The 2nd Massachusetts Sustainable Communities Conference  l  Friday  l  April 20, 2012

The 1st Massachusetts Sustainable Campuses Conference  l  Saturday  l  April 21, 2012

Location:  UMass Boston Campus Conference Center

 

See Speakers and Sessions @ Full Schedule

 

 

THE 2012 CONFERENCE

 

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this conference!  This two-day conference included nearly 500 sustainability experts and peers from government, business, education and nonprofits from 2 countries, 9 states, 94 Massachusetts communities and 45 campuses who are contributing to local and global sustainability.  

 

Platinum SPONSOR
Silver SPONSORS

 

 

THE EXHIBITORS 

Please patronize our local businesses and resources!

 

l   American Plant Maintenance  www.apmnortheast.com

l   Boston Building Resources  www.bostonbuildingresources.com

l   Budderfly  www.budderfly.com

l   CDM Smith  www.cdmsmith.com

l   Celtic Energy  www.celticenergy.com

 

l   Clark University  www.clarku.edu/departments/idce

l   Conservation Services Group  www.csgrp.com

l   Conservation Solutions  www.conservationsolutions.com

l   EOMS Recycling  www.eomsrecycling.com

l   Elkay Manufacturing  www.elkayusa.com

 

l   Green Bean Recycling  www.gbrecycle.com

l   Green City Growers  www.growmycitygreen.com

l   Greener U  www.greeneru.com

l   Horizon Energy Services  www.hs-e.com

l   Marlboro College www.gradschool.marlboro.edu/academics/mba

 

l   Mass Audubon  www.massaudubon.org

l   Massachusetts Dept of Energy Resources  www.mass.gov/doer

l   Mass Maritime Academy  www.maritime.edu/index.cfm?pg=439

l   Munro Electric Solar Division  www.munroelectric.com

l   National Fiber  www.nationalfiber.com

 

l   National Grid  www.nationalgridus.com

l   Next Step Living  www.nextsteplivinginc.com

l   Nexamp  www.nexamp.com

l   Northeast Organic Farming Association  www.nofamass.org

l   Organic Plant Magic  www.organicplantmagic.com

 

l   Pare Corporation  www.parecorp.com

l   Peregrine Energy Group  www.peregrinegroup.com

l   Power Options  www.poweroptions.org

l   Progressive  www.progressiveassetmanagement.com

l   RGS Energy  www.rgsenergy.com

 

l   Renewable Sales LLC  www.renewablesales.com

l   Rising Green  www.risinggreen.com

l   SIT World Learning  www.sit.edu

l   Solar Design Associates  www.solardesign.com

l   Solar Flair  www.solarflair.com

 

l   Sunlight Solar Energy  www.sunlightsolar.com

l   UMass Boston  www.umb.edu/crscad

l   UMass Dartmouth  www.umassd.edu/sustainability

l   USGBC Students  www.centerforgreenschools.org

l   Wagner Solar  www.wagner-solar.com

l   Waste Management  www.wm.com  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE CONFERENCE

 

Come and delve into Community and Campus Sustainability for one or two days!

The Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference connects leading experts and peers from municipalities, college campuses, government, businesses and nonprofits.  Everyone wanting to learn more about sustainability best practices and resources will find this conference timely, practical and valuable.  Our previous conferences had full audiences (www.MaSustainableCommunities.com and www.MassGreenCareers.com).  We hope you join us!

 

THE OBJECTIVES

  • Engage in cross-sector dialogues to support collaboration, partnerships and action

  • Learn about best practices, services and products for sustainability

  • Network with local, regional and statewide stakeholders

  • Go home with knowledge and resources to improve campus and community sustainability

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Municipal elected and non-elected officials, facilities, planning, conservation, DPW, sustainability/energy, environment, school committees

  • Higher education administrators, sustainability coordinators, career services, workforce development, community relations, faculty, facilities managers, researchers, innovators, students, graduates 

  • Business owners, staff and business organization reps

  • Non-profit community group members and leaders

  • Everyone interested in learning about sustainability

THE SPEAKERS, TOPICS & SCHEDULE - SEE FULL SCHEDULE

 

Leading experts and peers from communities, campuses, businesses, government, and non-profits

 

THE EXHIBITORS 

  • Businesses with products and services

  • College certificate and degree programs

  • Government agencies

  • Community organizations and non-profits

  • Student organizations

SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Exhibits and networking all day:  7am-4pm Friday and 7:30am-4:30pm Saturday

  • Lunchtime options:  Visit exhibitors, join an informal roundtable discussion, enjoy a view of the bay

  • Display and FREE raffle of ten excellent books about campus and community sustainability

  • College student poster session on Saturday

  • Breakfast includes muffins, yogurt and coffee; and lunch includes a selection of delicious chicken and veggie wraps and cookies from one of the best caterers in the Boston area

GREEN EVENT FEATURES

  • Reduced printing, packaging and conference materials

  • Carbon offset for conference travel and building energy is a donation to three local environmental groups

  • Some LEED building features

  • Easily reached by public transportation:  Red Line to UMass T station and free shuttle bus to the conference front door! Nearby parking is available.

REGISTRATION FEES

Advance registration is $75.  Students are $45.  $95 at the door.  Benefit from a 10% discount for groups of 5 or more.

This registration fee covers speaker sessions, exhibitors, lunch, breakfast and FREE book raffle.  Advance registration is recommended as previous conferences have filled in advance.  Parking is $6.

Register @ http://masccc.eventbrite.com

 

HOST

An advisory team of sustainability professionals - representing communities, academia, business, government and nonprofits - and an on-site conference team help with this conference which is hosted by Green Workforce Training.

 

CONTACT

For sponsor, exhibitor and speaker information and general questions contact Jen Boudrie, Conference Director, 508-481-0569 or JenBoudrie@gmail.com

 

This website will be updated as the conference date approaches.

Read about our well attended conference last year at History.  

Interested in green careers?  See our other conference at www.MassGreenCareers.com.

  

 

  THE TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS

 Community Sustainability

 

Gain knowledge from experts who explain sustainable community characteristics and best practices.

 

Community Sustainability Criteria

 

Success Stories:  Energy, Water, Materials, Food, Management

 

Facilities Directors and Building Energy

 

Regional Initiatives

 

Local Organizations

 

Campus Sustainability

 

Hear from experts who explain sustainable campus characteristics and best practices.

 

 

Campus Sustainability

 

Success Stories: Energy, Water, Materials, Food, Management

 

Sustainability Coordinators

 

Creating a Culture that Values Sustainability

 

Sustainability Across the Curriculum

 

Local

 Government

 

What's happening in state and local governments across The Commonwealth?  Listen to updates and discover new resources.

Massachusetts Green Communities Program Updates

 

Massachusetts Clean Energy Initiatives

 

Local Regulations, Technical Assistance and Funding

 

Sustainable Transportation

 

Local Business Solutions

 

What’s new in the local business world?  Hear from businesses driving the local green economy and sustainability.

Business Development Strategies in Communities and on Campuses

 

Energy Projects

 

Sustainable Food

 

Net Zero Energy Buildings

 

Workforce Education

 

Placing Interns and Graduates

 

Sustainability Solutions

 

Learn about best practices from experts and peers.  Hear how organizations affect change to improve sustainability

Community and Campus Partnerships

 

Engaging People in Projects

 

Sustainable Food Systems

 

Project Financing

 

Facilities and Building Energy

 

Network  with Peers & Experts

 

Connect with peers and explore best practices during lunch.  Visit exhibitors with important services and resources.  

Informal Lunch Roundtable Discussions

 

Exhibitors with Services and Products for Campuses and Communities

 

College Student Organization Team Posters

 

 

  View Speakers and Sessions at Full Schedule

 

  THE SCHEDULE & TOPIC SUMMARY

 

Sustainable Communities Conference  l Friday  l April 20, 2012 

7:00-8:00am

REGISTRATION, NETWORKING, BREAKFAST

VISIT

EXHIBITS

 

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NETWORK

 

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7am-4pm

 

8:00-9:00

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

 

COMMUNITIES

Learn from leading experts about best practices, regional initiatives and local organizations.

EDUCATION

Hear about local and higher education initiatives that affect community sustainability.

GOVERNMENT

 What's happening at the state and local levels across The Commonwealth?

BUSINESS

What's new in the world of business that's driving sustainability forward?

9:15-10:15

What is Community Sustainability?

Community and Campus Connections

Massachusetts Green Communities

Business Development Strategies in Communities

10:30-11:30

Sustainable Community Success Stories

Facilities Directors and Energy Solutions

Massachusetts Clean Energy Initiatives

Sustainable Food Systems

Lunch

l   Visit Exhibits   l   Network  l   Join a Roundtable Discussion

1:00-2:00

Regional Initiatives in Massachusetts

Education's Role in Community Sustainability

Local Regulations and Resources

Energy and Buildings

2:15-3:15

Local Organizations that Engage People

College Student Projects in Communities

Technical  Assistance and Funding

Sustainability Success Stories

7am-4pm  l  VISIT EXHIBITS   l  VIEW  POSTERS  l  NETWORK

 

 

Sustainable Campuses Conference  l  Saturday  l  April 21, 2012 

7:30-8:30am

REGISTRATION, NETWORKING, BREAKFAST

 

VISIT

EXHIBITS

 

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VIEW

POSTERS

 

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NETWORK

 

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7:30am-

4:30pm

 

8:30-9:30

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

 

CAMPUS

Learn from leaders and peers about best practices, changing campus cultures and curricula on campus.

COMMUNITY

What local and higher education initiatives affect community sustainability?

BUSINESS & WORK

Business products and services offer change and opportunity on campus.

CAMPUS GROUPS

Groups inform and influence the campus and the community around them.

9:45-10:45

What is Campus Sustainability?

Higher Education and Community Leadership

Sustainable Products

Faculty Engagement and Learning Communities

11:00-12:00

Campus Success Stories:  Energy, Food, Water, Buildings, Materials, Management

Expanding Connections between Campuses and Communities

Clean Energy Initiatives on Campus

College Student Voices 

Lunch

  l   Visit Exhibits  l   View Posters  l   Network  l   Join a Roundtable Discussion

1:30-2:30

Creating a Culture that Values Sustainability

Campus Facilities Directors and Buildings Management

Career Preparation: How should we train people for community sustainability? 

Project Financing and Getting to Net Zero Energy on Campus

2:45-3:45

Sustainability Across the Curriculum

Campus Success Stories

Enterprises, Ventures, Incubators & Interns

Sustainable Food Systems and Campuses

7:30am-4:30pm  l  VISIT EXHIBITS   l  VIEW POSTERS  l  NETWORK