Green Calendar

The Green Calendar focuses on events within the 500 mile radius of Hartford. Events are listed from Maine to D.C. and from Buffalo to somewhere in the Atlantic. Big national events may be listed too. You never know, you might find yourself in the neighborhood. If you’d like to submit an event for listing, click here.

 

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Featured event...
           

                    June 11, Crowne Plaza,Cromwell, 8:00am-11:30am

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Enhancing and Commercializing Sustainable Products
May 13, New York City, NY

A Look Back and a Look Forward: The State of Green Marketing and Eco-Innovation Jacquelyn Ottman is president of J. Ottman Consulting and author of Green Marketing: Opportunity for Innovation. Her 20-year old firm advises Fortune 500 companies, the Energy Star label, and entrepreneurial companies on how to capitalize upon opportunities for green marketing and eco-innovation. Patrick J. Govang is president and co-founder of e2e Materials, LLC, an award-winning clean technology start-up spin-out company from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY that produces petroleum-free biodegradable composites that are stronger, lighter, and cheaper than composites filling landfills today.

Colleen Gibney
ITAC
212-442-2990
212-442-4567

Fairfield County Green Drinks
May 14, GreenROCKS Inn, 415 Danbury Road, Ridgefield

Every second Wednesday of the month, Fairfield County GreenDrinks provides an opportunity to network, brainstorm and socialize about local and global environmental issues. Cost: $20 suggested donation.


Fuel Cell Activities at FuelCell Energy, Inc.
May 14, Litchfield Community Center

This program is presented by Joel Doyon of FuelCell and begins at 4:30 p.m. at The Litchfield Community Center. Co-Sponsored by Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Connecticut Economic Development Corporation. Please email chris@nwctchamberofcommerce.org for more information or to register.

Going Green...What does it mean?
May 14, Mystic Marriott, 5:45 pm - 7 pm

Thinking about doing a renovation or constructing a new home? Attend this free seminar and learn about the benefits of green building from Certified Green Professional Norton Wheeler, Principal of Mystic River Building Company, winner of the 2004 and 2007 HOBI Award.  To register, email kathyj@mysticriverbuilding.com

Stamford Energy Future Expo
May 20, Government Center, Stamford, 2pm - 9pm

Local vendors who offer alternative energy products and services, as well as organizations who participate in conservation and environmental industries, will be in attendence. The expo is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Light and Power Co., and the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund.  Visit the city of Stamford's Web site for more info.

 

How To Create Green Affordable Housing
May 20, The Lyceum, Hartford

Making affordable housing "green" has important benefits for the environment and the health of people living in the housing. It also holds the potential for tremendous financial benefits, by making housing more affordable for tenants and homeowners, developers and property managers, and public and private financers of affordable housing. For more information contact Shelby Mertes or RSVP to Domonique Walker, 860-244-0066.


GO Green Business Showcase
May 22, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 120-140 Bank Street, Waterbury

Green business will be the theme of this business showcase hosted by the Secertary of State's office. Any organization that is interested in environmental themes is invited to participate. Booth space will be limited, so you are encouraged to register early. Registration starts at 10 am, lunch and presentations begin at 11:30am and Exhibits open at 1pm. For more information, visit the Business Sowcase Web site

Contact Details : Terra Jasper
860-509-6121
ctshowcase@snet.net

"Green Expo" sponsored by BOMA Southern CT
May 29, 4:30 - 7pm, High Ridge Park, Stamford

Not much information about this event but here's a link to BOMA's web site or email smoran@ssmgt.com.


Global Warming & Connecticut
June 1, Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk

The Aquarium presents a talk with four leaders from the government, corporate and nonprofit sectors about global warming in our state, nation and world. This round-table with an extended question and answer session, is moderated by Bradford Gentry, Yale School of Forestry. Other presenters include: Mark Stoler, director and counsel environment, health and safety operations, General Electric; Gina McCarthy, commissioner, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection; and Adam Markham, CEO, Clean Air - Cool Planet. It’s a free event but reservations are required as space is limited. Please call (203) 852-0700, ext. 2227. The Maritime Aquarium is at 10 North Water St., Norwalk, CT.


Financial Services GOING GREEN Conference
June 2-3, New York, New York

Lowering your costs, making your business more efficient and productive; and improving the health and vitality of the towns in which your customers live and work are all possible. Financial Services Going Green - this one-of-a-kind ground-breaking event - will show you how. It's designed to answer the questions small to mid-size banks are asking today. For more about this event, click here.

 

The CT Green Building Council's Awards Luncheon
June 5, Peabody Museum at Yale, New Haven

This program will feature award winners for excellence in green buildings. Visit the CT GBC's web site to learn more about the awards and the luncheon.

Green Up: What Solos and Small Business Can Learn from the Big Guys
June 5, group88, 88 Hopmeadow Street (Route 10), Simsbury, 6pm - 8pm

It is easy being green - whether your business is big or small. AuctorVerno/buildingctgreen.com co-founder Adam Ney will share tips on how solo professionals and small businesses can promote their business' dedication to preservation and how this can translate into new and better busienss practices. Adam will discuss:

1) Finding low hanging fruit that won't decompose a budget
2) Recognizing potential customers and their green supply chains, as well as synergizing green activities with marketing goals
3) Adopting best practices from large companies

To register for this event, email Suzi Edwards at events@group88.us or call her at 1.860.658.4888. Please provide your name, business name and indicate "Green Up" as the event topic.

 

Climate Change, Green Development and Land Use
June 10, Wiggin and Dana's New Haven Office, One Century Tower, 8 - 10:30 am

Hosted by Wiggin and Dana's Climate Change and Sustainable Development Practice group, the program will cover the current status of climate regulations and other emerging law and regulations, green building and municipal land use issues affected by climate change.

Any Questions? Contact: Barry Trilling 203.363.7670, Scotia Ryer 203.498.4390 or Jennifer Cody 203.498.4371

Insuring Connecticut Green

June 11, Crowne Plaza,Cromwell, 8:00am-11:30am

 

Hilb Rogal & Hobbs and Fireman's Fund are sponsoring a seminar that will focus on the economic benefits of building green in our state, as well as addressing liability and insurance concerns. Top green industry leaders will speak concerning topics ranging from: How to adequately insure a green building; The Insurance Industry's response to green; What is a "green" building and what is the impact to our bottom line; How to market, sell and lease your green building; What technologies are available to reduce your building's carbon footprint. For more information and to register, visit Hilb Rogal & Hobbs

CBIA's Second Annual Corporate Sustainability Conference
June 17, Crowne Plaza, Cromwell 8 am - 12 noon

This conference will review current trends in best green business practices, all geared to help you increase your company’s value, reputation and hopefully bottom line. The keynote speaker is Andy Savitz, a noted commentator and blogger on corporate sustainability. He is author of the widely acclaimed book The Triple Bottom Line: How the Best-Run Companies are Achieving Economic, Social and Environmental Success - and How You Can Too (Jossey Bass, August 2006). Conference attendees will receive a copy of his book. The program is sponsored by Pitney Bowes and Pullman and Comley. For more information or to register, visit CBIA’s Programs and Seminars.

 

Green Materials: Green Metals - Zinc and Copper in Architectural Applications
June 19, 2008, 370 James Street, New Haven, Fourth Floor, 3 pm to 5 pm

Sponsored by the AIA Connecticut Education Committee, Today more Green products are being specified than ever before, as Owners and Architects alike become increasingly concerned with our environment and dwindling resources. This program will explain the role that metals play in the specification of Green products and in particular the roles of Copper and Zinc. Visit AIA/CT's Web site (pdf) for more details.