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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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Saturday, June 15
Short films are begin accepted until May 10. For more information, click here.
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Bethesda Central Farm Market -- Open Sundays, 9am-1pm at the Bethesda Elementary School parking lot on Arlington Road, at the corner of Wilson Lane and Old Georgetown Road.
An Evening of Honey -- Thursday, April 11, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Audubon Naturalist Society Woodend Sanctuary.
Take a Bite out of ALS with Gator Ron's -- Sunday, April 14, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. @ BlackFinn.
Home Energy Workshop in Bethesda -- Sunday, April 14, 1-2:30 pm, Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church.
What Do We Know About Montgomery County's Food System? -- Wednesday, April 17, 4 - 6 pm, a public meeting of the Montgomery County Food Council at Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Auditorium.
Bethesda Big Train Fanfest and Celebrity Softball Classic -- Saturday, April 20, 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Get discount tickets and help support Bethesda Green.
Help celebrate Earth Day -- Sunday, April 21, 1-3 pm. Join Montgomery County Weed Warrior Steve Dryden and residents of the neighborhood to save trees by ridding Hillmead Park of invasive species. SSL hours will be available. Approved by the Montgomery County Volunteer Association. Wear long sleeves and long pants. No sandals please. Bring tools such as clippers and work gloves. No children under 10, please. For more information, contact Harriet Kuhn, 301-379-8705.
Free Screening of Film BIDDER 70 -- Monday, April 22, 7 pm at the United Universalist Church of Silver Spring. Film follows the story of Tim DeChristopher and his stunning act of civil disobedience in a time of global climate chaos.
BG 101 -- Wednesday, April 24, 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, April 25, 8-10 am @ Bethesda Green -- fifth and final workshop in the series will cover "Developing an Investor Package."
Commitment to Building Green -- Tuesday, April 30, 5:30-7:30 pm @ the new Akridge building, 7550 Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda. Event kicks off a green building and sustainable development seminar series, organized by Bethesda Green, to help participants understand green trends impacting the commercial building sector.
First Thursday Happy Hour, May 2, 5-8 pm @ Caddie's. Join us for casual conversation and social networking. RSVP via Meetup.
Check the Events page regularly for updates.
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From the Executive Director
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April is one of my favorites times of year. NCAA final four, transition from winter to spring and Earth Day. It's the time when those in "green" fields are high in demand. Even after 43 years and almost daily news decrying the woes of our planet, Earth Day serves a vital role. It's both an opportunity to celebrate the planet and raise awareness about protecting it. Earth Day (and the weeks before and after) generates dialogue about important issues that affect us all: waste and recycling; food and health; clean water; energy creation and consumption; city planning and design; community development. It reminds us that our Earth supports great diversity and we need to conserve our natural resources for future generations. Earth Day also highlights our need to work together in our own neighborhoods and region. There are many grassroots programs around the area from creek cleanups, (litter and invasive species removal), to shredding and recycling events. Local groups offer education on a variety of topics and mobilize around relevant campaigns. Please look for something in your area or start your own. A great resource is the Earth Day Network's website, which offers suggestions for "Billion Acts of Green." Bethesda Green is a partner in the Reel Water Film Festival, which is a great example of a local event making an impact in our community and worldwide. By using film as the medium, the 2nd annual festival helps viewers understand the importance of water and its relevance in our daily lives. Earth Day is just one day but a reminder for how we should act all year. Please do your part to protect the environment. It's our future. Enjoy spring. Congrats Louisville Cardinals Men and UConn Huskies Ladies. |
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Greening the National Capital Region:
The Commercial Real Estate Commitment to Building Green
Join Bethesda Green in partnership with NAIOP Maryland/DC as we bring together green commercial developers and real estate leaders of the Washington metro area to discuss the latest innovations in green commercial building.
Tuesday, April 30, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
7550 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD
Akridge's LEED Gold Certified Office Building
Fee: $30 (includes light refreshments and drinks). More details available here.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Dave Feldman, Executive Director, Bethesda Green
- Bob Schofield, VP, Development, Akridge & current President of NAIOP Maryland/DC Board of Directors
- Sarah Knutson, Vice President, Development, Akridge
- Fulya Kocak, Sustainability Director, Clark Construction Group
Sponsors: Clark Construction, The Bernstein Companies, CohnReznick
RSVP to Sharon D'Emidio at sharon@bethesdagreen.org by Friday, April 26.
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 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 fifth and final workshop -- Developing an Investor Package -- is offered Thursday, April 25, 8-10 am.
When approaching investors, entrepreneurs must be able to demonstrate that they have a solid, concrete plan for success. This includes a variety of documents geared toward the specific stage of engagement, from a "teaser" to increasingly detailed descriptions of one's business model and financial model. This fifth workshop will address developing these documents and how to use them effectively. A distinguished panel, including an investment banker and accountant, will discuss these issues.
SPEAKERS:
- Joseph Chirico, Senior VP, Capital One Bank (moderator)
- Barry Michael, Senior Advisor, Focus Investment Banking
- Cheryl Heusser, Senior Manager, Snyder Cohn
General networking and light refreshments available at 8 am; program runs 8:30 - 10 am.
Tickets available here.
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 Learn how to green your home and save money! Solar & Green Home Expo
Saturday, May 11
10 am - 3 pm
We invite you to join us at Bethesda Green for our 4th annual Solar & Green Home Expo featuring products and services from local green businesses. Come learn about practical ways to green your home, including:
- Energy conservation
- Solar energy
- Green home remodeling
- Sustainable landscaping
- Solid waste reduction
- and much more
Bethesda Green
4825 Cordell Avenue, second floor above the Capital One Bank
More info about this free event for the community available here.
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Are You a Green Champion?
Call for NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the 4th annual Bethesda Magazine Green Awards, conducted in partnership with Bethesda Green, are now being accepted for businesses, organizations, communities and individuals who are providing green services or promoting and living a green lifestyle.
Click HERE for details and entry form. Deadline for submissions is June 28.
Winners will be profiled in the November/December 2013 issue of Bethesda Magazine and honored at the Bethesda Green Gala, Thursday, October 3.
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Incubator Spotlight
Montgomery County Food Council:
Creating a Sustainable Food System
by Jennifer Roe
Montgomery County is home to one of the nation's most renowned agricultural reserves -- 93,000 acres of land, making up nearly one-third of the county.
But is this local, regional, and national treasure being maximized to address the increasing demand for healthy, fresh, affordable local food, the potential for new, profitable farm enterprises, and more? Is Montgomery County doing as much as it can to support the creation of new food enterprises, promote healthy eating, and end hunger in our community?
According to the Montgomery County Food Council, the answer is not yet. More >>
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Greening Your Home
First Thursday Happy Hour -- May 2
Join us for casual conversation and social networking
Caddies on Cordell
4922 Cordell Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Private space on the second floor
Thursday, May 2
5 - 8 pm
Featured presentation:
Eric Coffman, Senior Energy Planner, Montgomery County
Department of Environmental Protection, will discuss ways to make your home more energy efficient. Also hear about the May 11 Solar & Green Home Expo @ Bethesda Green.
Appetizers and gift card raffle, compliments of Caddies
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