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SUMMARY:GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project - volunteering and more
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Agriculture Project is a physical place\, and a scientific station\, where students can go to research plants\, the environment\, human-environmental interaction\, systems thinking\, and community. It is also a laboratory in that it is a space where students can get their hands dirty while learning quantitative and critical thinking skills relating to soil\, water\, plant life\, climate change\, and the environment. It is also a working studio space and gallery for artists\, a field site with a ready-made community of people on a small working farm perfect for sociological study. It is also a business that produces and sells food to support the activities of the SAP. \nCheck out this SAP Site Walk video! \nThe SAP will exhibit place-based sculptures on Thursday\, April 18th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come and see student creations inspired by the land! \nThe SAP will also host a traditional Land Blessing on Friday\, April 19th from 4:00 – 6 pm. Volunteering is from 4:00 to 5:30 PM\, followed by the Land Blessing and Drum Performance by the West Michigan Jewels of West Africa from 5:30 to 6:00 PM. Join community members\, students\, staff\, and professors in this annual festive gathering. \nLearn more. \n 
URL:https://migbc.org/event/gvsu-sustainable-agriculture-project-volunteering-and-more/
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SUMMARY:Annual IMPACT Conference\, USGBC Detroit Region
DESCRIPTION:April 30\, 2024 – May 1\, 2024\n9:00 AM-5:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere the Midwest green building community unites\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe annual IMPACT Conference is the leading event for sustainable development in the Midwest. Drawing hundreds of building professionals\, the conference convenes our industry to transform the market and address pressing issues. \nIMPACT 2024 will focus on solutions and scale. We will examine how we meet the urgent challenges of this moment\, including the need for rapid decarbonization and an overhaul in our supply chain\, and explore the role of the built environment in promoting the health of our communities. \nTaking place over two days\, April 30-May 1\, IMPACT will include the option to attend one of two tours – either the SITES Certified Treetop Trail at the Minnesota Zoo or RBC Gateway\, which is tracking LEED certification – a Women in Green Luncheon\, a workshop on “Adaption and Resilience: Scalable Actions for Building to Communities\,” and a networking happy hour. The second day of the event will include inspiring keynotes and three simultaneous education tracks focused on “Solutions at Scale\,” “Decarbonization and Development\,” and “Green Building for All.” \nIMPACT 2024 is co-hosted by the communities in USGBC’s West North Central and East North Central Regions\, including USGBC Minnesota\, USGBC Wisconsin\, USGBC North Dakota\, USGBC Nebraska Flatwater\, USGBC Central Plains\, USGBC Iowa\, USGBC Detroit Region\, USGBC Ohio\, and USGBC Indiana. \n\nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://migbc.org/event/annual-impact-conference-usgbc-detroit-region/
LOCATION:Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 Kellogg Blvd W Saint Paul\, MN 55102
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:CAAP Engagement Event - Commercial and Industrial Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Do you design\, develop\, own\, manage\, or operate a commercial or industrial building in the city of Grand Rapids? E.H.Zero’s Commercial Climate Advisory Team (C-CAT)\, in partnership with the City of Grand Rapids\, the Grand Rapids 2030 District\, the Community Collaboration on Climate Change\, and the Sustainable Business Forum\, invites you to identify and prioritize strategies and actions for inclusion in the Commercial Buildings chapter of the City of Grand Rapids Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). This chapter will include strategies and action items that will reduce energy consumption/GHG emissions and increase climate resilience for commercial and industrial businesses located in the city of Grand Rapids. \nAt this event\, City staff and partners will review a draft of the Commercial Building chapter of the CAAP\, which the C-CAT helped create and includes strategies to: \n\nCreate and sustain the infrastructure\, information and engagement needed to reduce energy and emissions from commercial buildings\nReduce existing commercial building energy consumption\nEnsure the design and construction of high-performing commercial buildings that are low to zero-emissions\nSupport on-site installation or procurement of renewable energy systems (included in the Energy chapter of the CAAP)\n\nWe will also discuss the best way to embed the CAAP’s key themes of equity\, economic prosperity\, health\, resilience and collaboration in the Commercial Buildings Chapter. \nOur goal is to engage as diverse of an audience as possible; please limit registration to no more than two representatives from the same organization. \nLunch will be provided. \nRegister Here. \nDownload Flyer.
URL:https://migbc.org/event/commercial-industrial-buildings-event-climate-action-adaptation-plan/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave NW #150\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503
CATEGORIES:Community Event,2030 Lansing District
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SUMMARY:Changes to Michigan Energy Code for Commercial Buildings - E3M Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Please join Grand Rapids 2030 District member company E3M Solutions at their event\, Changes to Michigan Energy Code for Commercial Buildings\, where they will share information about the State of Michigan energy code changes for commercial building construction. \nThe event will be Wednesday\, June. 19 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Wave Room in Celebration Cinema North. \nThe event is geared toward: \n\nGeneral Contractors\nMEP Contractors\nArchitecture Firms\nEngineering Firms\nEnd Users\n\nThe new state code is expected to be enforced as soon as October. \nWhat attendees will learn about the new code: \n\nBuildings are going to be required to be more efficient\, not just equipment\, but operation and use of building\, as well.\nRequirements around system design are more stringent as efficiency levels are getting higher.\nRequirements around active energy management – you are now required to have plans for how to use your equipment.\n\nYou can learn more and attendees can register here: https://micodeupdate.eventbrite.com
URL:https://migbc.org/event/changes-to-michigan-energy-code-for-commercial-buildings-e3m-solutions/
LOCATION:Wave Room in Celebration Cinema North
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:2026 Economic Forecast
DESCRIPTION: Don’t miss one of the first events of the new year! Join us for this multi-association\, regional economic forecast event with emphasis on the commercial real estate industry. The West Michigan Chapters of BOMA\, CAR\, CREW\, IFMA\, the Michigan Green Building Collaborative and CoreNet Michigan invite you to join us on Thursday\, January 22\, 2026 for networking with industry peers\, a wonderful buffet lunch\, and a dynamic presentation by Dr. Paul Isely as he provides a holistic analysis of the factors shaping the commercial real estate landscape\, including emerging national and regional patterns\, market drivers\, and evolving economic influences. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the future of office\, retail\, industrial and mixed-use sectors\, as well as how shifting demographics\, technology and policy changes are redefining opportunities across the industry. Whether you’re an investor\, developer\, broker\, or industry professional\, this event will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the dynamic commercial property market with confidence and foresight. Organizing associations BOMA WM\, CAR WM\, CREW WM\, IFMA WM\, CoreNet Michigan and the Michigan Green Building Collaborative are pleased to offer special discounted member pricing for attendees affiliated with one or more of these associations. Visit the websites below to learn more about the value these organizations bring to their members and the West Michigan region as a whole\, and join as a member today! \nwww.bomawm.orgwww.carwm.comwww.crewwm.orgwww.ifma-wm.orgmichigan.corenetglobal.orgwww.migbc.org \n					\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://migbc.org/event/2026-economic-forecast/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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