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Renew Membership
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Renew your SWMSBF Membership Now!
CLICK HERE for Membership Renewal Form
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CLICK HERE for schedule and more information
CLICK HERE
for information on Green Drinks
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Past Event Photos
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Denso Tour - April 2009
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Informational Links
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Sustainability Covenant Signing
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Southwest Michigan Region community leaders signed the Southwest Michigan Regional Sustainability Covenant on May 20, 2009.
The original convenant signers are: Borgess Medical Center, Bronson Methodist Hospital, City of Battle Creek, Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce, City of Kalamazoo, City of Portage, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo Community foundation, Kalamazoo County Government, Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agency, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Portage Public Schools, Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, and Western Michigan University.
CLICK HERE to view the Sustainability Covenant
The Southwest Michigan Regional SUSTAINABILITY COVENANT shall be a joint initiative of several organizations in the Southwest Michigan Regional area that are committed to promoting the development of a sustainable infrastructure by the interconnection of economic, social and environmental sustainability principles throughout the region and within their respective community and organizations.
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Sustainable Business Forum Founders
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Founders of the Southwest Michigan
Sustainable Business Forum
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Outside Events
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LEED Legislation
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Monday, March 15, 2010 at 4:00 PM
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LEED Legislation Invitation
March 15, 2010 - Grand Rapids 4-5pm
March 17, 2010 - Southfield 4-5pm
One-hour educational session on the newly introduced LEED legislation that provides economic incentives in the form of tax abatements and tax increment financing for LEED certified projects.
RSVP to Sharon Sprague by March 11th: 616-752-2326 or Email
CLICK HERE for more information
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8th Annual Renewable Energy Conference
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Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 8:30 AM
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8th Annual Renewable Energy Conference
Ideal for homeowners, renewable energy enthusiasts, and students who wish to learn something new and meet other individuals that are interested in promoting and using renewable and alternative energy technologies.
CLICK HERE for registration information
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Green Facilities Conference
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:30 AM
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Green Facilities Conference
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Time: 7:30am – 4:00 pm
Location: Prince Conference Center at Calvin College
1800 East Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Registration: $80 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch
Watch for more information at www.enichols.com/greenconference. Questions can be directed to Marcie Palmer at marcie.palmer@enichols.com
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MI Sustainable Business Forum Conference & Expo
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM
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MI Sustainable Business Forum Conference & Expo:
Creating Connections, Revitalizing Michigan
April 28-30, 2010
CLICK HERE for Conference Flyer
Please visit www.nwmsbf.org for registration, exhibit, and sponsor forms, or please feel free to contact Patty O’Donnell, 231-929-5039 or pattyodonnell@nwm.cog.mi.us for the forms and questions.
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Sustainable Business Forum Board of Directors
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President:
Ken Peregon
O'Boyle ,Cowell, Blalock & Assoc.
President-Elect:
Lisa Hardesty
Bronson Healthcare Group
Secretary/Treasurer:
Bill Rose
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Board Members:
Lisa Chappell
LKF Marketing
Mike Myszka
Denso Manufacturing
Lynn Spurr
FTC&H
Audrey Wierenga
MDNRE
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