The goal of this fundraiser is to expand Creative Migration’s programming – producing documentaries about art and social engagement– to focus on implementing sustainable practices for film, art, travel, culture and lifestyle.

We are working with Sustain LA to make this a ZERO WASTE event. This is inspired by making POST NEW BILLS: The Story of Green Patriot Posters, which is the only American film accepted into Project Green, a sustainable filmmaking initiative. 

Organic, vegetarian fare by Stuffed Animals
Small-batch, direct trade coffee by Edison Coffee Roasters
Local, boutique kombucha tea by Better Booch
Handcrafted, brewed beer by Angel City Brewery

Los Angeles superstar DJs: Sean Patrick of the Bystanders and Dirty Dave

Expert presentations: Renewable Energy/Sustainability Experts Elena Christopoulos, Creative Director Guillaume Wolf, Good Planet MediaFounder/CEO Michael Kaliski and Environmental Artist Cristopher Cichocki.

To purchase tickets (tax deductible & includes various reward levels): creativemigration.eventbrite.com

On February 3^rd many of you will be watching the Super Bowl, but I will be participating in my first half-marathon of 2013, the Surf City Marathon located in Huntington Beach, California. As I did in 2012, I will be running for a cause that I strongly believe in and support. This is how I choose to use my voice, a voice for sustainability. This year, I am supporting Heifer International. They are a development organization and their mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the Earth.

Heifer gives families a hand-up, not just a handout. They empower many to turn hunger and poverty into hope and prosperity. They bring communities together and connect them with local markets; they help bring sustainable agriculture and commerce to areas with a long history of poverty. Funds donated help families around the world receive training and animal gifts that help them become self-reliant. Then there is the “Passing of the Gift”.  Recipients agree to share the offspring of animals with others in need, making them equal partners with Heifer in the flight to end world hunger. If that’s not sustainable business, I really don’t know what is.

I look forward to running at least three marathons this year to not only raise funds but to further raise awareness of this wonderful organization. So, this Super bowl Sunday, during one of the many commercial breaks, please take a moment and visit Heifer International.

Click here to donate and know that your gift is giving families a hand-up and not just a handout.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Creek Monkey Tap House

611 Escobar Street

Martinez, CA

Speaker: Mr. Paris Greenlee, P.E.

Pollution Prevention Manager

Contra Costa Green Business Program

RSVP Laurie Prindle at Blue Heron Graphics

lprindle@earthlink.net

(925) 942-0897

Date: Jan, 23, 2013 – Jan, 24, 2013

Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Fee: More details on www.sustainablefoodssummit.com

Location: Ritz Carlton San Francisco, CA

Click here for more information.

SustainU’s mission is to “change the way clothes are made to improve the environment, reinvigorate America’s manufacturing sector, and educate the world about how clothing can positively impact people’s lives.”

Personally, I decided to purchase SustainU’s T-shirts today because:

• They are locally made in the USA
• They use ZERO Virgin Resources
• And I wanted to ‘WEAR A BETTER STORY’

By creating 100% recycled apparel that’s made in the USA, SustainU want people to change the way they think about their clothing, and how they live their lives. Don’t you want to ‘Wear A Better Story?’

Sincerely,

Elena Christopoulos

“We hired this guy because his resume looked good and he interviewed well. But now he’s not working out,” said the CEO. “This is the second bad hire for key positions that we’ve had in the past 6 months. We are trying to grow, but this is causing me trouble. We’ve got ambitious plans for 2013. What to do?”

How often have you found yourself challenged with hiring and retention?

To learn how to hire better, read on…

Whether or not the legislators who have been serving your state or district for the past two (or more) years were victorious in the November elections, they have one more session left in their terms.  That session is termed the “lame duck” session, and it may last until the end of December.  It is likely that our legislators will vote on a comprehensive bill that addresses a variety of expiring tax provisions. We need to make sure that any bill that is voted on includes a renewable energy production tax credit (PTC) extension.

As your legislators head into the final negotiations of the lame duck session, please write to them and remind them of the urgency of extending the PTC before they adjourn. Click here for more information from our friends at AWEA.

Framed by the 2013 State of Green Business report, GreenBiz Forum defines the trends, challenges and opportunities in sustainable business today. This year, the GreenBiz Forum will feature two events in New York (Feb 21-22) and San Francisco (Feb 27-28), engaging stakeholders across industries, sectors, and regions to discuss how, and how well, companies are addressing sustainability challenges and opportunities, in a comprehensive view of the state of green business today.

The program will include keynote interviews, “One Great Idea“ presentations, GreenBiz Guru small-group consultative sessions, hands-on workshops on how to apply Forum concepts — and, as always, peer-to-peer collaboration and networking.  Participants include corporate sustainability professionals, government leaders, policy makers, academics, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, service providers, nonprofits, and regional economic development and business organizations. Get an edge on emerging trends affecting sustainability professionals, and come away with actionable ideas you can apply in your own organization or practice.

“Click here for more information & use discount code gbf13gcc for 10% off your registration!“

Hyatt Regency Orange County: January 15-17, 2013

This dynamic conference showcases successful strategies in program design and implementation that are making a difference for at-risk and opportunity youth – those unconnected to school or work – and highlights unique and productive partnerships and collaborations.  Education providers are invited to join with others who defy the predictable every day by helping alter the destiny of young people, and creating a better future for youth and their communities. Registration is available now atwww.calworkforce.org/Youth.