Breakouts highlight successful partnerships
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1:30-2:45pm: "It takes a village...":
Successful Partnering for Lean, Green Facilities
Affinity Health System
In the first portion of this session you will learn about how Affinity Health System has built a successful partnership with Focus on Energy, utility
representatives, contractors and designers, and other organizations whose
mission is to create a more sustainable world. Learn about the results at Affinity that go beyond deep energy savings.
PRESENTERS:
Mindy Guilfoyle, Focus on
Energy
Iqbal Mian, Affinity Healthcare
Tom Laabs, Affinity
Healthcare
 Kerry Centre
Part II of this session: Through the
lens of an integrated team, discover how sustainable design goes hand in
glove with work flow process improvement and lean construction management
principles to make a profitable and prosperous building project. Completed in 2009,
Kerry Center
is a 264,000 square foot corporate office, laboratory, and pilot plant project
in Beloit, Wisconsin. It received the States largest Focus on Energy Grant (nearly $200,000)
in for its energy savings strategies.
PRESENTERS:
Rick Hombsch, HGA
Adam Jelen, Gilbane Building Company
Paula Verboomen, HGA
During the afternoon breakout sessions, you'll have a chance to get a great look at the design elements, approach to construction, funding and partnerships that make these projects exceptional. AND, these sessions qualify for continuing education for GBCI and AIA.
Read more about the program and presenters on the SE2 Website
Claim your seat and sign up today
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Online Registration for SE2 Closes Friday at midnight
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Join us at SE2 2010!
Excitement is building for our September 21 Kickoff and Main Event on September 22. Attendance is nearing 300, and our Tradeshow is SOLD OUT!
Attention students--There is a special registration rate for students at $50.
Your registration fee supports the WGBA mission, but also earns:
- Sept 21 Kickoff event with
local food, beer, and Exhibit Hall opening
- Terrific keynote speakers, and
breakout sessions
- Continuing Education hours for
GBCI and AIA
- Locally sourced breakfast,
lunch, and snacks
- Tour of Quad Graphics via
hybrid bus
- "Ask the Education Experts" about your LEED credentials at the WGBA Booth
Don't miss the SE2 Awards Ceremony and presentation on the winning projects!
More information on the SE2 Conference.
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Local Food Spotlight
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In an effort to make our event more sustainable, WGBA has committed to sourcing all ingredients for the meals, snacks, and the kick off event from
local producers. We aim to support the local economy and Wisconsin farmers. Each week, we'll feature an item from our menu, along with information on the source.
Sassy Cow Creamery
Columbus, WI
Providing Ice Cream at Conference
Sassy Cow Creamery crafts their very own ice cream by adding
sugar and cream to traditional milk. Once pasteurized and aged, flavors are added, like chocolate, peach,
strawberry and peanut butter fudge. The
creamery also offers two lines of milk, organic and traditional - bottled right
on site! You'll also find heavy cream,
half-and-half and butter and a Wisconsin favorite... cheese curds! All of Sassy
Cow's products are made with farm-fresh, rBGH free milk.
To
learn more, visit www.sassycowcreamery.com |
WGBA News & Events
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NEWS
Ozaukee County Transit has RFQ for sustainable project. (look near top of their webpage)
EVENTS
Sept 30, WGBA NE Meeting. The Leonardo Academy presents at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, 11:30am-1:00pm,
Appleton, WI
Oct 21, "Commissioning Process for Architects, Developers and Building Owners," Course has 8 GBCI CE hours. 8am-4pm. Location: Eppstein Uhen Architects, Milwaukee
Nov 22, "Building Performance Measurement," Course has 4 GBCI CE hours. Location: ESI, Brookfield
CONFERENCES
The early registration deadline for Greenbuild has been extended to Sept 17. Don't miss this national event, just down the road in Chicago.
www.greenbuildexpo.org
Wisconsin's Solar Decade Conference is coming soon! Check out this great opportunity to learn how solar power is affecting the built environment, and how you can become involved as a green building practitioner. www.solardecade.com |
Thanks to our Sponsors!
| We appreciate the support of these companies and organizations: We Energies (Platinum), Focus on Energy (Gold), Town & Country RCD (Silver), ESI (Bronze), Boldt Construction (Bronze), Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (Bronze), HGA (Bronze), Miron Construction (Local Food), Mortenson Construction (Signage), Central Waters (Beer)
It's not too late to sign up as a Sponsor. Visit our website for more information.
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WGBA is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We are also an Affiliate of the US Green Building Council. We invite you to join our mission to grow green building in Wisconsin, and welcome you to participate in our many activities and initiatives.
Sincerely,
Susan Loomans
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance |
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