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USGBC-MISSOURI GATEWAY CHAPTER MISSION
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To initiate, develop and accelerate the implementation of green building concepts, technologies and principles that promote environmentally responsible, prosperous and healthy places to live and work.
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Monthly Evening Program
How Green is My Neighborhood?
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Tuesday, March 10, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Urban sustainability rating tools are fundamental instruments for helping achieve green community goals. They provide integrated accounting of the triple bottom lines of community development, raising awareness and improving the quality of outcomes.
In recent years, a variety of rating tools have emerged with different capabilities and costs, and understanding their strengths and weaknesses can help practitioners select the most appropriate tool. Speaker Eliot Allen of Criterion Planners of Portland, Oregon will review a dozen rating systems available in North America for cities, planned and existing neighborhoods, transportation and infrastructure, and landscape and parks.
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In-Depth Seminar
Sustainability Ratings for Existing Neighborhoods & the St. Louis Great Streets Initiative
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Wednesday, March 11, 8:00 - 10:00 am
In this in-depth session, speakers Eliot Allen of Criterion Planners, Rachel Witt of the South Grand Community Improvement District, and Susan Morgan of SIUE's Department of Civil Engineering will take an in-depth look at tools for existing neighborhoods and discuss the St. Louis Great Streets Initiative and the initiative's impact on South Grand.
A review of the project's scope addressing the sustainable design categories of environment, community, art and economics will be presented. Data evaluating the impact of the rain gardens on water quantity and quality in the sewer will be discussed.
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Tickets on Sale for Growing Green Spotlight
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Thursday, March 26, 5:30 - 7:30 pm 
Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter for the 7th Annual Growing Green Celebration - but don't expect the usual!
NEW in 2015, we will celebrate the past 6 years of Growing Green Winners with the Growing Green Spotlight Celebration!
2014 Winners will present on their accomplishments in the past year. Recently certified LEED & ENERGY STAR projects will also be recognized.
The celebration will take place at the Third Degree Glass Factory, and tickets include networking, buffet dinner, dessert, beer & wine, and free on-site parking. Purchase tickets before March 18 to take advantage of early bird prices!
Join us at the Growing Green Spotlight!
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Heartland Regional Leadership Summit
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 March 16 - 18
A special opportunity for USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter members! Get the latest from USGBC, learn about our region's Chapters, and walk away with valuable leadership training. Attendees will tour a LEED v4 pilot project, LEED ND Neighborhood development, and have dinner with USGBC Regional Chapters at a local brewery. Hosted by the USGBC-Wisconsin Green Building Alliance, the summit is only $49 for Chapter members!
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Maryville University Green Fashion Show
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Friday, March 27 
Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Emerging Professionals for a tour of Walker Hall, Maryville's new LEED Silver Health Professions Facility, and then stay to enjoy Maryville University's 2015 Green Fashion Show! Student teams will display their avant-garde costumes from recycled and repurposed materials. The tour of Walker Hall will begin at 6:00 pm, and the Fashion Show will take place from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in Maryville University's Gander Hall. Admission to the Fashion Show is $2.00 at the door or two non-perishable food items. Contact EP co-chairs James Dice and Katie Rietz for further details about the tour.
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Two Stories of Congregational Energy Audits
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In 2014 Missouri Interfaith Power & Light and the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter awarded complementary energy audits to ten congregations, funded by a USGBC Impact grant. Since that time, energy auditors have been hard at work! Recently, Jeff McIntire-Strassburg, local blogger and member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Tower Grove, shared a three part series about their energy audit experience on the national EdenKeeper blog. And Annie Smith of Ross & Baruzzini shared the story of their Sustainability Team's experience provided a pro-bono audit for Grace & Peace Fellowship. Visit our website to read more |
Webster Sustainability Conference
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Friday and Saturday, March 27-28
 The 4th Annual Webster University Sustainability Conference's theme is Strange Connections: Innovations for Sustainability, emphasizing the diverse parties and innovations that can come together in the name of sustainability.
Keynote speaker Mark "Puck" Mykelby will present on his sustainable vision and strategy for the nation. Other conference highlights include presentations ranging from Sustainable Investments to BEE Diversity to Innovation in Lighting Technology, and the display of a Tesla Motors premium electric vehicle.
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Advancing Renewables Conference
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Monday & Tuesday, April 6-7The Advancing Renewables in the Midwest Conference is coming to Columbia, Missouri! This year's Renewable Energy theme is "Expanding Opportunities." Keynote speakers include Brian Bastelli, President & CEO of Home Performance Coalition, and Mike Noble, Executive Director of Fresh Energy. Other highlights from the conference include: TJ Berry, Missouri State Representative, on the important fit that biomass has in today's Missouri energy economy; Priya Barua, World Resources Institute, on how and why America's largest corporations are embracing renewable energy; David Bunge, Cypress Creek Renewables, on the multi-megawatt scaled utility projects that have been built throughout MIssouri the past two years; and more!
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Healthy Planet Natural Living Expo
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Sunday, March 29, 10:00 am - 4:00 pmEnjoy the beginning of spring as The Healthy Planet, St. Louis' Green & Natural Living magazine, hosts its 29th Natural Living Expo. This event will include more than 70 exhibit booths offering a variety of eco-friendly, healthy and natural products, services and information. Make sure to stop by the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter's booth!
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Entries for 2015 EBies due March 30
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 The EBies recognize the unsung heroes of existing buildings, highlighting the building operators, facilities managers, owners, engineers, retro-commissioning agents and other professionals who have conceived and implemented work to improve their building's environmental performance. Focus areas include energy, water, operations, materials use, lighting, portfolio-wide improvements, and tenant engagement. The submission deadline for the 2015 Ebies is March 30th. Finalists will be announced on May 6th and the awards ceremony will take place on June 22nd in New York City. Submit your entry for the 2015 Ebies |
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Green Building Experts Recognizes Members
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The Green Building Experts program  celebrates Chapter members who have achieved third-party recognition for their green building expertise within the past year. A Chapter member is considered a Green Building Expert when she or he is: published; quoted; acts as a speaker, panelist, moderator, instructor or facilitator of a presentation or course; judges a competition; wins an award; is elected or appointed to a leadership role in an organization; or earns a LEED credential. Submit your recent recognition to be highlighted as a Green Building Expert! Explore the Green Building Experts Program |
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Thanks to our New & Renewing Annual Sponsors!
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Ameren Missouri - RENEWING Platinum
Automatic Controls Equipment Systems, Inc- RENEWING Green Schools
Farnsworth Group - NEW Silver
Cannon Design - RENEWING Gold
ECO Recycling - RENEWING Silver
Hastings & Chivetta - RENEWING Silver
KONE - RENEWING Silver
M3 Engineering - RENEWING Silver
Madison County Planning & Development - NEW Green Schools
Ross & Baruzzini - RENEWING Silver
Siemens - RENEWING Silver
Solutions AEC - RENEWING Silver
William A Kerr Foundation - RENEWING Platinum
The financial support of our sponsors is integral to ensuring that everyone can live, work and learn in smart and healthy buildings. Learn more about 2015 Sponsorship Opportunities! What Your Company Gains as a USGBC - MGC Sponsor:
EXPAND: Grow the knowledge of green building and sustainability in our community.
PARTICIPATE: Get involved in educational programs, special events and volunteer committees to showcase your company's leadership. EXPOSURE: As a Chapter Sponsor, your company will be: - Listed on our website which receives 5500 visitors and 39,000 page views per month.
- Included in our monthly e-newsletter with nearly 5,000 subscribers.
- Recognized at monthly programs, with an average attendance of 100.
LEARN: Keep up with the latest green building trends and technologies and earn continuing education hours. ALIGN: Differentiate your company as a leader in the sustainability movement in your community.
USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Sponsorships includes numerous benefits - from complimentary Chapter memberships and monthly program passes to exposure on the Chapter website, e-news and at events.
You can learn more by downloading our 2015 Sponsor Package or by contacting Emily Andrews at 314-577-0854.
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Thanks to our RESTORATIVE SPONSORS
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Thanks to our PLATINUM SPONSORS
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Thanks to our GOLD SPONSORS
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Thanks to our GREEN SCHOOLS SPONSORS
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Thanks to our SILVER SPONSORS
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Acorn Landscape Architecture
Ameren Missouri
Pure Power
ASSA ABLOY
BSI Constructors
Christner, Inc.
Color Art Integrated Interiors
Dynamic Controls, Inc.
ECO Recycling, Inc.
Electrical Connection
Enterprise Holdings
Express Scripts
Farnsworth Group
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FGM Architects
French Gerleman
Guarantee Electrical Company Hastings & Chivetta
HOK
Johnson Controls
Kirberg
KONE, Inc.
Lighting Associates, Inc.
Microgrid Solar
M3 Engineering Group
National Design Build Services
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NewGround
Oates Associates
Parsons Brinkerhoff
Ross & Baruzzini
Siemens
Solutions AEC
Sunwheel Energy, a McCormack Baron Salazar company
Tarlton
Thompson Coburn, LLC
Trane
U.S. Bank
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Thanks to our GREEN SPONSORS
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Arcturis
Custom Engineering
Green Street St. Louis
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HDR, Inc
KAI Design & Build
Koch Air, LLC
The Korte Company
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PayneCrest Electric
Wm. B. Ittner, Inc
Woolpert
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