We are pleased to announce three Grand Prize winners
and ten Excellence
award winners for SQA 2015
SQA Grand Prize
- Capital Intelligence Associates: a full service wealth management firm, helping clients address today's complex regulated financial landscape in a conscientious manner.
- Locanda del Lago: serving authentic, Northern Italian cuisine using local California Farmer's Market organic ingredients on Third Street Promenade for 24 years.
- Shore Hotel: a LEED Gold certified hotel blending inspired modern design with truly eco-conscious practices all in a spectacular beachside setting.
SQA Excellence Awards
SQA Luncheon Ceremony - Thursday, April 16, 2015, 11AM
Keynote: Eric Corey Freed, renowned "organic" architect
Le Meridien Delfina Hotel, 530 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica
Luncheon Ticket Information
Pre-paid tickets are $50 for Chamber members and $60 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased by visiting smsqa.com or reserve tickets in advance by calling (310) 393-9825.
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What is Your Vision for the Library?
Santa Monica Library
Santa Monica Public Library is envisioning the future of the organization through the process of strategic planning. A major focus of this effort is to solicit input and engage a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that the Library's newly formed plan will meet the needs of the Santa Monica community. During the month of April, public forums will be held at all library locations and all community members are invited to share their hopes and aspirations to help shape the Library's future.
- Wednesday, April 8, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Ocean Park Library, 2601 Main St. - Thursday, April 9, 10:30am-12:00pm
Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. - Thursday, April 9, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Montana Library, 1704 Montana Ave. - Wednesday, April 22, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Fairview Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. - Thursday, April 23, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Pico Library, 2201 Pico Blvd.
For more information on this and other public programs, visit smpl.org or contact the Santa Monica Public Library at
(310) 458-8600.
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Landscape Rebate Revamped
We've updated our popular landscape rebate program to help you replace your lawn and save water.
- "Cash for Grass" incentive increases to $3.50 per sq. ft. turf removed
- Maximum rebate increased to $4,500 per property
- Updated requirements include new irrigation rules
- Professional design consultations available for a small fee starting April 15.
For more details and to get started, click here.
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 The Value of Wilderness
SMC Environmental Lecture Series
An Interdisciplinary Debate:
SMC's top environmental thinkers - from psychology to philosophy to political science and beyond -share their perspectives on the value of wilderness and how humans relate to the natural world.
Tuesday, April 21 | 6:45pm | Free | SMC HSS 263
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Join a FREE Green Living Workshop offered by the City of Santa Monica's Office of Sustainability and the Environment
and Sustainable Works! Learn ways to save money, positively impact your family, community, and the planet! The workshops are ongoing, attend one meeting or all six, whichever fits your schedule.
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The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is proud to host the 8th annual Spring Green Expo. This unique one-day educational event is open to the public and is focused on educating the community on sustainability issues and how to live and work in a more environmentally friendly manner.
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Contact Us
Sustainable Santa Monica
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The SMCVB was a founding partner of Santa Monica's Green Business Certification Program, and was recently honored with the Platinum Adrian Award for Leadership in Sustainable Tourism from the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International and National Geographic Traveler.
The SMCVB recently relocated to the historic Edgemar Center for the Arts. The administrative office features ample sunlight, repurposed equipment, décor and Trex flooring made from recycled wood and plastic.
The UCLA Health System, is a member of Practice Greenhealth, the nation's leading membership and networking organization for health care institutions that have made a commitment to sustainable, environmentally preferable practices.
The cafeteria at the UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica supports Santa Monica's Sustainable Food goal to reduce meat consumption by 15% by featuring a Meatless Monday dish. The cafeteria also sources local and organic produce and does not serve fried food.
Is your favorite business green certified? Find out here!
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1450 Ocean Fun
Classes for March
Take a poetry workshop in honor of National Poetry Month, make some art paper with your recycled
junk mail, learn basic quilting with sewing machine tips, write an original song and more! In the Studio, Richard Hutman begins work mid-month, creating new works with
paper and sharing his approach to papercraft.
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Give+Take Swap Boutique, Santa Monica
Click the logo for details.
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Fourth Annual SBCLA Industry Achievement Awards
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Bike Education Classes
Learn how to ride, repair and love your bike!
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Join your neighbors and discover how Home Upgrade can help you save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. With rebates and incentives up to $3,000 are available for your qualifying energy efficiency upgrade.
More information here.
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On the second Tuesday of every month, you are invited to the only pure networking event for owners and decision-makers of LA's green economy. Click logo for details.
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