Executive Director Dave Feldman
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Bethesda Green
Bethesda Green relies on corporate sponsorships, grants, in-kind donations and individual contributions to develop programs and outreach that support the local economy, create a healthier community and provide information about innovative sustainable businesses and living solutions. Businesses can participate at a variety of commitment levels.
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Sponsor Shout Out
Many thanks to our new and renewing sponsors.
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Bethesda Green Business Incubator Open House
In addition to producing a video introducing the green business entrepreneurs at our Bethesda Green Business Incubator Open House Feb. 8, Mark Leisher compiled a package highlighting the day's presentations.
A listing of the numerous news articles recently published in local media outlets about the incubator can be found here.
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Upcoming Bethesda Green Events
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BG 101 -- Thursday, Feb. 24, 4 - 5:30 pm. A Bethesda Green orientation and review of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. info@bethesdagreen.org.
Greening Condos -- Wednesday, March 2, 7-9 pm at Bethesda Green. Introducing Energy Audits.
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First Thursday Happy Hour -- Join us at Vapiano for casual conversation and networking, Thursday, March 3, 5 - 8 pm.
EOM Meeting -- Thursday, March 10, 4 - 5:30 pm. Education, Outreach and Marketing Group. Newcomers welcome. Contact Dave Heffernan.
Check the Events page regularly for updates.
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Bethesda Green is seeking a part-time Development Officer to cultivate and secure corporate financial sponsorship, identify and create fund-raising opportunities among individual major donors, and develop a membership program. Send resume and cover letter to jobs@bethesdagreen.org.
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From the Executive Director
I often get asked "What is Bethesda Green?" People recognize we offer many excellent green programs but are unsure how they are tied together.
Fair question.
Simply put, Bethesda Green brings business, government and community together to promote a healthy economy and sustainable living practices. The goal is to reduce our collective impact on the environment. This is done in three ways:
- Incubation -- Stimulate the next generation of green business models and solutions.
- Education -- Raise awareness and inspire action through programs, online tools, and our Resource Center.
- Initiation -- Develop, manage and promote innovative green programs that leverage community assets.
Our Green Business Incubator -- showcased in this remarkable video by our own incubatee, Mark Leisher Productions -- hosts 11 green companies and recently announced a partnership with the University of Maryland to support its expansion. Our educational efforts often are initiated through partnerships. Coming soon, Montgomery College is offering courses at Bethesda Green toward a Green Energy and Sustainability Practitioner Certificate, and we are co-hosting a program with the Gazette highlighting Maryland businesses that have "gone green." Please visit our calendar for more details about upcoming programs and events. We thank all of our local partners and sponsors for their commitment and support as they lead the way to a greener Bethesda. Dave Feldman
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Greening Condos
Starting Wednesday, March 2, Bethesda Green, ecobeco, and event sponsors will present a free series of panel discussio ns focusing on greening condominiums. The five monthly sessions are scheduled at Bethesda Green on the first Wednesday every month through July. Sessions run from 7-9 pm. Light appetizers will be served.
The Greening Condos series targets residents, boards, property managers, and companies that provide green services to condominiums. The goal is to make it easier for residents to take action to improve their building's environmental impact, to save energy, and to lower their utility bills for both units and common areas.
March 2 Session: Introducing Energy Audits for Condo Buildings. Learn how your condo can win a grant for up to $75,000 from Montgomery County.
RSVP for March 2 Session
Limited seating available; please reserve your spot, click here.
Special Thanks to Event Sponsors
Monument Bank
Jane Fairweather Real Estate Team Abaris Realty Clean Currents Pepco Commercial & Industry Energy Savings Program Ted Ross Consulting
Maryland Clean Energy Center |
Incubator Spotlight
Feature by Dana Burton
Aquabarrel
any people support water conservation. But only some go the distance to actually collect and use rainwater in their household.
www.Aquabarrel.com exists for those who DO. Founder Barry Chenkin sells a wide range of off-the-shelf water collection and storage systems to homeowners who find the surmountable challenge in such work.
Aquabarrel's "green" product line also fits right in among the other "green-izens" of the Bethesda Green Business Incubator.
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Incubator Video by Mark Leisher |
First Thursday Happy Hour
March 3, 5 - 8 pm
Join us at Vapiano for casual conversation and social networking
Vapiano Bethesda
4900 Hampden Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-215-7013
- Hear about Bethesda Green's community outreach plans
- Enjoy stromboli, bruschetta, antipasti and a wide variety of pizzas
- Happy-hour-priced beer, wine and specialty drinks
- Raffle for Vapiano gift cards
RSVP through Meetup.
Thanks to Clean Currents, our event sponsor.
Support wind power by switching your electricity bill to Clean Currents. For each person who makes the switch and mentions Bethesda Green, $10 will be donated to the organization. Attend this Happy Hour and learn how easy and affordable it can be to go green at home. If you bring your utility account number, you can even sign up on the spot! Already a customer? Be proud to be wind powered and pick up a free yard sign!
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 | TEDx Viewing Party attendees break for a locally-produced and prepared pot-luck lunch.
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Bethesda Green Hungers for Changing the Way We Eat
Cheryl Kollin, Principal, Full Plate Ventures hosted the TEDxManhattan "Changing the Way We Eat" Viewing Party at Bethesda Green February 12.
The event examined several aspects of the sustainable food movement and the work being done to shift our food systems.
The Viewing Party included a discussion about our own burgeoning local food movement in Montgomery County. Read the blog post for details.
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