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Bethesda Green
Bethesda Green relies on corporate sponsorships, grants, in-kind donations and individual contributions to incubate next generation green businesses, educate the community, and inspire action by initiating programs and services that promote sustainable living practices.
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Help Clean Up Rock Creek -- Saturday morning, Jan. 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Rock Creek Conservancy is organizing a series of volunteer activities to help clean up Rock Creek and remove invasive vines at five locations.
Bethesda Central Farm Market -- Open Sundays, 10am-1pm (winter hours) at the Bethesda Elementary School parking lot on Arlington Road, at the corner of Wilson Lane and Old Georgetown Road.
Nature Lovers Charity Hike -- Meet Sunday, Jan. 20, 11am at the Grosvenor / Strathmore Metro. RSVP
A Year in the Life of an Electric Car Owner -- Part of the Poolesville Green "What's It All About" series. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2-4pm, Poolesville Town Hall.
BG 101 -- Wednesday, Jan. 30, 4-5:30pm. Bethesda Green orientation and review of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Contact: info@bethesdagreen.org.
Bethesda Green Finance Workshop Series & Venture Forum -- Thursday, Jan. 31, 8-10 am at Bethesda Green -- second workshop in the series will cover "What Investors Are Looking For and How to Pitch"
Check the Events page regularly for updates.
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From the Executive Director
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I love a new year! It is not only a chance to reflect on the past but a great time to look at fresh ideas. And two weeks in, we are off to a good start. Bethesda Green continues to advance its mission by offering practical solutions to common challenges. We continue with programs like the Fields of Green Internship Fair, Solar and Green Home Expo, On the Farm; Around the Table lecture series and farm tour and Green Awards celebration and gala. We will continue to support entrepreneurs through our green business incubator and a finance series to get sustainability-focused companies in the DC region financing and access to capital. We are adding new programs including greening business, the Reel Water Film Festival, workshops on greening commercial buildings and new outreach to neighborhoods, schools and restaurants. We are working with our landlord and partner, Capital One to LEED certify our building and create a showcase of innovation. And our work doesn't stop in Bethesda. We will begin leading a coalition of other green teams in Silver Spring, Wheaton, Poolesville, Gaithersburg and Annapolis to help their communities and reach. Bethesda Green will continue to work for this community to improve our quality of life and set an example for others to follow. Please be part of our community and join us for the ride in 2013. |
 Growing Your Business
Finance Workshop Series & Venture Forum
Bethesda Green has launched a series of workshops and a venture forum to help grow the green business economy in the region. More information about the series is available here.
The Thursday, January 31 workshop -- What Investors Are Looking for and How To Pitch -- will address what investors are looking for in an early stage company and how to make an effective presentation to them. The program panel will include both qualified investors and entrepreneurs who have extensive experience in what it takes to raise funding.
General networking and light refreshments available at 8 am; program runs 8:30 - 10 am.
SPEAKERS:
- Anthony Millin, Lerch, Early and Brewer, moderator
- Casey Berman, Berman Ventures, Dingman Angel
- Jason Shrensky, Dingman Angel in Residence
- Greg Merril, CEO, Brain Sentry
Tickets available here.
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 4th Annual
Fields of Green Internship Fair
Saturday, Feb. 9
10 am - 2 pm
Are you a college or grad school student looking for an internship or job in the environmental sector? Have you recently graduated and need to get your foot in the door to kick start you environmental career?
If so, Bethesda Green's 4th annual Fields of Green Internship Fair is for you!
Saturday, February 9
10 am - 2 pm
Bethesda Green
4825 Cordell Avenue
Second Floor above the Capital One Bank branch
Meet numerous environmental employers from the DC metro area. Come to the fair prepared to impress as employers will be interviewing promising candidates on-the-spot.
Check our website for more details and a list of participating organizations.
If you have any questions, please contact Sharon D'Emidio at Sharon@bethesdagreen.org.
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Meet the Greens
First Thursday Happy Hour -- Feb. 7
 Join us for casual conversation and social networking.
Hear from people representing green organizations in Wheaton, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Poolesville and Annapolis -- how they got started and where they are going.
Thursday, February 7
5 - 8 pm
Chef Tony's Restaurant
4926 St. Elmo Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
Contribution: $10 at the door
- Proceeds shared with participating green organizations
- Complimentary appetizers and glass of wine
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Changing the Way We Eat 2013
TEDxManhattan Viewing Party
Saturday, Feb. 16 10 am - 6 pm
Bethesda Green
4825 Cordell Ave. Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814
Bethesda Green and Full Plate Ventures co-host our third official TEDxManhattan Viewing Party. This independently organized TED talk called "Changing the Way We Eat" will inform, educate, and empower with speakers, short films, and music.
Watch the entire conference, live from New York, from the comfort of two viewing screens at Bethesda Green. No need to stay for the whole day -- drop in as your schedule allows. Join us for a potluck lunch to learn about our burgeoning local food movement and what's emerging in Montgomery County.
Check out the day's schedule here.
RSVP thru Meetup. Space is limited, so register today.
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