local sustainable organizations. The cost for the Green Facilities Conference is $75 per person, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Anyone who is interested in attending may register by visiting the Nichols Web site at www.enichols.com/greenconference or calling Nichols at 800-442-0213, extension 111.
Michigan Energy Conference April 16-17, 2009 :: Ferris State University The Michigan Energy Conference is dedicated to affecting positive advancement and opportunity associated with energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability. The conference provides an inclusive forum that cultivates accomplishment through collaboration and learning.
Visit http://www.ferris.edu/MEC/ for more information
Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow May 11, 2009 :: Lansing Center The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) is now accepting registrations for the “Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow” conference to be held on May 11, 2009 at the Lansing Center. The registration form is at available online at www.michigan.gov/greenjobsconference. The conference is a once in a lifetime opportunity for everybody to play a role in devising the strategy to create a vibrant green economy in Michigan. The conference is aimed at partners from the renewable energy, environmental, workforce, and economic development communities, as well as labor, education, student, community and faith-based leaders. The conference will highlight what green jobs are coming and what training is needed for these jobs. The conference will feature dynamic national leaders soon to be announced. Interested participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible since space is limited and to take advantage of the early registration fee of $110 offered through March 15. The registration fee increases to $135 for registrations submitted between March 16 and the May 4th cutoff date. Registration on the day of the event, if still available, will be $185.
Members wishing to have an event included in this newsletter must submit their notice to info@wmsbf.org by the end of the day on Friday, February 27. Our website is being updated regularly, please visit www.wmsbf.org for more information.
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