Green events in the San Francisco Bay Area - November 2009

November 4, 3:05 PMBay Area Green Careers ExaminerMichal Lenchner

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To get yourself ready for the green economy, now is the time to learn about different green industries, green organizations and businesses, as well as the latest innovations and start-ups initiatives, while expanding your green network and building connections.

Learn more about various green sectors and get a better understanding of what your green career goals may be.

 There are many environmental events around the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley this month, which present opportunities that might help you move toward your green goals.

In light of your goals, evaluate whether your investment of cost and time in each event will help you in any meaningful way.

1. Green Festival in San Francisco, November 13 – 15

This event is a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America.

Global Exchange is an international and educational human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world.

Green America is a non-profit organization that promotes and works to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Green America strives to harness economic power and preserve the Earth—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses and the marketplace—where all people have enough and all communities are healthy and safe.

Learn how Bay Area neighbors, community nonprofits and city departments are working together to make their cities healthier places to live.

The event includes keynote speakers in many green topics and hundreds of exhibits.

WHEN: November 13-15, 2009
Friday: 12pm – 7pm; Saturday: 10am – 7pm; Sunday: 11am – 6pm

WHERE: San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center
635 8th St. (at Brannan St.), San Francisco, CA 94103

2. Clean Tech Open 2009 Awards Gala, San Francisco, November 17

Clean Tech Open is an organization that identifies, mentors and funds initiatives that address today’s most urgent energy, environmental, and economic challenges.
The Cleant Tech Open has established itself as a leader in developing clean technology startup entrepreneurs. Through several programs, the organization provides entrepreneurial training, mentoring and support and partner programs to bring clean and emerging technologies to market.

The gala event will award the 2009 six-finalist teams that will represent the California region at this national award celebration. Finalists will be chosen from six categories. See the Clean Tech Open website for more details. The event includes exposition and speakers.
The event is recommended for any professional interested in viewing the latest clean technologies or for entrepreneurs considering entering the 2010 competition.

WHEN: November 17, 2009; 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Schedule:

10:00am to 1:00pm -- Expo! of Clean Technologies and Companies
1:00pm to 4:00pm -- Demo and Pitch Sessions from Ideas and Business Competition Finalists and "Peoples' Choice Award" Voting
4:30pm to 6:00pm -- Awards Ceremony with Keynote Speakers and the National Award Winner Announcement
6:00pm to 8:00pm -- Expo! and Wine Reception

WHERE: The Masonic Center, 1111 California St., San Francisco, CA 94108

3. Sustainovation – Green Eggs Breakfast, November 17, San Mateo, CA

Sustainovation is a part of Conexions, a non-profit Palo Alto, CA based organization. Sustainovation focuses on the long-term well being of the global living system through educating the Silicon Valley business community about how incorporating sustainability principles into strategic decisions can catalyze innovation, present new market opportunities, and produce tangible bottom-line success.

The Green Eggs 2009 Breakfast Forum is a monthly program that includes speakers and, yes, a healthy breakfast. This forum enables sustainability leaders and pioneers to meet. Each gathering has speakers, provides networking opportunities, and attendees meet innovators. You can also gain insight into a particular green sector, share your ideas and even get guidance.

Green Eggs events are hosted by a variety of Bay Area sustainability leaders at their sites.

The November 17 event will be at the San Mateo Public Library, a certified LEED Gold building (LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for its sustainable, energy efficient design. The topic is Building Healthy & Prosperous Communities... a whole community approach.

Several speakers will discuss the San Mateo Library's LEED Gold Certification; Brisbane’s citywide programs; San Carlos’s Climate Action Plan; City of South San Francisco Green X-Ray House Project; and the San Mateo County Sheriff about the Green Jail Program. There will also be a representative form Sustainable San Mateo County.

WHEN: November 17; 7:30 am – 11:00 am

WHERE: San Mateo Library (LEED Gold-certified building); 55 West Third Avenue; San Mateo, California

Crossroad image from green.sympatico.msn.ca    

 TRAINING

While several cities in the San Mateo County, CA are about to implement Green Building Ordinances, becoming a Certified Green Building Professional is not only a great business opportunity but also a necessity in the future.

The following announcement was sent by Jeffery Liang, Resource Conservation Specialist at RecycleWorks, San Mateo County, CA.

New local mandatory green building ordinances demand of us to design and build differently. Build It Green is running several training sessions in Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, Mountain View and more.

Contact the Build It Green Professional Training Department: email Training@BuildItGreen.org or call (510) 845-0472 x603
 
Built It Green offers a year end discount on training as follows:
· $50 discount when you attend a training by the end of the year
· $50 discount for telling a Friend that attends one of this year’s trainings
· Use this Discount code when registering: EYD

Who Benefits? Built It Green invites designers, contractors, architects, engineers, realtors, mortgage lenders, local government staff, and specialty contractors who are qualified to provide green building services.

Financing options are available. For more information or to register call 510-845-0472 X603

JOB BOARD

Jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities, as well as other resources:

1. Green America board

2. Global Exchange board

Send me feedback, Green career tips, training suggestions or job openings and I will share them.

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