Other Green Events & Conferences
The USGBC – Illinois Chapter promotes green building and sustainability events throughout Illinois!
To post an event, please click here to complete and event submission form. The USGBC – Illinois Chapter will review your request and post events that are appropriate for our membership.
| EVENT INFORMATION | DATE |
| Chicago Center for Green Technology Releases Winter/Spring 2012 Catalog - This season the CCGT continues to offer an ambitious slate of seminars, workshops, exhibits, and other events on site throughout the year. Most of these events are free and open to the public. To find an event that fits your interests download the full catalog here. | Winter/Spring 2012 |
| Foresight NEXT: Professional Development for Corporate Sustainable Impact, Accepting Applications – A unique learning experience, Foresight NEXT is designed for corporate professionals motivated to deepen their knowledge of pressing social, environmental and economic issues in order to better forge sound business solutions, broaden their networks, and propel their careers. | February 9 – July 24, 2012 |
| Educate.Hydrate presented by ESD and OFS Brands The evening presentation will highlight strategies for carbon reduction for new and existing buildings, and discuss approaches to repositioning of existing buildings, achieving net positive energy, and the greening of cities. |
February 23, 2012 |
| Green Drinks Kankakee – Recycling in Downtown Chicago A total office recycling approach. How do they do it? Can it be done elsewhere? Speaker Meghann Maves, program developer for Recycling Services, Inc., Chair of the USGBC – Illinois Chapter Chicago Branch. Green drinks is an opportunity for “green-minded” people to meet, exchange ideas, and network. | February 28, 2012 |
| Energy Saving, Sustainability, LEED – Presented by Illinois Association of School Business Officials; more information at: www.IASBO.org | March 6, 2012 |
| Basics of Solar Electricity presented by Illinois Valley Community College – Due to the growing demand for clean sources of energy, the use of solar cells to convert sunlight into electricity has expanded dramatically in recent years. Come learn the basics of Photovoltaics [PV], also known as solar energy, as Dr. Vogl explains what it is, how it works, and the advantages of a solar system. Register here. | March 10, 2012 |
| Building Systems: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Technology – Presented by Illinois Association of School Business Officials; more information at: www.IASBO.org | March 13, 2012 |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHTING EFFICIENCY Preparatory Training for AEE’s CLEP Certification Presented in a series of six 2-hour time modules, this program is designed to provide comprehensive professional training in the design and application of energy-effective lighting systems. |
April 11. 2012 |
| Green Metropolis Fair presented by Green Parents Network and Green Exchange – A local green fair for conscious + curious + individuals + families | April 14, 2012 |
| UIC Online Continuing Education and Training Course: Greenhouse Gas Accounting A growing trend towards greenhouse gas reporting and regulation has prompted the need for a new skill set for corporations, consultants, engineering firms and auditors. This course is geared towards individuals tasked with GHG management, especially engineering consultants, corporate and institutional sustainability managers and government officials. |
Course offered through April 26, 2012 |
| DePaul University Sustainability in Business Certificate Program The Sustainability in Business Certificate program is designed to give you an understanding of the basic concepts in sustainability and enable you to apply sustainable business practices in your workplace, with an emphasis on using sustainable business practices to improve the bottom line. The 10-week program will also summarize the critical points of green design, construction and operations needed to prepare you for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Associate credential. The Sustainability in Business Certificate Program, is offered in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council- Illinois Chapter. For more information, visit www.cpe.depaul.edu/sustain or contact Eilish McDonagh at 312-362-5295, emcdonag@depaul.edu |
April 26 – July 5, 2012 |
| Village of Homer Glen Earth Day-Arbor Day - The Earth Day- Arbor Day Committee is seeking exhibitors and demonstrators to provide education regarding the role that natural resources play in sustaining a high quality of life in the community and to encourage participation in natural resource protection and restoration efforts. | May 19, 2012 |
| MidCo Fest – Visit with manufacturer’s representatives and check-out the latest in VoIP telecommunications systems and applications, mobility, security cameras, access control, intercom and paging, network video recording (NVRs), emergency mass notification, visitor management, and network switches! | September 20, 2012 |
| CONFERENCE INFORMATION | DATES |
SAME Midwest Small Business Expo hosted by the Lake Michigan SAME Post – Chicago SAME Post and Wisconsin Procurement Institute |
March 7 – 8, 2012 |
| Homestead Conference at Illinois Valley Community College – Learn the ins and outs of growing, raising and preserving your own food, and how to turn your passion into a business. This one day conference includes sessions on Preservation 101, Choosing Animals for Your Homestead, Beekeeping 101, Creating a Homestead Business, the Natural Home Dairy, Marketing Your Homestead and more. Visit http://www.ivcc.edu/cec.aspx?id=20035 to register. | March 17, 2012 |
| First Annual Air Barrier Association of America Conference & Trade Show Some of the top minds in Building Science and Air Barriers will educate you on the essentials needed to both comply with the new code requirements and assure the successful incorporation of air barriers in your building enclosure assemblies. |
April 10 – 12, 2012 |
IFMA’s 3rd Annual Facility Fusion Conference & Expo – A fusion of FM-centric education, best practices, solutions and leadership training.  |
April 11 – 13, 2012 |
Greening the Heartland in Indianapolis |
May 16-18, 2012 |
| Greenbuild 2012 in San Fransisco | November 14-16, 2012 |
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