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June 15, 2009 MONTHLY MEETINGS Many thanks to Amy Banninga and Chris Byrnes for their informative presentations at last week’s meeting at GRCC. There has been much interest in receiving their presentations which can be downloaded (along with all past presentations) from the WMSBF website – or click here for Amy’s and here for Chris’. Our July meeting is being hosted by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney at a location to be determined on July 13 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The topic will be socially responsible investing with a portfolio development best practices exercise. More information, including the location, will be announced through the website in the coming weeks. Those interested in attending may RSVP to info@wmsbf.org. MEETING RSVPs We have almost exceeded capacity at each of the last three monthly meetings. This was in part due to a large number of attendees who have come without giving prior notice. If you plan on attending a meeting, it is vital that you let me know by the deadline. This helps us to have enough seats and food for all in attendance without ordering more than is needed (costing the WMSBF money). I do not assume anyone is coming – if you have not received a confirmation within a couple of days of sending your RSVP, I have not received it and I have not ordered a lunch for you. WMSBF SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The date has been set for our third annual golf outing in support of the WMSBF’s Sustainability Scholarship. The outing replaces our usual monthly meeting on August 10 and will be held at Quail Ridge Golf Course in Ada. This is the sole funding source for this $5000 award that this year went to Brett Little at Aquinas College. To make this happen, we need golfers and sponsors as well as donations for door prizes. You can find more information, including sign-up forms, here. Related, Marta Swain at WMSBF member Clothing Matters has graciously offered to donate 10% of golf shirt purchases through August 10 to the WMSBF. “Putt a layer of sustainability into your game!” SUSTAINABILITY TESTIMONIALS WANTED The Right Place is collecting substantiated sustainability firsts, large and small, to be used to help promote the region for attracting talent and investment. Please help in this endeavor by sending the points of pride you are aware of from your organization or elsewhere that should be on the list to Anne Saliers at saliersa@rightplace.org. Similarly, the WMSBF Outreach Committee is seeking testimonials from members who have successfully implemented ideas and practices as a result of their participation with the WMSBF. Please send your success stories to Vicki Kellough at vkellough@grpress.com. WMSBF PARTICIPATION Finally, if you would like to take a more active role in committees, or if your organization would like to sponsor future meetings partially or in full, please contact me at kyle@wmsbf.org and I will assist you in finding the best options for you. As always, please feel free to email me if you have any questions. MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Location to be determined July 13, 2009 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm The topic will be socially responsible investing with a portfolio development best practices exercise. More information, including the location, will be announced through the website in the coming weeks.
If you are interested in attending, you must RSVP to info@wmsbf.org by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9.
The Sustainable Business and Design committees will meet the hour before.
SUSTAINABILITY EVENTSVirtual Energy Forum June 24 & 25 :: Online The Virtual Energy Forum is a free, two day online-only event focused on how leading companies can adopt better energy management practices to cut costs, while at the same time adopting clean energy alternatives -- presenting alternative energy technologies, policies, and best practices in a live, interactive environment. The event is designed to meet the needs of corporate energy executives in a way that is not possible with physical events, webinars or other means. Virtual Energy Forum will include speakers, track presentations, virtual booths and informational resources from the top institutions and individuals in the field.
· Live streaming video presentations from alternative energy thought leaders with the opportunity for attendees to ask questions of these experts in real-time · Industry-specific tracks of live video and panel presentations that will present green case studies in industries such as consumer products, healthcare, government, education, retail and high technology · A virtual exhibit floor and virtual booths featuring several of the leading technology product and service providers · Live chat among attendees and exhibitors, with the opportunity to easily exchange contact information and collect materials in a virtual briefcase · Meet-the-Expert live video chats that will provide attendees access to experts in specific energy areas · An emerging technology showcase featuring award winning companies with green products or services
To register, please visit http://www.virtualenergyforum2008.com/en_CA/guest/app-registration/referral=WMSBF
SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH INNOVATION June 25 & 26, 2009 :: JW Marriott, Grand Rapids No topic is timelier for discussion among business leaders, intellectual property lawyers, environmental and technology professionals than sustainable economic development through innovation. The Association of Patent Law Firms (APLF) 2-day program brings together thought leaders and early adopters who are managing the future of their organizations and society by challenging traditional methods and inventing new paradigms. The underlying question is how innovation can profitably support sustainability. Is it just a big hype or does it really drive bottom line results? What are the elements of these initiatives and inventions and how are they managed on a daily basis? Learn from an experienced and authoritative faculty reflecting diverse industries and international perspectives. Exchange ideas and network. This is a program that you should not miss. To register visit www.aplf.org
Michigan Green Chemistry Conference September 25, 2009 :: Fort Shelby/Detroit Downtown DoubleTree The first annual Michigan Green Chemistry Conference will transform knowledge into action and action into results. Leading experts in the field of business technology, chemistry, engineering, and business process improvement will inspire and inform as Michigan business leaders construct an infrastructure for advancing and sustaining green products and processes. This results-oriented conference will be highly interactive, providing a multi-level knowledge approach to green chemistry and product and process design. Participants will receive fact-based informative strategies, tactics, tools, and resources and develop a first level action plan to incorporate knowledge gained into their business model. You can invest in Michigan’s future by sponsoring and attending this event. By doing so, you will share the floor with key stakeholders who are committed to moving Green Chemistry forward to benefit Michigan’s economy, environment, and overall health. Sponsor and Registration Forms Online at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops
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, July 3.
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