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Clean and Green Community Event, October 30, 2012:

SUSTAINABLE SKILLS – Building the 21st Century Workforce in Clean Tech Forum

Join the Spokane Area Workforce Development Council and CleenNW with Launchpad INW’s Clean and Green Community and Next Generation Leaders for a community conversation regarding the critical workforce skills common to Clean-Tech companies focusing on:

Best practices for teaching/learning these skills
Current and potential skill gaps
Practical ways to fill the gaps as a regional consortium

Save the date! This is a unique chance to connect with potential mentors.

AGENDA

3:00pm-3:30pm Doors Open with Sign In and Early Mingle

3:30pm-5:00pm Start of Program with Special Clean Tech Video followed by Dynamic Industry Panel Discussion with Clean Tech and Sustainable Resource Experts. Q and A Interactive Conversation with Audience to follow!

5:00pm-6:00pm Mix and Connect No Host Bar and Appetizers

Guest Panel: Bruce Folsom, Director of Energy Efficiency Programming at Avista Corp, Rhosetta Rhodes, Chief of Staff, Office of the President of Whitworth College, Kim Pearman-Gillman, Business Development Director of McKinstry, and Richard Marll, Senior Director of HR for Itron.

RSVP for FREE to Zan Deery at zan@launchpadinw.com

Title Sponsors: Spokane Area WorkForce Development Council (SAWDC) and CleenNW

Clean and Green Energy Community Sponsor: Kalispel Tribe of Indians

Kalispel Tribe

Next Generation Leaders Community Sponsors: GU MBA Program and EWU Alumni

Thanks to our host, the Lincoln Center.

Discussion Forum

FOREST-to-TABLE Event, first of its kind!

Started by Josh Yake Mar 29. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Here's something fun for the whole family! Learn how to identify mushrooms and wild edibles in their natural setting. Then enjoy a gourmet meal prepared at Casper Fry featuring items found on the…Continue

Calling Progressive Environmentalists for a Candidate Training with the Inland Northwest Leadership PAC

Started by Mariah McKay Feb 17. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Dear Friends and Potential Candidates,Were excited to tell you about a great opportunity for people considering the possibility of running for office. We are co-hosting an exclusive campaign training…Continue

Tags: progressive, environment, leadership, campaigns, elections

Riverside (WA) Elementary’s needs your vote for a $10,000 COMPUTER classroom makeover

Started by Steve Vessels Feb 14. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hello all, Please vote NOW for Riverside Elementary...they needs your vote for a $10,000 COMPUTER classroom makeover sponsored by Great American Financial Resources. They're 1 of 10 finalist (only…Continue

Call For Submissions: Green Building Projects for Spokane's 2nd Annual 10x10x10 Green Building Slam!

Started by Ryan Arnold Feb 4. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Cascadia Green Building Spokane Chapter is holding their 2nd annual 10x10x10 Green Building Slam at the Magic Lantern Theater April 10th, at 5:30pm and is looking for submissions from ten local…Continue

Energy Modeling and Your Retrofit Project

Started by Ryan Arnold Oct 8, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Via Noesis Energy Setting out to retrofit an existing building…Continue

Energy Efficiency's on Sale!

Started by Susanne Croft. Last reply by Kirsten Nolan Aug 3, 2012. 1 Reply 2 Likes

Now’s the time to make those energy upgrades you’ve been thinking of. Until June 30th, the interest rate on Avista’s energy efficiency loan program has dropped to 1.90% APR! This program is…Continue

Tags: savings, efficiency, energy

What is Arguably the Hottest Clean Energy Company in the Spokane Region?

Started by Bill Kalivas. Last reply by Graham Gunderson Jun 27, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Join us for the next Clean and Green Energy Event t as we interview Dave Curry, CEO and Founder of Demand Energy Networks.For more…Continue

Tags: Demand, Networks, Energy, Green, and

Great Earth Day issue (4/19/12) - Liberty Lake Splash

Started by Ted Matsumura Apr 18, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

This week's Splash is devoted to Earth Day. Lot's of great articles. Check it out: http://libertylakesplash.com/news.asp?id=21880 Continue

Finding, Fostering and Funding Cleantech Innovation

Started by Wendy Smith Jan 17, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to hear from experienced NW investors…Continue

Tags: investors, entrepreneurs, open, tech, clean

Sustainable Energy Fair this Saturday, October 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Sun People Dry Goods

Started by Kristi Fountain Oct 18, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

See what's happening in alternative energy. EcoDepot will be on-hand to discuss going solar and using wind power at home. Learn more about electric cars, learn to weatherize your home, be introduced…Continue

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Comment by Viviana Shammel on February 21, 2011 at 6:55am: DomestiCare is a new Company in the area and was developed by the Owner to promote living a Clean and Green Lifestyle at work and in our homes.

DomestiCare is always looking for employee's as well as new client's.

Please contact us for more information at 509-368-7571.

Have a Great week.

Comment by Colleen M. Fox on February 16, 2011 at 10:36am: Considering pursuing a graduate business degree? Attend one of our Information Meetings this March. Details www.gonzaga.edu/MBAinfomtg.

Comment by Kristi Fountain on November 29, 2010 at 12:51pm: Sun People featured this First Friday at Sante!

Comment by Deborah Bisenius on November 22, 2010 at 12:53pm: I even read about Sun People Dry Goods in Sunset magazine this month!

Comment by Kristi Fountain on November 22, 2010 at 12:39pm: Black Friday Local Shopping Challenge. Visit local businesses including Sun People Dry Goods and enter to win the ultimate local holiday gift basket!

Comment by Colleen M. Fox on October 4, 2010 at 2:01pm: Anyone interested in Family-Owned Business? Check out the upcoming Family Owned Business Conference at Gonzaga on October 18th. More information at www.gonzaga.edu/sbaevents.

Comment by Brian Burrow on September 9, 2010 at 10:08pm: Save the date! On October 13th we'll have our next Clean Energy & Green Living Community Meet-Up. Details to follow. Email me at brian@launchpadinw.com if you are interested in being a community sponsor.

Comment by Greg Johnson on September 5, 2010 at 8:37am: Spokane Biodiesel Co-op, Gonzaga University, Sierra Club and Community-Minded Enterprises proudly present the Spokane premier of the movie FUEL. If you use petroleum or petroleum products, you should see FUEL. The movie trailer can be viewed @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upTCSSkxlxE.

Admission is Free - suggested donation is $5.00. The first 30 interested folks can obtain a copy of the FUEL DVD for a $15.00 donation. Date: September 22, 2010; Time: 7pm to 9pm; Place: Gonzaga University, Wolff Auditorium – Jepson 114. Seating is limited to 170; doors open at 6:45.

This is a Sustainable September Event!

Comment by P. Mike Taylor on February 28, 2010 at 8:25pm: Great event. Jayson and David provided relevant, meaty discussions. They are both in the thick of it. Format was very good. Informal and inclusive. Well done.