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‘How to Grow Your Business Green’ panel hosted by Green Chamber, Goodwill Industries

Green Chamber of Commerce — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:38:06 +0000

The Green Chamber of Commerce and Goodwill Industries of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties will host a monthly Green Speaker Series at the San Francisco Public Library.

The first discussion, ‘How to Grow Your Business Green,’ is aimed at businesses seeking ways to go green and maintain a sustainable bottom line. The discussion will include Q&A and audience discussion.

Panelists include:

Luke Fretwell
Green Chamber of Commerce Board Member and Founder/CEO HowYouEco

Jean Walsh
Outreach Specialist, San Francisco Department of Environment

Heidi Young
Founder/President, PlacesGreen

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Green Leaders Sailing Event

Green Chamber of Commerce — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:26:04 +0000

When: Tuesday, July 21st 2009, 5-10pm
Where: OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, CA

This will be a special occasion to:

Network with business leaders who are designing products, services, business models and partnerships that deliver value for society.
Build new relationships with like-minded green businesses leaders & social VC’s dedicated to change the world through business.
Share resources and ideas while having a great time on the Bay.

Includes 2 hours of sailing until sunset, dinner, wine, great conversations and more.

To RSVP and reserve your spot visit www.greensailingmixer.eventbrite.com (space is limited)

Green Business Gathering hosted by Earthsite

Green Chamber of Commerce — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:57:43 +0000

Earthsite is a Bay Area leader in new media. Come check out their beautiful new space and hear about how their services support sustainable brands.

Where: Earthsite, 85 Bolinas Road, Suite 17, Fairfax, CA
When: Tuesday, August 11, 5:30 – 7:30PM
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members; $5 more at the door
Delicious local food, beer & wine will be served.

Pre-registration is closed. Please come join us.

Sign up for Fall 2009 Green Business Practices Online Course

Green Chamber of Commerce — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:19:07 +0000

Chabot College is offering an online course for Fall 2009, “Business 42: Green Business Practices.”

Practical projects and activities to increase profitability and efficiency by becoming more socially and environmentally responsible and responding to changing cultural, economic, competitive, and legal imperatives embedded within the “green” initiatives (3 hours).

Sign up
Questions? Email cpinkas@chabotcollege.edu

Sustainable Business Alliance Picnic

Green Chamber of Commerce — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:12:30 +0000

Join the Sustainable Business Alliance for a laid back afternoon.

Where: Tilden Park, North Berkeley
When: Sunday, July 26 | Noon – 5PM
Information and registration

Green Business Mixer hosted by RichmondBUILD

Green Chamber of Commerce — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:07:30 +0000

Come see & hear about the amazing work being done by Richmond BUILD. The training program was first developed to create employment and career opportunities for Richmond residents and also to implement a strategy for reducing community violence. We’ll be touring their space and the model home the latest students are working on.

Light-fare, beer & wine will be served.

Street parking.
Check AC Transit schedule for public transit options.

Where: Richmond BUILD, 360 South 27th Street, Richmond CA 94804
When: 5:30-7:30PM
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members; $5 more at the door
Light-fare, beer & wine will be served.

Pre-registration in closed. Please come join us!

Green Business Mixer hosted by Caletti Jungsten

Green Chamber of Commerce — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:50:58 +0000

Global awareness at the community level.

Brief presentations by:

Charles McGlashan, District 3 Supervisors, will update us on the current status of the Marin Energy Authority.
Dana Armanino, Marin County Green Business Coordinator, will discuss the Green Business Certification Program.
Linda Nave will offer her expertise on how to best utilize gray water.

Where: Caletti Jungsten, 495 Miller Ave, Mill Valley
When: Wednesday, July 15th, 5:15-7:30PM; Speakers will start promptly at 5:45PM
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members; $5 more at the door
Local food, beer & wine will be served.

Thanks Caletti Jungsten, Charles McGlashan, Dana Armanino, and Linda Nave for a great event!

SF Event: ‘Green Media: Practical and Legal Considerations for Communicating Your Message’

Green Chamber of Commerce — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:24:07 +0000

The Green Chamber of Commerce and green law firm Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean will co-sponsor “Green Media: Practical and Legal Considerations for Communicating Your Message” on May 19 at the Environmental Defense Fund in San Francisco.

*Space limited: Pre-registration required

Moderator: William Acevedo of Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean

Joined by local Green Business Leaders:

Food and drinks will be served.
Where: Environmental Defense Fund, 123 Mission St., 28th Floor, San Francisco
When: 6:00-8:00PM
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Register

Green Business Table Talk with Eric Corey Freed

Green Chamber of Commerce — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:13:37 +0000

Join Eric Corey Freed and the Green Chamber of Commerce to discuss how green businesses can thrive in our current economy. Eric will facilitate an interactive, collective brainstorming session. Come share your knowledge, learn from each other, and have fun at the eco-conscious Temple in San Francisco.

Eric Corey Freed is principal of organicARCHITECT and author of Green Building for Dummies.

Space limited to 50 people
Where: Temple, 540 Howard St, San Francisco, CA
When: Tuesday, March 10th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members
Pre-register here