| Upcoming Events and Happenings for DC Net Impact's Professional Chapter - August 2012
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August 2, 2012 Greetings, DC Net Impacters! Good news! We've been selected as one of three finalists for 2011-2012 Net Impact Professional Chapter of the Year for the second year in a row. Please join us for the panel session where the winners will be announced at the annual conference in Baltimore October 25-27. Also, there are plenty of opportunities available to be more involved with DCNI at many levels ranging from event staffing (set-up, registration, etc.) to board chair positions. If you are interested in getting more involved with DCNI at any level, please send an email to Yuniya at volunteers@dcnetimpact.org. Please be sure to include your volunteer area of interest, and any skills you deem relevant. Below we've listed our upcoming events, and other local happenings that might be of interest. We hope to see you soon and stay cool! In this newsletter: _______________________________________________________ | | What is Net Impact? Net Impact is a new generation of leaders who use our careers to tackle the world's toughest problems. We put our business skills to work for good throughout every sector. By doing so, we show the world that it's possible to make a net impact that benefits not just the bottom line, but people and planet too. At the crossroads of business, public policy and sustainability, the DC Professional Chapter works to inspire, educate and equip professionals to use the power of business to make the vision of a more socially and environmentally responsible world a reality.
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Share This Newsletter       | | DC Net Impact Professional Chapter Events DC Net Impact (DCNI) August Happy Hour with #SocEntDC Date: Wednesday, August 15 Time: 6:30pm - 9pm Location: The Brixton, 901 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC (Closest Metro stop: U Street on Green Line, Vermont Ave exit, map) Are you a social entrepreneur, someone interested in the social enterprise space, or just an innocent bystander? Join us for the #SocEntDC monthly happy hour series for the DC social enterprise community to connect, collaborate, and get to know one another. DC Net Impact is pleased to be joining #SocEntDC as a supporting partner, along with Invest2Innovate, StartingBloc DC, Hub DC, Compass Partners, DC Social Innovation Project, StartSomeGood, and the One World Youth Project (OWYP). #SocEntDC aims to bring together and foster the local community on the THIRD Wednesday of every month! Brought to you by: DC Net Impact, StartingBloc DC, Invest2Innovate, StartSomeGood, Compass Partners, DC Social Innovation Project, Hub DC & One World Youth Project Note: This event is free but space is limited. Please RSVP here. ---------- DC Net Impact (DCNI) Panel: Green Real Estate Options in the DC Metro Area Date: Thursday, August 30 Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: TBA - centrally located downtown venue Join DC Net Impact for a panel discussion about sustainable real estate options in the DC metro area, whether you're a renter, first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade your current home. We'll be joined by DC and Maryland property managers who have retrofitted their properties to save energy, contracted for on-site solar power and worked with their tenants to reduce waste and make their communities more sustainable. We'll also have real estate and energy efficiency experts on hand to discuss what features renters should ask for, and what retrofit options and incentives are available for home buyers and owners. PANELISTS: - Michael Kiefer, Green DC Realty (moderator)
- Wayne Gleason, Building Manager, the Argyle (Mt. Pleasant)
- David Borchardt, Tower Properties (including the Blairs, Silver Spring)
RSVP & TICKETS: (admission only; food and drinks individual responsibility): ** - Net Impact PROFESSIONAL Members - $10 (+ handling fee)
- Net Impact STUDENT Members - $10 (+ handling fee)
- GUEST (non-members) - $20 (+ handling fee)
** Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Ticket availability cannot be guaranteed onsite and $10 surcharge will apply. Cash only please. ** Purchase your tickets here. ---------- Quick Notes About DC Net Impact Membership Status: - Please note that subscribing to the DC Net Impact Meetup Group does not equal paid Net Impact Membership (i.e., paying membership dues to Net Impact Central). For more information please visit: www.netimpact.org - Net Impact Members, remember to select "Washington DC Professional Chapter" from the dropdown menu to access exclusive DC Net Impact Professional Chapter resources such as chapter updates, discounts to local events, and a discount to the national conference that will be held nearby in Baltimore. To adjust current settings to be part of the Professional Chapter membership listserv, visit Net Impact's website. Go to "My Profile>Edit Profile>Edit Membership" and select Washington DC Professional Chapter (DCNI). - If you are unsure about your membership status with Net Impact, please call 415-495-4230 to verify your membership prior to purchasing your ticket or log in and check your profile on www.netimpact.org (paid members show up as "Supporting Members"). Your membership status will be verified prior to the event. Net Impact Central Events Issue In Depth Webinars Note: unless otherwise indicated, you must be a paid member to login and receive presentation links. Special Opportunities for Net Impact Members DC Green Festival - We'll be there!  Date: Saturday, Sept. 29 - Sunday, Sept. 30 2012 Location: DC Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest Washington, DC 20001 (map) Enjoy more than 124 renowned authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious vegetarian cuisine and diverse live music. See the most recent developments in renewable energy and green technology; sample Fiar Trade chocolate, tea, coffee and oils (yes, they really do taste better); and learn how to invest in your community, green your home and avoid products made without consideration of the earth or its people. And last but not least, we'll be there so be sure to stop by our booth. DCNI Member Special: Paid Net Impact members can pre-register for free. Stay tuned for an email with the details Volunteers - We need you. Please Email Yunia DCNI's volunteer coordinator at volunteers@dcnetimpact.org to register your interest in helping us staff our booth. As an extra "Thank-you" you'll have an opporutinty to attend one of our paid fall or spring events for free. Local and Regional Events New Green Laws in Maryland Date: Wednesday, August 15 Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Avenue, Second Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814 (map) "Did you know photovoltaic panels are now pervious surfaces in Maryland?" Legislators proposed and reviewed a lot of green bills in this year's General Assembly, despite law maker's focus on budget issues. Some significant legislation passed, while other initiatives did not. The result? The legislature has created sustainable business opportunities that you and your business can take advantage of. Join us for a review of this year's crop of green legislation, and: Hear how the new laws may affect you, your business and your clients. Get the inside track on what the state legislature did that impacts green building and sustainable business (think storm water management, zoning, and a whole lot more). Light fare and refreshments will be available for attendees. This event is free, but space is limited. Please be sure to RSVP: http://naturalcapitalgreenlaws-bg.eventbrite.com dasHAUS Tour Time: July 31 - August 9 Location: University of the District of Columbia's Center for Sustainable Development, Van Ness Campus, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington D.C. 20008 (map) The University of the District of Columbia's Center for Sustainable Development's dasHAUS is now on display at UDC from July 31 to August 9, 2012. DasHAUS is a traveling pavilion, a North American tour and an ongoing international dialogue about advanced technologies for home construction and solar energy use. Its purpose is to share German innovations that have achieved sustainable construction and operational energy savings. Attendees will represent leading organizations, universities, and businesses in building materials, architecture, engineering, renewable energy and energy efficiency. DasHAUS is about the future of sustainable building and the resources and integration needed to reach that future. For additional information and to attend, click here. Arlington Entrepreneur Connections Date: Tuesday, August 14 Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Location: SoBe Bar, 3100 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 (map) DC connections combines the latest networking technology with a wide variety of live events and meetings to creat a powerful networking community. Join Arlington Entrepreneur Connections to meet other local entrepreneurs. For additional information and to attend, click here. The 4th Annual Green Living Expo DC! Date: Saturday, September 8 Time: 10am - 4pm Location: UDC Courtyard / Van Ness Metro, 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 ( map) The Expo is an exciting, free, community event connecting conscious consumers to dozens of eco-friendly exhibitors. The Expo will feature delicious food, green technology, local artisans, community organizations, speakers, and live music! Get your free tickets, and then visit the Live Green booth the dy of the Expo for a chance to win a $100 eco-friendly prize pack. RSVP recommended! | | | | | Copyright © 2012 Net Impact DC Professional Chapter, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a paid Net Impact member or opted in via our Meetup group. Our mailing address is: | | | | | |
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