What is LEED Legislation All About?

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Four bills recently introduced in the Michigan Senate would provide financial incentives for the construction of green buildings. Join us for timely, informative and FREE discussion about this legislation.

Presenters:

John Byl and Troy Cummings, Warner Norcross & Judd, LLP

Guy Bazzani, founder and president, Bazzani Associates

March 15, 2010 @ University Club, 111 Lyons Ave., Grand Rapids, MI from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

and

March 17, 2010 @ Skyline Club, 2000 Town Center, Southfield, MI from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Please RSVP Sharon Sprague for this FREE event by March 11, ssprague@wnj.com or (616)752-2326

Construction & Design Professionals’ Expo 2010

A GREAT ONE-DAY EVENT

The Grand Rapids Chapter of the Construction Specification Institute is proud to announce its annual product/educational showcase; the Construction & Design Professionals Expo 2010.  It is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2010 and will once again be held at The Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville, Michigan.

This Expo has grown into one of West Michigan’s best trade shows and has regular attendance of over 400 architects, engineers, specifiers, facility managers, product representatives and other professionals.

EXPO PARTNERSHIPS/CO-HOSTS

Join the Alliance Partners from the construction industry's most recognized associations:

American Institute of Architects, Grand Valley Chapter (AIA)

National Association of Women in Construction, West Michigan Chapter (NAWIC)

United States Green Building Council, West Michigan Chapter (USGBC)

MiBiz, providing the current perspective on the West Michigan Business Activity.

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Board of Directors Meeting

The WM Chapter Board of Director meeting includes a representative from each Chapter Interest Circle in attendance.

Greening the Heartland 2010

Register Now! -- May 19-21, Minneapolis Convention Center Registration Now Available for Greening the Heartland 2010 Greening the Heartland 2010 featuring Green by Design offers 40 outstanding workshop sessions, a robust and interactive exhibit hall with over 100 exhibitors showcasing green products and services, pre- and post-conference tours and workshops, and several fun social events and networking opportunities.    Click here to view the full conference agenda and session descriptions. Click here to register online now!   Early Registration Incentive Brought to you by Title Sponsor, Target -- Register by March 1, 2010 The conference hosts-the Minnesota Chapter of USGBC and Minnesota Green Communities-are thrilled to announce title sponsor Target Corporation.  "Target is committed to the pursuit of sustainable growth, consistent with our unwavering dedication to the social, environmental and economic well-being of the heartland region and the global community in which our guests, team members and shareholders live and work."  Register by March 1, 2010 for an additional $25 off the early bird rate.         Click here to register online now! Keynote Speaker Cameron Sinclair   Cameron Sinclair, executive director and co-founder of Architecture for Humanity.  Cameron Sinclair is not only an architect, but an author, humanitarian, and world-class visionary.  Collaborating with Kate Stohr, they co-founded Architecture for Humanity (AFH), a nonprofit that helps architects apply their design skills to humanitarian efforts.  Click here to learn more about keynote speaker Cameron Sinclair.      Exhibit Hall Stage -- Calll for Presenters Greening the Heartland 2010 featuring Green by Design is currently seeking presenters for the Exhibit Hall Stage for Thursday, May 20 and Friday, May 21. Exhibit hall stage sessions are 20 minutes long and will be accepted on a pipeline basis until all time slots are filled (earlier submissions will receive highest priority).  We are particularly interested in proposals that engage attendees by providing live demonstrations or other hands on activities and/or provide technical "how-to" green building tools to help builders and developers successfully achieve green building goals.  To learn more about becoming a Greening the Heartland 2010 exhibit hall stage presenter, and to access the online application, please visit www.greeningtheheartland.org/exhibitors.htm.   Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Greening the Heartland 2010 featuring Green by Design will bring together over 1,000 professionals from across the Midwest.  We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to gain visibility to this audience of building owners, designers, developers, builders, manufacturers, public employees, and more. We offer a variety of sponsorship levels and an exciting and interactive exhibition hall for networking and learning.  Your visibility begins as soon as you sign up through the conference.   Click here to download a copy of the 2010 Exposition and Sponsorship Prospectus. Social Networking For regular updates before and during the conference, join us on: Facebook  LinkedIn Twitter   Stay connected at www.greeningtheheartland.org.   Please forward this information on to friends and colleagues who would like to join us at Greening the Heartland 2010 featuring Green by Design -- we look forward to seeing you in May! Join our Mailing List   Forward to a Friend   Title Sponsor     Gold Sponsors         Greening the Event     Silver Sponsors     Green by Design Sponsors   Minnesota Power          Contact Us Greening the Heartland  c/o USGBC-MN 5353 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 207 Minneapolis, MN  55416  Phone: 952.564.3049 Fax: 952.252.8096  rmolstad@usgbcmn.org

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USGBC Natural Talent Design Competition

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