In This Issue:

• Engineering Unplugged
  • Register and SAVE!
• Local Dynamics
  • What about your bailout?
  • “Trashion” on the runway!
• Cool Factor
  • NRHA wins award
  • Blue Ridge is LEED Gold

Join us at Engineering Unplugged

Where going green can save you green!

Engineering Unplugged is the Premier Green Event in Hampton Roads for professionals in engineering, building, manufacturing and research.

You can't afford to miss this first-of-its-kind opportunity!

• Register in the next two weeks and save up to $300!
• Identify areas where unknown energy loss and consumption waste your money
• Prepare yourself for changes in building practices with cutting edge experts on LEED, HVAC, solar technologies, and more
• Elevate your expertise with tours, demonstrations, case studies and networking
• Increase your understanding of the applications for future green technologies
• Gain half the CEU's needed to renew your PE License in 2010.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ted Constant Convocation Center
Old Dominion University, Norfolk Campus

Register early and save!

• Before February 6 - $195 per person
• Between February 6 and March 3 - $295 per person
• After March 3 - $495 per person
• Group discounts also available

Get the credit you deserve
Did you know that the Virginia General Assembly recently passed a bill stating that Architects, Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors are now required to complete the equivalent of 16 Continuing Education Credits each biennium to maintain their licenses?

Did you know that your participation in Engineering Unplugged provides eight approved credit hours? Have fun, be enlightened, make new contacts, save money and get half of your credits now with this exciting conference! Visit www.engineeringunplugged.com to register!

For additional information on the mandate, read Page 77 under the heading Continuing Education in the APELSCIDLA regulations that were updated January 1, 2009. Read more…

Cool Factor

Is it time for your bailout? 
For months now, all we've heard about is big-business bailouts but what about the guy (or gal) who represents the backbone of this country? OBVIA, a product-development and design company, is taking that idea to heart with “The Great American Inventor Rescue.” OBVIA will waive its inventor-assistance fees in the development of the next great invention. Act now. Read more…

Where “trashy” is all the rage
Who says garbage can't be beautiful? Fashion designers from across the country are jumping on the eco-friendly bandwagon to create beautiful gowns from recycled materials. Take a look at how these talented individuals have taken materials from the dumpster to the runway. You'll be surprised at the results.

Local Dynamics

NRHA wins a sustainable award! The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority was awarded the 2008 League of American Communications Professionals' Magellan Award for “Most Creative Campaign” for getting the word out about their mission to foster sustainable mixed-income communities and more...

Blue Ridge is LEED Gold! The Destination Center for the Blue Ridge Parkway recently attained LEED Gold status for the building's impressive standard for high energy efficiency. The center included a 10,000-square-foot green roof that was seeded with drought-tolerant native plants. Read more…