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Swap, Don’t Shop: Making Green in the Sharing Economy

The Sustainable Business Committee of the Columbia Business School Alumni Club of New York invites you to…

MAKING GREEN FROM GREEN
Swap, Don’t Shop: Making Green in the Sharing Economy

From Stephen Colbert’s Toasterster to Peer-to-Peer banking, collaborative consumption is changing the way we think about ownership and opportunity. Join us as a new generation of entrepreneurs reveals how they capitalize on helping consumers share, sell, barter and swap their way to better lives in a world where access trumps ownership.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 6:00PM

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW:  http://www.cbsacny.org/article.html?aid=1166

MODERATOR

  • Cameron Tonkinwise, Ph.D., Chair, Design Thinking and Sustainability, School of Design Strategies, Parsons

PANELISTS

Exclusive Extras
REGIFT SWAP.  Bring a regift. Take a regift.  What is gathering dust at home may be just what someone else needs!  Bring an unwrapped new, or gently used, regift (value $25 or under) to swap with others during the networking event.  Unclaimed gifts will be donated to Housing Works.

EXCLUSIVE RECEPTION EXTRAS

  • Sustainable Local Food provided by biochef Ula Robertson and At Your Service Catering , Food Sponsor for Season 3 of Making Green from Green.
  • Valuable ideas and advice from Green Entrepreneur and Career Coach, Stefan Doering
  • Innovative shapers of the Sharing Economy: KeyWifi.com, Carpooling.com, Green Spaces and more

Agenda, Tuesday, April 24, 2012

  • 6:00 – 6:30pm Doors Open and Early Networking
  • 6:30 – 8:00pm Program
  • 8:00 – 9:30pm Reception and Networking

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
300 Madison Avenue, PwC Auditorium (SW Corner of 42nd Street)

$25 for CBSACNY, MCC Members & Students; $40 for non-members; $60 at the door

MAKING GREEN FROM GREEN
Season 3 Certificate Program on Sustainable Business
Attend four out of six MAKING GREEN FROM GREEN events through June 2012 and earn a Certificate.  Future topics: Transportation (May 17) and Green and the 2012 Election (June 12).

For more information: www.cbsacny.org or sustainablebusiness@cbsacny.org. Follow us and the MAKING GREEN FROM GREEN series on Twitter @CBSACNY_SBC, #MGFG and the Columbia Business School Alumni Club of New York (CBSACNY) on Facebook.

NON-MEMBERS and WALK-INS WELCOME (photo ID required)
Special thanks to GreenSpaces, Green Resources Forum, and Industrial Designers Society of America/NYC Chapter, media sponsors for this event.  Many thanks to PwC, our MAKING GREEN FROM GREEN Season 3 sponsor, for hosting the event series. Many thanks to McLaren Engineering Group for hosting Sustainable Business Committee meetings and to Manhattan Chamber of Commerce for their support.

This event was organized by Jacquie Ottman, Jeff Dubin, Brent Peich, Nicole Rousseau and the Sustainable Business Committee.
                                                                 

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LaunchFest: Strategies to Grown Your Business Wed. Oct. 5, 4pm-9pm, Deco Building in Los Angeles, CA

LaunchFest: Strategies to Grown Your Business

Wed. Oct. 5, 4pm-9pm, Free Drinks and Appetizers

RSVP NOW; First 300 tickets free; then $25!

Event: LaunchFest; Strategies to Grow Your Business for Professionals
Register: Deco LaunchFest
Date: Wed. Oct 5 2011
Time: 4pm-9:30pm
Location: The Deco Building, 5209 Wilshire, LA 90036
Event Producers iHollywood Forum and The Deco Building
Info: 310 736 1541 Zahava@Digitallivingroom.com

Supporting Partners: LA Green Festival Oct. 29-30 and BlogWorld &New Media Expo Nov. 3-5

Meet hundreds of business executives and decision makers from media, entertainment, green products and business, sustainable and eco friendly ventures, advertising, technology, digital media, law, finance, blogging, banking, investing, marketing, fashion, design, web services, web applications, and retail.

The event will feature networking and drinks from 6:00-7:00pm; expert sessions 7:00-8:30, and further networking from 8:30-9:30. We offer pre-seminars from 4pm-6pm on different topics.

Meet the Experts
You can choose to attend three 30 minute sessions where experts will be placed in 15 different rooms. Attendees can select their room for a discussion on the topic led by the expert in groups of 10-20 depending on the room size. For the last hour, you can network with each other or speak to experts for informal conversation.

Schedule:
4pm-5 Seminar One
5pm-6pm Seminar Two
6pm-7pm Food and Networking
7pm-8:30 Three 25 minute sessions with experts
8:30-9:30 Networking Reception

WANT TO APPLY TO SPEAK AS AN EXPERT OR GIVE SEMINAR
Experts will lead informal discussion in your room from 7:00-8:30 pm. We do not require a fee for experts. There are three consecutive sessions of 25 minutes each. Send us topics or review topics below. Speakers are selected based on expertise, innovation, experience and company reputation. Send us your bio, areas of expertise, examples of customers or partners, and suggested topics to speakers@AngelLaunch.com the date with “ExpertSpeaker” in the subject line.

WANT TO HOST A DEMO TABLE, BE AN EXPERT AND LEAD A SEMINAR
Call 310 736-1541 or email HollywoodJournal@gmail.com for sponsorship info.
Demo Table: You host a demo table to meet customers, Wifi, Outlet and 3 tickets.
Host Expert: You give a seminar before the session and host an expert session. You will receive a demo table, listing on our website, attendee list, and we include your message in an email sent to the attendee list. You are allowed to distribute marketing materials in your session
We also welcome food or drink vendors at no charge.

JOIN OUR LIST FOR OTHER FREE OR DISCOUNTED EVENTS
You can join our mailing list for notices of other events including free parties, mixers and industry conferences. Join at www.joinihf.eventbrite.com

ABOUT EVENT HOST THE DECO BUILDING OFFICE SPACE
The Deco Building, set in the heart of Los Angeles’ vibrant Miracle Mile District near Wilshire and Fairfax, represents the next generation of creative office space. Modeled on the boutique hotel concept, Deco is characterized by personalized service in an ambiance of timeless elegance. State of the art amenities, flexible office and workspaces, full concierge services, and a gorgeous renovated interior, make Deco a truly unique office experience. Over 6000 square feet of elegant flexible office Space, inspired by classic Art Deco Style. State of the art technology blended with personalized concierge Service and a dazzling collection of Space, delivers a template breaking office concept that can only be described as brilliant.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES GREEN FESTIVAL OCT, 29-30
Green Festival, the nation’s largest, most trusted green living event comes to the Los Angeles Convention Center October 29-30. Meet and hear renowned authors and visionaries. Participate in DIY workshops. Enjoy films, fun kid’s activities, organic vegan & vegetarian cuisine, local beer & wine, music & art and a diverse marketplace of green businesses & organizations. For more information, check out our website at www.greenfestivals.org, email us at socialmedia@greenfestivals.org or call 828-333-9403.

ABOUT BLOGWORLD &NEW MEDIA EXPO NOV. 3-5 LOS ANGELES
BlogWorld &New Media Expo is the world’s largest blogging and social media event, and it’s known worldwide for presenting internet luminaries, the most popular and knowledgeable social media business thought leaders and online content experts. This year’s event will feature great educational content for businesses striving to grow online using social media marketing, so you’ll learn the best tips, technologies and methods for growing your brand, audience and revenue online. Be sure to register for the Full Access Pass, as it’s the only pass which gets you access to all 3 days of the event, lunches and snacks each day, and the exclusive Social Media Business Summit—world’s largest social media business conference!

SPECIAL BLOGWORLD OFFER: SAVE 20% ON ALL TICKETS UP THRU THE EVENT
The Discount Code is: HOLLYWOOD20 Register online at BLOGWORLDEXPO

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New York’s Javits Center is Receiving a Much Needed Green Renovation

“After years of deterioration and various structural issues, the Jacob Javits Center is finally getting a much needed eco-upgrade and full renovationFXFowle will be taking the helm of what has been considered an incredibly complex project, installing a new green roof, mechanical systems, and a complete redesign of the exterior glazing. The changes will in turn, create a more waterproof building and produce energy savings of 26 percent. Renovations are currently underway and expected to be complete by 2013. If all goes as planned, ICFF 2014 will be treated to a lovely new green space.”

New York’s Javits Center is Receiving a Much Needed Green Renovation via Will Giron – Inhabitat NYC

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The Green Festival Hits Seattle THIS Weekend!

“AM 1090 wants YOU to go GREEN at the Seattle Green Festival, THIS WEEKEND at Qwest Event Center!

Join AM 1090 & Don Willis Furniture for the Festival at the Qwest Field Event Center THIS  Saturday, May 21, 2011 10am – 7pm & Sunday, May 22, 2011 11am – 6pm! PLUS when you stop by our booth, you can enter to win 2 Natural Cedar Adirondack chairs courtesy of Don Willis Furniture!”

The Green Festival Hits Seattle THIS Weekend! via CBS Seattle

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Defy Bags: From yesterday's campaign to today's fashion

From yesterday’s campaign to today’s fashion

What happens to old billboards? One local man asked- and didn’t like the answer. So now he’s giving new purpose… via ABC7 Chicago

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This Weekend: San Francisco’s Green Festival

“This weekend, on April 9th and 10th, the  Green Festival is making its way to San Francisco’s San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center.  The Green Festival is one of the most prime Eco events where people of every age, from sustainable business professionals to Eco-curious kids, come together to celebrate, educate, and showcase the many benefits and possibilities of green living and green business.

This year, there will be a guaranteed abundance of food, fashion, and more. Samples, DIY hands-on workshops, career seminars, and a vegetarian food court are reason enough to spend your weekend oogling and oggling over products and people that are passionate about being green and saving our planet. Plenty of speakers, music, and even a special “Green Kids Zone” for kids will be present to provide fun and enjoyment for everyone.

The Green Festival only happens twice a year (in the Spring and Fall) so be sure to save time and money by going online and purchasing your tickets now. We’ve got the down-low on the hook up at Green Box Top, a fellow sustainable business with groupon-like coolness. Green Box Top is currently selling GreenFest tickets for 50% OFF ($7.50!) Click here or head on over towww.greenboxtop.com before the deal is over!”

This Weekend: San Francisco’s Green Festival via Green By Design

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Interview with Exotic Green Home Furniture

Interview with Jamie Michaels, owner of Exotic Green Home Furniture, at the San Francisco Green Festival, November 2010 – via Vania Benavides – Vab Media

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Eco-friendly clothing company Synergy combines sustainability, fashion, community

SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 23, 2011 Synergy Clothing Inc, a local Bay Area women’s organic clothing company, will be exhibiting their clothing brand at the upcoming San Francisco Green Festival on April 9 and 10th. With a contemporary fashion forward design style, Synergy makes all of their clothing out of GOTS certified organic cotton that is dyed with low impact dyes. Synergy makes clothing that combines sustainability, with modern yet timeless design.

Synergy is based in Santa Cruz, California and is run by wife and husband team Kate Fisher and Henry Schwab. Together they have successfully built an eco friendly clothing brand by integrating her interest in textile and fashion design, with his experience of working for GreenPeace and The Waterwheel Foundation. With a shared vision of a sustainable business model and respect for the Earth, they are bringing Synergy into the future.

Synergy looks to the world around in its approach to design, with a respect and awareness for the natural world combined with both modern and ancient cultural influences. Their clothing is hand made in Nepal according to fair trade practices, verified by their long-term relationships with their manufacturers. They specialize in making clothing with applique hand-work details, that gives the Synergy line a signature look. The appliqué  work is done by Nepali women, who work for fair wages in the convenience of their homes, thereby creating employment opportunities in Nepal.

With a commitment to a sustainable business model, and an emphasis on community, the Green Festivals have proven to be an ideal environment to showcase Synergy’s products. The Green Festivals bring together a community of like-minded environmentally aware people, who are the quintessential Synergy customer.

Synergy is sold online and in over 300 stores in all 50 states, in addition to being sold in their first retail store that was opened in Santa Cruz, California in 2010. With an ever- growing fan base, Synergy’s goal is to make women feel good when they wear their clothing, while feeling good about the way it was made.

For more information about Synergy visit their web site http://www.synergyclothing.com/ or on Facebook .

Photo Credit: Olivia Hearley

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A Model Neighbor — 2010 Design in Excellence Awards

A Model Neighbor – 2010 Design in Excellence Awards via Environmental Design and Construction Magazine

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