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Greetings!
Sacramento summers are notorious for turning up the heat, and this has been no exception in the GCA world. We are pleased to announce our partnership with the newly unveiled GreenWise Sacramento initiative. We have also had strong support by Congresswoman Matsui in efforts to strengthen the clean energy sector in the Region.
There are some excellent upcoming summer forums, socials, and other green events featured below. Enjoy!
Be well,
Kristine |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Sacramento Sustainability ForumDate and Time: June 17, 7:00 - 9:00 pmLocation: Hot Italian, 1627 16th Street, Sacramento
Focus: Local Food, featuring a panel of resident experts.
Advancing Diversity in the New Green Economy
Date and Time: June 28, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Sacramento Convention Center
Focus: Learn how the new clean energy economy and federal stimulus will bring investment, business, and job opportunities to California's diverse marketplace.
Registration:
Required
TechSurge Summer Mixer
Date and Time: June 29, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: M!X Downtown, 1525 L Street, Sacramento
Focus: SARTA's summer networking mixer for the technology industry.
Registration: Required
Construction and Demolition Waste - Strategies for Improvement
Date and Time: July 8, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 8351 Umbria Ave Building 5, Sacramento
Focus: Hosted by USGBC, learn about the resources available in the Sacramento area.
Registration:
Required
Date and Time: July 1, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: TBD
Focus: A casual monthly get together with Sacramento's green crowd.
For updates, visit our online calendar of events. |
GreenWise Sacramento Partnership
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| Valley Vision has established a strategic partnership with the office of Sacramento's Mayor Johnson. Managing Partner Julia Burrows and the Valley Vision organization will play a central leadership role in the new GreenWise Sacramento initiative. While many community stakeholders are participating in the green initiative, Valley Vision will hold joint priority-setting goals for the initiative on behalf of our GCA partners. We will immediately start working with the Mayor designing how to transition this 8-month planning process into concrete work plans that amplify existing GCA efforts in 2011-2012 and beyond. We believe this partnership is a positive step to make our region a widely recognized leader in green, clean technology. |
Congresswoman Matsui's Clean Energy Convening
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On June 1st Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui and the GCA held a clean technology convening, facilitating discussion surrounding the Regional Industry Clusters of Opportunity grant. Over 50 attendees collaborated to identify critical regional needs in order to transform the
Sacramento Region into a leader in the clean energy and clean technology
economy. Much of the conversation focused on unders tanding and utilizing clean energy financing tools, and formulating "the region's story" to attract businesses and raise our national profile. To be a part of future discussions on these financing and messaging components, contact Chris Flores.
Photo courtesy of Rudy Meyers
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| Green Economy Map: California |
| The Environmental Defense Fund is compiling a comprehensive map of all green businesses in California. So far the map features over 3,400 businesses whose information is shared over a n interactive online map. Over the past year, SACTO and other Sacramento Region organizations have been using this tool to help gather inventory of clean energy companies in the region. The map features businesses that are both providing products and services, and that are taking action to operate more sustainably. Add your information to publicize your business, direct traffic to your website, and make your mark on the green map.
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