BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Refresh Web Development//Helios Calendar//EN VERSION:2.0 X-FROM-URL:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/ X-WR-RELCALID:Michigan Sustainable Business Events X-WR-CALNAME:Michigan Sustainable Business Events BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=198 DTSTART:20100324T070000 DTEND:20100324T070000 SUMMARY:GLOBE 2010 DESCRIPTION:GLOBE™ is North America\'s largest and most successful event on the business of the environment. Since 1990\, GLOBE™ has welcomed over 100\,000 thought leaders and business executives to discuss the issues at the heart of sustainable development and access business opportunities inherent in solving environmental problems.For more information visit: http://www.globe2010.com/n/index.cfm\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre - 999 Canada Place Vancouver , British Columbia , DC Canada CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=199 DTSTART:20100325T070000 DTEND:20100325T070000 SUMMARY:GLOBE 2010 DESCRIPTION:GLOBE™ is North America\'s largest and most successful event on the business of the environment. Since 1990\, GLOBE™ has welcomed over 100\,000 thought leaders and business executives to discuss the issues at the heart of sustainable development and access business opportunities inherent in solving environmental problems.For more information visit: http://www.globe2010.com/n/index.cfm\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre - 999 Canada Place Vancouver , British Columbia , DC Canada CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=200 DTSTART:20100326T070000 DTEND:20100326T070000 SUMMARY:GLOBE 2010 DESCRIPTION:GLOBE™ is North America\'s largest and most successful event on the business of the environment. Since 1990\, GLOBE™ has welcomed over 100\,000 thought leaders and business executives to discuss the issues at the heart of sustainable development and access business opportunities inherent in solving environmental problems.For more information visit: http://www.globe2010.com/n/index.cfm\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre - 999 Canada Place Vancouver , British Columbia , DC Canada CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=201 DTSTART:20100424T070000 DTEND:20100424T070000 SUMMARY:Get Green Expo DESCRIPTION:The Get Green Expo is a two-day event whose purpose is to educate\, inform\, and inspire consumers about ways to make our environment\, homes and lives safer\, healthier\, happier places to live.Our goal is to reach people who are passionate about the environment\, their health\, saving money and about America.For more information visit: http://www.getgreenexpo.org/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center - 403 North 3rd Street , Richmond, VA 23219 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=202 DTSTART:20100425T070000 DTEND:20100425T070000 SUMMARY:Get Green Expo DESCRIPTION:The Get Green Expo is a two-day event whose purpose is to educate\, inform\, and inspire consumers about ways to make our environment\, homes and lives safer\, healthier\, happier places to live.Our goal is to reach people who are passionate about the environment\, their health\, saving money and about America.For more information visit: http://www.getgreenexpo.org/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center - 403 North 3rd Street , Richmond, VA 23219 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=285 DTSTART:20100325T173000 DTEND:20100325T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Kalamazoo DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum every 4th Tuesday at Charlie Fosters in Kalamazoo from 5:30-7pm. 211 E Water St\, Kalamazoo. Green Drinks is an organic\, self-organizing network\, with the intent of creating an ongoing community dialogue about local sustainability issues.These gatherings are very simple and unstructured\,but provide opportunities for people to make friends\, develop new ideas\, and learn from the collective knowledge of the group. Stop in for a beverage\, good conversation and help shape our local chapter. Meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information on \'Green Drinks\'\, please visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ click on USA and then Kalamazoo.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charlie Fosters - 211 E Water St , Kalamazoo, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=286 DTSTART:20100422T173000 DTEND:20100422T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Kalamazoo DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum every 4th Tuesday at Charlie Fosters in Kalamazoo from 5:30-7pm. 211 E Water St\, Kalamazoo. Green Drinks is an organic\, self-organizing network\, with the intent of creating an ongoing community dialogue about local sustainability issues.These gatherings are very simple and unstructured\,but provide opportunities for people to make friends\, develop new ideas\, and learn from the collective knowledge of the group. Stop in for a beverage\, good conversation and help shape our local chapter. Meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information on \'Green Drinks\'\, please visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ click on USA and then Kalamazoo.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charlie Fosters - 211 E Water St , Kalamazoo, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=287 DTSTART:20100527T173000 DTEND:20100527T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Kalamazoo DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum every 4th Tuesday at Charlie Fosters in Kalamazoo from 5:30-7pm. 211 E Water St\, Kalamazoo. Green Drinks is an organic\, self-organizing network\, with the intent of creating an ongoing community dialogue about local sustainability issues.These gatherings are very simple and unstructured\,but provide opportunities for people to make friends\, develop new ideas\, and learn from the collective knowledge of the group. Stop in for a beverage\, good conversation and help shape our local chapter. Meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information on \'Green Drinks\'\, please visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ click on USA and then Kalamazoo.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charlie Fosters - 211 E Water St , Kalamazoo, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=288 DTSTART:20100624T173000 DTEND:20100624T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Kalamazoo DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum every 4th Tuesday at Charlie Fosters in Kalamazoo from 5:30-7pm. 211 E Water St\, Kalamazoo. Green Drinks is an organic\, self-organizing network\, with the intent of creating an ongoing community dialogue about local sustainability issues.These gatherings are very simple and unstructured\,but provide opportunities for people to make friends\, develop new ideas\, and learn from the collective knowledge of the group. Stop in for a beverage\, good conversation and help shape our local chapter. Meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information on \'Green Drinks\'\, please visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ click on USA and then Kalamazoo.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charlie Fosters - 211 E Water St , Kalamazoo, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=289 DTSTART:20100722T173000 DTEND:20100722T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Kalamazoo DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum every 4th Tuesday at Charlie Fosters in Kalamazoo from 5:30-7pm. 211 E Water St\, Kalamazoo. Green Drinks is an organic\, self-organizing network\, with the intent of creating an ongoing community dialogue about local sustainability issues.These gatherings are very simple and unstructured\,but provide opportunities for people to make friends\, develop new ideas\, and learn from the collective knowledge of the group. Stop in for a beverage\, good conversation and help shape our local chapter. Meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information on \'Green Drinks\'\, please visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ click on USA and then Kalamazoo.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charlie Fosters - 211 E Water St , Kalamazoo, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=290 DTSTART:20100826T173000 DTEND:20100826T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Kalamazoo DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum every 4th Tuesday at Charlie Fosters in Kalamazoo from 5:30-7pm. 211 E Water St\, Kalamazoo. Green Drinks is an organic\, self-organizing network\, with the intent of creating an ongoing community dialogue about local sustainability issues.These gatherings are very simple and unstructured\,but provide opportunities for people to make friends\, develop new ideas\, and learn from the collective knowledge of the group. Stop in for a beverage\, good conversation and help shape our local chapter. Meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information on \'Green Drinks\'\, please visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ click on USA and then Kalamazoo.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charlie Fosters - 211 E Water St , Kalamazoo, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=291 DTSTART:20100923T173000 DTEND:20100923T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Kalamazoo DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum every 4th Tuesday at Charlie Fosters in Kalamazoo from 5:30-7pm. 211 E Water St\, Kalamazoo. Green Drinks is an organic\, self-organizing network\, with the intent of creating an ongoing community dialogue about local sustainability issues.These gatherings are very simple and unstructured\,but provide opportunities for people to make friends\, develop new ideas\, and learn from the collective knowledge of the group. Stop in for a beverage\, good conversation and help shape our local chapter. Meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information on \'Green Drinks\'\, please visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ click on USA and then Kalamazoo.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charlie Fosters - 211 E Water St , Kalamazoo, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=292 DTSTART:20101028T173000 DTEND:20101028T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Kalamazoo DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum every 4th Tuesday at Charlie Fosters in Kalamazoo from 5:30-7pm. 211 E Water St\, Kalamazoo. Green Drinks is an organic\, self-organizing network\, with the intent of creating an ongoing community dialogue about local sustainability issues.These gatherings are very simple and unstructured\,but provide opportunities for people to make friends\, develop new ideas\, and learn from the collective knowledge of the group. Stop in for a beverage\, good conversation and help shape our local chapter. Meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information on \'Green Drinks\'\, please visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ click on USA and then Kalamazoo.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charlie Fosters - 211 E Water St , Kalamazoo, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=293 DTSTART:20101125T173000 DTEND:20101125T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Kalamazoo DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum every 4th Tuesday at Charlie Fosters in Kalamazoo from 5:30-7pm. 211 E Water St\, Kalamazoo. Green Drinks is an organic\, self-organizing network\, with the intent of creating an ongoing community dialogue about local sustainability issues.These gatherings are very simple and unstructured\,but provide opportunities for people to make friends\, develop new ideas\, and learn from the collective knowledge of the group. Stop in for a beverage\, good conversation and help shape our local chapter. Meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information on \'Green Drinks\'\, please visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ click on USA and then Kalamazoo.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charlie Fosters - 211 E Water St , Kalamazoo, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=294 DTSTART:20101223T173000 DTEND:20101223T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Kalamazoo DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum every 4th Tuesday at Charlie Fosters in Kalamazoo from 5:30-7pm. 211 E Water St\, Kalamazoo. Green Drinks is an organic\, self-organizing network\, with the intent of creating an ongoing community dialogue about local sustainability issues.These gatherings are very simple and unstructured\,but provide opportunities for people to make friends\, develop new ideas\, and learn from the collective knowledge of the group. Stop in for a beverage\, good conversation and help shape our local chapter. Meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information on \'Green Drinks\'\, please visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ click on USA and then Kalamazoo.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charlie Fosters - 211 E Water St , Kalamazoo, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=301 DTSTART:20100318T170000 DTEND:20100318T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks Grand Rapids takes place each month on the 3rd Thursday of the Month\, 5pm - 7pm. Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for monthly event location.Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, academia\, government and business. Come along and you\'ll be made welcome. Just say\, \'are you green?\' and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.It\'s a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along\, so there’s always a different crowd\, making Green Drinks an organic\, self-organising network.These events are very simple and unstructured\, but many people have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, done deals and had moments of serendipity.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for event location - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=302 DTSTART:20100415T170000 DTEND:20100415T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks Grand Rapids takes place each month on the 3rd Thursday of the Month\, 5pm - 7pm. Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for monthly event location.Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, academia\, government and business. Come along and you\'ll be made welcome. Just say\, \'are you green?\' and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.It\'s a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along\, so there’s always a different crowd\, making Green Drinks an organic\, self-organising network.These events are very simple and unstructured\, but many people have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, done deals and had moments of serendipity.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for event location - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=303 DTSTART:20100520T170000 DTEND:20100520T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks Grand Rapids takes place each month on the 3rd Thursday of the Month\, 5pm - 7pm. Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for monthly event location.Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, academia\, government and business. Come along and you\'ll be made welcome. Just say\, \'are you green?\' and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.It\'s a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along\, so there’s always a different crowd\, making Green Drinks an organic\, self-organising network.These events are very simple and unstructured\, but many people have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, done deals and had moments of serendipity.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for event location - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=304 DTSTART:20100617T170000 DTEND:20100617T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks Grand Rapids takes place each month on the 3rd Thursday of the Month\, 5pm - 7pm. Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for monthly event location.Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, academia\, government and business. Come along and you\'ll be made welcome. Just say\, \'are you green?\' and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.It\'s a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along\, so there’s always a different crowd\, making Green Drinks an organic\, self-organising network.These events are very simple and unstructured\, but many people have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, done deals and had moments of serendipity.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for event location - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=305 DTSTART:20100715T170000 DTEND:20100715T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks Grand Rapids takes place each month on the 3rd Thursday of the Month\, 5pm - 7pm. Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for monthly event location.Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, academia\, government and business. Come along and you\'ll be made welcome. Just say\, \'are you green?\' and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.It\'s a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along\, so there’s always a different crowd\, making Green Drinks an organic\, self-organising network.These events are very simple and unstructured\, but many people have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, done deals and had moments of serendipity.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for event location - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=306 DTSTART:20100819T170000 DTEND:20100819T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks Grand Rapids takes place each month on the 3rd Thursday of the Month\, 5pm - 7pm. Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for monthly event location.Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, academia\, government and business. Come along and you\'ll be made welcome. Just say\, \'are you green?\' and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.It\'s a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along\, so there’s always a different crowd\, making Green Drinks an organic\, self-organising network.These events are very simple and unstructured\, but many people have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, done deals and had moments of serendipity.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for event location - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=307 DTSTART:20100916T170000 DTEND:20100916T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks Grand Rapids takes place each month on the 3rd Thursday of the Month\, 5pm - 7pm. Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for monthly event location.Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, academia\, government and business. Come along and you\'ll be made welcome. Just say\, \'are you green?\' and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.It\'s a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along\, so there’s always a different crowd\, making Green Drinks an organic\, self-organising network.These events are very simple and unstructured\, but many people have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, done deals and had moments of serendipity.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for event location - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=308 DTSTART:20101021T170000 DTEND:20101021T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks Grand Rapids takes place each month on the 3rd Thursday of the Month\, 5pm - 7pm. Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for monthly event location.Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, academia\, government and business. Come along and you\'ll be made welcome. Just say\, \'are you green?\' and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.It\'s a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along\, so there’s always a different crowd\, making Green Drinks an organic\, self-organising network.These events are very simple and unstructured\, but many people have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, done deals and had moments of serendipity.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for event location - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=309 DTSTART:20101118T170000 DTEND:20101118T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks Grand Rapids takes place each month on the 3rd Thursday of the Month\, 5pm - 7pm. Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for monthly event location.Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, academia\, government and business. Come along and you\'ll be made welcome. Just say\, \'are you green?\' and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.It\'s a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along\, so there’s always a different crowd\, making Green Drinks an organic\, self-organising network.These events are very simple and unstructured\, but many people have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, done deals and had moments of serendipity.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for event location - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=310 DTSTART:20101216T170000 DTEND:20101216T190000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks Grand Rapids takes place each month on the 3rd Thursday of the Month\, 5pm - 7pm. Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for monthly event location.Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, academia\, government and business. Come along and you\'ll be made welcome. Just say\, \'are you green?\' and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.It\'s a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along\, so there’s always a different crowd\, making Green Drinks an organic\, self-organising network.These events are very simple and unstructured\, but many people have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, done deals and had moments of serendipity.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Visit www.greendrinksgr.org for event location - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=317 DTSTART:20100401T173000 DTEND:20100401T200000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Holland DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the latest? Mother Earth loves a good martini.Visit CitySen Lounge\, located on CityFlats Hotel\'s main level\, for the monthly gathering of Green Drinks Holland — a group of eco-conscious social butterflies who love to meet\, mingle\, and make merry. The environment\, architecture\, design\, and social causes are just a few topics open for debate at 5:30 on the first Thursday of each month — although there is nothing on the agenda except for fun. Exclusive appetizers and drinks will also be available for your savoring and sipping pleasure. Hope to see you there!\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:CityFlats Hotel CitySen Lounge - 61 E. 7th Street , Holland, MI 49423 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=318 DTSTART:20100506T173000 DTEND:20100506T200000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Holland DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the latest? Mother Earth loves a good martini.Visit CitySen Lounge\, located on CityFlats Hotel\'s main level\, for the monthly gathering of Green Drinks Holland — a group of eco-conscious social butterflies who love to meet\, mingle\, and make merry. The environment\, architecture\, design\, and social causes are just a few topics open for debate at 5:30 on the first Thursday of each month — although there is nothing on the agenda except for fun. Exclusive appetizers and drinks will also be available for your savoring and sipping pleasure. Hope to see you there!\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:CityFlats Hotel CitySen Lounge - 61 E. 7th Street , Holland, MI 49423 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=319 DTSTART:20100603T173000 DTEND:20100603T200000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Holland DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the latest? Mother Earth loves a good martini.Visit CitySen Lounge\, located on CityFlats Hotel\'s main level\, for the monthly gathering of Green Drinks Holland — a group of eco-conscious social butterflies who love to meet\, mingle\, and make merry. 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Hope to see you there!\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:CityFlats Hotel CitySen Lounge - 61 E. 7th Street , Holland, MI 49423 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=321 DTSTART:20100805T173000 DTEND:20100805T200000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Holland DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the latest? Mother Earth loves a good martini.Visit CitySen Lounge\, located on CityFlats Hotel\'s main level\, for the monthly gathering of Green Drinks Holland — a group of eco-conscious social butterflies who love to meet\, mingle\, and make merry. The environment\, architecture\, design\, and social causes are just a few topics open for debate at 5:30 on the first Thursday of each month — although there is nothing on the agenda except for fun. Exclusive appetizers and drinks will also be available for your savoring and sipping pleasure. Hope to see you there!\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:CityFlats Hotel CitySen Lounge - 61 E. 7th Street , Holland, MI 49423 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=322 DTSTART:20100902T173000 DTEND:20100902T200000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Holland DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the latest? Mother Earth loves a good martini.Visit CitySen Lounge\, located on CityFlats Hotel\'s main level\, for the monthly gathering of Green Drinks Holland — a group of eco-conscious social butterflies who love to meet\, mingle\, and make merry. 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Hope to see you there!\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:CityFlats Hotel CitySen Lounge - 61 E. 7th Street , Holland, MI 49423 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=324 DTSTART:20101104T173000 DTEND:20101104T200000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks Holland DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the latest? Mother Earth loves a good martini.Visit CitySen Lounge\, located on CityFlats Hotel\'s main level\, for the monthly gathering of Green Drinks Holland — a group of eco-conscious social butterflies who love to meet\, mingle\, and make merry. The environment\, architecture\, design\, and social causes are just a few topics open for debate at 5:30 on the first Thursday of each month — although there is nothing on the agenda except for fun. 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Muskegon held it\'s first Green Drinks event on April 1\, 2009 and there were 15 like-minded professionals in attendance.  Great networking was happening\, new aquaintenances were made and many more to come. Join our network of like-minded friends focusing on sustainability. Contact: Renae Hesselink  renae.hesselink@enichols.com\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:The Muskegon Athletic Club Restaurant (The Mac) - 333 W. 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Muskegon held it\'s first Green Drinks event on April 1\, 2009 and there were 15 like-minded professionals in attendance.  Great networking was happening\, new aquaintenances were made and many more to come. Join our network of like-minded friends focusing on sustainability. Contact: Renae Hesselink  renae.hesselink@enichols.com\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:The Muskegon Athletic Club Restaurant (The Mac) - 333 W. 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Muskegon held it\'s first Green Drinks event on April 1\, 2009 and there were 15 like-minded professionals in attendance.  Great networking was happening\, new aquaintenances were made and many more to come. Join our network of like-minded friends focusing on sustainability. Contact: Renae Hesselink  renae.hesselink@enichols.com\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:The Muskegon Athletic Club Restaurant (The Mac) - 333 W. 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Muskegon held it\'s first Green Drinks event on April 1\, 2009 and there were 15 like-minded professionals in attendance.  Great networking was happening\, new aquaintenances were made and many more to come. Join our network of like-minded friends focusing on sustainability. Contact: Renae Hesselink  renae.hesselink@enichols.com\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:The Muskegon Athletic Club Restaurant (The Mac) - 333 W. 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Muskegon held it\'s first Green Drinks event on April 1\, 2009 and there were 15 like-minded professionals in attendance.  Great networking was happening\, new aquaintenances were made and many more to come. Join our network of like-minded friends focusing on sustainability. Contact: Renae Hesselink  renae.hesselink@enichols.com\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:The Muskegon Athletic Club Restaurant (The Mac) - 333 W. 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Muskegon held it\'s first Green Drinks event on April 1\, 2009 and there were 15 like-minded professionals in attendance.  Great networking was happening\, new aquaintenances were made and many more to come. Join our network of like-minded friends focusing on sustainability. Contact: Renae Hesselink  renae.hesselink@enichols.com\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:The Muskegon Athletic Club Restaurant (The Mac) - 333 W. Western Avenue , Muskegon, MI 49440 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=338 DTSTART:20101006T170000 DTEND:20101006T190000 SUMMARY:Muskegon Green Drinks DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks is a monthly\, informal gathering of like minded people who are working on sustainability efforts.  It is a great way to catch up with people you know or meet new people.  Bring someone along with you.  This is meant to be an organic\, self-organizing network.  It is informal\, meaning no agenda or program\, unstructured.  Many who have participated in Green Drinks\, all over the world now\, have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, made deals\, found resources and had fun! Muskegon held it\'s first Green Drinks event on April 1\, 2009 and there were 15 like-minded professionals in attendance.  Great networking was happening\, new aquaintenances were made and many more to come. Join our network of like-minded friends focusing on sustainability. Contact: Renae Hesselink  renae.hesselink@enichols.com\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:The Muskegon Athletic Club Restaurant (The Mac) - 333 W. Western Avenue , Muskegon, MI 49440 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=339 DTSTART:20101103T170000 DTEND:20101103T190000 SUMMARY:Muskegon Green Drinks DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks is a monthly\, informal gathering of like minded people who are working on sustainability efforts.  It is a great way to catch up with people you know or meet new people.  Bring someone along with you.  This is meant to be an organic\, self-organizing network.  It is informal\, meaning no agenda or program\, unstructured.  Many who have participated in Green Drinks\, all over the world now\, have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, made deals\, found resources and had fun! Muskegon held it\'s first Green Drinks event on April 1\, 2009 and there were 15 like-minded professionals in attendance.  Great networking was happening\, new aquaintenances were made and many more to come. Join our network of like-minded friends focusing on sustainability. Contact: Renae Hesselink  renae.hesselink@enichols.com\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:The Muskegon Athletic Club Restaurant (The Mac) - 333 W. Western Avenue , Muskegon, MI 49440 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=340 DTSTART:20101201T170000 DTEND:20101201T190000 SUMMARY:Muskegon Green Drinks DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks is a monthly\, informal gathering of like minded people who are working on sustainability efforts.  It is a great way to catch up with people you know or meet new people.  Bring someone along with you.  This is meant to be an organic\, self-organizing network.  It is informal\, meaning no agenda or program\, unstructured.  Many who have participated in Green Drinks\, all over the world now\, have found employment\, made friends\, developed new ideas\, made deals\, found resources and had fun! Muskegon held it\'s first Green Drinks event on April 1\, 2009 and there were 15 like-minded professionals in attendance.  Great networking was happening\, new aquaintenances were made and many more to come. Join our network of like-minded friends focusing on sustainability. Contact: Renae Hesselink  renae.hesselink@enichols.com\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:The Muskegon Athletic Club Restaurant (The Mac) - 333 W. Western Avenue , Muskegon, MI 49440 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=361 DTSTART:20100428T080000 DTEND:20100428T170000 SUMMARY:Local First Conference: Designing Sustainable Communities Through Business DESCRIPTION:Local First\'s annual conference on local business and sustainability\, hosted by Aquinas College. An exceptional event for West Michigan business\, community\, and environmental leaders. Visit www.localfirst.com for more information as it becomes available.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Aquinas College-Wege Center - 1607 Robinson Rd. SE , Grand Rapids, MI USA 49506 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=362 DTSTART:20100612T160000 DTEND:20100613T000000 SUMMARY:7th Annual Local First Street Party DESCRIPTION:Local food\, wine\, beer and live music are the stars of this party celebrating all the West Michigan economy has to offer. With more than 10\,000 attendees last year\, this is one party you won\'t want to miss... Visit www.localfirst.com for more information as it becomes available.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Bistro Bella Vita - 44 Grandville Ave. SW , Grand Rapids, MI 49503 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=391 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100312 SUMMARY:8th Annual Green Building Conference DESCRIPTION:SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry partners with the U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter to host the Annual Green Building conference at the Oncenter Complex. Our Conference Mission ...is to promote\, educate and support green building design\, construction and processes.Location: Syracuse\, New Yorkhttp://www.esf.edu/greenbuilding/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Syracuse, New York - , , NY CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=392 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100313 SUMMARY:8th Annual Green Building Conference DESCRIPTION:SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry partners with the U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter to host the Annual Green Building conference at the Oncenter Complex. Our Conference Mission ...is to promote\, educate and support green building design\, construction and processes.Location: Syracuse\, New Yorkhttp://www.esf.edu/greenbuilding/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Syracuse, New York - , , NY CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=393 DTSTART:20100315T070000 DTEND:20100315T070000 SUMMARY:World Biofuels Markets 2010 DESCRIPTION:World Biofuels Markets is the leading industry networking event where\, each year\, the leaders of the biofuels world convene to meet new customers\, suppliers and partners and help drive innovation and business. Over 4500 high calibre executives from 78 countries have attended WBM to date.Location: Amsterdam\, The Netherlandshttp://www.worldbiofuelsmarkets.com/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Amsterdam, The Netherlands - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=394 DTSTART:20100316T070000 DTEND:20100316T070000 SUMMARY:World Biofuels Markets 2010 DESCRIPTION:World Biofuels Markets is the leading industry networking event where\, each year\, the leaders of the biofuels world convene to meet new customers\, suppliers and partners and help drive innovation and business. Over 4500 high calibre executives from 78 countries have attended WBM to date.Location: Amsterdam\, The Netherlandshttp://www.worldbiofuelsmarkets.com/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Amsterdam, The Netherlands - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=395 DTSTART:20100317T070000 DTEND:20100317T070000 SUMMARY:World Biofuels Markets 2010 DESCRIPTION:World Biofuels Markets is the leading industry networking event where\, each year\, the leaders of the biofuels world convene to meet new customers\, suppliers and partners and help drive innovation and business. Over 4500 high calibre executives from 78 countries have attended WBM to date.Location: Amsterdam\, The Netherlandshttp://www.worldbiofuelsmarkets.com/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Amsterdam, The Netherlands - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=396 DTSTART:20100317T080000 DTEND:20100317T110000 SUMMARY:Sustainable Business Professional Certificate Program- Industrial Ecology & Life Cycle Assessment Module DESCRIPTION:With millions of stimulus dollars filtering down from Washington to help promote alternative energy and spur economic development\, do you or your employees have the skills portfolio to take advantage of these green opportunities? Let us help you capture the benefits of the changing market place and tap into some of those federal dollars. Our non-credit Sustainable Business Professional Certificate offered by the Center for Sustainability provides an opportunity for managers and executives at all career stages who wish to deepen their understanding of the fundamentals of sustainable business. In addition to foundational courses\, active learning modules focus on topics that will enhance the ability of workplace professionals to deploy new tools\, frameworks and organizational strategies\, as well as help them serve as change agents to move their organizations to the forefront of sustainability efforts. The \'Industrial Ecology & Life Cycle Assessment\' module provides an overview of the LCA framework and its integration into existing and evolving sustainable business models. This module will expand understanding of LCA as it has been practiced and new direction for the LCA framework given demands of sustainability as an ecological and strategic imperative for business. It will also work toward an understanding of the specifics of LCA as a tool to enhance product and process innovation within the context of sustainability. Areas of attention will include considerations in setting goals and defining scope in LCA\, approaching inventory analysis\, analyzing impact and interpreting results. This program is approved for the No Worker Left Behind Program of Michigan Works! and may be eligible for other worker retraining programs.http://www.centerforsustainability.org/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Aquinas College-Wege Center - 1607 Robinson Rd. SE , Grand Rapids, MI USA 49506 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=397 DTSTART:20100318T070000 DTEND:20100318T070000 SUMMARY:Ethical Sourcing Forum DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to this year’s Ethical Sourcing Forum-North America (March 18-19\, 2010)\, a unique industry event that brings together members of the global sustainability community in order to address emerging sustainability and ethical supply chain challenges. ESF North America 2010 is where you will find applied innovation and the latest solutions-development processes that yield social and environmental progress while advancing core business objectives.Location: New York City\, New Yorkhttp://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=216d9a18-23db-4cd4-b6e0-867fc4ef86ba\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:New York City, New York - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=398 DTSTART:20100319T070000 DTEND:20100319T070000 SUMMARY:Ethical Sourcing Forum DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to this year’s Ethical Sourcing Forum-North America (March 18-19\, 2010)\, a unique industry event that brings together members of the global sustainability community in order to address emerging sustainability and ethical supply chain challenges. ESF North America 2010 is where you will find applied innovation and the latest solutions-development processes that yield social and environmental progress while advancing core business objectives.Location: New York City\, New Yorkhttp://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=216d9a18-23db-4cd4-b6e0-867fc4ef86ba\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:New York City, New York - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=399 DTSTART:20100321T070000 DTEND:20100321T070000 SUMMARY:2010 Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference DESCRIPTION:Colleges and universities have a significant impact on the built and natural environment and are under increasing pressure from governments\, students\, and community members to carefully mitigate their environmental footprint. This comprehensive symposium features sessions and workshops on smart growth and sustainable practices that serve the economy\, the community\, and the environment. Topics include institutionalizing sustainability\, operational solutions\, smart growth and campus planning\, and assessment and measurement.Location: College Park\, Marylandhttp://www.nacubo.org/Events_and_Programs/Smart_and_Sustainable_Campuses_Conference.html\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:College Park, Maryland - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=400 DTSTART:20100322T070000 DTEND:20100322T070000 SUMMARY:2010 Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference DESCRIPTION:Colleges and universities have a significant impact on the built and natural environment and are under increasing pressure from governments\, students\, and community members to carefully mitigate their environmental footprint. This comprehensive symposium features sessions and workshops on smart growth and sustainable practices that serve the economy\, the community\, and the environment. Topics include institutionalizing sustainability\, operational solutions\, smart growth and campus planning\, and assessment and measurement.Location: College Park\, Marylandhttp://www.nacubo.org/Events_and_Programs/Smart_and_Sustainable_Campuses_Conference.html\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:College Park, Maryland - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=401 DTSTART:20100323T070000 DTEND:20100323T070000 SUMMARY:2010 Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference DESCRIPTION:Colleges and universities have a significant impact on the built and natural environment and are under increasing pressure from governments\, students\, and community members to carefully mitigate their environmental footprint. This comprehensive symposium features sessions and workshops on smart growth and sustainable practices that serve the economy\, the community\, and the environment. Topics include institutionalizing sustainability\, operational solutions\, smart growth and campus planning\, and assessment and measurement.Location: College Park\, Marylandhttp://www.nacubo.org/Events_and_Programs/Smart_and_Sustainable_Campuses_Conference.html\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:College Park, Maryland - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=402 DTSTART:20100324T070000 DTEND:20100324T070000 SUMMARY:Globe 2010 DESCRIPTION:GLOBE 2010 is one of the world\'s largest and most prestigious events dedicated to the business of the environment. Every two years\, over 10\,000 professionals from around the world come together at GLOBE for three days of educational sessions\, world-renowned sustainability experts\, leading-edge environmental innovations\, global networking\, and outstanding business development opportunities. Join environmental business leaders\, corporate executives\, NGOs and government policymakers from around the world in Vancouver this March 24-26\, 2010 to explore the mutually inclusive goals of: corporate sustainability\, climate change and carbon management\, energy priorities\, sustainable finance\, clean technology\, water management\, and greener cities.Location: Vancouver\, Canadahttp://www.globe2010.com/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Vancouver, Canada - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=403 DTSTART:20100325T070000 DTEND:20100325T070000 SUMMARY:Globe 2010 DESCRIPTION:GLOBE 2010 is one of the world\'s largest and most prestigious events dedicated to the business of the environment. Every two years\, over 10\,000 professionals from around the world come together at GLOBE for three days of educational sessions\, world-renowned sustainability experts\, leading-edge environmental innovations\, global networking\, and outstanding business development opportunities. Join environmental business leaders\, corporate executives\, NGOs and government policymakers from around the world in Vancouver this March 24-26\, 2010 to explore the mutually inclusive goals of: corporate sustainability\, climate change and carbon management\, energy priorities\, sustainable finance\, clean technology\, water management\, and greener cities.Location: Vancouver\, Canadahttp://www.globe2010.com/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Vancouver, Canada - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=404 DTSTART:20100326T070000 DTEND:20100326T070000 SUMMARY:Globe 2010 DESCRIPTION:GLOBE 2010 is one of the world\'s largest and most prestigious events dedicated to the business of the environment. Every two years\, over 10\,000 professionals from around the world come together at GLOBE for three days of educational sessions\, world-renowned sustainability experts\, leading-edge environmental innovations\, global networking\, and outstanding business development opportunities. Join environmental business leaders\, corporate executives\, NGOs and government policymakers from around the world in Vancouver this March 24-26\, 2010 to explore the mutually inclusive goals of: corporate sustainability\, climate change and carbon management\, energy priorities\, sustainable finance\, clean technology\, water management\, and greener cities.Location: Vancouver\, Canadahttp://www.globe2010.com/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Vancouver, Canada - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=405 DTSTART:20100331T080000 DTEND:20100331T110000 SUMMARY:Sustainable Business Professional Certificate Program- Sustainability Metrics and Reporting Module DESCRIPTION:With millions of stimulus dollars filtering down from Washington to help promote alternative energy and spur economic development\, do you or your employees have the skills portfolio to take advantage of these green opportunities? Let us help you capture the benefits of the changing market place and tap into some of those federal dollars. Our non-credit Sustainable Business Professional Certificate offered by the Center for Sustainability provides an opportunity for managers and executives at all career stages who wish to deepen their understanding of the fundamentals of sustainable business. In addition to foundational courses\, active learning modules focus on topics that will enhance the ability of workplace professionals to deploy new tools\, frameworks and organizational strategies\, as well as help them serve as change agents to move their organizations to the forefront of sustainability efforts. The \'Sustainability Metrics and Reporting\' module explores various sustainable business metrics\, standards and certifications as well as processes and practices to collect data\, report results and market an organization\'s progress toward sustainability. This program is approved for the No Worker Left Behind Program of Michigan Works! and may be eligible for other worker retraining programs.http://www.centerforsustainability.org/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Aquinas College-Wege Center - 1607 Robinson Rd. SE , Grand Rapids, MI USA 49506 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=407 DTSTART:20100407T080000 DTEND:20100407T110000 SUMMARY:Sustainable Business Professional Certificate Program- Sustainable Business Innovation Module DESCRIPTION:With millions of stimulus dollars filtering down from Washington to help promote alternative energy and spur economic development\, do you or your employees have the skills portfolio to take advantage of these green opportunities? Let us help you capture the benefits of the changing market place and tap into some of those federal dollars. Our new\, non-credit Sustainable Business Professional Certificate offered by the Center for Sustainability provides an opportunity for managers and executives at all career stages who wish to deepen their understanding of the fundamentals of sustainable business. In addition to foundational courses\, active learning modules focus on topics that will enhance the ability of workplace professionals to deploy new tools\, frameworks and organizational strategies\, as well as help them serve as change agents to move their organizations to the forefront of sustainability efforts. The \'Sustainable Business Innovation\' module provides an overview of emerging perspectives and practices on innovation as an essential tool for sustainability. Both product and process innovation will be explored in order to capture new thinking on business models\, partnerships\, financing\, and market development. This program is approved for the No Worker Left Behind Program of Michigan Works! and may be eligible for other worker retraining programs.http://www.centerforsustainability.org\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Aquinas College-Wege Center - 1607 Robinson Rd. SE , Grand Rapids, MI USA 49506 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=408 DTSTART:20100421T080000 DTEND:20100421T110000 SUMMARY:Sustainable Business Professional Certificate Program- Climate Change Management: Strategies & Tools Module DESCRIPTION:With millions of stimulus dollars filtering down from Washington to help promote alternative energy and spur economic development\, do you or your employees have the skills portfolio to take advantage of these green opportunities? Let us help you capture the benefits of the changing market place and tap into some of those federal dollars. Our new\, non-credit Sustainable Business Professional Certificate offered by the Center for Sustainability provides an opportunity for managers and executives at all career stages who wish to deepen their understanding of the fundamentals of sustainable business. In addition to foundational courses\, active learning modules focus on topics that will enhance the ability of workplace professionals to deploy new tools\, frameworks and organizational strategies\, as well as help them serve as change agents to move their organizations to the forefront of sustainability efforts. The \'Climate Change Management: Strategies & Tools\' module focuses on understanding how businesses can effectively respond both internally and externally to changing carbon emissions policy at state and federal levels. An overview of tracking and verification\, market claims\, and private party contracts will be among the topics covered. Opportunities and considerations relating to carbon markets are also explored. This program is approved for the No Worker Left Behind Program of Michigan Works! and may be eligible for other worker retraining programs.http://www.centerforsustainability.org\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Aquinas College-Wege Center - 1607 Robinson Rd. SE , Grand Rapids, MI USA 49506 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=409 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100519 SUMMARY:USGBC 2010 Federal Summit DESCRIPTION:Leadership in Sustainability from Coast to Coast Join the U.S. Green Building Council\, government officials\, industry leaders and experts from the non-profit community in a two-day exchange of ideas in the nation’s capital to explore the role of the federal government in advancing green building across the nation. In 2010 we continue the conversation started at previous Federal Summits about the opportunities that green building represents for the government sector. Whether it is good\, green\, American jobs that save energy\, water and taxpayer money or energy efficiency retrofits that cut carbon emissions\, together we can change the way we construct and operate our built environment. Example program topics include: Retrofits of existing buildings Implementation of current executive orders and legislation Leadership and success stories in green building Federal programs and resources State and local programs Multiple buildings and campus greening Sustainable communities Climate change The event is open to all government agencies\, non-government organizations and private firms that work with government agencies. Federal Green Building Leadership Award The 2010 Federal Summit will again feature USGBC’s Federal Green Building Leadership Award program. For nearly a decade\, the federal government has pioneered the use of LEED and innovative green building initiatives to lead by example in advancing the sustainability of the built environment. The Federal Green Building Leadership Award program honors this crucial work by recognizing individuals within the federal government who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in and commitment to green building. The call for nominations will open March 1 and close April 16. Download the 2009 Federal Summit program booklet (PDF) »http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1967\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Cente - , , DC CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=410 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100520 SUMMARY:USGBC 2010 Federal Summit DESCRIPTION:Leadership in Sustainability from Coast to Coast Join the U.S. Green Building Council\, government officials\, industry leaders and experts from the non-profit community in a two-day exchange of ideas in the nation’s capital to explore the role of the federal government in advancing green building across the nation. In 2010 we continue the conversation started at previous Federal Summits about the opportunities that green building represents for the government sector. Whether it is good\, green\, American jobs that save energy\, water and taxpayer money or energy efficiency retrofits that cut carbon emissions\, together we can change the way we construct and operate our built environment. Example program topics include: Retrofits of existing buildings Implementation of current executive orders and legislation Leadership and success stories in green building Federal programs and resources State and local programs Multiple buildings and campus greening Sustainable communities Climate change The event is open to all government agencies\, non-government organizations and private firms that work with government agencies. Federal Green Building Leadership Award The 2010 Federal Summit will again feature USGBC’s Federal Green Building Leadership Award program. For nearly a decade\, the federal government has pioneered the use of LEED and innovative green building initiatives to lead by example in advancing the sustainability of the built environment. The Federal Green Building Leadership Award program honors this crucial work by recognizing individuals within the federal government who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in and commitment to green building. The call for nominations will open March 1 and close April 16. Download the 2009 Federal Summit program booklet (PDF) »http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1967\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Cente - , , DC CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=429 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100505 SUMMARY:2010 Good Jobs\, Green Jobs National Conference DESCRIPTION:The event focuses on transforming ideas into action and revitalizing the nation by building a green economy that creates good jobs\, reduces global warming and preserves America\'s economic and environmental security. The 2010 Conference will build on the success of the 2009 event in Washington\, D.C.\, which brought together nearly 3\,000 labor\, environmental and business advocates to share ideas and strategies for building a new\, green economy.http://www.greenjobsconference.org/site/c.rvI3IiNWJqE/b.4950285/k.BE91/Home.htm\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Washington Hilton - , Washington, DC CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=430 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100506 SUMMARY:2010 Good Jobs\, Green Jobs National Conference DESCRIPTION:The event focuses on transforming ideas into action and revitalizing the nation by building a green economy that creates good jobs\, reduces global warming and preserves America\'s economic and environmental security. The 2010 Conference will build on the success of the 2009 event in Washington\, D.C.\, which brought together nearly 3\,000 labor\, environmental and business advocates to share ideas and strategies for building a new\, green economy.http://www.greenjobsconference.org/site/c.rvI3IiNWJqE/b.4950285/k.BE91/Home.htm\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Washington Hilton - , Washington, DC CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=431 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100507 SUMMARY:2010 Good Jobs\, Green Jobs National Conference DESCRIPTION:The event focuses on transforming ideas into action and revitalizing the nation by building a green economy that creates good jobs\, reduces global warming and preserves America\'s economic and environmental security. The 2010 Conference will build on the success of the 2009 event in Washington\, D.C.\, which brought together nearly 3\,000 labor\, environmental and business advocates to share ideas and strategies for building a new\, green economy.http://www.greenjobsconference.org/site/c.rvI3IiNWJqE/b.4950285/k.BE91/Home.htm\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Washington Hilton - , Washington, DC CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=432 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100512 SUMMARY:CleanMed 2010 DESCRIPTION:CleanMed is the premier conference on environmental sustainability for the health care sector. The conference attracts leaders and key decision makers from across the industry\, convening health care professionals\, university researchers\, designers of professional buildings\, and vendors of cleaner and safer products and services.The conference aims to:Accelerate the development\, use\, and diffusion of environmentally preferable and occupationally safer products and practices in health care. Provide examples of best practices in environmentally preferable purchasing in health care and group purchasing organizations. Showcase environmentally sustainable design and construction practices in health care. Analyze and evaluate alternatives to medical waste incineration.Baltimore Convention Centerhttp://www.cleanmed.org/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center - , Baltimore, MD CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=433 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100513 SUMMARY:CleanMed 2010 DESCRIPTION:CleanMed is the premier conference on environmental sustainability for the health care sector. The conference attracts leaders and key decision makers from across the industry\, convening health care professionals\, university researchers\, designers of professional buildings\, and vendors of cleaner and safer products and services.The conference aims to:Accelerate the development\, use\, and diffusion of environmentally preferable and occupationally safer products and practices in health care. Provide examples of best practices in environmentally preferable purchasing in health care and group purchasing organizations. Showcase environmentally sustainable design and construction practices in health care. Analyze and evaluate alternatives to medical waste incineration.Baltimore Convention Centerhttp://www.cleanmed.org/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center - , Baltimore, MD CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=434 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100514 SUMMARY:CleanMed 2010 DESCRIPTION:CleanMed is the premier conference on environmental sustainability for the health care sector. The conference attracts leaders and key decision makers from across the industry\, convening health care professionals\, university researchers\, designers of professional buildings\, and vendors of cleaner and safer products and services.The conference aims to:Accelerate the development\, use\, and diffusion of environmentally preferable and occupationally safer products and practices in health care. Provide examples of best practices in environmentally preferable purchasing in health care and group purchasing organizations. Showcase environmentally sustainable design and construction practices in health care. Analyze and evaluate alternatives to medical waste incineration.Baltimore Convention Centerhttp://www.cleanmed.org/\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center - , Baltimore, MD CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=435 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100512 SUMMARY:Sustainable Manufacturing Summit DESCRIPTION:Through cutting edge case studies and discussion panels\, the Sustainable Manufacturing Summit showcases the manufacturers leading the transition to sustainable and profitable manufacturing and offers the latest innovations in green products and services. This third annual event offers business executives of all levels practical advice and benchmarks for their own sustainability initiatives and the opportunity to understand the future direction of climate response.http://www.asaseries.com/v8-12/Prospectus/Index.php?sEventCode=SM1004US\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Hyatt Regency McCormick Place - , Chicago , IL CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=436 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100513 SUMMARY:Sustainable Manufacturing Summit DESCRIPTION:Through cutting edge case studies and discussion panels\, the Sustainable Manufacturing Summit showcases the manufacturers leading the transition to sustainable and profitable manufacturing and offers the latest innovations in green products and services. This third annual event offers business executives of all levels practical advice and benchmarks for their own sustainability initiatives and the opportunity to understand the future direction of climate response.http://www.asaseries.com/v8-12/Prospectus/Index.php?sEventCode=SM1004US\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Hyatt Regency McCormick Place - , Chicago , IL CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=448 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100911 SUMMARY:ASLA Annual Meeting/EXPO DESCRIPTION:The premier event for landscape architecture professionals The ASLA 2010 Annual Meeting and EXPO in Washington\, DC\, will be the largest gathering of landscape architecture professionals in the world.  More than 6\,000 attendees and 400 exhibitors are expected to participate.    ASLA annual meeting attendees consistently rate the EXPO as the “most valuable event” of the entire conference: 85 percent of attendees report they spend up to six hours in the EXPO.Attendees have purchasing power: depending on the size of the firm and the design specialty\, the majority of attendees buy $5 million to over $50 million in products each year.86 percent of attendees say they have purchased products they viewed at the EXPO.More than 95 percent of exhibitors from the past two years say the EXPO meets or exceeds their goals and expectations.Nearly 50 percent of attendees say the EXPO is the only national trade show they attend. The average EXPO attendee… is 36-55 years old\,has more than 16 years of experience in the field\,purchases between $5 million and $50 million in products each year\, andtravels more than 500 miles to attend the annual meeting and EXPO. Key product specifiers attend the ASLA EXPO… Landscape Architects and DesignersDesign-BuildersLandscape ContractorsNursery OwnersArchitectsEngineersFacilities ManagersAnd other landscape architecture industry professionals \n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 801 Mount Vernon Place NW , Washington, DC , MD USA 20001 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=449 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100912 SUMMARY:ASLA Annual Meeting/EXPO DESCRIPTION:The premier event for landscape architecture professionals The ASLA 2010 Annual Meeting and EXPO in Washington\, DC\, will be the largest gathering of landscape architecture professionals in the world.  More than 6\,000 attendees and 400 exhibitors are expected to participate.    ASLA annual meeting attendees consistently rate the EXPO as the “most valuable event” of the entire conference: 85 percent of attendees report they spend up to six hours in the EXPO.Attendees have purchasing power: depending on the size of the firm and the design specialty\, the majority of attendees buy $5 million to over $50 million in products each year.86 percent of attendees say they have purchased products they viewed at the EXPO.More than 95 percent of exhibitors from the past two years say the EXPO meets or exceeds their goals and expectations.Nearly 50 percent of attendees say the EXPO is the only national trade show they attend. The average EXPO attendee… is 36-55 years old\,has more than 16 years of experience in the field\,purchases between $5 million and $50 million in products each year\, andtravels more than 500 miles to attend the annual meeting and EXPO. Key product specifiers attend the ASLA EXPO… Landscape Architects and DesignersDesign-BuildersLandscape ContractorsNursery OwnersArchitectsEngineersFacilities ManagersAnd other landscape architecture industry professionals \n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 801 Mount Vernon Place NW , Washington, DC , MD USA 20001 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=450 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100913 SUMMARY:ASLA Annual Meeting/EXPO DESCRIPTION:The premier event for landscape architecture professionals The ASLA 2010 Annual Meeting and EXPO in Washington\, DC\, will be the largest gathering of landscape architecture professionals in the world.  More than 6\,000 attendees and 400 exhibitors are expected to participate.    ASLA annual meeting attendees consistently rate the EXPO as the “most valuable event” of the entire conference: 85 percent of attendees report they spend up to six hours in the EXPO.Attendees have purchasing power: depending on the size of the firm and the design specialty\, the majority of attendees buy $5 million to over $50 million in products each year.86 percent of attendees say they have purchased products they viewed at the EXPO.More than 95 percent of exhibitors from the past two years say the EXPO meets or exceeds their goals and expectations.Nearly 50 percent of attendees say the EXPO is the only national trade show they attend. The average EXPO attendee… is 36-55 years old\,has more than 16 years of experience in the field\,purchases between $5 million and $50 million in products each year\, andtravels more than 500 miles to attend the annual meeting and EXPO. Key product specifiers attend the ASLA EXPO… Landscape Architects and DesignersDesign-BuildersLandscape ContractorsNursery OwnersArchitectsEngineersFacilities ManagersAnd other landscape architecture industry professionals \n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 801 Mount Vernon Place NW , Washington, DC , MD USA 20001 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=451 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100914 SUMMARY:ASLA Annual Meeting/EXPO DESCRIPTION:The premier event for landscape architecture professionals The ASLA 2010 Annual Meeting and EXPO in Washington\, DC\, will be the largest gathering of landscape architecture professionals in the world.  More than 6\,000 attendees and 400 exhibitors are expected to participate.    ASLA annual meeting attendees consistently rate the EXPO as the “most valuable event” of the entire conference: 85 percent of attendees report they spend up to six hours in the EXPO.Attendees have purchasing power: depending on the size of the firm and the design specialty\, the majority of attendees buy $5 million to over $50 million in products each year.86 percent of attendees say they have purchased products they viewed at the EXPO.More than 95 percent of exhibitors from the past two years say the EXPO meets or exceeds their goals and expectations.Nearly 50 percent of attendees say the EXPO is the only national trade show they attend. The average EXPO attendee… is 36-55 years old\,has more than 16 years of experience in the field\,purchases between $5 million and $50 million in products each year\, andtravels more than 500 miles to attend the annual meeting and EXPO. Key product specifiers attend the ASLA EXPO… Landscape Architects and DesignersDesign-BuildersLandscape ContractorsNursery OwnersArchitectsEngineersFacilities ManagersAnd other landscape architecture industry professionals \n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 801 Mount Vernon Place NW , Washington, DC , MD USA 20001 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=452 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100829 SUMMARY:Art Prize DESCRIPTION:The Basics At ArtPrize\, any artist—from established to emerging—has the chance to show work. Any visitor can vote. The vote will determine who wins the largest art prize in the world. We also took the unusual step to allow people in the city to open a venue and choose the artists to show in their space. There is not one official curator or jury for the competition.  The number of venues is fluid\, so the number of competing artists is fluid. The possibilities are wide open.  We can\'t predict what will happen\, but it should be a lot of fun finding out.  Come and see.  Top prize: $250\,000Dates: September 22 - October 10\, 2010Location: Grand Rapids\, MI USAWinner is determined by public voteAll attendees of the event can voteTop 10 entries will receive a prizeMultiple artists can collaborate on an entryArtists may only submit one entryProperty owners/renters in downtown Grand Rapids can become a venueNumber of artists represented is only limited by number of venues that become available\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Grand Rapids - , Grand Rapids, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=453 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100830 SUMMARY:Art Prize DESCRIPTION:The Basics At ArtPrize\, any artist—from established to emerging—has the chance to show work. Any visitor can vote. The vote will determine who wins the largest art prize in the world. We also took the unusual step to allow people in the city to open a venue and choose the artists to show in their space. There is not one official curator or jury for the competition.  The number of venues is fluid\, so the number of competing artists is fluid. The possibilities are wide open.  We can\'t predict what will happen\, but it should be a lot of fun finding out.  Come and see.  Top prize: $250\,000Dates: September 22 - October 10\, 2010Location: Grand Rapids\, MI USAWinner is determined by public voteAll attendees of the event can voteTop 10 entries will receive a prizeMultiple artists can collaborate on an entryArtists may only submit one entryProperty owners/renters in downtown Grand Rapids can become a venueNumber of artists represented is only limited by number of venues that become available\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Grand Rapids - , Grand Rapids, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=454 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100830 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100831 SUMMARY:Art Prize DESCRIPTION:The Basics At ArtPrize\, any artist—from established to emerging—has the chance to show work. Any visitor can vote. The vote will determine who wins the largest art prize in the world. We also took the unusual step to allow people in the city to open a venue and choose the artists to show in their space. There is not one official curator or jury for the competition.  The number of venues is fluid\, so the number of competing artists is fluid. The possibilities are wide open.  We can\'t predict what will happen\, but it should be a lot of fun finding out.  Come and see.  Top prize: $250\,000Dates: September 22 - October 10\, 2010Location: Grand Rapids\, MI USAWinner is determined by public voteAll attendees of the event can voteTop 10 entries will receive a prizeMultiple artists can collaborate on an entryArtists may only submit one entryProperty owners/renters in downtown Grand Rapids can become a venueNumber of artists represented is only limited by number of venues that become available\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Grand Rapids - , Grand Rapids, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=455 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100901 SUMMARY:Art Prize DESCRIPTION:The Basics At ArtPrize\, any artist—from established to emerging—has the chance to show work. Any visitor can vote. The vote will determine who wins the largest art prize in the world. We also took the unusual step to allow people in the city to open a venue and choose the artists to show in their space. There is not one official curator or jury for the competition.  The number of venues is fluid\, so the number of competing artists is fluid. The possibilities are wide open.  We can\'t predict what will happen\, but it should be a lot of fun finding out.  Come and see.  Top prize: $250\,000Dates: September 22 - October 10\, 2010Location: Grand Rapids\, MI USAWinner is determined by public voteAll attendees of the event can voteTop 10 entries will receive a prizeMultiple artists can collaborate on an entryArtists may only submit one entryProperty owners/renters in downtown Grand Rapids can become a venueNumber of artists represented is only limited by number of venues that become available\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Grand Rapids - , Grand Rapids, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=456 DTSTART:20101008T130000 DTEND:20101008T200000 SUMMARY:Fall Parade of Homes DESCRIPTION: The Parade of Homes is a specialized marketing program for builder members of the Home & Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids to showcase craftsmanship and promote future home sales\, as well as for suppliers to present their products and services in actual new home settings throughout West Michigan.   There are two Parades of Homes held each year by the HBAGGR.  They are considered \'scattered site\' Parades which allow homes to be in any size\, style and area of West Michigan.  Homes are new\, never lived in and open for touring during the dates of the promotion.   Community Event Each home is staffed by a non-profit organization who serves as both welcome wagon and ticket seller.  A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit the groups that staff each Parade.  If your group is interested in staffing a home\, please send request to homes@hbaggr.com with the name of your group\, contact person and address and we will add you on to our waiting list.  All groups must be non-profit in status.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Home & Building Association - 3196 Kraft Ave. SE Suite 300 , Grand Rapids, MI USA 49512 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=457 DTSTART:20101009T130000 DTEND:20101009T200000 SUMMARY:Fall Parade of Homes DESCRIPTION: The Parade of Homes is a specialized marketing program for builder members of the Home & Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids to showcase craftsmanship and promote future home sales\, as well as for suppliers to present their products and services in actual new home settings throughout West Michigan.   There are two Parades of Homes held each year by the HBAGGR.  They are considered \'scattered site\' Parades which allow homes to be in any size\, style and area of West Michigan.  Homes are new\, never lived in and open for touring during the dates of the promotion.   Community Event Each home is staffed by a non-profit organization who serves as both welcome wagon and ticket seller.  A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit the groups that staff each Parade.  If your group is interested in staffing a home\, please send request to homes@hbaggr.com with the name of your group\, contact person and address and we will add you on to our waiting list.  All groups must be non-profit in status.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Home & Building Association - 3196 Kraft Ave. SE Suite 300 , Grand Rapids, MI USA 49512 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=458 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100913 SUMMARY:The Healing Our Waters® - Great Lakes Coalition 5th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference DESCRIPTION:Healthy Lakes 2010 FULLFILLING THE PROMISE- MOVING FORWARD TO RESTORE THE GREAT LAKES AND REVITALIZE THE ECONOMY The Healing Our Waters®-Great Lakes Coalition will come together on the shores of Lake Superior to reunite with friends\, celebrate our successes\, and develop strategies to achieve our Great Lakes restoration goals for 2011 and beyond. The conference agenda will address critical issues such as linking Great Lakes restoration to economic recovery\, working with the Obama administration to fulfill the $5 billion Great Lakes commitment\, and securing Congressional funding for on the ground restoration work. Please register for the Conference by August 19th\, 2010. After this date a late fee of $40 will be charged.The registration fee for the 2010 Conference is $140. This fee includes the following:Dinner and drinks at the Conference Kickoff on Thursday\, September 10th Breakfast and lunch on Friday\, September 111h Dinner and drink cruise on the Vista Fleet Friday evening\, September 11th. Space is limited\, so sign up early. Breakfast on Saturday\, September 12th All conference materials Field trip of your choice on Friday afternoon REGISTER HERE\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Shores of Lake Superior - , Mackinaw City, MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=459 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100501 SUMMARY:MiCorps Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:49th Annual Michigan Lake and Stream Associations (ML&SA) ConferenceApril 30 - May 1\, 2010Radisson Hotel\, Lansing\, MIMore information will be provided as it is available. Or\, you can check the ML&SA website for updates at http://mlswa.org/.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION: Great Lakes Commission - 2805 South Industrial Hwy , Ann Arbor, MI USA 48104 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=460 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101112 SUMMARY:Join the Greenbuild Expo Floor DESCRIPTION:The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo has experienced tremendous growth since its inception in 2002. USGBC has worked through many challenges to accommodate the demand for new exhibit space as many eager and well-respected companies contact us each day. Our goal is to service our existing exhibitors and accommodate new companies interested in exhibiting at Greenbuild.Exhibit space for the 2009 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Phoenix\, AZ was assigned by the procedures outlined below:2008 Greenbuild exhibitors selected and purchased space for Greenbuild 2009 while on-site at Greenbuild 2008.Companies who were on the official Greenbuild 2008 wait list (completed a 2008 application)\, were offered a 10’ x 10’ booth space for Greenbuild 2009. This process was completed by January 31\, 2009.New companies who contacted the Greenbuild Show Management company prior to Greenbuild 2008 and on-site at Greenbuild 2008 were contacted in early February\, 2009 and offered the remaining space. All new companies were also limited to a 10’ x 10’ booth.All space has been reserved\, and interested companies can join the new wait list for 2010.To Get on the Exhibitor Wait List for 2010Meagan ReichsteinCorcoran Expositions\, Inc.(312) 541-0567meagan@corcexpo.comNoreen BurkeCorcoran Expositions\, Inc.(312) 541-0567noreen@corcexpo.com\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:U.S. Green Building Council - 2101 L Street, NW , Washington, DC, MD USA 20037 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=461 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101113 SUMMARY:Join the Greenbuild Expo Floor DESCRIPTION:The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo has experienced tremendous growth since its inception in 2002. USGBC has worked through many challenges to accommodate the demand for new exhibit space as many eager and well-respected companies contact us each day. Our goal is to service our existing exhibitors and accommodate new companies interested in exhibiting at Greenbuild.Exhibit space for the 2009 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Phoenix\, AZ was assigned by the procedures outlined below:2008 Greenbuild exhibitors selected and purchased space for Greenbuild 2009 while on-site at Greenbuild 2008.Companies who were on the official Greenbuild 2008 wait list (completed a 2008 application)\, were offered a 10’ x 10’ booth space for Greenbuild 2009. This process was completed by January 31\, 2009.New companies who contacted the Greenbuild Show Management company prior to Greenbuild 2008 and on-site at Greenbuild 2008 were contacted in early February\, 2009 and offered the remaining space. All new companies were also limited to a 10’ x 10’ booth.All space has been reserved\, and interested companies can join the new wait list for 2010.To Get on the Exhibitor Wait List for 2010Meagan ReichsteinCorcoran Expositions\, Inc.(312) 541-0567meagan@corcexpo.comNoreen BurkeCorcoran Expositions\, Inc.(312) 541-0567noreen@corcexpo.com\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:U.S. Green Building Council - 2101 L Street, NW , Washington, DC, MD USA 20037 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=462 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101114 SUMMARY:Join the Greenbuild Expo Floor DESCRIPTION:The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo has experienced tremendous growth since its inception in 2002. USGBC has worked through many challenges to accommodate the demand for new exhibit space as many eager and well-respected companies contact us each day. Our goal is to service our existing exhibitors and accommodate new companies interested in exhibiting at Greenbuild.Exhibit space for the 2009 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Phoenix\, AZ was assigned by the procedures outlined below:2008 Greenbuild exhibitors selected and purchased space for Greenbuild 2009 while on-site at Greenbuild 2008.Companies who were on the official Greenbuild 2008 wait list (completed a 2008 application)\, were offered a 10’ x 10’ booth space for Greenbuild 2009. This process was completed by January 31\, 2009.New companies who contacted the Greenbuild Show Management company prior to Greenbuild 2008 and on-site at Greenbuild 2008 were contacted in early February\, 2009 and offered the remaining space. All new companies were also limited to a 10’ x 10’ booth.All space has been reserved\, and interested companies can join the new wait list for 2010.To Get on the Exhibitor Wait List for 2010Meagan ReichsteinCorcoran Expositions\, Inc.(312) 541-0567meagan@corcexpo.comNoreen BurkeCorcoran Expositions\, Inc.(312) 541-0567noreen@corcexpo.com\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:U.S. Green Building Council - 2101 L Street, NW , Washington, DC, MD USA 20037 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=465 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100324 SUMMARY:Calvin College DESCRIPTION:In its fifth year the Nichols Green Facilities Conference will offer a full day of education about features\, benefits and cost management of green buildings. Participants can expect a keynote speaker and a variety of workshop topics including Lean 5s in facilities management and case studies of LEED buildings (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.) Keynote speaker Alan Bigger\, retired facilities director from Earlham College and Notre Dame University and author of the book “Frugalisms: Creative Ideas on Leadership in Facilities and Housekeeping Operations” will bring a front line message to conference participants.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Calvin College - 1800 East Beltline Ave SE , Grand Rapids, MI USA 49501 CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=466 DTSTART:20100428T110000 DTEND:20100428T120000 SUMMARY:Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Conference and Expo DESCRIPTION:Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Save the date for this biannual meeting of the various sustainable business forums throughout the state. More information will be forthcoming.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Michigan - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=467 DTSTART:20100429T110000 DTEND:20100429T120000 SUMMARY:Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Conference and Expo DESCRIPTION:Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Save the date for this biannual meeting of the various sustainable business forums throughout the state. More information will be forthcoming.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Michigan - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=468 DTSTART:20100430T110000 DTEND:20100430T120000 SUMMARY:Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Conference and Expo DESCRIPTION:Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Save the date for this biannual meeting of the various sustainable business forums throughout the state. More information will be forthcoming.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Michigan - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=469 DTSTART:20100321T110000 DTEND:20100321T120000 SUMMARY:8th Annual BALLE Business Conference DESCRIPTION:Charleston is world renowned for its warm hospitality\, historic architecture\, outstanding local food\, and beautiful waterways. But did you know that the lowcountry of South Carolina and the Southeastern U.S. is also a hotbed of innovation for community economic development? Forgotten mill towns are rising anew\, tobacco farmers are converting their fields to sustainable local foods\, local commodities like cotton are finding fair prices among socially minded consumers\, family farms are being reclaimed\, local businesses are learning sustainable practices to improve their bottom line - and the ties that bind communities and citizens together are being restored in the process. Join hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners\, BALLE network leaders\, economic developers\, local government representatives and community connectors\, as we explore innovative best practices in growing community wealth and opportunities for your community to step forward as a leader in the new economy. Group rates are available for parties of 6+ or 10+ registrants.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charleston, South Carolina - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=470 DTSTART:20100322T110000 DTEND:20100322T120000 SUMMARY:8th Annual BALLE Business Conference DESCRIPTION:Charleston is world renowned for its warm hospitality\, historic architecture\, outstanding local food\, and beautiful waterways. But did you know that the lowcountry of South Carolina and the Southeastern U.S. is also a hotbed of innovation for community economic development? Forgotten mill towns are rising anew\, tobacco farmers are converting their fields to sustainable local foods\, local commodities like cotton are finding fair prices among socially minded consumers\, family farms are being reclaimed\, local businesses are learning sustainable practices to improve their bottom line - and the ties that bind communities and citizens together are being restored in the process. Join hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners\, BALLE network leaders\, economic developers\, local government representatives and community connectors\, as we explore innovative best practices in growing community wealth and opportunities for your community to step forward as a leader in the new economy. Group rates are available for parties of 6+ or 10+ registrants.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charleston, South Carolina - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.misustainable.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=471 DTSTART:20100323T110000 DTEND:20100323T120000 SUMMARY:8th Annual BALLE Business Conference DESCRIPTION:Charleston is world renowned for its warm hospitality\, historic architecture\, outstanding local food\, and beautiful waterways. But did you know that the lowcountry of South Carolina and the Southeastern U.S. is also a hotbed of innovation for community economic development? Forgotten mill towns are rising anew\, tobacco farmers are converting their fields to sustainable local foods\, local commodities like cotton are finding fair prices among socially minded consumers\, family farms are being reclaimed\, local businesses are learning sustainable practices to improve their bottom line - and the ties that bind communities and citizens together are being restored in the process. Join hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners\, BALLE network leaders\, economic developers\, local government representatives and community connectors\, as we explore innovative best practices in growing community wealth and opportunities for your community to step forward as a leader in the new economy. Group rates are available for parties of 6+ or 10+ registrants.\n______________________________\nThis Event Downloaded From a Helios Calendar Powered Site LOCATION:Charleston, South Carolina - , , MI CATEGORIES:Michigan Sustainable Business Events Events PRIORITY:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR