Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339605232009-11-05T16:59:26.340-08:00Chicago Sustainable Business AllianceThe CSBA supports members in integrating sustainable business principles to generate a more profitable, environmentally respectful, and socially responsible Chicago economy.Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.orgBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-88360813330999683662009-11-05T15:41:00.000-08:002009-11-05T16:59:26.349-08:00Global Philanthropy Partnership Extends Deadline for Request For Proposals

Deadline Extended to November 18, 2009 for Performance Measurement Data Gathering SystemA Request For Proposals (RFP) issued by the Global Philanthropy Partnership for a performance measurement data gathering system for the Chicago Climate Action Plan. The deadline for proposal responses has been extended to 4pm CST, Wednesday, November 18, 2009.Download the information (PDF).

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-35762782970419511052009-09-22T08:39:00.000-07:002009-09-22T08:45:10.051-07:009/24 Webinar: Getting Ready for the Sustainability Index

Last day to register is 9/22On July 16th, Walmart launched a bold new initiative to assess companies and products along its supply chain. The Index asks 15 key questions, and its depth and complexity has immediately become a subject of debate. It also sets the stage for how we will understand and define ‘sustainability’, reflecting the view of the world’s largest retailer, Walmart, in partnership

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-10685627453733999732009-09-03T13:07:00.000-07:002009-09-03T13:19:39.908-07:00Understanding State, Regional and Federal Climate Policy and What You Need to do to be Prepared

15 October 2009, 8:30am-12:30pmChicago Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams, Room 570In the past year, we have seen a significant amount of activity surrounding climate change regulation at the State, Regional and Federal level. To better understand the climate change picture, members of IL EPA, The Climate Registry, Stuart School of Business, and Registry member companies will provide an overview

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-23278539347021448802009-08-29T17:52:00.000-07:002009-08-29T17:58:35.058-07:00OCC Hosts Web and Telephone Seminar on SBA Lending Programs

September 21, 2009 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (EDT)The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will host a live Web and telephone seminar that focuses on changes to SBA Lending Programs resulting from the Recovery Act. These loan programs represent opportunities for banks to provide long-term financing to small business customers who would not otherwise be able to find the type of financing that

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-53603942241551685812009-08-29T16:14:00.000-07:002009-08-29T16:33:39.828-07:00UofI Students Need Support for Solar Powered Home

Illinois Solar DecathlonStudents with the Illinois Solar Decathlon, are in a competition at the University of Illinois, sponsored by the D.O.E., that challenges them to design, build, transport & present a fully functional, 100% solar powered home on the National Mall this October. For the last two years, over 200 students have been working on the project and construction is now nearing

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-75224087028798701902009-08-29T12:06:00.000-07:002009-08-29T12:18:46.395-07:00Illinois has over $100 Million Available For Energy Efficiency & More

October Deadlines!The Illinois Energy Office administers a portfolio of programs designed to invest in the development of Illinois’ Green Economy including renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, green buildings, biofuels, and more.The additional funding under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the State Energy Program will allow DCEO to develop new programs and

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-18586143541932064592009-08-29T11:41:00.000-07:002009-08-29T12:01:25.087-07:00Vendors Sought for 10/17 Green Home Expo

Saturday, October 17th, from 10am to 4pm at the Merchandise MartChicago's Department of Community Development is collaborating with the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association in the 2009 Chicago Bungalow and Green Home Expo. This is Chicago's largest and most popular home restoration, preservation and energy-efficient renovation expo. Last year's Expo drew nearly 10,000 bungalow and "green" home

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Feds OK $101M green grant funds for Ill.An Illinois proposal that would use federal stimulus money to jump-start manufacturing of wind turbine components and create other green energy businesses was approved by the Energy Department Friday.The state will get $40.5 million for energy-efficiency grants and another $50 million later on to fully fund the program after demonstrating its performance,

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Oct 19-24 Learn About Sustainable German Architecture FirsthandThe ”Architecture Multiplier Trip to Germany for Architects and Building Professionals”, organized by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACCoM), provides a unique opportunity to learn more about recent market developments and building solutions in the energy efficiency field. The program includes an introduction

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ShoreBank will use $35 million of Tax Credits to Promote Green Collar JobsShoreBank was awarded $35 million in New Markets Tax Credits by the U.S. Treasury Department and is hard at work identifying energy-efficiency, alternative energy and green building projects in Chicago that can benefit from the funds. Who they are looking for:-Grocery stores and retailers who want to reduce utility expenses

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-56222488917186135212009-07-28T07:26:00.000-07:002009-07-28T07:30:23.385-07:0010/28 Greenhouse Gas and Sustainability Symposium

The University of Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) will be hosting the Greenhouse Gas and Sustainability Symposiumand Illinois Governor¹s Sustainability Award CeremonyHear updates on the Carbon Sequestration Project; GHG Reporting and Related State, Regional & National Developments; the Costs and Potential for Mitigating Greenhouse Gases; among other topics.Learn more.

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-87302969253740864852009-07-28T07:14:00.000-07:002009-07-28T07:23:52.202-07:009/1-2 Earn a Qualified CSR Practitioner Certificate

CSR Practitioner WorkshopCSE will be hosting its Certified CSR Practitioner Workshop (IEMA) Approved at the Kimpton Hotels-Hotel Monaco in September. This training allows participants to earn a certificate designating them Qualified CSR Practitioners by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).Discount to CSBA Members: 15%Learn more.

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-46196634574881341082009-07-27T14:37:00.000-07:002009-07-27T14:44:24.414-07:007/31 Nominate Your Company for Chicago Innovation Awards

Only one week remains to submit nominations for the 2009 Chicago Innovation AwardsNominate innovative products, services, or processes that have been developed in the Chicagoland Area. Judges look for companies from all business sectors (including not-for-profit) whose innovation meet some or all of the following criteria:-Introduced within the past 3 years-Created a whole new category of

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-17334249901206861022009-07-24T07:24:00.000-07:002009-07-24T07:50:28.540-07:008/14 Present at the Midwest Alternative Energy Venture Forum

CALL FOR PRESENTING COMPANIES FOR THIRD ANNUAL MIDWEST ALTERNATIVE ENERGY VENTURE FORUMThe Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, in partnership with Argonne National Laboratories, ACG Chicago, the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, Reed Smith LLP, and others, will host the Midwest Venture Forum specifically targeting alternative energy

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-48615361297158013942009-07-21T10:31:00.000-07:002009-07-21T10:38:22.171-07:008/14 Facade Rebate Program is officially open

Applications are due by 4pm on Friday, August 14th!The City of Chicago today announced the launch of its 2009 Facade Rebate Program, which offers rebates to eligible commercial and industrial businesses and property owners who complete qualified facade rehabilitation projects. An eligible “facade” is the front face or elevation of the building, which typically faces the street and contains

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-12335089026651290002009-07-21T10:25:00.000-07:002009-07-21T10:30:35.635-07:00Business Hotline: Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Created on Jan. 1, 2009, the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection ensures a fair and vibrant market place for both businesses and consumers.Please dial the hotline at 312-74GO-BIZLearn more.

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The Chicago Development Fund invests in Chicago's low-income communitiesFounded in July 2005, the Chicago Development Fund (CDF) is a Community Facilities corporation that provides capital to qualifying projects and businesses in low-income areas of the City of Chicago through the use of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs). CDF was awarded a $100-million allocation of NMTCs by the United States

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-80796069446068355862009-06-19T07:37:00.000-07:002009-06-19T07:47:26.134-07:007/13-15 SSL Market Introduction Workshop

Fourth annual SSL Market Introduction Workshop, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.As more and more solid-state lighting (SSL) products emerge on the market, the need for reliable information and guidance is becoming acute. Many people look to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for timely, trusted information on this fast-moving technology. DOE

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-30785098503924746792009-06-11T13:27:00.000-07:002009-06-11T14:01:36.728-07:008/5-7 “Airports Going Green” Conference

“Airports Going Green” ConferenceThis conference covers the diverse field of sustainable environmental design and construction initiatives and standards, unique to an airport environment. The lineup of presenters will come from all arenas in the aviation industry: airport management, engineering, regulatory, construction, academia, and media.Learn more.

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-20132832992490041622009-06-10T09:10:00.000-07:002009-06-10T09:14:04.004-07:007/1 How to Get Started with CSR from Strategy to Reporting

Corporate Social Responsibility Concept / Sustainability Strategy DevelopmentThis Pro Bono workshop targets business professionals who would consider themselves beginners to the field of Corporate Responsibility. The workshop introduces the critical concepts of Corporate Responsibility and examines the Business Case for any organization looking to benefit the bottom line directly, while making a

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-90735497813302318192009-06-08T10:46:00.000-07:002009-06-08T10:50:21.438-07:00Energy Efficiency in Industry

Incentives & technologies for manufacturers to lower their energy costsIndustrial manufacturing is a major consumer of power, and an area where significant energy savings can be accomplished quickly. The federal government recognizes this: a significant part of the ARRA stimulus package and the new budget is focused on energy efficiency, and using less to get more will only become more important

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-30059289402578240382009-06-05T14:47:00.000-07:002009-06-15T11:35:00.839-07:006/18 Energize Your Restaurant's Bottom Line- CANCELLED

CANCELLEDJoin the Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op for a "no BS" 90 minute workshop to get you an action list of 10-15 things you can do at LITTLE or NO COST to quickly and permanently lower your restaurant's energy bills. All actions are applicable toward earning GRA or GREENSEAL Green Restaurant Certification. Speakers include:Jean Dufresne, Principal at SPACE Architects + PlannersSachin Anand,

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-75585844675549367242009-06-05T12:45:00.000-07:002009-06-05T12:50:32.549-07:006/25-6/26 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Learn about sustainability reporting based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the world’s most widely used reporting framework. Early Bird rates ($1,399) are still available (a saving of $300/person) and group rates are $1,299.Learn more.

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-33471605319150781722009-06-05T12:34:00.000-07:002009-06-05T12:36:23.350-07:006/17 Small Business Expo needs input

The City's Treasurer's Office is working on making their annual Small Business Expo relevant to you. Are you a community businesses being turned down for loans from community banks in your neighborhoods? Please complete the survey in the link below before June 17. Learn more.

Chicago Sustainable Business Alliancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488672300345688618csba@foresightdesign.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960523.post-2065423255319304342009-06-04T15:08:00.000-07:002009-06-05T12:32:09.352-07:006/20 Shredder Day Event

Shred Private Information For FreeShredder Day Event—June 20: In helping to reduce identity theft, theCity's Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Dept. is partnering with various local, state and federal agencies to hold a citywide Shredder Day event. Shred up to 10 boxes of documents for free.Saturday, June 20th9am to 2pmUnited Center

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