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Ron Zwerin The Greater Good Program Launches November 12th Featuring Key Colorado Sustainability Leadership

The Progress Group, a Denver based consulting firm, announces the launch of The Greater Good Program, a comprehensive business development initiative designed to bring triple-bottom-line thinking to entrepreneurial businesses from under-served communities throughout the Front Range. To celebrate the launch, leaders and entrepreneurs from the community will gather for a half-day kick-off event on November 12, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mi Casa Resource Center at 360 Acoma Street, Den… Continue

Added by Ron Zwerin on November 4, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Jen Scherpenseel “CleanLaunch” Ignites Early-Stage Clean Tech Companies

A dynamic group of business and government leaders has formed the CleanLaunch Technology Incubator, designed to serve entrepreneurs developing new technologies and to develop and nurture start-up clean tech companies throughout the region. The public-private partnership, founded by automotive giant Burt Technologies, www.burt.com, accounting firm Clifton Gunderson www.cliftoncpa.com, Fairfield and Woods, P.C. www.fwlaw.com, and the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce www.bestchamber.com, wit… Continue

Added by Jen Scherpenseel on July 18, 2009 at 12:13am — No Comments

Jen Scherpenseel SRI in the Rockies Conference Announces 2009 Sponsors

SRI in the Rockies, the largest and longest-running sustainable and responsible investing conference in the world, today announced that it has received strong response from sponsors for its 2009 conference—reflecting resilient support for SRI strategies in spite of the lingering glob… Continue

Added by Jen Scherpenseel on July 15, 2009 at 11:33am — No Comments

Erik Keith Clean Tech Open Announces Semi-Finalists in Rocky Mountain Region

Some of the Rocky Mountain region’s best and brightest clean tech concepts took a major step forward, as the Clean Tech Open (CTO) today announced the 12 regional semi-finalists in its clean tech business plan competition. The semi-finalists were selected from a talented pool of 64 cl… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on June 26, 2009 at 10:16am — No Comments

Erik Keith Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Issues Governor’s Challenge to Support New Energy Economy

Leaders of the Clean Tech Open (www.cleantechopen.com), the innovation catalyst that helps great ideas become viable clean tech businesses, today stood with Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, who called for governors from the Rocky Mountain regio… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on June 22, 2009 at 3:32pm — No Comments

Walter Pignatello GOVERNOR BILL RITTER SIGNS ENERGY EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION AT ALLIANCE CENTER

Praising the collaboration of key nonprofits and state legislators, Governor Bill Ritter, today, signed into law three green transportation Bills and highlighted the significant strides made by environmental and sustainability organizations during the 2009 legislative session.

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Added by Walter Pignatello on June 4, 2009 at 12:12pm — No Comments

Erik Keith SRI in the Rockies Conference to Celebrate 20 Years

SRI in the Rockies, the largest and longest-running sustainable and responsible investing conference in the world, will mark its 20th year and highlight growing opportunities for investors who embrace innovative investment strategies targeted on environmental, social,… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on June 2, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Erik Keith 2009 Clean Tech Open Announces Rocky Mountain Sponsors

The Rocky Mountain chapter of the Clean Tech Open (www.cleantechopen.com), the nation’s leading clean tech business competition, announced that it has received strong support from the region’s business community, but is seeking additional sponsors for the competition. The law firm of Faegre & Benson is the Rocky Mountain region’s lead Gold sponsor. EKS&H, Hein & Associates, Van Gilder Insurance, and KPMG have also pledged support. Additional local sponsors include: • South Metro Den… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on May 28, 2009 at 4:28pm — No Comments

Erik Keith Nestlé Purina PetCare, REC Solar, and Gov. Bill Ritter Unveil Pilot Solar Array at Denver Manufacturing Plant

Nestlé Purina PetCare has taken many steps during the past several years to make its Denver plant more energy efficient. Now, thanks to a new pilot solar energy array developed by REC Solar, the plant is manufacturing pet food in an even more environmentally responsible way. Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter led a dedication ceremony at the plant today announcing the new 467-panel photovoltaic (PV) system that covers approximately 21,000 square feet atop the facility. The 100-kilowatt system is the sta… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on May 15, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Mindy Nies Celery Design's Ecological Guide To Paper

Celery Design has made available online its Ecological Guide To Paper. The guide helps designers see the impact the paper they select will have on the environment. You may check it out here: http://www.celerydesign.com/paper/matrix.html Brian Doughtery will be addressing the AIGA Colorado Membership at the Denver Art Museum in January, 2009. Continue

Added by Mindy Nies on October 8, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Susan Snipes Help AIGA Colorado Nominate the Denver Urban Forest Project for the Mayor’s Design Award

The Mayor’s Design Awards recognizes and encourages well designed small projects throughout our neighborhoods. Good design happens on its own when enlightened owners recognize the benefit and invest in quality design. Last Fall, AIGA Colorado sponsored the Urban Forest Project, which brought together Colorado-based designers and students to create 48 banners that were displayed on California St. between 14th St. and the 16th Street Mall during the 2007 AIGA National Design Conference. The projec… Continue

Added by Susan Snipes on May 16, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Susan Snipes Creating Sustainable Marketing Materials

Today, Susan Snipes (AIGA Colorado Executive Board), Sherry Graham (xpedx and AIGA Colorado Green Salon partner) and Jordan Carver (AIGA Colorado and Urban Forest project) gave a presentation on How to Create Sustainable Marketing Materials at the BCBE Building Creative Businesses Expo in Denver. The presentation was designed for creative entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, fashion designers and other creatives starting their own b… Continue

Added by Susan Snipes on March 8, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Susan Snipes Papermaking & Paper Selection

Papermaking

Paper may be made from virgin fiber (directly from trees), preconsumer waste (waste from the converting process that cannot be sold or is reused in the papermaking process), post-consumer waste (paper that has been printed, delivered and collected again from consumers), or a combination of these types. Other materials such as cotton, kenak, hemp and bamboo can be used in papermaking as an alternative to wood fibers.

Paper Selection

When selecting paper, keep in mi… Continue

Added by Susan Snipes on March 4, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Susan Snipes FSC Certified Printers in Colorado

American Web, Denver Cottrell Printing, Centennial Fittje Brothers Printing, subsidiary of Consolidated Graphics, Colorado Springs Frederic Printing, Aurora Hotchkiss, Denver L&M Pressworks, Denver… Continue

Added by Susan Snipes on February 11, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Susan Snipes Green Salon - January 2008

Local Heroes for Sustainability

Inspiration for creating a more healthy and sustainable culture. + Presentation by Daniel Brogan, Editor and Publisher, 5280 Magazine + Presentation by Clarke Fine, Executive Vice President, American Web + Participate in post-presentation roundtable discussions + Mingle with local designers and businesses
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29TH 2008 WYNKOOP BREWING COMPANY 1634 18th Street Denver, CO 80202
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Added by Susan Snipes on January 13, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

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