Executive Director Dave Feldman
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Sponsor Shoutout
Thank you to new Partner sponsor Areva and renewing sponsor Standard Solar. Special thanks to Yamas Mediterranean Grill for providing a wonderful sampling of food for our recent holiday party. We also want to acknowledge the EverGreen Home, which keeps us supplied with wonderful fresh-roasted coffee beans.
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Upcoming Bethesda Green Events
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First Thursday Happy Hour -- Join us at Ri-Ra Irish Pub for casual conversation and networking, Thursday, Jan. 6, 5 - 8 pm. More >>
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Benefit Corporations Growing in Maryland
State is first in the nation to register businesses with social and environmental principles. See article published by the Gazette.net.
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From the Executive Director
This month, we are taking stock of our year-end accomplishments and setting the groundwork for an exciting year in 2011. We'll be sharing details soon, but for now, let me extend our gratitude to all the volunteers, partners and sponsors who make it all possible.
High among the Bethesda Green successes is the growth and development of our Green Business Incubator as an engine of job creation in the community. We're starting to see tangible results and will begin sharing stories from our 11 companies in the new year.
Other highlights include: - Educating thousands of people about renewable solar energy and simple efficiencies to cut carbon output and save money.
- Organizing e-cycling days (see below) in partnership with Montgomery County, collecting tons of TVs, computers and other old electronic equipment.
- Convening an internship fair providing hundreds of young people a gateway to future careers.
- Hosting our first gala spotlighting businesses and individuals as champions of sustainable living.
- Strengthening ties between the urban and rural communities in the local agricultural food chain.
- Installing dozens of new recycling bins in downtown Bethesda in partnership with Federal Realty Investment Trust.
Going forward, we plan to germinate the seeds we've sown to build a sustainable future. You can play a key role in supporting that effort by making a donation online or sending a check to 4825 Cordell Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Happy New Year to everyone.
Dave Feldman
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E-Cycling Day at Whitman High School
On a cold, dreary Sunday afternoon, 641 vehicles drove through the Whitman High School parking lot to drop off tons of e-waste for recycling. A big shout out to the Whitman Green Team for helping move traffic and unloading cars.
For more details, see the Green Around Town column posted on Patch.com.
New feature: check out the e-cycling video highlight package produced by Mark Leisher of Green Roads TV, a Bethesda Green Business Incubator company.
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First Thursday Happy Hour -- Jan. 6
Join Us for Casual Conversation and Networking
Ring in the New Year!
Ri-Ra Irish Pub
4931 Elm Street
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-1122 Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 5pm - 8pm
We'll share our Green Resolutions for 2011. - Hear about upcoming Bethesda Green events
- Meet members of our Green Business Incubator
- Learn what you can do to make a difference in your community
What's your New Year's Green Resolution?
Jot it down with your name and email address. Bring your Green Resolution to the Happy Hour for chance to win a Ri-Ra gift card. We'll share ideas and publish highlights on our website.
Come thirsty and hungry; Ri-Ra will contribute a percentage of sales to Bethesda Green.
RSVP through Bethesda Green Meetup
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Concert to Benefit the Menare Foundation
Noel Paul Stookey of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary will be doing a concert to benefit the Menare Foundation on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Montgomery College's Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring.
The Menare Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Underground Railroad and managing the Button Farm Living History Center, is a member of the
Bethesda Green Business Incubator.
Tickets will go on sale in early January.
For more information about tickets, sponsorships, or how to attend an invitation-only reception, call John Boit at 202-468-9413.
Noel Paul Stookey photo by Kevin Mazur. |
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