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Upcoming Events
| Fri, Nov 21st, @11:30am - DLBA 5th Annual State of the Downtown Planting Seeds of Environmental Change Please join the Downtown Long Beach business community at the 5th Annual State of the Downtown luncheon on November 21, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. at the Westin Hotel in the East Village Arts District. The annual luncheon event is hosted by the DLBA to present a comprehensive look at year-to-year changes in the redevelopment and revitalization of Downtown Long Beach and to focus on significant issues facing businesses, residents and visitors. Acclaimed author, attorney and lifelong environmental activist, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been engaged to deliver the keynote address at the annual event. Capitalizing on Kennedy's renown passion for the environment, this year's theme, Planting Seeds of Environmental Change, will address the importance of environmental consciousness as we continue the planning and development of our urban center. Issues such as water conservation, ‘green’ building practices, natural energy resources and recycling programs will be among the topics discussed. Of particular focus will be the pollution of our beaches, the contamination of the Los Angeles River and the opportunities we have as a community to overcome these challenges. | ||||||||||||
| Wed, Dec 3rd, @6:30pm - Building Green: Home Design and Construction Seminar Join entrepreneur Steve Glenn, founder and CEO of LivingHomes LLC, a premier developer of modern prefabrication homes at California State University, Long Beach's Building Green: Home Design and Construction Seminar. This evening seminar is designed to address the emerging trend in developing healthier and smarter buildings by defining effective ways to utilize materials, energy and water systems. The seminar will include discussions on how to combine elements from architecture, civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental and land use planning, and construction management. What sets LivingHomes apart? LivingHomes combines world-class architecture and environmentally responsible construction. The sustainable home is designed to produce almost all the power that is consumes. LivingHomes recently achieved LEED (Leadership for Environmental and Energy Design) for Home "Platinum", making it the first home in the nation to be certified Platinum and the only home to win the AIA's top sustainability award in 2007. This home was was constructed using natural and non-toxic materials and systems, each home successfully marries styles and substance to offer an unprecedented level of functionality and sustainability. Topics Include:
The cost of this informative and comprehensive three-hour seminar is only $35. If you would like more information about this seminar or to register you can contact Matt Reimers, VP of Training and Individual Development at 562-985-8222 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | ||||||||||||
Wed, Dec 10th, @6:00pm - FREE Information Session - Master of Arts in Global Logistics
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Sat, Dec 13th, @10:00am - FREE Information Session - Master of Science in Health Care Administration
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| Sat, Dec 20th, @8:30am - Beach Clean-up Breakfast Join us for breakfast at Chuck's prior to the beach clean-up. Breakfast and good dialog. Discussions include sustainability and other hot environmental topics.
*** Chuck's is a "cash only" restaurant Please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | ||||||||||||
