For those not able to attend the sold out Green Drinks-Business Edition last night, I wanted to provide a brief recap (below) of the observations shared. To the best of my knowledge, this was the first time that these 7 organizations collaborated on such an event, and that their leaders have appeared on the same “stage.” Our gratitude to them, and to all who attended, for a great event. A special thanks to ELPC for hosting in their space, and to Hannah’s Bretzel for providing delicious food. We look forward to the next edition on June 14.
11/30 Application Deadline for $60,000 Worth of Free Technology Products & Services
The Woman’s Business Development Center is excited to announce the 2010 Small Business Technology Makeover Competition! Applications for the Technology Competition, with a prize package of over $60,000 in technology products and services, are due November 30, 2010. The winner will be selected and announced on January 12, 2011.
Looking to recruit green building professionals to your organization?
The Green Building Job Fair (8:30am-12:30pm Tue, 11/16) will provide opportunities for green building professionals to connect with like-minded companies and peers at Greenbuild. Continue reading »
Clean Energy Challenge 2011
Get ready to power up the future of business and energy.
Applications for the Clean Energy Challenge are now being accepted. Winners will receive up to $100,000 in cash prizes provided by the Department of Energy, plus select business services. This exciting new opportunity is looking for Illinois entrepreneurs’ transformative business ideas in: Continue reading »
Release of Proposed Revisions to the FTC’s Green Guides
As some of you may have seen, the Federal Trade Commission recently released its proposed revisions to the Green Guides. The long-awaited update to the Green Guides are guidance to marketers on making environmental advertising and marketing claims. Continue reading »
Member LSK Seeks Your Support
You may have read the recent story in the Chicago Reader. One year into operations, they are still bound in red tape in City Hall, unable to operate the business to its full potential. Continue reading »
FSBA Members On the Team Implementing the Regional Energy Efficiency Program
CNT Energy Selected to Lead Regional Energy Efficiency Program: City of Chicago and Delta Institute Are Part of the Team
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) announced today that it has selected CNT Energy, a division of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), to coordinate the implementation of a $25 million federal grant for energy efficiency retrofits for the region’s buildings. Over the next three years, the CNT Energy team will oversee completion of more than 8,000 energy efficiency retrofits, leverage more than $500 million in local investments, and create more than 2,000 jobs. Continue reading »
FSBA Advocacy Update
The FSBA Public Policy Committee is engaged in supporting FSBA members through advocacy initiatives. Why is this important to your business?
The ongoing shift to more sustainable business services, products and practices will increasingly be impacted by governmental activities. Continue reading »
Alderman Ed Burke (14) introduced an ordinance to create a new “Chicago Green Business” program to certify businesses currently licensed by the City. Businesses must have Third Party certification, including but not limited to: Continue reading »
Congratulations Logan Square Kitchen
9/14 You’re Invited!
Join in the celebration of the LEED Gold achievement of Logan Square Kitchen!
They are having a little ceremony and press conference to hang their LEED Gold Plaque, and take an hour to pause and celebrate. It’s open to as many folks as we can fit.
10:30am this Tuesday, 9/14
Logan Square Kitchen
2333 N. Milwaukee
Of course, there will be awesome snacks!
