BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bainbridge Graduate Institute//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bainbridge Graduate Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.bgi.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bainbridge Graduate Institute BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120518T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120518T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120509T100554 LAST-MODIFIED:20120509T100718 UID:3823@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:StartZone Business Showcase with BGI DESCRIPTION:Over 20 StartZone businesses will be showcased at the event\, including several that will be selling food from their restaurants or bakeries – so be sure to bring an appetite! 400 members\, partners\, agencies and stakeholders have been invited to the event. A short program mid-way through the event will include introductory remarks from Bainbridge Graduate Institute and StartZone. Brief presentations by two or three of StartZone's clients will follow. Check out our press release from May 6 for more information on this new partnership between BGI and StartZone. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/startzone-business-showcase-with-bgi/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120510T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120510T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120508T091631 LAST-MODIFIED:20120508T092554 UID:3811@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Change Agents at Islandwood on Bainbridge DESCRIPTION:Bainbridge Graduate Institute is excited to welcome our Change Agents in Residence (CAIRs) to the May Hybrid MBA Intensive. CAIRs spend the weekend with MBA students\, hosting several presentations and actively engaging with students in class. Presentations at Islandwood are open to the public. MAY 2012 CAIRS Adam Siegel\, Vice President of Sustainability and Retail Operations\, Retail Industry Leaders Association. Adam leads RILA’s sustainability offerings\, directing both RILA’s Retail Sustainability Initiative (RSI) and the Retail Sustainability Conference.  An engineer with an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management\, Siegel has consulted for numerous companies including Staples\, IBM\, and Seventh Generation\, as well as for leaders in the transportation and energy sectors. He has experience with the Environmental Defense Fund’s Corporate Partnerships Program\, where he worked with the private equity firm KKR and their portfolio companies. Lloyd Kurtz\, Chief Investment Officer\, Nelson Capital Management\, Program Administrator\, Moskowitz Prize.  Lloyd did much of the initial quantitative work on the development of the Domini Social Index\, the first broad-based social investment benchmark\, and co-authored two chapters of the The Social Investment Almanac. His quantitative analysis of Domini Social Index performance\, co-authored with Dan DiBartolomeo\, was later published in The Journal of Investing (an interview discussing this work can be found here). In 2008 he authored the social investment chapter for the Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility. Lloyd maintains an online annotated bibliography of studies of socially responsible investing at www.sristudies.org. His research interests include social investing\, behavioral finance\, and the theory of the firm. Aditi Mohapatra\, Senior Sustainability Analyst\, Calvert Investments.  Aditi serves as the  lead Corporate Governance and Business Ethics analyst\, and directs Calvert’s research\, advocacy and policy work on these important issues. In this role\, she has led Calvert’s efforts to promote boardroom diversity including filing Calvert’s 50th board diversity resolution\, successfully petitioning the Securities and Exchange Commission to enhance critical board diversity disclosures\, and collaborating with a broad coalition of institutional and faith-based investors to advance the issue. More information on our CAIR program can be found in the Discover BGI section of our website. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/cair-presentations-at-islandwood/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120606T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120606T213000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120507T135726 LAST-MODIFIED:20120507T135805 UID:3806@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Alice Walker, Frances Moore Lappé, & Makana Celebrate People Power DESCRIPTION:Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet Alice Walker\, bestselling author Frances Moore Lappé\, and renowned Hawaiian slack-key guitar player Makana for YES! Magazine's 2nd Annual Celebration of People Power. YES! Magazine board member Puanani Burgess will bring these three together at Town Hall to celebrate the enthusiasm and creativity with which ordinary people are actively building a world that works for everyone\, and for the planet. A dessert reception will follow in the lobby with live music from Makana. A limited number of tickets are also available for a private dinner at the Sorrento Hotel before the event with Frances Moore Lappé\, Makana\, sponsors\, and the board of YES! Magazine. Proceeds from the evening benefit YES! Magazine\, a nonprofit\, national media organization based on Bainbridge Island. Gifts made to YES! are tax-deductible and will be matched on the night of June 6th. For more information\, please visit www.yesmagazine.org/about/town-hall-2012 or http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/241232 to get your tickets. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/alice-walker-frances-moore-lappe-makana-celebrate-people-power/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121019 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120507T134102 LAST-MODIFIED:20120507T134648 UID:3803@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle's Social Innovation Fast Pitch (SIFP) 2012 DESCRIPTION:SIFP is a program of SVP Seattle\, shining a light on the best new Ideas for Social Impact. The second competition is on October18\, 2012\, where local social entrepreneurs\, social businesses\, and innovative non-profits will compete for $150\,000 in grants and investments. The Social Innovation Fast Pitch program for Seattle was developed based on similar successful models that Social Venture Partners chapters have run around the US\, in Dallas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, and Pittsburgh. The fast pitch formats showing the best results involve an intensive series of workshops and coaching sessions followed by a fast-paced auditorium-style presentations to judges and an audience of donors and community leaders.We're leveraging all that's been learned in in past SVP efforts\, and also the skills and experience of local angel groups\, university business plan competitions\, and our community innovation partners. In addition to establishing SIFP in Seattle\, SVP's SIFP team will be building "SIFP-in-a-box" to enable low-cost replication of the model in other cities in the US\, and internationally as well. More information available at SIFP.net. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/seattles-social-innovation-fast-pitch-sifp-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120511T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120511T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120426T092544 LAST-MODIFIED:20120508T092128 UID:3772@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Bainbridge Lecture Series: Building A Sustainable Economy DESCRIPTION:Retail Industry Leader's Association (RILA) recently published an industry wide sustainability report which discusses retail's environmental\, social\, and community impacts. Data was collected from the most recent sustainability reports of 30 RILA retail member companies\, which are representative of the industry's diversity\, from food to general merchandise to specialty stores\, and from large to small format. Adam Siegel will focus on the trends and practices local Bainbridge businesses can draw from this study. Register Here LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/base-building-a-sustainable-economy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120422T00 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120422T00 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120422T142736 LAST-MODIFIED:20120405T144321 UID:3663@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day and get involved. Visit the Earth Day website where you can find Earth Day events in your area. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/earth-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120429 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120418T145338 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T145341 UID:3733@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Alumni Weekend: Saturday Night Party DESCRIPTION:Saturday Night Party: Celebrating 10 years of BGI Melrose Market Studios | April 28\, 8PM-12AM Sponsored by BGI\, this take on the Saturday Night Party is a celebration of how far we’ve come in 10 years as a community. This is a 21 and over private event for alumni\, friends and family and the BGI Community. Come ready to connect with friends over drinks and dancing celebrating 10 years of purpose. RSVP here. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/alumni-weekend-saturday-night-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120429 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120418T144925 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T145004 UID:3732@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Alumni Weekend: Saturday presentations and classes DESCRIPTION:Saturday Presentations and Classes McKinstry Innovation Center | April 28\, 8AM-8PM Network and learn with fellow alumni in a variety of hands-on and presentation style sessions coordinated by the Alumni Association. RSVP here to ensure you are counted for food. Description of sessions below. 8:00-9:00 AM     Check In and Light Breakfast* 9:00-10:30 AM     Opening Circle 11:00-12:30 PM     Ignite Presentations 12:30-1:30 PM     Lunch* ** 2:00-3:15 PM      Entre: Social Media  -or-  Intra: Practicing what you preach 3:30-5:15 PM     Entre: Creative Session  -or-  Intra: Let’s talk about managing 5:30-6:30 PM     Community Happy Hour * Delicious food provided by Alum Heidi Pomeroy’s Maven Meals ** Career Counseling with BGI’s Career Counselor Melissa Amrhein is available before lunch. Ignite Presentations Saturday 11:00 -12:30 Are you ready to share what you have going on in 5 minutes\, 20 slides\, auto advancing 15 seconds each\, and no questions asked? Ready. Set. Go! We are extremely excited to give you a chance to let us know what is happening with you. Perhaps you will learn something you had not before… or realize you need to connect with someone about what they are up to. We have space for 15 – first come first served with alternates.  Sign up here. Social Media in Your Business: Using Social Media to Empower Yourself and your Business Saturday2:00-3:15PM What is changing in social media?  What are businesses using to make themselves relevant?  What do I need to make myself relevant using social media?  We hope to create an open dialogue to better help you navigate the ever changing landscape of social media. Practicing What You Preach: How I applied what I learned at BGI to a Real Company and What Happened with Libby Johnson-McKee Saturday 2:00-3:15 At BGI\, we learned about culture\, change and the impact of both on business. In theory\, it all sounded like the right steps towards an engaged group of individuals\, working as a team to achieve results that supports the betterment of people\, the planet and profits. But does it work in the “real world”? Are those case studies just exceptions and not what the rest of us can expect or strive for if we work within a company not of our own design? In this session\, Libby Johnson McKee will describe her return to the corporate world running an Amazon.com subsidiary called CreateSpace\, an independent publishing platform and her attempt to practice the leadership principles and strategies that match her values in a dynamic and growing business Word Cafe/Creative Session Saturday 3:30-5:15PM Do you have a tough question you have been facing in your business?  What if you had a bunch of MBAs in Sustainable Business that gave you their undivided imagination for an hour?  How much would that be worth?  This session is designed to reconnect us and help out our fellow Alums during this Creative Session. After the questions are presented you can decide where you want to involve yourself. We are hoping for 4 to 8 questions hosted by their entrepreneur.  First come first served with alternates. Sign up here. Let’s Talk About Managing\, Developing and Leading People with Sally Johnson\, C6 Saturday 3:30-5:15PM Are you a current manager with direct reports? Do you look forward to leading teams of direct reports in your future? This session will consist of BGI alumni who are currently managing people discussing the upsides and challenges of this form of leadership.  This session will start with a series of questions that the roundtable will discuss then open up to questions and discussion with the larger group.  Bring your own leadership experiences and questions! Participants include: Libby Johnson McKee (Director\, Amazon);  Jeff Wiggins (VP T-Mobile); Aaron Varney\, Founder Dockside Cooperative and soon to be named other guest star alumni. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/alumni-weekend-saturday-presentations-and-classes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120428 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120418T144541 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T144651 UID:3729@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Alumni Weekend: Friday Night Fun DESCRIPTION:Friday Night Fun The Garage on Capitol Hill | April 27\, 6-10PM Connect with your friends at a low-key evening at the private mezzanine space in Capitol Hill’s hippest bowling alley. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/alumni-weekend-friday-night-fun/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120618T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120618T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120418T134654 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T134915 UID:3727@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Using Your Brain to Follow Your Heart DESCRIPTION:Register now Charting Your Own High-Impact Career Path: Using Your Brain to Follow Your Heart Have you ever felt caught between your head and your heart\, not sure which to listen to when it comes to career decisions? This interactive workshop\, led by Mrim Boutla of More Than Money Careers\, will provide several frameworks and exercises to help you identify the world-changing career path that best aligns with your unique values\, skills\, and life priorities. You’ll leave with a customized roadmap to get started and a plan to effectively use your skill set and time at BGI to advance your ideal career path in CSR\, international development\, sustainable business\, social enterprise or impact investing. Mrim's Bio:  Dr. Mrim Boutla is a brain scientist turned career coach and social entrepreneur.  At Brown University and at the Kelley School of Business (Indiana University)\, Dr. Boutla coached hundreds of MBA and PhD graduates\, helping them secure well-paying values-driven jobs in CSR\, sustainable business\, and social enterprises. In partnership with Dr. Mark Albion (Co-Founder of Net Impact)\, Dr. Boutla founded More Than Money Careers\, a training firm that supports university staff in turning graduates into professional changemakers.  Dr. Boutla earned her Bsc in Psychology from the Université Catholique de Louvain\, and her MA and PhD in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Rochester. Register Now LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/using-your-brain-to-follow-your-heart/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120410T132754 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T132754 UID:3691@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Making Sustainability Legal DESCRIPTION:Sustainability Symposium Co-Presented by Washington Lawyers for Sustainability   Register Now Date: Friday\, April 20\, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PST) Place: Seattle University School of Law\, Sullivan Hall\, 901 12th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA 98122   On Friday\, April 20th\, our very own Jill Bamburg will be a featured speaker at the symposium titled\, "Sustainability and the Law: Making Sustainability\, Legal\, Economically Viable\, and Socially Just." The event takes place at the Seattle University School of Law (Sullivan Hall\, 901 12th Ave.\, Seattle). The program runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and lunch will be provided. Jill speaks at 3:00 p.m. Joining Jill will be joined by other leaders such as David R. Frankel\, Stoney Bird\, Jan Hasselman\, and many others. Full Agenda Register Now   Date: Friday\, April 20\, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PST) Place: Seattle University School of Law\, Sullivan Hall\, 901 12th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA 98122 LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/making-sustainability-legal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121116 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120410T065123 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T105354 UID:3685@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Info Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about how you and BGI might make a fit? So are we. We invite you to our Seattle learning site thirty (30) minutes prior to our networking events and mixers to have a conversation with our admissions team and our president Gifford Pinchot III. Then\, stay for the event. If you have any questions\, don't hesitate to let us know. Please RSVP 24 hours before the event to let us know you're interested. See you soon! LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/info-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120920T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120920T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120410T064938 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T105354 UID:3684@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Info Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about how you and BGI might make a fit? So are we. We invite you to our Seattle learning site thirty (30) minutes prior to our networking events and mixers to have a conversation with our admissions team and our president Gifford Pinchot III. Then\, stay for the event. If you have any questions\, don't hesitate to let us know. Please RSVP 24 hours before the event to let us know you're interested. See you soon! LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/info-session-9-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120628T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120628T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120410T064829 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T105414 UID:3683@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Info Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about how you and BGI might make a fit? So are we. We invite you to our Seattle learning site thirty (30) minutes prior to our networking events and mixers to have a conversation with our admissions team and our president Gifford Pinchot III. Then\, stay for the event. If you have any questions\, don't hesitate to let us know. Please RSVP 24 hours before the event to let us know you're interested. See you soon! LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/bgi-and-i-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120719T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120719T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120410T064745 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T105410 UID:3682@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Info Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about how you and BGI might make a fit? So are we. We invite you to our Seattle learning site thirty (30) minutes prior to our networking events and mixers to have a conversation with our admissions team and our president Gifford Pinchot III. Then\, stay for the event. If you have any questions\, don't hesitate to let us know. Please RSVP 24 hours before the event to let us know you're interested. See you soon! LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/bgi-and-i-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120816T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120816T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120410T064645 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T105404 UID:3681@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Info Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about how you and BGI might make a fit? So are we. We invite you to our Seattle learning site thirty (30) minutes prior to our networking events and mixers to have a conversation with our admissions team and our president Gifford Pinchot III. Then\, stay for the event. If you have any questions\, don't hesitate to let us know. Please RSVP 24 hours before the event to let us know you're interested. See you soon! LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/bgi-and-i-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120621T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120621T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120410T064616 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T105422 UID:3680@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Info Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about how you and BGI might make a fit? So are we. We invite you to our Seattle learning site thirty (30) minutes prior to our networking events and mixers to have a conversation with our admissions team and our president Gifford Pinchot III. Then\, stay for the event. If you have any questions\, don't hesitate to let us know. Please RSVP 24 hours before the event to let us know you're interested. See you soon! LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/bgi-and-i-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120410T064449 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T105428 UID:3679@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Info Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about how you and BGI might make a fit? So are we. We invite you to our Seattle learning site thirty (30) minutes prior to our networking events and mixers to have a conversation with our admissions team and our president Gifford Pinchot III. Then\, stay for the event. If you have any questions\, don't hesitate to let us know. Please RSVP 24 hours before the event to let us know you're interested. See you soon! LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/bgi-and-i-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120410T064207 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T105440 UID:3677@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Info Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about how you and BGI might make a fit? So are we. We invite you to our Seattle learning site thirty (30) minutes prior to our networking events and mixers to have a conversation with our admissions team and our president Gifford Pinchot III. Then\, stay for the event. If you have any questions\, don't hesitate to let us know. Please RSVP 24 hours before the event to let us know you're interested. See you soon! LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/bgi-and-i-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120419T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120419T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120410T063817 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T105446 UID:3676@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Info Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about how you and BGI might make a fit? So are we. We invite you to our Seattle learning site thirty (30) minutes prior to our networking events and mixers to have a conversation with our admissions team and our president Gifford Pinchot III. Then\, stay for the event. If you have any questions\, don't hesitate to let us know. Please RSVP 24 hours before the event to let us know you're interested. See you soon! LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/bgi-and-i/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120419T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120419T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120409T100128 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T114337 UID:3670@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Tools For Tomorrow DESCRIPTION:Register for this event Learn about sustainability data management with our panel of experts from CH2M HILL\, Good Company\, NBIS\, and Expeditors! Beyond Spreadsheets: Dealing with the energy and sustainability data quagmire When: Thursday\, April 19\, 2012\, 6-8 PM Where: Bainbridge Graduate Institute\, 2601 Fourth Avenue Suite #310\, Seattle\, WA 98121 Cost: $20 RSVP: Please reserve your spot. Space is limited. Are you buried by your energy and supply chain data? Have you outgrown your spreadsheet systems? Is your organization on the right path to realize operational efficiencies\, reduce risks and meet expectations for sustainable performance? Do you want to be at the leading edge of sustainability management? Come hear this panel to increase your sustainability know-how and network with fellow professionals! If your answer to any of the questions above is an emphatic yes\, our panel event is tailor-made for you! Our expert practitioners\, coming from the corporate\, consulting and non-profit sectors\, will share their experiences with sustainability data management and optimizing operations\, highlighting their journeys to success and answering any questions you may have! Find out more about our panelists\, event details and register! This event was organized by Sustainable Seattle and BGI. Panelists: Jameson Morrell\, Sustainability Strategy\, Planning\, and Integration (CH2M HILL) Kelly Hoell\, Sustainability Consultant (Good Company) Karl Ostrom\, Co-Executive Director (NBIS) Derek Eisel\, Research & Development - Global Environment Team Lead\, Expeditors International (Expeditors) Jameson Morrell - Sustainability Strategy\, Planning\, and Integration\, CH2M HILL Jameson has extensive expertise in strategic energy and resource management\, programs development & deployment and technology support. Prior to CH2M HILL\, Jameson had an international career with DHL\, where he spearheaded the company's information management and energy performance and management efforts. Under his leadership\, DHL developed web-enabled applications for carbon\, greenhouse gas (GHG)\, and energy data collection for visibility\, planning\, forecasting\, and reporting. Kelly Hoell - Sustainability Consultant\, Good Company Kelly Hoell (pronounced “hail”) has worked as a sustainability consultant for more than six years. She serves on Good Company’s Climate Services team and has worked directly with more than 30 public and private clients to help them measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Her inventory experience includes entity-level\, consumption-based community-level\, and life cycle assessment (LCA) product-level GHG inventories. Kelly leads a training program for public entities entitled\, Operation Climate Collaborative\, which provides guidance and resources to teach clients to conduct their own annual GHG inventories\, including all relevant Scope 3 sources such as business travel\, commute\, solid waste\, and embodied emissions in purchased goods and services. Good Company\, a sustainability research and consulting firm based in Eugene\, OR\, has been in operation for over a decade. All of the firm’s work is dedicated to helping government\, higher education and corporate clients understand and improve their sustainability performance. Good Company has been a partner with Scope 5 over the last year and is training its first client to use the Scope 5 software currently. Karl Ostrom - Co-Executive Director\, NBIS Karl is the Executive Director of NBIS\, the Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability. Founded over eight years ago\, NBIS provides programs\, consultation services and networking opportunities that link professionals and businesses with the tools\, coaching and resources they need to advance sustainability and profitability in their organizations. Karl’s personal and professional mission is to assist businesses with developing strategy and capacity to contribute to the urgent needs of our time by realigning their operations for sustainability and prosperity. His specialties include executive coaching on how to integrate sustainability initiatives into strategic management. Derek Eisel -Research & Development - Global Environment Team Lead\, Expeditors International Derek Eisel founded and leads the environmental program for Expeditors\, a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle with annual revenues exceeding six billion dollars. Expeditors completes an annual company-wide greenhouse gas footprint measurement with the help of 180 office green teams around the globe. Expeditors works with their customers to measure their transportation greenhouse gas footprint and to recommend logistics solutions for optimizing their supply chains. Derek has over ten years of software development experience and supports Expeditors' technology vision in the Research and Development team. $20 regular\, $15 student (includes meal) Register on Eventbrite LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/tools-for-sustainability/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120623 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120406T085034 LAST-MODIFIED:20120406T085216 UID:3668@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:2012 Climate Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:We have the distinct honor of having Gifford Pinchot III speak at the upcoming 2012 Climate Leadership Summit June 21-22 hosted by the American University in Washington\, D.C. Reversing global climate disruption is a defining challenge of this century and higher education has a social and moral responsibility to rise to this challenge. Almost 700 colleges and universities have committed to model ways to eliminate greenhouse gases and to provide the knowledge and educated graduates to help society address the global warming challenge. The Climate Leadership Summit provides a unique opportunity to engage in discussion with key decision-makers at peer institutions and collaborate on ways to advance sustainability efforts on campuses across the country. Check out the full agenda. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/2012-climate-leadership-summit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120414 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120405T144224 LAST-MODIFIED:20120405T144224 UID:3667@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:NBIS: Green Bag Lunch DESCRIPTION:Travel industry innovations that sustain cultures\, natural environments and local economies. April 13th Time: 12:00-1:30 PM UBS – The Arbor Group 925 Fourth Avenue\, Suite 2000\, Seattle Customer demand is increasing for authentic and engaging travel experiences that focus on local and sustainable communities and natural environments. From the United Nations to local tourism organizations\, travel industry leaders and local governments are responding to the growing need for tourism opportunities and guidelines that support strong local economies\, preserve environmental integrity and sustain cultures. What is Sustainable Tourism? Join NBIS and The Arbor Group for an exciting panel with industry leaders to discuss this important topic. The panel includes: Cynthia Dunbar\, REI Adventures – How REI incorporates its mission of stewardship and sustainability into its REI Adventures programs. Christine Mackay\, Co-founder and Executive Director of Crooked Trails\, helping people broaden their understanding of the planet and its diverse cultures through education\, community development\, and responsible travel. Janice Lichtenwaldt\, sustainable tourism advocate\, formerly with Global Sustainable Tourism Council and with Expedia: developing and promoting international guidelines for sustainable tourism. Amy Gulick\, founding fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers and author of the award-winning photojournalism book Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska’s Tongass Rain Forest (event will include a book-signing) Details: Date/Time: April 13th; 12:00-1:30 pm (Doors open at 11:30) Cost: $25; NBIS members – 15% discount at registration with member code Lunch included. Register LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/nbis-green-bag-lunch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120405T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120405T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120405T143625 LAST-MODIFIED:20120405T143625 UID:3665@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Chamber: Business After Hours DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, Apr 10\, 2012 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Space Needle\, 400 Broad St.\, Seattle 98109 Members: $20 pre-paid ($30 after 4/6) Non-Members: $25 pre-paid ($35 after 4/6) Register: Click the online registration button or contact Mark Grundberg at (206) 389-7271 Parking: Area parking lots Take your networking to a higher level—join us for an evening of networking at an iconic Seattle landmark\, the Space Needle! About our host venue The Space Needle is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2012. Built for the 1962 World's Fair\, the Space Needle has become the number one attraction in the Pacific Northwest\, with over one million visitors each year. Along with SkyCity\, the world's first revolving restaurant\, the Space Needle is now recognized as the global icon for the City of Seattle. For more information\, please visit www.spaceneedle.com. Business After Hours is for Chamber members only. However\, if your company is not a member and is interested in membership\, we welcome you to pay the registration fee and "try us out" at an event (first time participants only). Visit our Membership page to learn more. Space Needle 400 Broad St.\, Seattle\, WA 98109 LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/seattle-chamber-business-after-hours/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120405T135338 LAST-MODIFIED:20120508T145558 UID:3661@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:An Evening with Hunter Lovins - Portland DESCRIPTION:For information on Hunter's event in Seattle\, please click here Reframing the Global Economy: The Business Case for Gross National Happiness Please join BGI\, VOIS and renowned sustainability innovator\, Hunter Lovins for her talk on an economic model of growth titled\, "Reframing the Global Economy: The Business Case for Gross National Happiness” on Wednesday\, May 16th\, from 6- 8 p.m. at the Bagdad Theater in Portland. Recently returned from the United Nations meeting\, “Happiness and Well-Being: Defining a New Economic Paradigm\,” organized by the Permanent Mission of Bhutan\, Hunter Lovins\, president and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions\, will continue the conversation on Gross National Happiness versus Gross National Product. Lovins’ solution combines international leadership\, smart policy at the national level\, action by states and provinces\, a suite of market-based measures\, and a growing commitment by individuals to create a sustainable future balancing social\, economic and environmental justice. Hunter Lovins is a sociologist and lawyer. She also serves as faculty at Bainbridge Graduate Institute. Her most recent book is titled\, The Way Out: Kickstarting Capitalism to Save Our Economic Ass. In 2009 Newsweek dubbed her “Green Business Icon” while Time Magazine named her Hero of the Planet in 2000. The Bainbridge Graduate Institute and VOIS Alliance will host Lovins for this event for business professionals interested in the area of sustainability. Doors open at 5pm for food\, beverages and networking. Theater doors open at 5 for beer\, food and networking Event registration for An Evening with Hunter Lovins: Reframing the Global Economy powered by Eventbrite LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-with-hunter-lovins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120430 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120405T105537 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T121339 UID:3660@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Alumni Weekend DESCRIPTION:We are excited to see you at a weekend just for BGI Alumni! Below is the schedule of events and descriptions of sessions on April 28th. To learn more\, check your email (if alumni) or email info@bgialumni.org. Friday Night Fun The Garage on Capitol Hill | April 27\, 6-10PM Connect with your friends at a low-key evening at the private mezzanine space in Capitol Hill's hippest bowling alley. Saturday Presentations and Classes McKinstry Innovation Center | April 28\, 8AM-8PM Network and learn with fellow alumni in a variety of hands-on and presentation style sessions coordinated by the Alumni Association. RSVP here to ensure you are counted for food. Description of sessions below. 8:00-9:00 AM     Check In and Light Breakfast* 9:00-10:30 AM     Opening Circle 11:00-12:30 PM     Ignite Presentations 12:30-1:30 PM     Lunch* ** 2:00-3:15 PM      Entre: Social Media  -or-  Intra: Practicing what you preach 3:30-5:15 PM     Entre: Creative Session  -or-  Intra: Let's talk about managing 5:30-6:30 PM     Community Happy Hour * Delicious food provided by Alum Heidi Pomeroy's Maven Meals ** Career Counseling with BGI’s Career Counselor Melissa Amrhein is available before lunch. Ignite Presentations Saturday 11:00 -12:30 Are you ready to share what you have going on in 5 minutes\, 20 slides\, auto advancing 15 seconds each\, and no questions asked? Ready. Set. Go! We are extremely excited to give you a chance to let us know what is happening with you. Perhaps you will learn something you had not before… or realize you need to connect with someone about what they are up to. We have space for 15 – first come first served with alternates.  Sign up here. Social Media in Your Business: Using Social Media to Empower Yourself and your Business Saturday 2:00-3:15PM What is changing in social media?  What are businesses using to make themselves relevant?  What do I need to make myself relevant using social media?  We hope to create an open dialogue to better help you navigate the ever changing landscape of social media. Practicing What You Preach: How I applied what I learned at BGI to a Real Company and What Happened with Libby Johnson-McKee Saturday 2:00-3:15 At BGI\, we learned about culture\, change and the impact of both on business. In theory\, it all sounded like the right steps towards an engaged group of individuals\, working as a team to achieve results that supports the betterment of people\, the planet and profits. But does it work in the “real world”? Are those case studies just exceptions and not what the rest of us can expect or strive for if we work within a company not of our own design? In this session\, Libby Johnson McKee will describe her return to the corporate world running an Amazon.com subsidiary called CreateSpace\, an independent publishing platform and her attempt to practice the leadership principles and strategies that match her values in a dynamic and growing business Word Cafe/Creative Session Saturday 3:30-5:15PM Do you have a tough question you have been facing in your business?  What if you had a bunch of MBAs in Sustainable Business that gave you their undivided imagination for an hour?  How much would that be worth?  This session is designed to reconnect us and help out our fellow Alums during this Creative Session. After the questions are presented you can decide where you want to involve yourself. We are hoping for 4 to 8 questions hosted by their entrepreneur.  First come first served with alternates. Sign up here. Let’s Talk About Managing\, Developing and Leading People with Sally Johnson\, C6 Saturday 3:30-5:15PM Are you a current manager with direct reports? Do you look forward to leading teams of direct reports in your future? This session will consist of BGI alumni who are currently managing people discussing the upsides and challenges of this form of leadership.  This session will start with a series of questions that the roundtable will discuss then open up to questions and discussion with the larger group.  Bring your own leadership experiences and questions! Participants include: Libby Johnson McKee (Director\, Amazon);  Jeff Wiggins (VP T-Mobile); Aaron Varney\, Founder Dockside Cooperative and soon to be named other guest star alumni. Saturday Night Party: Celebrating 10 years of BGI Melrose Market Studios | April 28\, 8PM-12AM Sponsored by BGI\, this take on the Saturday Night Party is a celebration of how far we've come in 10 years as a community. This is a 21 and over private event for alumni\, friends and family and the BGI Community. Come ready to connect with friends over drinks and dancing celebrating 10 years of purpose. RSVP here. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/alumni-weekend/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120505 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120405T104044 LAST-MODIFIED:20120427T140917 UID:3657@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Madrona League Business Plan Competition DESCRIPTION:The Madrona League Business Plan Competition fosters disruptive innovators to change business for good. The competition emphasizes all bottom lines: profit; people; planet; purpose; and\, by doing so\, helps create business leaders that understand how resilient sustainable businesses are founded\, nurtured and grown. The finals see six finalists compete for $10\,000 in awards presented at a gala dinner at the Pan Pacific Hotel. A limited number of tickets to the awards gala dinner are available now for $75. Business Plan Competition Schedule: 1:30pm\, doors open to public for presentations 2-5:30pm\, presentations by six finalists 5:30-7pm\, reception and viewing of team booths 7-9:30pm\, gala awards dinner (ticket required) Business Plan Competition Team Finalists: InFoods is a protein powder used as a supplement for a range of applications. Insect Protein Powder (IPP) can be added to a meal for people with food sensitivities\, used by athletes for better performance\, even added to baked goods for an extra protein kick. (Presidio Graduate School) Community Energy Works provides the means to measure the energy and money saved by upgrades\, so an individual homeowner can pay a flat rate for energy in a time where energy costs are increasingly more expensive. (Bainbridge Graduate Institute) Yasa Sourcing is a transformational turnkey solution for empowering women by connecting companies with procurement needs to qualified women-owned businesses with supplier capabilities. (Northwestern University) SLICE Financial is a peer-to-peer lending platform offering financial aid for students and education investment opportunities for lenders. (Bainbridge Graduate Institute) Community-sourced Capital (CSC) sources sustainable investment opportunities for the new economy through a web-based crowd funding platform.  (Bainbridge Graduate Institute) Sustainvest is an online retail brokerage service offering investors an innovative platform to manage their investments and make more informed decisions by integrating the financial\, social\, and environmental performance data of publicly traded companies in an easy-to-use\, engaging and friendly format. (Presidio Graduate School) Business Plan Competition Goals: Foster the leadership of the Madrona League in the MBA landscape in order to build community across all MBAs grounded in common values for sustainable business Offer a business plan competition that authentically addresses sustainability through judging criteria which emphasizes all bottom lines\, not only financial Showcase student innovation and entrepreneurship and introduce students with triple- and quadruple-bottom-line business ideas into appropriate circles of influence Provide access to expertise\, feedback and opportunities for implementation of business plans including potential investors and partners Provide students with experiences that supports them in creating and developing viable ideas outside of school and the competition Create community among MBAs from different schools through participation in this competition as evidenced through multi-school teams\, networking opportunities and events outside of this competition Align with the BGI and Presidio curricula to provide synergy with entrepreneurship courses and programs Model the values of a balanced life and personal sustainability encompassed by the competition through a co-created student-led (and school-supported) event The Madrona League is a budding collection of schools\, including Bainbridge Graduate Institute (BGI) and Presidio Graduate School\, who build their curriculum from the ground up with the lens of sustainability. The league is built on the spirit of cooperation by leaders of sustainable business education like Gifford Pinchot III to reflect the values of people\, planet\, profit\, and purpose. The initial collaboration of the Madrona League is a Business Plan Competition\, culminating with the final competition and awards banquet on May 4th\, 2012. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/madrona-league-business-plan-competition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T120000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120405T083105 LAST-MODIFIED:20120405T083105 UID:3656@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:ISSP: Run Up to Rio+20 DESCRIPTION:Event Date: May 24\, 2012 - 11:00am - 12:00pm SKU: wb_12_05_24_Rio Free to ISSP Members. $10 for all others. If you are unable to attend live\, please also register to receive a link to the recording. The Run Up To Rio+20 Continues... ISSP to host Rio+20 webinar on May 24th Amy Fraenkel\, UNEP's Director for North America\, will be the lead presenter for ISSP's Rio+20 webinar May 24\, 2012\, a month prior to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio. Ms. Fraenkel and her team at UNEP-RONA are leading efforts to raise awareness on the Rio+20 themes (see below) and coordinate participation in the run-up process in North America. She will join other panelists (tba) representing various stakeholder perspectives in a dialogue facilitated by Ira Feldman that will provide a preview of the potential outcomes and discuss the significance of the Rio+20 process for sustainability professionals. "The objective of the Conference is to secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development\, assess the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development\, and address new and emerging challenges The Conference will focus on two themes: (i) a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication; and (ii) the institutional framework for sustainable development." For ISSP's ongoing coverage of activities occuring in the run up to Rio+20\, see http://www.sustainabilityprofessionals.org/run-rio20-2012. Free to ISSP Members. $10 for all others. If you are unable to attend live\, please also register to receive a link to the recording. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/issp-run-up-to-rio20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120406 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120405T082453 LAST-MODIFIED:20120405T082453 UID:3654@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:MIT EF: Mix & Mingle DESCRIPTION:Wed\, 05/23/2012 - 5:00pm - 8:30pm Hyatt at Olive 8 1635 8th Avenue Seattle\, WA Come one\, come all on May 23rd for our last Mix & Mingle of the season followed by our Annual MIT Enterprise Forum Topic Brainstorm! Bring your valuable topic ideas and suggestions for the 2012 / 2013 season\, and enjoy appetizers\, compliments of MIT Enterprise Forum of the NW. A cash bar will be available. Feel free to bring a friend! 5:00 – 6:00 pm Mix & Mingle 6:00 – 7:30 pm Brainstorming 7:30 – 8:00 pm Mix & Mingle LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/mit-ef-mix-mingle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120508T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120508T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120405T082306 LAST-MODIFIED:20120507T133412 UID:3651@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:MIT Enterprise Forum: Energy Storage for the Grid DESCRIPTION:Opportunity timing for energy entrepreneurs and investors Tue\, 05/08/2012 - 5:00pm - 8:30pm MOHAI 2700 24th Ave East Seattle\, WA Energy storage has become one of the most studied energy topics since the national grid was first developed and will be an important element of our future electrical infrastructure. Unlike energy transmission which provides electricity where you need it\, large-scale energy storage also provides electricity when you need it\, potentially offering a more efficient system while integrating clean renewable energy sources\, managing peak demands\, and allowing for new applications such as electric vehicles on the grid. Federal stimulus dollars\, state government policies\, and consumer demand for renewable energy have fueled studies in a large range of solutions\, including batteries\, flywheels\, pump storage\, compressed air\, hydrogen\, and time-of-use / demand response in pilot programs or on the horizon. But is the timing right for cost-effective energy storage? Are technologies ready to be integrated into the grid\, or are we at a watchful waiting stage? Is change too fast for utilities and power generators\, or not fast enough for energy entrepreneurs and investors? Join us on May 8 and get valuable answers to the jigsaw puzzle of questions regarding the where\, how\, why\, and at what scale of energy storage from our stellar panel of industry experts\, moderated by Bill Holmes\, Partner\, Stoel Rives\, LLP: Terry Oliver\, Chief Technology Innovations Officer\, Bonneville Power Administration Alexander H. Slocum\, Professor\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Chris Wheaton\, Chief Operating & Financial Officer\, EnerG2 Nathan Adams\, Manager of Development and Emerging Technologies\, Puget Sound Energy Audience takeaways During this event\, you will learn: The most promising energy storage strategies How the different storage methods could work together with the grid in the Northwest and nationally How entrepreneurs\, the changing energy marketplace\, grid operators\, and utilities are responding to the call to build the foundation for a clean energy economy MODERATOR: Bill Holmes is a partner at Stoel Rives LLP where he concentrates his practice in the area of energy law\, with a special emphasis on wind\, solar\, hydroelectric\, hydrokinetic\, tidal and ocean\, geothermal\, and biomass. He has also advised clients on regulatory and transactional aspects of energy storage as a means of integrating renewable energy. Bill has been selected to be included in the 2007 through 2012 editions of The Best Lawyers in America in Energy Law and Environmental Law and was selected as a “leader in the field” by Chambers Global (Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy – USA)\, 2011. He was also named the Best Lawyers’ 2011 Portland\, Oregon Energy Lawyer of the Year. Bill is an adjunct professor at the University of Oregon Law School\, where he has taught one of the first renewable energy law courses in the nation since 2008. Bill joined the firm in 1985 and has been a member since 1992. Before joining Stoel Rives\, he served as law clerk to Judge Louis F. Oberdorfer\, United States District Court for the District of Columbia (1984-1985). PANELISTS: Nathan Adams is the Manager of Development and EmergingTechnologies for Puget Sound Energy. In this role he leads the company’s thermal and renewable generation development and its efforts to assess and implement emerging energy technologies. His emerging technology work focuses on understanding the potential impact that new storage and generation technologies may have on PSE and where and how they can be implemented to achieve efficiencies and improved system reliability. He has over 13 years of experience in the energy industry spanning the value chain from power generation valuation\, acquisition and development to energy efficiency program evaluation. Prior to his work at PSE\, Nathan worked for Weyerhaeuser Corp. managing mergers and acquisitions and major energy projects and at E Source where he consulted to a number of energy companies on energy pricing and asset valuation. Nathan is an avid\, but under-achieving fly-fisherman and spends his spare time thrashing about the scenic rivers of Western Washington. He holds a BA from the University of Vermont and an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Terry Oliver is the Chief Technology Innovation Officer of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Headquartered in Portland\, Oregon\, BPA is a federal agency that markets wholesale electricity and transmission to Northwest utilities and to some large industries. It provides about half the region's electricity and operates about three-fourths of its high-voltage transmission (15\,000 miles and 300 substations). Terry has worked globally to advance energy conservation and renewable energy and he joined BPA in 1981. In the Pacific Northwest\, he managed one of the world's largest residential energy conservation programs\, the PNW Residential Weatherization Program\, led ground-breaking research on community-based energy conservation applications in the Hood River Conservation Project\, and established two enduring icons of energy efficiency innovation\, the Lighting Design Lab and the Energy Ideas Clearinghouse. In 1992 he moved to Bangkok\, Thailand\, to lead the Asia Regional Office of the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC). In 2000\, he returned to BPA where he worked on BPA's EnergyWeb concept and its application to the PNW. As part of this effort he helped create BPA's Non-Wires Solutions initiative\, participated in EPRI's Intelligrid grid architecture initiative\, and led the GridWise Alliance Demonstrations Working Group. In June 2005 Oliver was appointed to his current post – a newly created position with responsibility for re-energizing\, focusing\, and managing BPA's research and development activities. Alexander Slocum is the Neil and Jane Pappalardo Professor of Mechanical Engineering and MacVicar Faculty Fellow Professor\, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Professor Slocum’s focus is on energy storage where he works with students to tackle the challenge of growing energy demand with solutions that don’t add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. His research includes an energy-storage system for offshore floating windmill installations; and storing solar power\, using molten salts\, to store the thermal energy for delivery later. Slocum’s research and teaching interests include micro-electrical-mechanical systems\, nanotechnology\, precision engineering\, machine design\, product design\, and physics via sports\, such as going faster on his snowboard and staying down longer SCUBA diving. He is a member of the Society of Mechanical Engineers\, American Society of Mechanical Engineers\, American Society for Precision Engineers and the IEEE. Professor Slocum was named Massachusetts’ “professor of the year” in 2000 and earned the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Leonardo da Vinci Award in 2004 which honors achievement in the design or invention of a product that is universally recognized as an important advance in machine design. Chris Wheaton is the Chief Operating & Financial Officer and co-founder of EnerG2. Founded in 2003\, EnerG2 has developed and commercialized proprietary-processing technologies to engineer superior carbon materials for energy storage applications. EnerG2 is currently focused on delivering advanced carbons for multiple applications within the industries for lead acid batteries\, ultracapacitors\, lithium ion batteries\, and next generation lithium chemistries. In addition to enhancing electrochemical energy storage devices\, EnerG2 carbons can be tailored for high efficiency storage of natural gas as well as hydrogen gas. Chris has executive responsibility for all of the internal operations of EnerG2\, including product development\, finance and manufacturing. Since co-founding the company in 2003\, he has helped capitalize it with over $50 million in funding from venture capital\, banks\, governments\, the military\, corporations and community development entities. Prior to co-founding EnerG2\, Chris served as VP of Operations for Loudcloud\, one of the last successes of the first dot-com era in Silicon Valley. After joining Loudcloud early in its history\, Chris rose through the ranks to lead the team of 140 data center operators and developers that produced Opsware\, an enterprise software platform that was ultimately sold to Hewlett Packard in a $1.6 billion acquisition. Chris received a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. For sponsorship and partnership opportunities: Please contact Fortunato Vega at fortunato911@gmail.com. Event schedule 5:00 - 6:15 pm – Networking / cash bar / dinner buffet 6:15 - 8:00 pm – Panel discussion 8:00 - 8:15 pm – Q&A Parking information Although complimentary parking is available outside the venue\, it is limited for the number of guests we are expecting for this event. Please consider arriving early\, carpooling\, or taking the bus (lines # 25\, 43\, 48\, 167 and 545). Below are some additional parking options: Neighborhood parking unrestricted after 6:00 pm (with a two-hour limit before that) UW’s parking lots Montlake neighborhood parking zones Please note that our early bird rate expires at 5:00 pm on April 28th. Online registration will automatically close at 5:00 pm on May 7th. Unless the event is already sold out\, walk-ins are welcome on event night ($60 at the door). Seating Type: Early registration\, $40.00 Regular registration price\, $60.00 Students only\, $30.00 LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/mit-ef-energy-storage-for-the-grid/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120405T081849 LAST-MODIFIED:20120405T081849 UID:3650@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:MIT EF: DEMO DESCRIPTION:Thu\, 04/26/2012 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm One Union Square Boardroom (in One Union Square building) 600 University Street\, First level (6th Avenue level behind escalator) Seattle\, WA See map: Google Maps Sponsored by Northwest Startup DEMO – Spring 2012 is back! Come discover what could be the next big tech thing! Whether you’re an entrepreneur or someone who wants to get an early look at some of the latest and coolest products from our region\, this is a must-attend event! Some of the Pacific Northwest's hottest deals started with presentations at our previous NW Startup DEMO events. Come take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity to see our finalists demonstrate some of the best emerging products and services\, and share how they created them. You will be able to interact with all presenters during the Q&A session. At the end of the event\, our review panel consisting of VCs\, Angels and the press will select this spring’s winner. We look forward to seeing you there! Event schedule 5:30 – 6:00 pm Networking over snacks and drinks 6:00 – 8:00 pm DEMO event For partnership or sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Fortunato Vega at fortunato911@gmail.com. A special thank you to our partner organizations LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/mit-ef-demo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120406 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120405T081730 LAST-MODIFIED:20120405T081730 UID:3647@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:MIT Enterprise Forum: Venture Lab DESCRIPTION:Thu\, 04/05/2012 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm One Union Square Boardroom (in One Union Square building) 600 University Street\, First level (6th Avenue level behind escalator) Seattle\, WA You’re an entrepreneur with a great idea for a killer product or service that fills a gap in the marketplace. Now what? Define your vision\, find funding\, assemble a leadership team\, hire talent? Yes to all of the above. But first\, you need a solid\, well-conceived business plan to put all chances of success on your side for your new venture. Join us April 5 to learn tips and tricks from the trenches from two local veterans of business planning who will identify and drill down into the essential elements of a thorough\, well-conceived\, written business plan that will attract investors\, strategic partners\, key talent\, as well as evangelize potential supporters. Speakers Tom Huseby\, Managing Partner\, Seapoint Ventures Bryan Brewer\, CEO\, Business Plans Northwest Event schedule 5:30 – 6:00 pm Networking 6:00 – 7:00 pm Presentation 7:00 – 8:00 pm Q&A For partnership or sponsorship opportunities: Please contact Fortunato Vega at fortunato911@gmail.com. Cost: $25 LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/mit-enterprise-forum-venture-lab/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120523 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120403T142009 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T142009 UID:3640@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Please arrive at 5:15 pm for introductions. The program starts with an information session at 5:30 with Q&A. Class begins at 6:00 pm. Class: Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship -or- Social Justice & Business Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-44/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120509 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120403T141932 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T141932 UID:3639@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Please arrive at 5:15 pm for introductions. The program starts with an information session at 5:30 with Q&A. Class begins at 6:00 pm. Class: Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship -or- Social Justice & Business Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-43/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120425 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120403T141852 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T141852 UID:3638@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Please arrive at 5:15 pm for introductions. The program starts with an information session at 5:30 with Q&A. Class begins at 6:00 pm. Class: Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship -or- Social Justice & Business Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-42/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120411 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120403T141748 LAST-MODIFIED:20120405T082254 UID:3637@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Please arrive at 5:15 pm for introductions. The program starts with an information session at 5:30 with Q&A. Class begins at 6:00 pm. Class: Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship only Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-41/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120522 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120403T141204 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T141204 UID:3636@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Please arrive at 5:15 pm for introductions. The program starts with an information session at 5:30 with Q&A. Class begins at 6:00 pm. Class: Strategy & Implementation Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-40/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120508 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120403T141115 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T141115 UID:3635@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Please arrive at 5:15 pm for introductions. The program starts with an information session at 5:30 with Q&A. Class begins at 6:00 pm. Class: Strategy & Implementation Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-39/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120424 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120403T141015 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T141015 UID:3634@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Please arrive at 5:15 pm for introductions. The program starts with an information session at 5:30 with Q&A. Class begins at 6:00 pm. Class: Strategy & Implementation Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-38/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120410 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120403T140921 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T140921 UID:3633@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Please arrive at 5:15 pm for introductions. The program starts with an information session at 5:30 with Q&A. Class begins at 6:00 pm. Class: Strategy & Implementation Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-36/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121115T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121115T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120312T091236 LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T085043 UID:3524@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Tools for Sustainability DESCRIPTION:BGI and Sustainable Seattle are partnering to launch a series of events to provide training and professional networking opportunities for business and working professionals interested in the area of business and sustainability. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/csr-roundtables-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121019 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120312T091133 LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T085043 UID:3523@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Tools for Sustainability DESCRIPTION:BGI and Sustainable Seattle are partnering to launch a series of events to provide training and professional networking opportunities for business and working professionals interested in the area of business and sustainability. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/csr-roundtables-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120921 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120312T091024 LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T085043 UID:3522@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Tools for Sustainability DESCRIPTION:BGI and Sustainable Seattle are partnering to launch a series of events to provide training and professional networking opportunities for business and working professionals interested in the area of business and sustainability. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/csr-roundtables-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120817 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120312T090901 LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T085043 UID:3521@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Tools for Sustainability DESCRIPTION:BGI and Sustainable Seattle are partnering to launch a series of events to provide training and professional networking opportunities for business and working professionals interested in the area of business and sustainability. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/csr-roundtables-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120720 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120312T090740 LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T085043 UID:3520@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Tools for Sustainability DESCRIPTION:BGI and Sustainable Seattle are partnering to launch a series of events to provide training and professional networking opportunities for business and working professionals interested in the area of business and sustainability. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/csr-roundtables-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120621T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120621T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120312T090616 LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T085043 UID:3519@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Tools for Sustainability DESCRIPTION:BGI and Sustainable Seattle are partnering to launch a series of events to provide training and professional networking opportunities for business and working professionals interested in the area of business and sustainability. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/csr-roundtables-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120312T090411 LAST-MODIFIED:20120514T102700 UID:3518@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Industry Innovator Forum with Hunter Lovins - Seattle DESCRIPTION:Register at sustainable seattle's website by clicking Here Reframing the Global Economy: The Business Case for Gross National Happiness Please join BGI and renowned sustainability innovator\, Hunter Lovins for her talk on an economic model of growth titled\, "Reframing the Global Economy: The Business Case for Gross National Happiness” on Thursday\, May 17th\, from 7- 9 p.m.\, in the Microsoft Auditorium at the Seattle Central Library. Recently returned from the United Nations meeting\, “Happiness and Well-Being: Defining a New Economic Paradigm\,” organized by the Permanent Mission of Bhutan\, Hunter Lovins\, president and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions\, will continue the conversation on Gross National Happiness versus Gross National Product. Lovins’ solution combines international leadership\, smart policy at the national level\, action by states and provinces\, a suite of market-based measures\, and a growing commitment by individuals to create a sustainable future balancing social\, economic and environmental justice. Hunter Lovins is a sociologist and lawyer. She also serves as faculty at Bainbridge Graduate Institute. Her most recent book is titled\, The Way Out: Kickstarting Capitalism to Save Our Economic Ass. In 2009 Newsweek dubbed her “Green Business Icon” while Time Magazine named her Hero of the Planet in 2000. Sustainable Seattle and Bainbridge Graduate Institute host Lovins as part of Tools for Tomorrow\, a series of events for business professionals interested in the area of sustainability. The Industry Innovators Forums series features executives from leading organizations implementing sustainability initiatives organizationally focused on a triple-bottom line. Targeted at managers at companies interested in or currently implementing sustainability measures\, this event will be held twice yearly. Register at sustainable seattle's website by clicking here LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/industry-innovator-forum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120614T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120614T100000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120306T080357 LAST-MODIFIED:20120307T143049 UID:3508@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:WCTA Annual Meeting and Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join Washington State’s Cleantech Leadership for the inaugural WCTA Annual Meeting Michael K. Young\, University of Washington Elson S. Floyd\, Washington State University The first WCTA annual meeting will feature  Washington State University President Elson S. Floyd and  University of Washington President Michael K. Young sharing the stage together.  These distinguished leaders will discuss their visions for our state’s great research universities and the future of our cleantech economy.  They will cover topics including the role of the institutions in the economy\, the development of biofuels\, job creation\, the development of promising new clean technologies\, and their relationship with the state. The WCTA annual meeting is on Thursday\, June 14 from 7:30 am – 10:00  am at the Sheraton Seattle Metropolitan Ballroom. Register here. Elson S. Floyd was named President of the four-campus Washington State University in 2006. He took office as the 10th president of Washington State’s land-grant research university on May 21\, 2007.  He leads one of America’s most productive research universities. WSU is classified among the nation’s 96 leading public and private universities with very high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.  Dr. Floyd brings to WSU an exceptionally wide range of administrative experience\, as well as valuable state and national perspectives on higher education issues and policies. Michael K. Young became President of the University of Washington in 2011. Also a tenured Professor of Law\, President Young has a distinguished record as an academic leader with broad experience in public service and diplomacy. As UW President\, he leads the nation’s top public university (2nd among all universities) in attracting federal research funding.  Prior to his appointment at the UW\, he served as President and Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Utah. Under President Young’s leadership\, Utah raised its stature nationally and internationally. It led the nation in the number of new companies generated from university research\, significantly raised the academic profile of the student body\, expanded international education\, and built more than 2 million square feet of new research and teaching facilities. WCTA members\, industry leaders\, public policy makers\, and interested citizens are encouraged to attend. The Washington Clean Technology Alliance is a not-for-profit\, 501(c)(6) trade association that offers advocacy\, business solutions and education for members and the clean technology community.  Its members range from aerospace to software; start-up companies to major industries. To learn more about WCTA\, sign up to volunteer\, or for membership information\, please visit the website:www.wacleantech.org. For more information on the WCTA\, contact Tom Ranken by phone at (206) 389-8655 or via email at tom@wacleantech.org. For WCTA event information\, sponsorship opportunities\, or to reserve a seat\, please contact Maureen Takaoka at (206) 389-8662 or via email at maureen@wacleantech.org. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/wcta-annual-meeting-and-breakfast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120321 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120229T142604 LAST-MODIFIED:20120229T142604 UID:3495@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Women on a Mission - Sponsored by BGI DESCRIPTION:Everyday we're reminded that old economic and business models are eroding many of the things we care most about. Yet if we look closely\, we're surrounded by creative innovators who are collaborating their way to a new\, shared prosperity. So\, Seattle Good Business Network and See Green Ventures have created Women on a Mission\, a day of discussion sparked by women innovators in local and sustainable business. Topics include: creative collaborations and new business models that are building our local economy\, closing the loop on local sourcing and production\, creating resource efficient and eco-friendly products\, services\, and workplaces\, what it means to live your values at work and at home full program and speaker line up here EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH 2ND...REGISTER HERE Early bird rates: $135  / $95 for Seattle Good Business Network Members (contact Christine for code) Includes full program\, light breakfast\, lunch\, and wine reception. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/women-on-a-mission-sponsored-by-bgi/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T213000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120228T144012 LAST-MODIFIED:20120228T144248 UID:3490@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Documentary Screening - YERT DESCRIPTION: FILM: "YERT... YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL ROAD TRIP" (113 min\, Mark Dixon & Ben Evans\, 2011) JOIN US AFTER THE SCREENING FOR A FACILITATED DISCUSSION WITH: - MARK DIXON\, Filmmaker/Producer of the film - MICHAEL MAINE\, With the Bainbridge Graduate Institute\, - SUSAN GLEASON\, With YES! MAGAZINE\, and others! YERT: 50 States\, ...1 Year\, ...Zero Garbage? With video camera in hand & tongue in cheek\, and called to action by a planet in peril\, three friends hit the road -traveling with hope\, humor\, and all of their garbage -to explore every state in America (the good\, the bad...and the weird) in search of the extraordinary innovators and citizens who are tackling humanity's greatest environmental crises. Americans want to do the right thing -they just don't want to look strange doing it! As the YERT team layers outlandish eco-challenges onto their yearlong quest\, an unexpected turn of events pushes them to the brink in this award-winning docu-comedy. The film features Bill McKibben\, Wes Jackson\, Will Allen\, Janine Benyus\, Joel Salatin\, David Orr\, and others. "The Fellini trio of the climate justice movement\, the YERT film crew has managed to pull off the impossible in the world of cinema--a deeply absorbing and often hilarious road trip that confronts the badlands of our nation's spiraling descent into dirty energy darkness\, only to emerge along the solar roadways and wind-swept plains into the myriad possibilities for new power and sustainable living. By the dramatic end of Your Environmental Road Trip\, audiences will not only cheer\, but feel compelled to spring to their feet to join an inspiring movement for change. If only our nation's policymakers will watch this important film and do the same." - Jeff Biggers\, author\, Huffington Post For trailer and much more\, go to: www.yert.com Download the flyer COLOR or B&W (Event is FREE and open to the public! ...but Donations are kindly accepted). **BTW\, if you're on Bainbridge or you can't make our Friday's screening\, there's also a screening of YERT\, with filmmaker Mark Dixon\, on Thursday March 1st\, 7:00 PM\, at the Historic Lynnwood Theater\, 4569 Lynwood Center Road Northeast\, Bainbridge Isle\, WA 98110 - Sponsored by "Matinees That Matter" and the Bainbridge Graduate Institute! LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/documentary-screening-yert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120920 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120228T091613 LAST-MODIFIED:20120228T091658 UID:3485@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Gifford To Speak At The Global CIO Summit DESCRIPTION:Gifford Pinchot III has been asked to serve as the keynote speaker at the Global CIO Summit on September 19\, 2012. We are honored to have this opportunity. The Global CIO Summit The Microsoft Global CIO (GCIO) Summit is an annual event focused on a very small audience—100 of the most influential CIOs\, representing the world’s largest corporations. The event is held each September and is hosted by Microsoft CVP & CIO Tony Scott and VP\, Worldwide Industry & Global Accounts\, Susan Hauser. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/gifford-to-speak-at-the-global-cio-summit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120628T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120628T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120228T082604 LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T152034 UID:3473@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Network BGI Community Social DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR FREE Come join us for our regular Network BGI Community Socials\, where each month we work to build community among industry leaders\, current students\, alumni\, business professionals\, and area residents. This month our focus is the built environment. Join us at our Seattle office to share insights\, knowledge\, experiences\, hopes\, dreams\, and action plans. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/network-bgi-community-social-built-environment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120228T081942 LAST-MODIFIED:20120516T103106 UID:3464@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Network BGI Community Social - Food and Ag DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW Event Overview Thursday\, May 24\, 2012 - Network BGI hosts another community social\, this time focusing on Food and Ag. Confirmed guests include John Gardner\, Ph.D. (BGI Dean)\, Nicole Capizzi (Seattle based Farmer)\, Peter Reinhardt Knutson (Loki Fish Owner)\, Jessica Redmayne (Current BGI Student & Sourcing Specialist for FishChoice.com) and Scott James (BGI Faculty and Founder of CORA). Network BGI is proud to invite you to this month's community social featuring food and ag table discussions. We have a wide range of food and ag professionals working in various sectors and industries\, representing academia\, private\, public\, and nonprofit organizations large and small. On May 24 you will have the opportunity to discuss current trends and topics of interests with these individuals as well as hear their own stories within their fields. As always\, this event is open to the public and we encourage you to bring a classmate\, mentor\, coworker\, and/or friend. This is yet another great opportunity to build community with people in and outside of the BGI network. Back by popular demand and positive feedback is the World Café format to facilitate quality sharing of ideas. Registration is now open. We hope you share in the food\, drink\, and chance to spend quality time with quality people. Contact events@bgi.edu if you have any questions. Flow of Event *   6:00 p.m. - Doors Open *   6:15 p.m. - Welcome (Introduction) *   6:25 p.m. - Would Café Explanation *   6:30 p.m. - World Café Table Discussions *   7:30 p.m. - Open For Networking   Guests & Bios: John Gardner\, Ph.D. LinkedIn Profile John has been an entrepreneur\, an agricultural researcher\, a passionate champion of sustainability\, a teacher\, a leader of community economic development and a senior academic administrator. He is now the Dean of the Bainbridge Graduate Institute\, a charter business school among the first to offer an MBA in sustainability. Nearing ten years old with close to 500 alumni\, BGI is charting a growth strategy to expand national offerings at its destination program at Islandwood on Bainbridge Island\, and also grow an emerging effort in the Seattle metro area for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. For the past four years\, he was Vice President at Washington State University responsible for better leveraging all of WSU’s assets for economic growth and vitality of the state. Prior to WSU\, he filled a similar role at the University of Missouri as Vice President for Research and Economic Development. In all\, he has been a student\, faculty member\, or administrator at five land grant universities. John has also had experience as the Director of the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center and was one of the founders and chief executives of AgGrow Oils\, a 540 member LLC that integrated the production\, processing\, and marketing of both novel and designer oilseeds. Scott James Scott James is an entrepreneur\, instructor\, and advisor in the world of sustainability. BusinessWeek named Scott one of “America’s Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs” in 2009 and Forbes profiled him as a “Game Changer” in 2010. The products from his most recent company (sold 2011) were featured in publications as diverse as Oprah’s O Magazine\, National Geographic\, Parents Magazine\, the Washington Post\, Outside Magazine\, and US News & World Report. Scott is currently working on CORA (www.teamcora.com)\, curators of the Trash Backwards mobile app. In addition to teaching at BGI\, he teaches the the Sustainability Interterm course at University of Notre Dame\, where he serves on the Advisory Council. Scott is passionate about permaculture and building resilience in local communities. He lives on a Bainbridge Island micro-farm with his wife and children. Nicole Capizzi LinkedIn Profile Nicole Jain Capizzi operates Amaranth Urban Farm in Seattle\, Washington and has been making her living farming\, teaching\, and writing about sustainable agriculture since 2002. She’s created viable urban farm businesses in Seattle and Milwaukee and aims to redefine the place of urban agriculture within the re-emerging local and sustainable business economy. Nicole is a 2003 graduate of the organic farm apprenticeship at UC Santa Cruz\, Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. She now also serves as a board member of the Seattle Chefs Collaborative and as a newly appointed commissioner for the King County Agriculture Commission and is a member of Tilth Producers of Washington\, Puget Sound Beekeepers Association\, National Young Farmers Coalition\, and Cascade Harvest Coalition. Peter Reinhardt Knutson\, Ph.D. Pete grew up in the Puget Sound Basin and graduated class of 1970 from Everett High School. Between 1970-1972 he did undergraduate work at Stanford where he also organized against the American War in Vietnam. (Pete's memoir of that anti-war movement). He finished his B.A. at New School for Social Research\, and was  awarded his Doctorate in Sociocultural Anthropology by the University of Washington in 1987. His autoethnographic dissertation chronicled and analyzed the the dynamics of power and language in working class life aboard a commercial fishing vessel in the North Pacific. He taught his first community college course in 1980 and have been a full-time faculty member at Seattle Central for fifteen years. Pete feels strongly about the need to preserve wild ecosystems\, he has been very involved in many of the conservation battles surrounding the preservation of wild Pacific salmon stocks\, protection of salmon habitat and sustainable fisheries. Currently he is an elected Commissioner on the Puget Sound Salmon Commission\, which is part of the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Since 1972 he has also worked as a commercial fisherman on North Pacific waters.  His family maintains an independent fishing business which provides fish products to Seattle area Farmers Markets. Jessica Redmayne Jessica Redmayne currently serves as the Sourcing Specialist for FishChoice.com\, an online database of sustainable seafood suppliers and producers.  Prior to entering the seafood industry\, she spent a significant period of time travelling around Latin America\, diving and exploring. From this experience\, she developed her passion for community economic development through business.   She is currently pursing this interest through her MBA in Sustainable Business at the Bainbridge Graduate Institute.  Jessica’s work for FishChoice primarily involves being a liaison between NGO’s and businesses in the seafood industry\, helping various stakeholders in the sustainable seafood landscape recognize their sustainability and receive its subsequent market benefits.   Online Ticketing for Network BGI Community Social - Food and Agriculture powered by Eventbrite LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/network-bgi-community-social-food-and-ag/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120228T081436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T144742 UID:3454@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Network BGI Community Social - Alumni Career Panel DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR FREE Come join us for our regular Network BGI Community Socials. This month\, in conjunction with alumni weekend\, we are having an alumni career panel. Find out the tricks of the trades\, the skills recruiters are looking for\, and how to best position yourself for a successful career that you can feel proud of. This is a public event. Come meet current students\, alumni\, professionals\, and the broader community. Program Details 6:00 - Guests start to arrive 6:15 - Gifford Pinchot welcome to the community 6:25 - World Cafe Explanation (Bethany) 6:30 - World Cafe begins with Question 1 6:45 - Transition (people change tables) 6:50 - Question 2 7:05 - Transition (people change tables) 7:10 - Question 3 7:30 - Time for Networking Melissa Amrhein - Career Counselor\, BGI Melissa is Bainbridge Graduate Institute’s new career counselor.  The path that led her to BGI includes managing a portfolio of twelve education programs at the University of Washington\, teaching environmental education across the Puget Sound region\, and the quintessential Pacific Northwest experience of cold winter nights huddled with local community activists planning the next outreach or fundraising event. She has an undergraduate degree in Community\, Environment\, and Planning; a Master in Public Administration; and a Master in Ecosystems Science from the University of Washington. Melissa draws on over fifteen years of experience working in the sustainability field to help others achieve their career goals. JANICE Lichtenwaldt - Sr. Marketing Manager\, Allrecipes.com Janice began her career hanging banners and stuffing envelopes at several Seattle radio stations. The late ‘90s Internet boom is where she established her niche in online marketing where she helped launch Seattle Citysearch.com. Moving to Los Angeles in 2001\, she joined Ticketmaster as their National Online Marketing Manager. Her role shifted to business development and establishing partnerships with sister companies such as Match\, Evite\, HSN\, and Interval International. Janice moved back to Seattle for love and a position at Expedia\, the leading online travel website. Janice led Expedia’s sustainable travel strategy developing the Expedia Green Travel store\, Green Hotel program and LGBT store. During her tenure at Expedia she also served on the Sustainable Travel International\, Global Sustainable Tourism Council and the Bainbridge Graduate Institute Alumni boards. After a five-month sabbatical consulting in the Balkans on behalf of USAID and in Spain “trying” to learn Spanish\, Janice transitioned to the non-profit sector to become the Communications Director at the Global Sustainable Tourism Council\, a United Nations Foundation program. Missing the fast paced world of the Internet\, she returned to the private sector to join Allrecipes\, the fourth largest social media property in the United States. She currently manages branding and audience acquisition for their 16 international properties. Janice has a BA in Communications\, Public Relations\, from the University of Washington and a MBA in Sustainable Business from the Bainbridge Graduate Institute. She currently sits on the board of Click Communications\, a Los Angeles-based publicity firm. Kirk Myers - CSR Manager\, REI Kirk is Corporate Social Responsibility Manager for REI\, a national retail co-op focused on getting people actively engaged in human-powered recreation and stewardship. He works to develop and implement sustainable business strategies that drive efficiency\, innovation\, and environmental benefit in REI’s operational footprint and enable the co-op to thrive in a resource-constrained world. His main focuses are greenhouse gas emissions\, waste reduction\, energy usage\, and sustainable forestry. He received his MBA in Sustainable Business from the Bainbridge Graduate Institute\, and was part of the C5 cohort. Kamal Patel - Talent ACQUISITIONS\, 24seven Kamal Patel is a corporate recruiter\, designer and entrepreneur. For the last 6 years\, he has been specializing in connecting high-level creative and technical talent with leading Fortune 500 companies in marketing\, mobile and interactive spaces. As a staffing professional\, he has a unique bird's eye perspective of the evolving interactive and marketing world. Kamal has a bachelors of Arts and Graphic Design\, a certificate in Sustainable Business from BGI\, and a certificate in Permaculture Design. As for future job growth\, he is interested in the emerging shift away from centralized\, consumer-based business models to peer-to-peer\, sharing economic models. He believes the building of this peer-to-peer economy will become the next Great Industrial Age. Ryan Davis Brown - Program Analyst\, Holland America Line Fresh off a finance undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon\, Ryan attended BGI from 2008 to 2010 to deepen his skills in promoting and managing responsible business. After many short-term engagements to test the waters for his niche in the sustainable business world\, Ryan landed an internship to produce the inaugural\, GRI-based sustainability report for Holland America Line (www.hollandamerica.com/sustainability) while he was still in school. After the launch of this report in October 2010\, the company hired Ryan to help manage the data that feeds their quality-based ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. In his current position as full-time Program Analyst for the cruise line’s Safety and Environmental Management department\, Ryan now acts as an environmental accountant\, managing all data related to the significant safety\, environmental\, and health impacts of the company including solid waste\, recycling\, water\, wastewater\, fuel\, air emissions\, public health\, and injuries. He has implemented data quality management processes\, developed more meaningful metrics for managers\, and provided editorial leadership for a variety of internal and external communications regarding sustainability. Ryan currently lives in Magnolia with his artist girlfriend and enjoys playing the bass guitar\, competing on the basketball court\, and touring on his bicycle. Jeff Wiggin  - VP of IT Development\, T-Mobile Jeff Wiggin is presently Vice President for IT Development for T-Mobile\, and a graduate of BGI (Cohort 6\, June 2010). After completing his BS degree from the University of Washington\, Jeff served in the US Navy as an Officer in the engineering duty program\, where he led new construction and overhaul projects on nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers. After completing his military service\, Jeff worked for Andersen Consulting and Deloitte Consulting\, specializing in business transformation programs in the retail\, consumer products\, technology\, and energy industries. His clients included Nestle\, REI\, Starbucks\, Microsoft\, Boeing\, The Seattle Times\, Philips Medical Systems\, Puget Sound Energy\, Hewlett Packard\, Pacific Bell\, PacifiCorp\, and Southern California Edison. In 2001\, Jeff transitioned from management consulting to IT management and held senior positions at JDSU\, The Home Depot and Chico’s FAS prior to his position with T-Mobile. Jeff lives on Bainbridge Island\, Washington\, with his wife Alicia and their five children.   Event Registration Online for Network BGI Community Social - Alumni Career Panel powered by Eventbrite LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/network-bgi-community-social-alumni-career-panel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120221T142047 LAST-MODIFIED:20120306T090342 UID:3355@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:BGI Sustainability Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Bainbridge Graduate Institute invites you to a fireside panel discussion led by co-founder Gifford Pinchot III. This month’s panel includes publisher\, author\, and farmer Bryan Welch (Publisher & Editorial Director of Ogden Publications—publisher of Mother Earth News\, Natural Home and Garden\, Utne Reader\, et. al.)\, and David Johnson (CEO of Navos Mental Health Solutions and Chair of the Washington Community Mental Health Council).  Seating is limited and reservations are necessary.  If you have any questions\, don't hesitate to contact us. If you are not able to physically attend\, you may participate at the live stream that will be available on our channel on Ustream. Speaker Bios: Bryan Welch\, Author\, Farmer & Media Executive\, is well-known for his optimism\, sense of humor and his commitment to empowering people to live their own versions of the good life. His work is a green business success story\, demonstrating unequivocally that it is possible to do well in business without destroying natural or human resources. As a boy herding goats in rural New Mexico\, he formed an intuitive understanding of the intricate and interdependent relationships among plants\, animals and people. Over the years as a student and then business leader\, he developed that intuition into the very model of a productive\, balanced and sustainable life. Before starting Topeka\, Kan.-based Ogden Publications (publishers of Mother Earth News\, Natural Home and Garden\, Utne Reader and other media brands) in 1996\, he worked at newspapers in several states including the Louisville Times and Lafayette News (Colorado)\, The Pierce County Herald (Washington)\, The Logan Herald-Journal (Utah) and The Middletown Press (Connecticut). Welch graduated from the University of Denver and holds a master’s degree from Harvard University\, where he studied media policy and management at the Kennedy School of Government and Harvard Business School. Welch serves on the boards of directors of the MPA (Association of Magazine Media)\, the Social Venture Network and the Down Home Ranch Foundation. He and his wife Carolyn\, raise grass-fed cattle\, sheep\, goats and free-range chickens at their farm\, Rancho Cappuccino.   David M. Johnson\, Ed.D.\, is the CEO of Navos. He has been a CEO in community mental health organizations in King County for 26 years and has been a clinician for 36 years. He wrote his doctoral dissertation on Leadership in Community Mental Health. In and received from the Washington State Governor the Warren Featherstone Reid Award for Excellence in Health Care Leadership. For 28 years he has helped set local and state mental health policy by serving on a variety of task forces and work groups and providing leadership for professional associations. David is the Chair of the Washington Community Mental Health Council. He served as adjunct faculty in Seattle University’s graduate school of counseling for 12 years. He is acknowledged for inspiring groups to foster clinical innovations and promote consumer empowerment while maintaining business stability. He is a frequent speaker on topics that addres the intersect of transformational aspirations with pragmatic interventions. Register for FREE LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/bgi-sustainability-panel-discussion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120610T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120610T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120221T093021 LAST-MODIFIED:20120405T080910 UID:3350@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Bainbridge Graduate Institute 2012 Graduation DESCRIPTION:Commencement is a time for the BGI community to celebrate the achievement of our graduates and the promise they have to change business for good. Congratulations to the class of 2012! We are honored to have Lynne Twist join us as the keynote speaker. Tickets are $20 each through May 17th. They are $30 May 18th through June 9th as space is available. You can purchase tickets through Brownpapertickets. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/bainbridge-graduate-institute-2012-graduation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120423 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120220T111647 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T111647 UID:3346@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:2012 SVN Annual Member Gathering DESCRIPTION:President Gifford Pinchot has been invited to attend the 2012 SVN Annual Member Gathering. The 2012 SVN Annual Member Gathering marks the first celebration of SVN's 25th Anniversary year. Join us as we bring together an influential and diverse network of social entrepreneurs from around the world to explore\, inspire and create innovative ways to build a just and sustainable economy for the next 25 years. Featured Speakers Chip Conley Joie de Vivre Roshi Joan Halifax Upaya Institute Al Fuller Integrated Packaging Corp. Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins Green for All Danny Kennedy Sungevity Laura Flanders The Laura Flanders Show Bruce Irvine  The Grubb Institute Dr. Melanie Moore See Change Jeremy Heimans Purpose Liz Forkin Bohannon Sseko Designs Harold Rosen Grassroots Business Fund Jorge Calderon Springworks and many more\, including... Kenny Ausubel\, Bioneers MaryAnne Howland\, Ibis Communications Jenny Kassan\, Cutting Edge Capital Mike Lapham\, Responsible Wealth Lance Laytner\, Public Good Relations Josh Mailman\, Serious Change Investments Jo Opot\, TerraCycle Sachi Shenoy\, Upaya Social Ventures Wayne Silby\, Calvert Investments Nina Simons\, Bioneers Beth Sirull\, Pacific Community Ventures Joel Solomon\, Renewal Partners Bryan Welch\, Ogden Publications Fraser Wilson\, Axiom News To view speaker biographies\, please click here. Early Bird Registration Rates SVN Members: $780 Family of SVN Members: $580 Non-Members: $980 After March 16th rates will increase by $100 Lodging & Room Rates Skamania Lodge 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way Stevenson\, Washington 98648 (800) 221-7117 Call Skamania Lodge at (800) 221-7117 and mention "SVN" to receive the SVN discounted rate. Please do not book your room at Skamania Lodge through a third party or online--the online reservation system is not equipped to provide the SVN group rate. Room Rates*: Single Occupancy: $291/person Double Occupancy:$196/person *Rates include banquet fees\, meeting space and service charges. Miscellaneous Rates Day Rate**: $378 for the conference (this fee is for facilities and meals charged by the hotel payable to SVN) Child (10 and Under): $225 for the conference (this fee is for facilities and meals charged by the hotel payable to SVN) **Attendees staying off-site are required to pay an additional fee of $126/day (on top of conference registration fees) to cover food and beverage\, meeting space\, and service charges. Already coming? Tell your friends you'll be there! Click to share on Facebook\, Twitter and Pintrest and follow us at the conference on Twitter: #SVNconf LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/2012-svn-annual-member-gathering/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120220T111133 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T111150 UID:3343@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:GoGreen Conference - Seattle DESCRIPTION:The GoGreen Conference is a unique opportunity to learn the latest in sustainable practices for your business. This one day conference is designed to educate\, motivate and inspire you to take your green quotient to the next level and to give youactionable next steps to make your business more sustainable. Wednesday\, April 25 8:30am - 5:00pm 5:00pm Networking Reception featuring Snoqualmie Winery The Conference Center | Eighth Avenue at Pike Street\, 3rd Floor (LEED Certified) TAKE PUBLIC TRANSIT! Figure out your route here Ride Your Bike! There are bicycle racks located at the Washington State Convention Center on the first floor of the main building (where 9th Avenue runs under the Convention Center at Union) Register LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/gogreen-conference-seattle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120404T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120404T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120220T110712 LAST-MODIFIED:20120228T142956 UID:3340@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Go Green Conference - Austin DESCRIPTION:The GoGreen Conference is a unique opportunity to learn the best in sustainable practices for your business. Our 2012 program features a full day of empowering sessions and networking opportunities via a distinct platform of sustainability vision\, strategy and tactical how-to from renowned green business leaders in the region. Attendees gain access to best practices\, blueprints for continued prosperity\, and the opportunity to strengthen viable partnerships within the Central Texas region. GoGreen '12 Austin WEDNESDAY\, APRIL 4th\, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Main Sessions 5 p.m. | Networking Reception Austin Music Hall | 208 Nueces\, Austin\, TX 78701 Register LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/go-green-conference-austin/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120614T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120614T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120220T110239 LAST-MODIFIED:20120307T144021 UID:3336@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Industries Economic Forum DESCRIPTION:Get informed\, connected and inspired at the Sustainable Industries Economic Forum in Seattle. Join keynote speaker Van Jones and sustainable business leaders from dozens of innovative companies for an interactive presentation and conversation on The Access Economy and how it affects you and your business\, as well as high-impact networking. The Sustainable Industries Economic Forums are annual\, high-profile business events held in Seattle\, Portland\, San Francisco\, Santa Monica\, and other U.S. cities. The forum features inspiring keynote speakers\, audience Q&A and high-powered networking. Now in its 8th year\, the event series has featured luminary speakers Cameron Sinclair\, Paul Hawken\, Ray Anderson\, Arianna Huffington\, Alex Bogusky governors\, mayors\, leading economists\, and dozens of Sustainable Industries most innovative CEOs. The event's mission is to re-inspire the inspired\, connect sustainable business thought leaders\, and help get business done. Date: Jun\, 14\, 2012 Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Fee: General Admission $29\, VIP Ticket $79 Location: McCaw Hall \,321 Mercer Street\, Seattle\, WA Pre-event Reception with Van Jones: Allen Room LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-industries-economic-forum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120322 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120220T105432 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T105432 UID:3333@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Go Green Conference - Denver DESCRIPTION:We live in a world with an uncertain future. Resources are growing scarce and efficiency can make or break your bottom line. Smart business leaders are positioning their companies to hold a competitive advantage through sustainable business practices that promote responsible stewardship of the environment\, contribute to profitability and enhance equity and diversity in their corporate culture. WEDNESDAY\, MARCH 21\, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Full Day Program 5 – 6 p.m. Networking Reception Colorado Convention Center - Four Seasons Ballroom\, 700 14th Street. Denver\, CO 80202 Take Public Transit or ride your bike! Click here for all transportation and parking options. Parking options are located here. *The Colorado Convention Center is a LEED: EBOM (Existing Building Operation and Maintenance) certified building Register here. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/go-green-conference-denver/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120308 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120218T162737 LAST-MODIFIED:20120218T162737 UID:3325@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Financing and Policy for Carbon and Renewable Energy Projects DESCRIPTION:The Financing and Policy Enabling Environment for Carbon and Renewable Energy Projects in Washington State (and beyond).  Join the WCTA and The Climate Trust for a morning breakfast panel on Carbon and Renewable Energy Projects. The panel will address the financing and policy challenges and issues in the state for renewable projects\, in particular\, renewables that can generate carbon financing\, such as biogas projects. You will hear how renewable projects are generated by the price on carbon. They will also learn how policies\, such as Washington's Renewable Portfolio Standard (I-937)\, affect the development of renewable projects\, and how policies and incentive structures can become hurdles to project development or create an enabling environment. There will be discussion about on-the-ground project development the state\, and around issues that arise from the new CA Greenhouse Gas cap-and-trade program.  The panel will bring a mix of policy\, carbon financing\, project development\, and management expertise to present an overview of this issue. Kevin Maas\, a graduate of the Bainbridge Graduate Institute\, is the President and Co-Founder of Farm Power. Kevin is one of the three presenters at this event. You can read about the other presenters and reserve your spot at Brown Paper Tickets. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/financing-and-policy-for-carbon-and-renewable-energy-projects/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120222 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120216T125610 LAST-MODIFIED:20120216T125856 UID:3318@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Bainbridge Graduate Institute and the Triple Bottom Line: The First 10 Years DESCRIPTION:BGI President and Co-founder Gifford Pinchot is presenting at this event. It is open to CPAs (new professionals/experienced and seasoned executives) in public practice\, in private industry\, in government\, in academia and its clients\, co-workers and friends and business students as well. The first presentation from BGI President and Co-founder Gifford Pinchot\, BGI and the Triple Bottom Line\, will cover: The nature of triple bottom line business Examples of triple bottom line success How BGI expanded the traditional financial and managerial accounting topics to include economic\, social and environmental impacts within the organization The second presentation\, The Risk Aware Leader: Successful leaders color outside the lines by being innovative\, creative\, and imaginative. Successful CPAs color inside the lines with appropriate checks and balances to ensure no one crosses the line. How do you work within this paradigm? Ron Rael\, CPA a thought leader both in High Road Leadership and Accounting will answer that question for you. You will learn how to be risk aware leader because risk management in today's dynamic business environment is about balance. As a CPA you are required to manage risk-taking while strengthening governance. More information is available on the WSCPA website. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/bainbridge-graduate-institute-and-the-triple-bottom-line-the-first-10-years/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120223 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120207T151447 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T151447 UID:3263@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Amy Lyman Discusses THE TRUSTWORTHY LEADER DESCRIPTION:Seattle University and Global Visionaries\, the Seattle-based nonprofit that empowers young people to become global leaders\, bring leadership expert and author\, Amy Lyman\, to Seattle to discuss her book\, The Trustworthy Leader. Lyman is co-founder of the Great Place to Work Institute\, a leading global organizational development firm that is also recognized for producing FORTUNE'S 100 Best Companies to Work For list each year (2012 list is to be released on January 19th). THE TRUSTWORTHY LEADER addresses the question: How does a leader's trustworthiness propel an organization to excellence? ADMISSION IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Through extensive interviews\, including with Seattle-based business leaders from REI & Perkins Coie\, author Amy Lyman explores the tangible benefits derived from trust-based relationships and explores the personal stories and transition moments that made some of today's Trustworthy Leaders understand their role as leader the way the presently do. Praise for The Trustworthy Leader from William C. Taylor\, cofounder\, Fast Company and author\, Practically Radical: "In a world with too many brands\, too many fads\, and too many exaggerated claims\, trust is the one business resource in short supply. In this wise book\, filled with well-told stories and compelling personal portraits\, Amy Lyman shows what it takes for leaders to build trust at every level and how powerful an organization can become when trust becomes the tie that binds. You can't be special and compelling in the marketplace unless you create something special and compelling in the workplace. This must-read book shows you how to do just that." Lyman has spent close to thirty years studying organizations and groups\, seeking to understand what helps some groups to thrive while others stall and fall apart.  Her current focus is on the key contributions of Trustworthy Leaders to the creation and support of successful groups and organizations. In 1991\, Lyman co-founded the Great Place to Work Institute\, a San Francisco based research and consulting firm with over 40 affiliate offices around the world. Lyman advises individual leaders and organizations interested in understanding and enhancing the practice of trustworthy behaviors. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and her B.S. from the University of California\, Davis. She began her consulting work while a research fellow at the Wharton Center for Applied Research at Penn. LEARN MORE ABOUT AMY LYMAN & THE TRUSTWORTHY LEADER at: http://www.trustworthyleader.org Global Visionaries thanks the Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Achievement at Seattle University for sponsoring the February Author Series event. ABOUT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1891\, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 48 acres on Seattle's Capitol Hill. More than 7\,800 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools. U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2011" ranks Seattle University among the top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs. ABOUT GLOBAL VISIONARIES: Founded in 1999\, and incorporated as a not for profit in 2002\, Global Visionaries is a Seattle\, WA-based organization that empowers youth from diverse socio-economic\, ethnic\, racial\, and geographic backgrounds to become active leaders and global citizens who promote social & environmental justice through community service at home and abroad.  Global Visionaries provides life-changing opportunities and instills a lifelong ethic of service and philanthropy.  Global Visionaries' programs combine localized leadership training with "a cultural immersion trip to Guatemala\, and local and international service projects focused on social justice and environmental conservation."  The organization recently received grants from [need to add names].  Co-founder and Executive Director\, Christopher Fontana\, received the Red Winged Leadership Award for being a leader committed to embracing the unique intersection where leadership\, business acumen\, and social impact overlap. The Global Visionaries Author Series presents authors and other speakers offering perspectives on ideas related to the themes of leadership\, education\, environmental sustainability\, global citizenship and social justice in order to bring together and encourage conversation among a diverse\, multi-generational community. Visit http://www.global-visionaries.org or call 206-322-9448 for more information. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/amy-lyman-discusses-the-trustworthy-leader/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120224 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120207T113319 LAST-MODIFIED:20120221T144122 UID:3261@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Network BGI: Community Social - Energy DESCRIPTION:Event Location: Bainbridge Graduate Institute Seattle Office 2601 Fourth Avenue\, Suite 310 Seattle\, WA 98121 Google Map Event Time: Thursday\, February 23\, 2012 (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) REGISTER for this month’s event. We would like to extend a big\, heart-felt BGI appreciation to all of you who made the Network BGI’s Inaugural Community Social a tremendous success! Check out the pictures from less than two weeks ago when\, on January 26\, more than 90 students\, alumni\, professionals\, community members\, and industry leaders came to network\, participate in guest lectures\, and engage in thoughtful conversation. Based on the positive feedback we have received\, we are making this a recurring event\, each with a specific theme. Our next event will take place on Thursday\, February 23 at our Seattle office. Save the following dates for 2012 on your calendar! February 23rd - Energy April 26th - Alumni Career Panel May 24th - Food & Agriculture June 28th - Built Environment September 20th - TBA October 25th - TBA There is NO cost to attend! We look forward to seeing you there! REGISTER for this month’s event. Check out our event calendar for other upcoming events. Check our pictures from our last event. Find us on Facebook\, LinkedIn\, and Twitter   Speaker Bios   Jimmy Jia – CEO of Distributed Energy Management & BGI Adjunct Faculty Jimmy Jia\, LEED® Green Associate\, is an energy entrepreneur. As co-founder and CEO of Distributed Energy Management\, he helps reduce energy consumption by ‘translating’ energy data into operational costs. Formerly\, he was Territory Manager for Olympus where he managed several Fortune 500 accounts. Prior to that\, he was an Associate Engineer at Panasonic where he helped develop and patent new applications for femtosecond laser drilling technology. He holds a BS and MS in Material Science and Engineering from MIT where he was appointed lecturer for the Microelectronics Processing Technology Laboratory course. He received his MBA from the University of Oxford.  He is currently a committee member with the MIT Enterprise Forum of Seattle\, an MIT Energy Ambassador\, and a cleantech advisor to TiE-Seattle. He also is a faculty member of the Bainbridge Graduate Institute where he is creating and co-instructing the new Certificate in Sustainable Energy Solutions. Hoby Douglass: Vice President\, Sustainable Business Development & BGI Alum Hoby brings twenty-five years of business development\, brand management\, and B2B strategic partnership building to the General Biodiesel mission. A graduate of Colorado College and the Bainbridge Graduate Institute’s Sustainable Business Certificate Program\, Hoby started his sales career at IBM. He later joined Precor\, a manufacturer of high-end consumer and commercial fitness equipment\, where he ascended to National Sales Manager\, responsible for 40mm of the firm’s 51mm in annual sales. Hoby subsequently took positions at some start-up and early-stage technology companies including aQuantive\, prior to its IPO in 2000 and ultimate acquisition by Microsoft in 2007. Most recently\, he was Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Moonstone Mountain Equipment\, which is the technical outdoor equipment division of London Fog Industries. Stanley Florek - CEO & Founder\, Tangerine Power & BGI Alum Tangerine Power makes everyone a clean energy producer. They develop community-scale energy projects across the United States in close partnership with local stakeholders. They created the first online market for direct investment in clean energy systems. Advantive improves business performance through eco-smart technology and cultural transformation. Stanley Florek is a co-founder and managing partner. Bob Gunn – Senior Utility Analyst\, Snohomish County PUD & BGI Alum Bob Gunn is the senior utility analyst in the Energy Efficiency Department at The Snohomish County Public Utility District. BGI Cohort 5 alum\, Gunn and his department perform extensive cross-effectiveness analysis to build the business case for energy efficiency for homeowners and businesses. A big part of what the department does is plan and evaluate energy efficiency programs and policies and help shape the conversation on both the state and regional levels. Gunn is a certified energy manager (CEM)\, a designation offered by the Association of Energy Engineers. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/network-bgi-community-social-energy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120212 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120207T105004 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T105004 UID:3258@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Greendrinks: Hands On Community Skills Fair DESCRIPTION: Event Location: Meadowbrook & Ravenna Community Centers 10517 35th Ave NE\, 98125 & 6535 Ravenna Ave NE\, 98115 Seattle\, WA United States See map: Google Maps Join Sustainable Northeast Seattle at our annual HANDS ON–Community Skills Fair at the Ravenna & Meadowbrook Community Centers! 10 am – 5 pm\, hands on learning workshops 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm\, community potluck Workshops will include tool sharpening\, cheese making\, building solar ovens\, electrical repair\, bread baking\, fermentation\, clothing repurposing\, making apple butter\, gluten free baking\, cistern installation\, plant propagation\, fruit tree pruning\, home-made herbal products\, beeswax candle dipping\, making a shopping bag\, bike repair\, and more! We'll have some skill building especially for kids like learning how to sew a button\, spin fleece\, use a saw and hammer\, peel a carrot\, etc... http://sustainableneseattle.ning.com/events/hands-on-community-skills-fair Location Meadowbrook & Ravenna Community Centers 10517 35th Ave NE\, 98125 & 6535 Ravenna Ave NE\, 98115 Seattle\, WA United States See map: Google Maps LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/seattle-greendrinks-hands-on-community-skills-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120211 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120207T104238 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T104238 UID:3251@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Greendrinks: Create a Backyard Wildlife… DESCRIPTION: Event Location: Washington State Convention Center 800 Convention Pl Hood Room Seattle\, WA 98101 United States See map: Google Maps On February 10th at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show\, National Wildlife Federation media personality\, author and naturalist David Mizejewski will present Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat Attracting Birds\, Butterflies & Wildlife. David will also be speaking about his experiences on NBC's Today Show\, Martha Stewart\, Good Morning America and others\, and signing copies of Attracting Birds\, Butterflies and other Backyard Wildlife after his talk. What: Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat Attracting Birds\, Butterflies & Backyard Wildlife When: Friday February 10th at 11:00am Where: The Northwest Flower and Garden Show (Washington State Convention Center – Hood Room) Cost: Tickets to the NW Flower and Garden Show are required and can be purchased here:http://www.gardenshow.com/tickets/ Location Washington State Convention Center 800 Convention Pl Hood Room Seattle\, WA 98101 United States See map: Google Maps LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/seattle-greendrinks-create-a-backyard-wildlife/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120227 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120125T125619 LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T125619 UID:3099@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:#SocEnt Weekend in Seattle DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had an idea that could change the world? Do you want to experience what it is like to be a social entrepreneur in a low cost\, low risk and fun way? Do you have useful skills to contribute to others who have good ideas and need help taking them forward? If you answered yes to any of these questions\, then #SocEnt Weekend is the place for you! This FUN\, intense\, and hands-on event will provide you the opportunity to not only learn the basics of how to start a social enterprise\, but to experience the thrills first-hand. You will be surrounded by like-minded people of varying skills and experience in a safe environment to try out new roles\, test out new ideas and develop new skills. If you have an idea already\, bring it with you Friday night. Everyone is encouraged to pitch their ideas (in 1 minute pitches). The crowd votes on their favorites and teams organically form around the top ideas. On Saturday\, you and your team will spend the day fleshing out concepts\, rapid prototyping to validate your ideas\, market testing\, and figuring out the key elements of your business plan. On Sunday night\, each team will present a four or five minute pitch in front of a panel of social enterprise visionaries and leaders. To further help the teams\, we are bringing an extraordinary group of mentors\, who have been through it all with their own ventures and social enterprises\, to provide support and guidance throughout Saturday and Sunday. Mentors include highly experienced entrepreneurs\, from a variety of sectors\, as well as faculty from the University of Washington and Bainbridge Graduate Institute. Visit www.socentweekend.org/ for more information and to reserve your spot! LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/socent-weekend-in-seattle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120202T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120202T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120119T111713 LAST-MODIFIED:20120119T111713 UID:3073@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION: This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/seattle-info-session-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120127 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120105T092628 LAST-MODIFIED:20120124T084835 UID:2993@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Boeing and WNSF DESCRIPTION:Innovation for a Cleaner Tomorrow Join Mary Armstrong\, Boeing Vice President of Environment\, Health and Safety\, to explore the latest news on innovations that are transforming the aerospace industry and decreasing our environmental impact. Learn how Boeing is designing cleaner airplanes that are more fuel efficient\, quieter and recyclable. Understand how ground operations can decrease their environmental impact and boost efficiency for the aviation industry. Get the inside scoop on how Boeing is leading worldwide industry efforts to enable zero carbon growth for air travel. Generously hosted by Boeing: Museum of Flight- Red Barn9404 E Marginal Way S.\,Seattle\, WA January 26\, 20125 pm- 7:30 pm Refreshments and Appetizers Served No Host Bar Please contact host if you do not receive a ticket emailed to you. You may not be registered. Unfortunately\, we cannot refund tickets. Men are welcome to attend. Register at EVENTBRITE LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/boeing-and-wnsf-present-innovation-for-a-cleaner-tomorrow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120126T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120126T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120105T084700 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T170138 UID:2990@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Network BGI presents our inaugural Community Social! DESCRIPTION:Meet members of the BGI community\, past present and future. Engage with Students\, Alumni\, Administrators\, Professors\, and Professionals. Our theme of the evening is Community Economic Development. Have a snack\, grab a drink\, and let the conversation flow. Register for free on Eventbrite! LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/network-bgi-presents-our-inaugural-community-social/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T153101 LAST-MODIFIED:20120301T090713 UID:2971@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-37/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T153004 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T153004 UID:2969@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-35/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120201T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120201T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T152910 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T152910 UID:2968@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-34/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120118T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120118T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T152839 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T152839 UID:2967@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-33/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120306T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120306T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T152808 LAST-MODIFIED:20120301T090740 UID:2966@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-32/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T152709 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T152709 UID:2965@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120131T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120131T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T152634 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T152634 UID:2964@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120117T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120117T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T152606 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T152606 UID:2963@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120305T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120305T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T152533 LAST-MODIFIED:20120301T090800 UID:2962@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120227T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120227T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T152457 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T152457 UID:2961@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120213T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120213T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T152243 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T152243 UID:2958@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T152202 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T152202 UID:2957@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120109T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120109T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T152018 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T152018 UID:2956@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120112T153000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120112T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T110221 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T135503 UID:2951@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Economic Alliance Snohomish County DESCRIPTION:When: 1/12/2012 3:30pm-6pm\, Registration starts at 3pm Cost: $25 Where: Map this event Port of Everett 1205 Craftsman Way\, Ste 200 Blue Heron Room Everett\, Washington  98201 Contact: Kellie Schwacha (KellieS@EconomicAllianceSC.org) What’s next for our region’s industries? The event\, presented by Economic Alliance Snohomish County\, features a panel addressing what it will take for us to compete in tomorrow’s world of advanced manufacturing & technology and discussion of key issues facing the 2012 Legislature. Representatives of Snohomish County will participate in the discussion focusing on issues that affect the local business community. Moderator: Bob Drewel—Executive Director\, Puget Sound Regional Council Panel: Mayor Ray Stephanson\, City of Everett Dr. Elson S. Floyd\, President\, Washington State University Steve Klein\, General Manager\, Snohomish County PUD Dr. Marci Larsen\, Superintendent\, Mukilteo School District Cyndi Bajema\, Vice President\,  Esterline Control Systems Troy McClelland\, President\, Economic Alliance Snohomish County A question and answer period and networking opportunities with legislators will be included. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Register on EventBrite. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/economic-alliance-snohomish-county/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120119T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120119T203000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120103T091728 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T092242 UID:2943@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest: Mix & Mingle DESCRIPTION:Thu\, 01/19/2012 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm Pyramid Alehouse 1201 First Avenue South Seattle\, WA See map: Google Maps Join us January 19 at the Seattle Pyramid Alehouse for our first Mix & Mingle of 2012! Network with fellow local entrepreneurs as well as the MIT Enterprise Forum of the NW learning community\, current and future volunteers\, members of leadership teams and program committees. A cash bar will be available\, and light complimentary appetizers will be served. Don’t miss our door prize drawing for one complimentary admission to a future MIT Enterprise Forum of the NW event of your choice. Feel free to bring a friend! Networking starts at 5:30 p.m. Register for FREE on the MITEF site. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/mit-enterprise-forum-of-the-northwest-mix-mingle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20120102T151831 LAST-MODIFIED:20120124T085005 UID:2938@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Gifford and Libba Pinchot featured on KCTS "Conversations" DESCRIPTION:From the KCTS description: On this edition\, we talk with Gifford and Libba Pinchot\, founders of the Bainbridge Graduate Institute\, the first graduate school of its kind to focus on business and sustainability. After the September 11 terrorist attacks\, the Pinchots decided to leave behind their successful careers as corporate consultants and create their unique graduate school. Now BGI is about to celebrate its tenth anniversary. The Pinchots talk about their decision to create the program and the high expectations they have for their students to change the world. Run Time: 00:26:46 KCTS is a public television channel in Seattle and around Washington State. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/gifford-and-libba-pinchot-featured-on-kcts-conversations-public-television/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120125T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120125T110000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111212T120317 LAST-MODIFIED:20120124T084904 UID:2528@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:ISSP: Implementing Living Wages DESCRIPTION:Event Date: January 25\, 2012 - 10:00am - 11:00am Time: 10am PT-US/ 11am MT-US/ 12pm CT-US/ 1pm ET-US (To convert to your time zone) In supply chains extending around the world\, men and women labor in low-wage jobs\, making insufficient income to cover the cost of living. What can responsible businesses do to ensure that workers throughout the supply chain receive living wages? What are the implications of wage levels on the sustainability of communities around the world? Join Matt Fischer-Daly\, Senior Manager at Social Accountability International (SAI) for a discussion on how businesses can implement living wages in their global supply chains\, and the role of certification standards such as SAI’s SA8000®. This webinar will feature two case studies\, from Thailand and Honduras. As Senior Manager at SAI\, Matt manages SAI’s development of the SA8000® standard and guidance\, complaints management\, and impact assessment. He also contributes to national and regional capacity-building programs to create enabling environments for labor rights. SAI has promoted workers’ right to a living wage since its founding and development of SA8000® in 1997. Register at the ISSP website. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/issp-webinar-implementing-living-wages-in-global-supply-chains/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120110T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120110T100000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111212T115946 LAST-MODIFIED:20111212T125909 UID:2526@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:ISSP: January 2012 Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Marsha Willard Event Date:  January 10\, 2012 - 9:00am - 10:30am Tuesdays (JAN 10 & 24) at 9AM PT / 10AM MT / 11AM CT / 12PM ET Tuesdays (JAN 17 & 31) at 4PM PT / 5PM MT / 6PM CT / 7PM ET Special Discounts: Always: $75 off for ISSP members. Time limited: $50 off with Early Bird Discount before January 3\, 2012. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: This course will walk you through the steps of creating a comprehensive sustainability plan: from justification for your sustainability efforts\, through impacts assessment and determination of measures. The resulting plan also sets you up for reliable and pain free reporting. At the end of the course you will have a “draft” plan and experience applying each of the key steps of the process. As part of the class you will be provided a trial version of the SPaRK tool which is an Excel based file that includes the worksheets and data entry tables for recording your key planning decisions. It also includes a template for recording the results of your sustainability efforts. Designed for more flexibility\, all four webinars will be prerecorded.  The live meeting times will be organized as a Lab for participants to ask questions directly to the instructor.  The Labs are scheduled at two different times (9AM PT and 4PM PT) over the 4 weeks to accomodate participants in different time zones. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.    Articulate the strategic business case for pursuing sustainability 2.    Use accepted frameworks for crafting your personal vision of sustainability 3.    Conduct an impacts assessment to identify important areas to manage 4.    Develop metrics and a sustainability report template 5.    Building a long-term plan with targets and projects 6.    Identify necessary support systems to manage your sustainability program COURSE TEXT:The Step by Step Guide to Sustainability Planning INSTRUCTOR: Marsha Willard author of The Step by Step Guide to Sustainability Planning\, is co-founder and CEO of AXIS Performance Advisors\, Inc. a Northwest based consulting firm specializing in helping organizations implement sustainable business practices. She has worked with organizations in both the public and private sector providing training\, consulting\, facilitation and executive coaching services. Marsha is also Executive Director of ISSP. Marsha Willard Profile Register at the ISSP website. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/issp-january-2012-virtual-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111215T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111215T140000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111212T103438 LAST-MODIFIED:20111212T125931 UID:2500@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:ISSP Webinar: A Day in the Life DESCRIPTION:Thursday December 15\, 2011 at 1PM PT | 2PM MT | 3PM CT | 4PM ET Join Miriam Villacian\, Sustainability Outreach Coordinator for Joint Base Lewis-McChord\, to discuss sustainability at the second largest military installation in the US. Find out how sea turtles started the sustainability movement at the Department of Defense and how the program has evolved since then. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is located between the cities of Tacoma and Olympia in western Washington. This places the installation in the midst of the fastest growing region of the Pacific Northwest\, bordered by commercial development and expanding suburban areas; the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge; the Nisqually Indian Reservation; and the Puget Sound. It is the home of I Corps and 62nd Airlift Wing. On Oct. 1\, 2010\, a five-year process culminated in the merger of Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base as JBLM\, one of 12 joint bases worldwide. JBLM-Lewis supports 33\,000 military\, 127\,000 retirees\, 56\,600 Family members\, and 10\,700 civilians. JBLM-Lewis’s 86\,000 acres comprise 32 maneuver areas\, four impact areas\, 67 live-fire ranges\, and 50 artillery or mortar firing points\, a world-class Military Operations on Urban Terrain site and battle simulation centers. As the only power projection platform in the Pacific Rim\, more than 106\,130 Soldiers from 1\,224 units (multiple times) have been mobilized and/or deployed in support of global military operations. What does sustainability mean on a military base? > Opportuinties to partner with The Nature Conservancy > ISO 14001 as the management system for environmental programs > Commitment to stakeholders to change the way we do business\, ensuring a better tomorrow > Green Procurement > Waste Diversion > Sustainable Master Plan > Alternative Fuels and Transportation > Energy Conservation > Sustainable Training Lands > Stormwater Filtration System MiriamVillacian is the Sustainability Outreach Coordinator for Joint Base Lewis-McChord. She is enthusiastic about her role and strives to engage the community in issues of sustainability. Current projects include:  organizing sustainability events; writing articles for various publications; supporting sustainability initiatives; rejuvenating the community garden; and creating a comprehensive communication campaign plan for the sustainability program. She brings her passion of sustainability to each endeavor she pursues. Miriam obtained her Master's in Sustainable Business from Bainbridge Graduate Institute where she also works as a teaching assistant for the class "Using the Social Web for Social Change". Contact Info: miriam.easley@us.army.mil (253)966-1734 Register at ISSP's Website LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/issp-webinar-a-day-in-the-life/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111207T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111207T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111205T075245 LAST-MODIFIED:20111205T075404 UID:2460@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Vittana CEO Speaks on The World of Microfinance DESCRIPTION: Please join us to welcome CEO and Cofounder Kushal Chakrabarti of Vittana to kick off the holiday season! Dinner and dessert will be provided. As financial service providers to hundreds of millions of poor and low-income families\, microfinance institutions (MFIs) are uniquely positioned to reach the 100 million youth worldwide who lack the resources to complete higher education. But until recently\, MFIs had done little to tap into this market\, discouraged by a set of common misunderstandings about student lending. By creating and funding high-performing student loan products at 19 MFIs in 12 countries\, Vittana\, a U.S.-based product development non-profit and capital provider\, has debunked these myths about student lending. Vittana: At Vittana\, we believe education equals opportunity. We empower young people in developing countries across the world through education micro-loans. On vittana.org\, anyone with $25 can help a young man or woman become a teacher\, nurse\, welder or hundreds of other professions and break the cycle of poverty once and for all. Established in 2009\, Vittana today works in 12 countries\, has a 99% repayment rate\, and can triple someone's income -- that is\, take someone living on $3 per day to $9 per day. Our strategy is to prove that young people are bankable and\, like Grameen Bank forty years ago\, create something much bigger than Vittana itself. Kushal is the co-founder and CEO of Vittana. Vittana's work has been highlighted in the Economist ("a hotbed of innovation")\, Los Angeles Times ("Superbien. Grandioso.")\, Fast Company ("5 Social Entrepreneurs Who'll Change the World") and dozens of other leading publications. Previously\, Kushal ran technology for a $1B+ team at Amazon.com and is the author of 20+ patents\, papers and talks. In his free time\, he runs triathlons and trains guide dogs for the blind. Kushal was recently named one of Seattle's Top 40 People Under 40 and voted the #1 Game-changer in Philanthropy by 1.7 million readers on Huffington Post. Cost is $35. Purchase tickets here. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/vittana-ceo-speaks-on-the-world-of-microfinance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111208T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111208T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111129T120355 LAST-MODIFIED:20111129T120355 UID:2453@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Net Impact Seattle Professional Chapter Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by BGI & UW Foster Net Impact Chapters Featuring guest speaker Nic Wildeman of Lionfish Join the Seattle Professional\, BGI and UW Foster Chapters of Net Impact as we celebrate the Holiday Season with networking\, complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Guest speaker\, Nic Wildeman\, will talk to us about his work as a principal at Lionfish - a local interactive agency known for its charitable and philanthropic work. COST - $10 for Net Impact Seattle Professional Chapter members and co-hosting chapter members. $20 for non-members. Cost includes open bar and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP - Purchase tickets here LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/net-impact-seattle-professional-chapter-holiday-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111115T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111115T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111115T130630 LAST-MODIFIED:20111115T133329 UID:2420@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:BGI Faculty Hunter Lovins in Salt Lake City: Climate Capitalism DESCRIPTION:BGI Faculty Hunter Lovins will be presenting on "Climate Capitalism: The Business Case for Sustainability\," at 7 p.m. at the Vieve Gore Concert Hall in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory at Westminster College\, 1840 S. 1300 East\, Salt Lake City. Even those who don't believe climate change is happening should act like it is — and make money in the process — according to Hunter. You can find more information about the event via the Salt Lake Tribute. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/bgi-faculty-hunter-lovins-presenting-on-climate-capitalism-in-salt-lake-city/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111116T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111116T133000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111114T162841 LAST-MODIFIED:20111115T130751 UID:2415@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Dean John Gardner is a panelist for Seattle Chamber's "State of Sustainability" DESCRIPTION:Join the Seattle Chamber as they discuss the "State of Sustainability" with Peter Dobrovolny\, green building specialist\, City of Seattle Green Building; John Gardner\, dean of the Bainbridge Graduate Institute; Will Einstein\, director of community and business services for Puget Sound Energy; and David Allen\, principle and executive vice-president at McKinstry (moderator) at November's Focus On program. The "State of Sustainability" panel will focus on best practices\, immediate action and future goals surrounding sustainability and clean tech for the city and the region. More information on how to attend the event can be found on the Seattle Chamber's event site. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/dean-john-gardner-speaking-as-panelist-for-seattle-chambers-state-of-sustainability/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111130T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111130T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111108T175411 LAST-MODIFIED:20111118T085818 UID:2394@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:BGI Net Impact Presents: A Conversation with Hunter Lovins DESCRIPTION:Join BGI's Net Impact chapter and Hunter Lovins\, co-author of Natural Capitalism and Climate Capitalism\, for a brief presentation and lively discussion about where we are in our efforts to become less-unsustainable and where we can have positive impact on the journey towards a more sustainable and prosperous society. Bring your thoughts\, ideas and curiosity for an evening that is sure to be dynamic and informative. For more information and to reserve your spot\, please visit this link on Brown Paper Tickets. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/an-evening-with-hunter-lovins-and-bgi/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111110T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111110T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111104T115609 LAST-MODIFIED:20111108T093303 UID:2382@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Carbon Nation Screening DESCRIPTION:BGI is pleased to host filmmaker Peter Byck for a screening and discussion of his documentary Carbon Nation\, a movie about actionable climate change solutions that cut across the political spectrum. Scoring strong reviews from the Huffington Post\, LA Times\, Seattle Times\, and Bloomberg\, among other publications\, Carbon Nation is an entertaining\, informed and pragmatic primer about why it’s smart to be a part of the new\, low-carbon economy even for those who don't believe in climate change: it’s good business. Since space is limited\, RSVP is required to rsvp@bgi.edu. The event is free\, though a $5 donations to Peter Byck's film and travel budget is encouraged. Though this event is being featured by Seattle Greendrinks\, alcohol will not be served at the event. Among the many inspiring figures featured in the film are Amory Lovins (Chairman\, RMI)\, Richard Branson (CEO\, Virgin Group)\, Thomas L. Friedman (New York Times columnist)\, Former CIA Director James Woolsey\, Van Jones (Founder\, Green For All)\, Col. Dan Nolan\, U.S. Army (Ret)\, Denis Hayes (Founder of Earth Day)\, and Jim Rogers (CEO\, Duke Energy). Quotes from the movie: “Do I think man is causing global warming? No\, but that doesn’t make any difference. I want clean water and I want clean air. And that’s so simple.”--THE WILD ALASKAN “Climate change in fact is a national security issue. This is no longer the purview of Birkenstock-wearing tree huggers. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.” --THE ARMY COLONEL “So if you don’t give a damn about the environment\, do it because you’re a greedy bastard and you just want cheap power.” --THE BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEER LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/carbon-nation-screening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111101T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111101T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111020T100303 LAST-MODIFIED:20111020T100303 UID:2264@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Vision 2050 at IslandWood DESCRIPTION:Join Stanford University’s Bob Horn\, the Synthesizer of Vision 2050\, and executives from Weyerhaeuser\, one of the companies that sponsored the project. Gifford Pinchot III will also provoke our thoughts. Gifford is the founder of Bainbridge Graduate Institute\, the nation’s first MBA program in sustainable business. The panel will explain how 29 of the world’s leading corporations came together to rethink the roles that business must play over the next few decades to enable society to move toward being sustainable. Learn more about the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Vision 2050. To register\, or for questions about this event\, please contact Andrea Adams at sustainability2050@gmail.com. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/vision-2050-at-islandwood/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111110 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111018T135203 LAST-MODIFIED:20111018T152435 UID:2258@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Washington Ocean Energy Conference DESCRIPTION:Washington Ocean Energy Conference Seizing the Opportunity for an Ocean Energy Economy November 8-9\, 2011 in Bremerton\, WA Overview Washington has great ocean energy resources. Tidal power is already being developed in Puget Sound. Vast wave and offshore wind potential lie off our spectacular Pacific coast. This first Washington State Ocean Energy Conference\, sponsored in part by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory along with Cleantech West Sound\, will bring together ocean energy leaders\, policy experts\, and key stakeholders from across the entire spectrum of interests to share examples and information about the current state of ocean energy and to discuss the opportunities and issues associated with responsible development of those resources. Objectives The first Washington Ocean Energy Conference will examine these critical questions: (1) Why focus on ocean energy — opportunities\, barriers and strategic outlook? (2) What are the leaders doing? (3) What do we need to do to create an ocean energy future for Washington? Program and Agenda The conference will feature leaders from industry\, government\, and NGO sectors. The program will include speakers from Maine\, Oregon and relevant federal agencies\, including Maureen Bornholdt\, Program Manager\, Office of Offshore Alternative Energy Programs at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management of the Department of the Interior\, and Thomas Hicks\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy.   The full program\, including the current list of additional confirmed speakers\, is attached. Conference Organizers Cleantech West Sound Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Climate Solutions Washington State Clean Technology Alliance Puget Sound Regional Council/Prosperity Partnership Kitsap Economic Development Alliance Clallam County Economic Development Council Team Jefferson Gray's Harbor Economic Development Council Bainbridge Graduate Institute Conference details\, including registration information\, directions\, hotel recommendations and the latest version of the evolving agenda can be found at http://ctwsound.com/. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/washington-ocean-energy-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111101T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111101T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111007T110729 LAST-MODIFIED:20111007T110751 UID:2132@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:An Evening with Hunter Lovins DESCRIPTION:Join BGI and Hunter Lovins\, co-author of Natural Capitalism and Climate Capitalism\, for a brief presentation and lively discussion about where we are in our efforts to become less-unsustainable and where we can have positive impact on the journey towards a more sustainable and prosperous society. Bring your thoughts\, ideas and curiosity for an evening that is sure to be dynamic and informative. Space is limited\, RSVP required for location details: rsvp@bgi.edu LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/an-evening-with-hunter-lovins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111015 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20111007T105002 LAST-MODIFIED:20111007T105002 UID:2129@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Slow Money National Gathering DESCRIPTION:BGI is happy to be a marketing partner for the Slow Money National Gathering in San Francisco\, CA this year. The program of Slow Money National Gatherings integrates internationally recognized thought leadership\, next generation social entrepreneurship\, and an environment that fosters shared learning across the full spectrum of backgrounds—from the most sophisticated financiers to individual investors\, from farmers to food entrepreneurs. Speakers include Wes Jackson\, Matt Flannery\, Vandana Shiva\, Leslie Christian\, Melissa Bradley\, and Chris Martenson. One day passes are still available\, so register now. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/slow-money-national-gathering/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120119T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120119T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110928T084250 LAST-MODIFIED:20120119T103811 UID:2031@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/seattle-info-session-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111208T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111208T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110928T084200 LAST-MODIFIED:20110928T084200 UID:2030@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/seattle-info-session-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111110T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111110T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110928T084050 LAST-MODIFIED:20111107T105826 UID:2029@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/seattle-info-session-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111116T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111116T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110919T153326 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T153326 UID:1989@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for Foundations of Sustainable Business: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111109T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111109T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110919T153013 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T153013 UID:1988@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for Foundations of Sustainable Business: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111012T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111012T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110919T152937 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T152937 UID:1987@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for Foundations of Sustainable Business: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-21/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111005T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111005T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110919T152900 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T152900 UID:1986@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for Foundations of Sustainable Business: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111122T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111122T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110919T152628 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T153608 UID:1985@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for Marketing & Sales: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111101T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111101T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110919T152549 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T153449 UID:1984@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for Marketing & Sales or Management I: People & Teams: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111025T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111025T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110919T152011 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T153506 UID:1982@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for Marketing & Sales or Management I: People & Teams: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111011T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111011T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110919T151933 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T153521 UID:1981@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for Marketing & Sales or Management I: People & Teams: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110927T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110927T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110919T151710 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T153552 UID:1979@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for Marketing & Sales or Management I: People & Teams: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111121T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111121T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110919T151525 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T151525 UID:1978@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for the Dal LaMagna Series on Responsible Capitalism: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. 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Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for the Dal LaMagna Series on Responsible Capitalism: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111017T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111017T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110919T151228 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T151228 UID:1974@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for the Dal LaMagna Series on Responsible Capitalism: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111003T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111003T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110919T150718 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T150938 UID:1971@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule for the Dal LaMagna Series on Responsible Capitalism: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111008 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110915T080712 LAST-MODIFIED:20110915T080734 UID:1966@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:PURE Green Travel Road Show DESCRIPTION:BGI President Gifford Pinchot III will be a key note speaker at the third annual PURE Green Travel Road Show “Telling Your Story: Stake Your Claim in the Cascadia Travel Market.” The show focuses on the power of storytelling in marketing sustainable travel. This annual conference offers an opportunity to connect with tourism organizations offering sustainable and unique experiences in the Pacific Northwest/Cascadia region. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/pure-green-travel-road-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111026T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111026T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110915T080151 LAST-MODIFIED:20110915T151231 UID:1965@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Grow Your Business Expo DESCRIPTION:Puget Sound Business Journal’s Grow Your Business Expo is a business-to-business opportunity to network with hundreds of business professionals and make connections you need to grow your business. Tentative Schedule of Events Trade Show Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Continental Breakfast: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM BizDev Breakout Sessions: Two morning sessions and two afternoon sessions *Luncheon Panel\, "Secrets of the Region's Fastest Growing Companies": 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM BizMix Networking Social: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM *Please note: to attend the luncheon panel you must register for the $55 Luncheon + EXPO ticket. See registration site for details. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/grow-your-business-expo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111014 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110913T085739 LAST-MODIFIED:20110913T085739 UID:1961@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Gifford at the Retail Sustainability Conference DESCRIPTION:BGI President Gifford Pinchot III will be speaking at the Retail Sustainability Conference this year. While not open to the general public\, here are some details on his talk: Leadership Competencies in the Age of Sustainability Concerns Achieving corporate sustainability goals requires a new set of leadership disciplines. Just as quality moved beyond the quality department\, all managers and executives\, not just for sustainability directors\, will need these new skills and competencies to do their jobs and get ahead. This is why business schools are beginning to incorporate principals of sustainable business strategy into their approach and curriculum. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/gifford-at-the-retail-sustainability-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110915T184500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110915T203000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110912T152546 LAST-MODIFIED:20110912T152546 UID:1958@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Socially Responsible Investing Forum with Net Impact Seattle DESCRIPTION:Net Impact Professional Chapter is partnering with Bainbridge Graduate Institute to offer a Socially Responsible Investing Forum featuring "Money Managers and Investment Provocateurs" Bruce Herbert and Larry Dohrs of Newground Social Investment. Bruce and Larry have proven that investing can be both profitable and principled. You'll hear about their unique brand of shareholder engagement--in which they leverage the power of investors to call corporations to environmental sustainability and social justice. Through shareholder advocacy and dialogue\, Newground has held Nordstrom accountable to its pledge to reduce water usage and they have pressured Chevron for greater transparency on their involvement in countries with human rights abuses. You'll enjoy their stories of success and their lessons learned after years of money management and values-based advocacy. Plus\, you might discover why Seattle Magazine readers voted them Best Personal Wealth Managers in Seattle in 2007\, 2008\, and 2011. When: Thursday\, September 15\, 6:45 – 8:30 pm.  The speakers will begin at 7pm. Cost: Free for paid Net Impact members\, $10 for non-members RSVP:  Buy tickets for Newground Socially Responsible Investing. Please reserve your seat soon even if you are a member.  Space is limited! The event will be followed by a happy hour in the upper mezzanine of the Belltown Pub\, 2322 1st Ave\, from 8:45 to 10pm. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/socially-responsible-investing-forum-with-net-impact-seattle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111103T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111103T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110912T081748 LAST-MODIFIED:20111028T105835 UID:1954@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainability 2050 at Town Hall DESCRIPTION:“Sustainability 2050” is a landmark study commissioned by the World Business Center for Sustainable Development. Funded by 40 of the world’s leading corporations\, including Weyerhaeuser and Boeing\, its goal is to develop a portrait of global sustainability by the year 2050\, and to describe the pathways to achieve it in all major areas\, including agriculture\, biodiversity\, climate change\, energy\, health care\, and transportation. John S. Adams\, director of The Arbor Group\, will moderate a discussion by speakers including Robert Horn of Stanford University; Gifford Pinchot\, co-founder of the Bainbridge Graduate Institute; and representatives from Weyerhaeuser and Boeing. Presented by The Arbor Group-UBS Financial Services Inc. and Bainbridge Graduate Institute. Tickets are $10 at 206/689-3134 or by emailing leah.cairns@ubs.com. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainability-2050-at-town-hall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110918T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110918T203000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110912T080741 LAST-MODIFIED:20110912T080902 UID:1951@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Community Energy Discussion with PSE CEO Kimberly Harris DESCRIPTION:Join Positive Energy for a Community Energy Discussion with PSE President & CEO Kimberly Harris who will address Bainbridge Island's energy-related concerns and PSE's resource alternatives. Q&A with Ms. Harris\, representatives of local energy\, business and environmental groups and public follows the talk. Sponsors: Positive Energy / Sustainable Bainbridge Reliable And Safe Energy (RAiSE) Sierra Club Bainbridge Graduate Institute Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce City of Bainbridge Island Puget Sound Energy LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/community-energy-discussion-with-pse-ceo-kimberly-harris/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111019T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111019T173000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110908T100203 LAST-MODIFIED:20110908T123052 UID:1940@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:CAIR Seattle: Dr. Oran Hesterman DESCRIPTION:Join BGI as we welcome Dr. Oran B. Hesterman\, President of Fair Food Network\, to discuss how collective action is transforming our food future. Our food system is failing us. Once designed to bring us abundant food at low cost\, it now nourishes us by destroying some of what we hold most precious – our environment\, our health\, and our future. A host of books and films have documented the dangers – from chemical runoff to soaring rates of diet-related illness – but very few have offered any viable solutions. This void in public information is what compelled leading good food pioneer Oran B. Hesterman\, Ph.D. to write Fair Food: Growing a Healthy\, Sustainable Food System for All (Public Affairs Books\, May 2011). Dr. Hesterman\, president and CEO of Fair Food Network\, shares his inspiring vision for changing not only what we eat\, but how our food is grown\, packaged\, delivered\, marketed and sold. Fair Food is an enlightening guide in which Dr. Hesterman shows how our food system’s dysfunctions are unintended consequences of our emphasis on efficiency\, centralization\, higher yields\, profit and convenience\, and he defines the new principles that a redesigned food system should embody\, as well as the necessary steps to restructuring it. In Fair Food\, Dr. Hesterman also highlights people and organizations around the country who are already integrating these new principles in many creative ways within their enterprises\, providing inspiring new models for producers\, consumers\, businesses and communities. For those who want to be a part of the fair food movement\, Dr. Hesterman’s menu for change suggests how we can participate in collective action to precipitate the transformation of our food system\, from the kitchen to the community to the state house to the White House. Please RSVP to rsvp@bgi.edu Dr. Oran B. Hesterman\, President and CEO of Fair Food Network Dr. Hesterman is a national leader in sustainable agriculture and food systems; during his 30 year career in the field Dr. Hesterman has made a significant contribution to the funding of healthy food and farming nationwide\, including playing an essential role in the establishment of the Michigan Food Policy Council and the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders Group. For fifteen years Dr. Hesterman co-led the Integrated Farming Systems and Food and Society Programs for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation\, during which time he guided the Foundation to seed the local food systems movement with over $200 million. Prior to his time at the Kellogg Foundation\, he researched and taught in the Crop and Soil Sciences department at Michigan State University in East Lansing. A native of Berkeley\, California\, he started his career as an organic farmer and then established one of the first sprout businesses in America in 1973. He sold the business to attend graduate school at University of Minnesota\, where he earned his doctorate in agronomy\, plant genetics\, and business administration. He currently lives in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/cair-seattle-dr-oran-hesterman/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111024T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111024T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110906T152912 LAST-MODIFIED:20111020T120528 UID:1936@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:The Greatest Good DESCRIPTION:Join the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art for a screening of "The Greatest Good\," a 2005 centennial film on the history of the U.S. Forest Service\, followed by a panel discussion on the conflicting uses of public forests lands today. The panel features BGI President and Co-founder Gifford Pinchot III\, grandson of Gifford Pinchot\, the first Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. Other confirmed panelists include Joe Panesko\, Washington State Assistant Attorney General (Fish\, Wildlife & Parks Division) and Tim Davis\, Acting Natural Resources Staff Officer\, U.S. Forest Service\, Olympia National Forest. Whether it's the protection of endangered species or meeting the needs of a growing public\, the fate of public lands is constantly challenged by competing interests and the constraints of democracy. As part of Kitsap Regional Library's One Book\, One Community reading of The Big Burn\, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Timothy Egan\, the Kitsap community is invited to weigh in on this ongoing debate on Monday\, October 24\, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art auditorium. A screening of excepts from The Greatest Good\, the award-winning 2005 centennial film on the history of the U.S. Forest Service\, will be followed by a panel discussion on the conflicting uses of public forest lands today. The Greatest Good takes us on the journey from the "wise use" of resources to the idea of a "land ethic." The 60 minute screening will cover the creation of the U.S. Forest Service in 1905 by President Theodore Roosevelt and his Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot\, who sought not only to conserve disappearing natural resources but also to maximize the social benefits from those resources. Then we will skip ahead to modern times\, when a more outspoken public and increased environmental activism began contesting the interests of logging and ranching communities. At the same time\, the U.S. Forest Service began to rely on a new scientific understanding of ecosystems in forming its vision for public land management. The two-hour film can be viewed in its entirety online at Culture Unplugged. Panelists leading the post-film discussion include Gifford Pinchot III\, president of the Bainbridge Graduate Institute and grandson of Gifford Pinchot. He said in a 2010 blog\, "Being [Gifford Pinchot's] grandson\, I was sheep-dipped as a child in concern for the environment\, a dislike of the concentration of power and wealth\, and a love of adventure." Pinchot will be joined by Thomas E. Tyner\, Western Division Legal Director for The Trust for Public Land\, a national land conservation organization; Assistant Attorney General Joe Panesko\, who currently represents the Department of Fish and Wildlife on issues involving natural resource and public land management; and Timothy Davis\, U.S. Forest Service Interim Officer\, Olympic National Forest. The Big Burn is the story of the 1910 wildfire that destroyed nearly 3 million acres in Idaho\, Montana\, and Northeastern Washington\, and led to the formation of a strong National Forest Service tasked with protecting the nation's public lands. For more information about The Big Burn and other One Book\, One Community events and resources\, visit the KRL website at www.krl.org. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/the-greatest-good/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110816T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110816T090000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110729T155011 LAST-MODIFIED:20110812T125345 UID:1800@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Pinchot's on "Your Life Calling" DESCRIPTION:Once a month Jane Pauley and the AARP crew team up to present “Your Life Calling”. The segment features people over the age of 50 “who\, both by choice and necessity\, are reinventing themselves and ‘trying new things’\, such as starting new careers\, learning new skills\, changing how they live\, and pursuing their dreams.” And now they will be featuring Gifford and Libba Pinchot\, airing on the Today Show. The Pinchots left successful corporate consulting careers to create BGI’s innovative curriculum in Sustainable Business. BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs are specifically designed to integrate sustainability with traditional business education to harness the power of “business for good” in the world. Entering its tenth year since launching the first MBA in Sustainable Business\, BGI remains one of the top five Sustainable Business schools in the United States. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/pinchots-on-your-life-calling/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110817T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110817T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110728T120106 LAST-MODIFIED:20110728T120249 UID:1789@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:John Gardner on Bio-Energy Systems DESCRIPTION:Join our new Dean\, John Gardner Ph.D.\, for a discussion on work he’s done on sustainable regional bio-energy systems for land\, sea\, and air. Learn how BGI and our programs are at the cutting-edge in sectors such as the built environment\, agriculture and energy with instructors that are among the nation’s leading experts in design\, planning\, and implementation. Please RSVP to rsvp@bgi.edu LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/john-gardner-on-bio-energy-systems/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110811T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110811T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110726T105019 LAST-MODIFIED:20110728T120358 UID:1781@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Ecopreneuring with Gifford Pinchot DESCRIPTION:Join BGI President and Co-founder Gifford Pinchot III in a discussion on "Ecopreneuring." As Gifford summarized in his recent blog post\, "Ecopreneuring is a way of using people’s desire to serve the planet and its people to inspire profitable innovation. It is also a way for people who care about these values to use business to serve the environment and social equity in bigger ways than they could do by other means. It is a win-win way to address the issues of sustainability." Please RSVP to rsvp@bgi.edu LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/ecopreneuring-with-gifford-pinchot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120609T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120609T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110719T133218 LAST-MODIFIED:20110913T071620 UID:1692@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore the many components that make BGI’s Hybrid MBA program unique. Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your campus visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Systems can help you achieve your goals Sit in on classes and get answers to your questions Explore our LEED certified campus and our incredible learning community Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample schedule: 9:45  Arrive at IslandWood\, Coffee & tea service 10 – 10:45  Introductions with the Dean & Admissions 10:45 – 12:30  Sit in on MBA classes 12:30 – 1:30  Lunch (BGI provides lunch) 1:30 – 3:15  Q & A (Students\, Gifford Pinchot\, Admissions) 3:15 – 6:00  Visit additional classes (optional) Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110719T133105 LAST-MODIFIED:20120404T150240 UID:1690@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore the many components that make BGI’s Hybrid MBA program unique. Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your campus visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Systems can help you achieve your goals Sit in on classes and get answers to your questions Explore our LEED certified campus and our incredible learning community Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample schedule: 9:45  Arrive at IslandWood\, Coffee & tea service 10 – 10:45  Introductions with the Dean & Admissions 10:45 – 12:30  Sit in on MBA classes 12:30 – 1:30  Lunch (BGI provides lunch) 1:30 – 3:15  Q & A (Students\, Gifford Pinchot\, Admissions) 3:15 – 6:00  Visit additional classes (optional) Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120310T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120310T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110719T133027 LAST-MODIFIED:20110913T071514 UID:1689@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore the many components that make BGI’s Hybrid MBA program unique. Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your campus visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Systems can help you achieve your goals Sit in on classes and get answers to your questions Explore our LEED certified campus and our incredible learning community Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample schedule: 9:45  Arrive at IslandWood\, Coffee & tea service 10 – 10:45  Introductions with the Dean & Admissions 10:45 – 12:30  Sit in on MBA classes 12:30 – 1:30  Lunch (BGI provides lunch) 1:30 – 3:15  Q & A (Students\, Gifford Pinchot\, Admissions) 3:15 – 6:00  Visit additional classes (optional) Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110719T132941 LAST-MODIFIED:20110913T071453 UID:1688@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore the many components that make BGI’s Hybrid MBA program unique. Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your campus visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Systems can help you achieve your goals Sit in on classes and get answers to your questions Explore our LEED certified campus and our incredible learning community Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample schedule: 9:45  Arrive at IslandWood\, Coffee & tea service 10 – 10:45  Introductions with the Dean & Admissions 10:45 – 12:30  Sit in on MBA classes 12:30 – 1:30  Lunch (BGI provides lunch) 1:30 – 3:15  Q & A (Students\, Gifford Pinchot\, Admissions) 3:15 – 6:00  Visit additional classes (optional) Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110719T132907 LAST-MODIFIED:20110913T071430 UID:1687@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore the many components that make BGI’s Hybrid MBA program unique. Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your campus visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Systems can help you achieve your goals Sit in on classes and get answers to your questions Explore our LEED certified campus and our incredible learning community Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample schedule: 9:45  Arrive at IslandWood\, Coffee & tea service 10 – 10:45  Introductions with the Dean & Admissions 10:45 – 12:30  Sit in on MBA classes 12:30 – 1:30  Lunch (BGI provides lunch) 1:30 – 3:15  Q & A (Students\, Gifford Pinchot\, Admissions) 3:15 – 6:00  Visit additional classes (optional) Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111203T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111203T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110719T132822 LAST-MODIFIED:20110913T071357 UID:1686@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore the many components that make BGI’s Hybrid MBA program unique. Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your campus visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Systems can help you achieve your goals Sit in on classes and get answers to your questions Explore our LEED certified campus and our incredible learning community Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample schedule: 9:45  Arrive at IslandWood\, Coffee & tea service 10 – 10:45  Introductions with the Dean & Admissions 10:45 – 12:30  Sit in on MBA classes 12:30 – 1:30  Lunch (BGI provides lunch) 1:30 – 3:15  Q & A (Students\, Gifford Pinchot\, Admissions) 3:15 – 6:00  Visit additional classes (optional) Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111105T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111105T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110719T132731 LAST-MODIFIED:20110913T071323 UID:1685@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore the many components that make BGI’s Hybrid MBA program unique. Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your campus visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Systems can help you achieve your goals Sit in on classes and get answers to your questions Explore our LEED certified campus and our incredible learning community Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample schedule: 9:45  Arrive at IslandWood\, Coffee & tea service 10 – 10:45  Introductions with the Dean & Admissions 10:45 – 12:30  Sit in on MBA classes 12:30 – 1:30  Lunch (BGI provides lunch) 1:30 – 3:15  Q & A (Students\, Gifford Pinchot\, Admissions) 3:15 – 6:00  Visit additional classes (optional) Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111001T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111001T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110719T132627 LAST-MODIFIED:20110913T071216 UID:1683@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore the many components that make BGI’s Hybrid MBA program unique. Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your campus visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Systems can help you achieve your goals Sit in on classes and get answers to your questions Explore our LEED certified campus and our incredible learning community Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample schedule: 9:45  Arrive at IslandWood\, Coffee & tea service 10 – 10:45  Introductions with the Dean & Admissions 10:45 – 12:30  Sit in on MBA classes 12:30 – 1:30  Lunch (BGI provides lunch) 1:30 – 3:15  Q & A (Students\, Gifford Pinchot\, Admissions) 3:15 – 6:00  Visit additional classes (optional) Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110830T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110830T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110718T124757 LAST-MODIFIED:20110815T143150 UID:1673@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110823T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110823T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110718T124705 LAST-MODIFIED:20110815T143200 UID:1672@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110816T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110816T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110718T124623 LAST-MODIFIED:20110815T143210 UID:1671@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110809T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110809T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110718T124522 LAST-MODIFIED:20110815T143224 UID:1669@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110722T113000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110722T133000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110713T131239 LAST-MODIFIED:20110713T131239 UID:1662@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Promise of Energy Innovation DESCRIPTION:BGI is happy to co-present the City Club's Environment & Sustainability Series: The Once - and Future? - Promise of Energy Innovation Energy innovation has been hailed as the next frontier for the American economy and as critical for the future of both our environment and national security. Along with an increase in traditional sources of renewable energy like wind and solar\, innovative business leaders around our region are making power from dairy waste and municipal solid waste\, focusing on making our buildings and appliances more efficient and creating new energy opportunities. We have also faced repeated challenges with energy crises\, calamities at mines\, oil rigs\, and nuclear facilities\, and weather extremes increasingly traceable to climate change. Yet a renewed energy system seems perpetually stuck in the future tense. How can this change? How are industry players\, other businesses\, consumers\, and different levels of government playing a part? Is there a role for updating our energy policies\, changing subsidy levels or other incentives\, enacting or removing federal and state regulations\, and increasing public awareness and education? Join our panel of experts with your own questions as we imagine an attainable energy future. Featuring: Councilmember Hilary Franz\, Bainbridge Island City Council Stan Gent\, President/CEO\, Seattle Steam Denis Hayes\, President and CEO\, The Bullitt Foundation Andy Wappler\, Vice President of Corporate Affairs\, Puget Sound Energy Moderator: David Roberts\, Staff Writer\, Grist For more information and registration\, please click HERE. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/promise-of-energy-innovation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110708T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110708T160000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110629T134257 LAST-MODIFIED:20110705T082426 UID:1584@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Growth Summit DESCRIPTION:BGI is proud to sponsor the Sustainable Growth Summit\, a White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in partnership with North Seattle Community College and The State of Washington Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. For more information click HERE. Gifford will be representing BGI on a panel called “Greening Your Lifestyle" with panelists Christian Rusby\, Sustainability Coordinator at North Seattle Community College and Joshua Curtis\, District Energy Manager at Community Power Works. Register HERE to reserve your spot: (Pre-event registration is required for entrance). For more information on the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders\, please visit whitehouse.gov/aapi. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/%ef%bb%bf%ef%bb%bfsustainable-growth-summit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110719T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110719T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110606T094637 LAST-MODIFIED:20110606T094637 UID:1487@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110712T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110712T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110606T094549 LAST-MODIFIED:20110606T094549 UID:1486@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110711T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110711T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110606T094359 LAST-MODIFIED:20110606T094359 UID:1483@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110623T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110623T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110520T132921 LAST-MODIFIED:20110609T135639 UID:1457@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Eco-Hour with NBIS DESCRIPTION:Join BGI as we host the June 2011 NBIS Eco-Hour\, a popular social event for the "Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability" (NBIS) members and friends. Eco-Hours are hosted by NBIS member companies and provide an opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and learn about innovative businesses in our community. NBIS provides programs and networking opportunities for professionals and businesses advancing profitable sustainability in their companies. Join us to learn more about how NBIS and BGI are partnering to create and foster sustainable business leaders and businesses. This event is $15 and tickets can be purchased HERE. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/eco-hour-with-nbis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110525T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110525T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110511T134308 LAST-MODIFIED:20110511T134308 UID:1434@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110516T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110516T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110511T134147 LAST-MODIFIED:20110511T134147 UID:1433@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Evening MBA Visit DESCRIPTION:Explore BGI’s Evening MBA program\, an entirely in-person\, course-based format. Join our students for a class in our Evening MBA program. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your class visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Business can help you achieve your goals Sit in on a class and get answers to your questions Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample Schedule: 5:30                Arrive to BGI 5:30 – 6:00      Introductions and Q&A 6:00 – 9:00      Visit Class [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/evening-mba-visit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110604T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110604T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110511T133702 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T111703 UID:1432@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Potential students are invited to explore the many components that make BGI’s Hybrid MBA program unique. Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your campus visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Systems can help you achieve your goals Sit in on classes and get answers to your questions Explore our LEED certified campus and our incredible learning community Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample schedule: 9:45  Arrive at IslandWood\, Coffee & tea service 10 – 10:45  Introductions with the Dean & Admissions 10:45 – 12:30  Sit in on MBA classes 12:30 – 1:30  Lunch (BGI provides lunch) 1:30 – 3:15  Q & A (Students\, Gifford Pinchot\, Admissions) 3:15 – 6:00  Visit additional classes (optional) [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110511T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110511T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110503T125924 LAST-MODIFIED:20110503T125924 UID:1423@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Net Impact WWU Expo DESCRIPTION:Join BGI at the Western Washington University (WWU) Campuswide Green Opportunities Expo. Booths with businesses\, non-profits\, government agencies\, and WWU clubs/departments will be present to share about their sustainability efforts. More information is available HERE. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/net-impact-wwu-expo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110618 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110503T125500 LAST-MODIFIED:20110503T125500 UID:1419@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:BALLE 2011 Conference DESCRIPTION:Join BGI at the 2011 Business Alliance for Local Living Economy (BALLE) 2011 National Conference. Come to connect\, share and learn from 700 pioneering business owners and investors\, elected officials\, philanthropists\, economic development professionals and BALLE network leaders as we spotlight the most innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to growing healthy\, resilient local economies. More information and tickets can be found HERE. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/balle-2011-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110601T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110601T203000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110503T124852 LAST-MODIFIED:20110503T124852 UID:1418@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:YES! Magazine 15th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:BGI will be there on June 1st to celebrate with Yes! Magazine for their 15th anniversary with Van Jones\, Vandana Shiva\, and Bill McKibben. This is a rare opportunity to hear Van\, Vandana\, and Bill speak about opportunities for deep change and our important role as change makers. A reception will follow with live music\, local drinks\, and decadent desserts. Tickets can be purchased HERE. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/yes-magazine-15th-anniversary/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110521T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110522T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110503T124332 LAST-MODIFIED:20110503T124332 UID:1414@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Green Festival Seattle DESCRIPTION:Join BGI at Green Festival in Seattle! Green Festival is a walk through sustainable community finding solutions to help make our lives healthier-socially\, economically and environmentally. Individuals\, business and community leaders come together to discuss critical issues that impact us at home and abroad. Organizations and businesses showcase programs and products that restore the planet and all that inhabit it. Neighbor-to-neighbor connections are formed and skills are shared to empower people to create positive change in the world. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/green-festival-seattle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110515T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110503T124146 LAST-MODIFIED:20110503T124146 UID:1411@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Green Festival Chicago DESCRIPTION:Join BGI at Green Festival in Chicago! Green Festival is a walk through sustainable community finding solutions to help make our lives healthier-socially\, economically and environmentally. Individuals\, business and community leaders come together to discuss critical issues that impact us at home and abroad. Organizations and businesses showcase programs and products that restore the planet and all that inhabit it. Neighbor-to-neighbor connections are formed and skills are shared to empower people to create positive change in the world. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/green-festival-chicago/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110503T121524 LAST-MODIFIED:20110503T121524 UID:1404@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:BGI Alumni Day DESCRIPTION:The Spring 2011 Alumni Day is an opportunity for BGI Alumni to reconnect with your BGI colleagues\, the BGI spirit and your motivation. Thank you to BGI Alumni run EcoFAB for hosting at their space in the McKinstry Innovation Center. If you are a BGI Alumni\, please register HERE. The BGI Alumni Board has organized this as a bloom-type event. The basic concept is that several alums will "tell their story.”  In a few minutes\, they'll talk about: What they're up to these days How they're using their BGI experience to implement plans or reach their goals today (for existing jobs or newly-created ventures) Challenges they're up against:  getting buy-in from others\, hurdles in developing a plan\, struggles with financing\, marketing\, project management\, etc. Specific ways the audience could help them overcome the challenges Participants in the audience are encouraged to provide presenters with ideas\, assistance\, networking help\, etc. If you’re currently working on a project that you’d love to share with the Alumi team and get some real productive feedback\, please let us know. All presenters’ requests are submitted to the Board and we will select as many as time will allow for. Here is the flow of the day: 12:00pm-2:30pm - Opening Circle and Mini-Presentations: Alumni will be given 5-7 minutes to present on business ideas or special projects\, 5-7 minutes for Q+A. 3:00pm-4:00pm - Engage with the Community through Active Dialogue 4:00pm-4:30pm - Closing Circle 4:30pm-6:00pm - Meet and Greet - Food and Drinks will be provided. The McKinstry Innovation Center is located at:  5005 3rd Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, For more information on the Center click here. Bus (28) and light rail options make it easy to get there. Parking on the campus is available\, but limited.  Street parking in the area on a Saturday should be plentiful. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/bgi-alumni-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110519T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110519T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110425T121657 LAST-MODIFIED:20110511T124423 UID:1400@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:CAIR Seattle with Dr. Boyd Cohen DESCRIPTION:Join BGI for our quarterly Seattle “Change Agent in Residence” talks by industry leaders. These intimate lectures are a chance to gain greater insight from pioneers changing business for good. This month features Dr. Boyd Cohen discussing how companies and cities are profiting from the transition to the low carbon economy. Dr. Cohen is the co-author (with Hunter Lovins) of Climate Capitalism\, a profile on  the profitable opportunities in the transition to the low-carbon economy. Dr. Cohen has a Ph.D. in Strategy and Entrepreneurship  and has started several sustainable ventures in green building (he is a LEED Accredited Professional)\, green IT\, and more recently carbon origination with his company CO2 IMPACT. To RSVP to the CAIR\, please email Sarah Sullivan at sarah.sullivan@bgi.edu. Open House Prior to each CAIR presentation in Seattle we hold a short Open House reception for interested potential students starting at 6:00pm To RSVP for this chance to meet Admissions staff and the CAIR moderator\, please fill out the form below. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/cair-seattle-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110308T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110308T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110302T140804 LAST-MODIFIED:20110302T140804 UID:1295@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Intro to MBA in Sustainable Systems DESCRIPTION:We are offering a virtual opportunity to learn more about the Hybrid MBA in Sustainable Systems program from Jill Bamburg\, Dean of Academic Affairs.  The session will also be an opportunity for you to ask the Dean questions. You do not need to RSVP. Use the link below to join the virtual session. https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=1105&password=M.D7DAC5691A401A1F7EA16171788E21 LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/intro-to-mba-in-sustainable-systems/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110303T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110303T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110228T112805 LAST-MODIFIED:20110228T112805 UID:1293@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Discussion on One Planet Community DESCRIPTION:Join BGI for a lively discussion on One Planet Community with Greg Searle from Bioregional. BioRegional is working with partners around the world to demonstrate that a low carbon future is attractive\, affordable and achievable. Using the One Planet Living sustainability framework these pioneering real life projects are making a low carbon future a reality today. Please RSVP to Gerod Rody at gerod.rody@bgi.edu if you plan to attend. Check out more information on One Planet HERE. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/discussion-on-one-planet-community/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110324T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110324T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110224T085301 LAST-MODIFIED:20110316T145558 UID:1288@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:CAIR Seattle with Carol Sanford DESCRIPTION:Join BGI for our “Change Agent in Residence” talks by industry leaders. These intimate lectures are a chance to gain greater insight from pioneers changing business for good. This month features Carol Sanford\, author of The Responsible Business\, Reimagining Sustainability. She'll be discussing how our thinking about responsibility is getting us into trouble. For more information on Carol\, visit her website HERE. Please RSVP to Sarah Sullivan as space is limited. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/cair-seattle-with-carol-sanford/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110301T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110301T133000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110217T100914 LAST-MODIFIED:20110223T095344 UID:1278@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Ecopreneuring Brown Bag DESCRIPTION:Please join BGI President Gifford Pinchot for a discussion on Ecopreneuring\, a follow up to his presentation at the Seattle Rotary. For more information on Ecopreneuring click HERE. Space is limited for this event\, please RSVP to Gerod Rody at gerod.rody@bgi.edu. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/ecopreneuring-brownbag/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110224T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110224T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110207T150036 LAST-MODIFIED:20110207T150036 UID:1247@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:CAIR Seattle DESCRIPTION:Join BGI for our Seattle “Change Agent in Residence” talks by industry leaders. These intimate lectures are a chance to gain greater insight from pioneers changing business for good. This month features Stephanie Ryan with B Lab talking about how B Corps leverage change. Stephanie Ryan is a Senior Associate with B Lab\, a non-profit that certifies businesses who create beneficial social and environmental impacts. She believes the emerging sector of private companies for public benefit is a key leverage point for today’s economic and social challenges. Stephanie is a graduate of Trinity College\, Hartford\, CT with a BA\, double major in Economics and International Relations. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/cair-seattle-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110615T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110615T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110125T092838 LAST-MODIFIED:20110614T133202 UID:1179@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Portland Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. CANCELED: We are unable to make it to the Portland Information session this week.  Please email Aly Tibbetts directly and she will schedule a time to discuss the programs with you. aly.tibbetts@bgi.edu LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/portland-info-session-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110509T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110509T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110125T092753 LAST-MODIFIED:20110328T092907 UID:1178@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Portland Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/portland-info-session-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110421T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110421T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110125T092657 LAST-MODIFIED:20110328T092930 UID:1177@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Portland Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/portland-info-session-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110331T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110331T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110125T092453 LAST-MODIFIED:20110328T093023 UID:1175@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Portland Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/portland-info-session-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110303T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110303T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110125T092403 LAST-MODIFIED:20110328T093003 UID:1174@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Portland Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/portland-info-session-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110217T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110217T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110125T092242 LAST-MODIFIED:20110215T125807 UID:1173@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Portland Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/portland-info-session-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110126T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110126T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110125T091721 LAST-MODIFIED:20110125T091721 UID:1171@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Portland Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. RSVP to Cindy Bockelman. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/portland-info-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110605T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110605T160000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T085353 LAST-MODIFIED:20110531T114329 UID:635@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:2011 Graduation DESCRIPTION:Commencement is a time for the BGI community to celebrate the achievement of our graduates and the promise they have to change business for good. Congratulations to the class of 2011! We are honored to have Robert Egger\, founder of DC Central Kitche\, join us as the keynote speaker. Tickets can be purchased HERE. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/2011-graduation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110421T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110421T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T085114 LAST-MODIFIED:20110405T074829 UID:633@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:CAIR Seattle with Yoram Bauman DESCRIPTION:Join BGI for our monthly Seattle “Change Agent in Residence” talks by industry leaders. These intimate lectures are a chance to gain greater insight from pioneers changing business for good. This month we feature Yoram Bauman discussing how the best climate policy in the world is right next door. Yoram Bauman\, “the world’s first and only stand-up economist”\, is also an environmental economist at the University of Washington's Program on the Environment. His research focuses on the economics of climate change\, especially environmental tax reform. In July 2011 he’s heading to Beijing for 5 months as a visiting scholar at UIBE’s Global Institute for Low Carbon Economy. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/cair-seattle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110422 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T084355 LAST-MODIFIED:20110316T101019 UID:628@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Go Green - Seattle DESCRIPTION:BGI is at the Go Green Conference in Seattle\, WA! The GoGreen Conference is conference designed to educate\, motivate and inspire you to take your green quotient to the next level to make your business more sustainable. seattle.gogreenconference.net LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/go-green-seattle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110407 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T084234 LAST-MODIFIED:20110316T100917 UID:626@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Go Green - Austin DESCRIPTION:BGI is at the Go Green Conference in Austin! The GoGreen Conference is conference designed to educate\, motivate and inspire you to take your green quotient to the next level to make your business more sustainable. austin.gogreenconference.net LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/go-green-austin/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110315T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110315T130000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T083735 LAST-MODIFIED:20110314T140139 UID:621@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Brown Bag with Jennifer Zumsteg DESCRIPTION:Join BGI for a lunch time discussion on focused sustainable business topics relevant to you and our changing world. This month features Jennifer Zumsteg\, Acting Instructor and Senior Fellow with the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Harborview Medical Center. Join her and interested individuals for this Greening Healthcare event. POSTPONED. Sorry for the inconvenience. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/brown-bag-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110224T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110224T130000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T083653 LAST-MODIFIED:20110215T120347 UID:620@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Brown Bag with Mark Schuster DESCRIPTION:Join BGI for a lunch time discussion on focused sustainable building with developer Mark Schuster\, author of the book Lofty Pursuits. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/brown-bag-with-mark-schuster/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110120T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110120T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T083513 LAST-MODIFIED:20110114T104033 UID:617@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:CAIR Seattle - Dave Williams & Leslie Christian DESCRIPTION:Join BGI for our quarterly Seattle “Change Agent in Residence” talks by industry leaders. These intimate lectures are a chance to gain greater insight from pioneers changing business for good. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/cair-seattle-with-dave-williams-and-leslie-christian/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110510T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110510T183000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T082725 LAST-MODIFIED:20110509T135145 UID:613@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Open House with Jill Bamburg DESCRIPTION:Join BGI at our Seattle Learning Site for an intimate evening for the whole community. Each month we highlight a different stakeholder to better understand this dynamic expanding family. This month we'll feature Dean of Academic Affairs and BGI Co-Founder Jill Bamburg following her moderation of the opening remarks of Go Green Seattle with "Go Green\, Part II: Taking the Next Steps with Your Business." A mini-workshop designed to help you apply what you learned at Go Green to your business\, regardless of where you are in your sustainability journey. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/open-house-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110421T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110421T183000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T082644 LAST-MODIFIED:20110405T093856 UID:612@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Open House DESCRIPTION:Join BGI at our Seattle Learning Site for an intimate evening for the whole community. Each month we highlight a different stakeholder to better understand this dynamic expanding family. Join us before the Seattle CAIR lecture featuring Yoram Bauman. Please RSVP to the lecture by emailing Sarah Sullivan at sarah.sullivan@bgi.edu. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/open-house-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110217T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110217T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T082511 LAST-MODIFIED:20110215T125709 UID:611@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Open House with BGI Dean DESCRIPTION:Join BGI at our Seattle Learning Site for an intimate evening for the whole community. Each month we highlight a different stakeholder to better understand this dynamic expanding family. This month features BGI Dean Jill Bamburg and a discussion on the fundamentals of sustainable business. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/open-house-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110120T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110120T183000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T082425 LAST-MODIFIED:20110113T082425 UID:610@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Open House DESCRIPTION:Join BGI at our Seattle Learning Site for an intimate evening for the whole community. Each month we highlight a different stakeholder to better understand this dynamic expanding family. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/open-house/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T082325 LAST-MODIFIED:20110407T103000 UID:609@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Explore the many components that make BGI’s Hybrid MBA program unique. Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your campus visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Systems can help you achieve your goals Sit in on classes and get answers to your questions Explore our LEED certified campus and our incredible learning community Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample schedule: 9:45  Arrive at IslandWood\, Coffee & tea service 10 – 10:45  Introductions with the Dean & Admissions 10:45 – 12:30  Sit in on MBA classes 12:30 – 1:30  Lunch (BGI provides lunch) 1:30 – 3:15  Q & A (Students\, Gifford Pinchot\, Admissions) 3:15 – 6:00  Visit additional classes (optional) [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110409T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110409T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T082237 LAST-MODIFIED:20110407T102833 UID:608@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Explore the many components that make BGI’s Hybrid MBA program unique. Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. Space is limited. RSVP required. Your campus visit allows you the opportunity to: Discover how our MBA in Sustainable Systems can help you achieve your goals Sit in on classes and get answers to your questions Explore our LEED certified campus and our incredible learning community Gain insight into the MBA experience through interactions with current students\, faculty and staff Sample schedule: 9:45  Arrive at IslandWood\, Coffee & tea service 10 – 10:45  Introductions with the Dean & Admissions 10:45 – 12:30  Sit in on MBA classes 12:30 – 1:30  Lunch (BGI provides lunch) 1:30 – 3:15  Q & A (Students\, Gifford Pinchot\, Admissions) 3:15 – 6:00  Visit additional classes (optional) [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110312T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110312T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T082134 LAST-MODIFIED:20110215T125930 UID:607@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. You can sit in on classes\, ask questions\, and get acquainted with the BGI community. Space is limited. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T082048 LAST-MODIFIED:20110125T090212 UID:606@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. You can sit in on classes\, ask questions\, and get acquainted with the BGI community. Space is limited; RSVP to Cindy Bockelman. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110115T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110115T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T082008 LAST-MODIFIED:20110125T085932 UID:605@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Saturday DESCRIPTION:Join us at IslandWood for one day of a Hybrid MBA intensive. You can sit in on classes\, ask questions\, and get acquainted with the BGI community. Space is limited; RSVP to Cindy Bockelman. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/sustainable-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110908T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110908T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T081738 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T150651 UID:603@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. RSVP to Cindy Bockelman. Note: To successfully submit this form\, cookies need to be enabled\, especially if you are using a portable device such as an iPad or iPhone. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/info-session-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110804T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110804T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T081647 LAST-MODIFIED:20110720T085940 UID:602@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/info-session-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110707T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110707T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T081557 LAST-MODIFIED:20110215T131026 UID:601@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/info-session-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110609T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110609T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T081510 LAST-MODIFIED:20110215T130827 UID:600@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/info-session-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110526T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110526T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T081414 LAST-MODIFIED:20110215T130757 UID:599@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/info-session-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110414T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110414T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T081313 LAST-MODIFIED:20110215T130312 UID:598@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/info-session-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110303T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110303T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T081224 LAST-MODIFIED:20110215T125741 UID:597@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. RSVP to Cindy Bockelman. [[formassembly formid=132980 iframe=1]] LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/info-session-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110203T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110203T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20110113T081009 LAST-MODIFIED:20110125T090758 UID:596@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. RSVP to Cindy Bockelman. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/info-session-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110106T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110106T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T112041 CREATED:20101223T210314 LAST-MODIFIED:20110125T090725 UID:132@http://www.bgi.edu SUMMARY:Seattle Info Session DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to learn more about BGI’s MBA and Certificate programs. Come with your questions and desire to change business for good. RSVP to Cindy Bockelman. LOCATION:14700 6th Avenue SW URL:http://www.bgi.edu/news-events/event/info-session-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR