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With a down economy, rising energy costs, a major political
transition in process, and quickly evolving consumer attitudes, the
future of Chicago's sustainability-oriented business community appears
to hang in the balance. Successfully weathering this turbulence and
uncertainty requires a new level of collaboration.
Hosted by the Foresight Sustainable Business Alliance, in partnership with the
Environmental Law and Policy Center and the other members of the
recently formed Chicago Sustainable Business Coalition*, Green
Drinks-Business Edition presents "The State of Sustainable Business in
Chicago."
*Delta Institute, Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op, Local First Chicago, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, and USGBC-IL
In one evening, hear from the
leaders of 7 organizations dedicated to creating a more vibrant and
sustainable economy, as well as have the opportunity to share your
perspective and concerns. Meet and network with the most diverse
gathering of sustainable businesses ever assembled, as well as have the
opportunity to interact with members of Mayor-Elect Emmanuel's
Transition Committees (invited).
Don’t
miss this opportunity to help chart the course for sustainable business
in Chicago, connect with peers from across the green business spectrum,
and enjoy über sandwichs and organic desserts
from our event sponsor Hannah’s Bretzel.
Presenters
Donna Ducharme,
Chief Executive OfficerDelta Institute A
co-founder of the Delta Institute, Donna has long been committed to
designing programs to bring economic development opportunities to
underserved communities. She has developed and managed brownfield site
redevelopment strategies, secured pre-development, development and
technical assistance funds, facilitated the creation of numerous
community, redevelopment, sustainable development and strategic plans,
and designed and managed collaborative public policy forums.
Suzanne Keers,
Co-Founder & Executive DirectorLocal First ChicagoLocal
First Chicago is a not-for-profit organization formed to educate
members of the public, business leaders and local governments regarding
the economic and social benefits provided by locally owned and
independent businesses in Chicago. Suzanne is also the owner of Main
Street Innovations, a consulting company devoted to helping experienced
business owners grow and optimize their companies. Suzanne has 25
years of experience in consulting and management with deep knowledge of
quality management, process improvement and general management.
Howard A. Learner,
President & Executive Director
Environmental Law and Policy CenterMr.
Learner is responsible for the overall strategic policy direction,
development and leadership of this public interest organization. Before
founding ELPC, he was the General Counsel of Business and Professional
People for the Public Interest, a public interest law center,
specializing in complex civil litigation and policy development. Mr.
Learner is an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University Law School,
teaching an advanced environmental law seminar.
J.D., Harvard Law School, 1980; B.A., Political Science, University of Michigan, 1976
Peter Nicholson, Director
Foresight Sustainable Business Alliance
A
program of the Foresight Design Initiative, a nonprofit organization
Peter established in 2002, the FSBA is a diverse network of
cutting-edge Chicago based businesses. Peter leads a multifaceted
career focused on the creative pursuit of greater social, environmental
and economic sustainability. He consults on and undertakes innovative
sustainable design projects for a diversity of clients, including
government agencies, institutional nonprofits, and businesses.
Daniel J. Rosenthal, Co-Founder & Chairman
Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op
Since
1988, Dan Rosenthal has opened and operated over 40 restaurants around
the country. His Chicago restaurant ventures include Trattoria No.10, 5 Sopraffina Marketcaffès and Poag Mahone’s Carvery and Ale House. In 2007 he co-founded the Green
Chicago Restaurant Co-op which has now grown to a sizeable force of
over 300 restaurant and 150 affiliated business members. The Co-op’s original mission of bringing sustainable
products and services to restaurants at affordable prices has also and now includes educational initiatives, targeted advocacy on
behalf of its membership, and the creation of the Guaranteed Green
certification program for restaurants.
Doug Widener, Executive Director
US Green Building Council-Illinois Chapter
Bio forthcoming
Jay Wrobel, Executive Director
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Jay Wrobel has over 10 years experience in the energy, efficiency and
sustainability fields. He joined MEEA as Director of Programs, coming
to us from the Gas Technology Institute where he led developed and
managed projects addressing the economic and environmental impacts of
community energy planning, distributed and renewable energy deployment
and energy efficiency applications. He also worked in the Environmental
Strategy & Latin America groups at Cambridge Energy Research
Associates.
Schedule
5:30-6:15pm Business Networking
6:15-6:45pm Presentations
6:45-7:30pm Business Networking
Selected Organizations that attended past Green Drinks-Business Editions:
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Point Perspective, Administaff, Cannon Design, Chicago Energy
Solutions, Compass X Strategy, Consolidated Printing Company, CSE North
America, The Delves Group, Distant Village Packaging, Eagle Strategies,
Five Winds International, Freestyle Marketing, Glass Box Research,
GreenChoice Bank, Haworth, HJKessler Associates, IBM, I-GO Car Sharing, Levenfeld
Pearlstein, MWH Global, NorthStar Green, PortionPac Corp, Skiba
Consulting, TerraLocke, USG Corporation, Vertical Green, Waste
Management, WRD Environmental, Zipcar…and many more.
- Cancellation Policy: All Foresight tickets
and/or event registrations are non-refundable. If an event is canceled
or postponed by Foresight, participants will be offered a full refund.
Please contact us if a personal emergency keeps you from attending an
event. At Foresight's discretion, a refund may be offered in these
cases.
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Environmental Law & Policy Center
35 East Wacker Drive
Suite 1600
Chicago,
IL 60601-2110
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (CT)
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Foresight Design Initiative
The Foresight Design Initiative fosters action and dialogue on sustainable innovation in Chicago. It undertakes both its own programs, such as the Foresight Sustainable Business Alliance, Foresight Green Drinks, and the 7 week intensive Immersion summer program, and consults on the development of others with a range of partners.
