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SUMMARY:Green Drinks-Business Edition **SOLD OUT**
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:**Sorry, this evening's event is sold out. Please register now for the next Green Drinks-Business Edition on June 14th!* With a down economy, rising energy costs, a major political transition in process, and quickly evolving consumer attitudes, the future of Chicago's sustainability-oriented business community appears to hang in the balance. Successfully weathering this turbulence and uncertainty requires a new level of collaboration.Hosted by the Foresight Sustainable Business Alliance, in partnership with the Environmental Law and Policy Center and the other members of the recently formed Chicago Sustainable Business Coalition*, Green Drinks-Business Edition presents "The State of Sustainable Business in Chicago."In one evening, hear from the leaders of 7 organizations dedicated to creating a more vibrant and sustainable economy, as well as have the opportunity to share your perspective and concerns. Meet and network with the most diverse gathering of sustainable businesses ever assembled, as well as have the opportunity to interact with members of Mayor-Elect Emmanuel's Transition Committees (invited).Don’t miss this opportunity to help chart the course for sustainable business in Chicago, connect with peers from across the green business spectrum, and enjoy über sandwiches and organic desserts from event sponsor Hannah’s Bretzel.*Delta Institute, Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op, Local First Chicago, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, and USGBC-IL PresentersDonna Ducharme, Chief Executive OfficerDelta InstituteA co-founder of the Delta Institute, Donna has long been committed to designing programs to bring economic development opportunities to underserved communities. She has developed and managed brownfield site redevelopment strategies, secured pre-development, development and technical assistance funds, facilitated the creation of numerous community, redevelopment, sustainable development and strategic plans, and designed and managed collaborative public policy forums.Suzanne Keers, Co-Founder & Executive DirectorLocal First ChicagoLocal First Chicago is a not-for-profit organization formed to educate members of the public, business leaders and local governments regarding the economic and social benefits provided by locally owned and independent businesses in Chicago.  Suzanne is also the owner of Main Street Innovations, a consulting company devoted to helping experienced business owners grow and optimize their companies.  Suzanne has 25 years of experience in consulting and management with deep knowledge of quality management, process improvement and general management. Howard A. Learner, President & Executive DirectorEnvironmental Law and Policy CenterMr. Learner is responsible for the overall strategic policy direction, development and leadership of this public interest organization. Before founding ELPC, he was the General Counsel of Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, a public interest law center, specializing in complex civil litigation and policy development. Mr. Learner is an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University Law School, teaching an advanced environmental law seminar. J.D., Harvard Law School, 1980; B.A., Political Science, University of Michigan, 1976Peter Nicholson, Director
Foresight Sustainable Business Alliance
A program of the Foresight Design Initiative, a nonprofit organization Peter established in 2002, the FSBA is a diverse network of cutting-edge Chicago based businesses. Peter leads a multifaceted career focused on the creative pursuit of greater social, environmental and economic sustainability. He consults on and undertakes innovative sustainable design projects for a diversity of clients, including government agencies, institutional nonprofits, and businesses.Daniel J. Rosenthal, Co-Founder & Chairman
Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op
Since 1988, Dan Rosenthal has opened and operated over 40 restaurants around the country. His Chicago restaurant ventures include  Trattoria No.10,  5 Sopraffina Marketcaffès and Poag Mahone’s Carvery and Ale House.  In October 2007 he co-founded the Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op which has now grown to a sizeable force of over 300 restaurant and 150 affiliated business members.  The Co-op’s original mission of bringing sustainable products and services to restaurants at affordable prices has grown and now includes educational initiatives, targeted advocacy on behalf of its membership, and the creation of the Guaranteed Green certification program for restaurants.Doug Widener, Executive Director
US Green Building Council-Illinois Chapter
In this role Doug is responsible for the management of the affairs of the local Chapter including formulation of new policies in concert with the Board of Directors and is responsible for daily implementation of Chapter programs, events and initiatives, and oversight of financial planning and budgets. Prior to coming to the USGBC-IL, Doug served as Vice President of Education at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences. Doug also served as the co-Chair of the Education Team of Chicago Wilderness - a regional coalition of nearly 200 institutions working together to preserve the biological diversity of the Chicago region.Jay Wrobel, Executive Director
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Jay Wrobel has over 10 years experience in the energy, efficiency and sustainability fields.  He joined MEEA as Director of Programs, coming to us from the Gas Technology Institute where he led developed and managed projects addressing the economic and environmental impacts of community energy planning, distributed and renewable energy deployment and energy efficiency applications. He also worked in the Environmental Strategy & Latin America groups at Cambridge Energy Research Associates.Schedule 5:30-6:15pm Business Networking6:15-6:45pm Presentations6:45-7:30pm Business Networking=0D=0A=0D=0A Topic: State of Sustainable Business in Chicago=0D=0A=0D=0A Cost(s): Free for FSBA Members; $15 General Admission=0D=0A=0D=0A Ages: All ages=0D=0A=0D=0A Contact: fsba@foresightdesign.org 773-234-9155 =0D=0A
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