Monday, December 22, 2008

 

2009 NAEM Lake Michigan Chapter Events

We have four great programs planned for the upcoming year so put them in your calendar right away to be sure you won't miss a beat...

January 29, 2009: Lake Michigan Chapter Membership Appreciation Networking Dinner - Opa!
May 7th, 2009 (National Workshop): EHS and Sustainability UNconference
July 23, 2009: Developing Successful Corporate-NGO Partnerships
September 17, 2009: Hot Topics In EHS and Sustainability -- Energy/Climate Policy Updates, Nanotechnology and EHS, and Renewable Energy Strategy Development

(details below)

January 29, 2009

Lake Michigan Chapter Membership Appreciation Networking Dinner - Opa!
To show our appreciation for our Lake Michigan Chapter NAEM members, the Chapter is hosting this networking/social event to bring us all together to kick off a wonderful 2009. To counter the economic woes our organizations are enduring, the Chapter is picking up the dinner costs for NAEM members. There will be plenty of food, good cheer and raffle prizes --we want to see every one of you there, so sign up today!

Keynote Addresses:

City/Business Partnerships for Sustainability, Hahn Pham, Green Business Projects Coordinator, Chicago Department of Environment

EPA Region V Sustainability Initiatives, Bob Newport, Water Division, U.S. EPA Region V

Date and Time: Thursday, January 29, 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Parthenon Restaurant, 314 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60661 (public transport highly encouraged, location is just west of Union and Ogilvie stations)
Cost: no charge for NAEM members, $25 charge for non-members (cash/check at the door). Cash Bar
RSVP by January 16 to Emily Barton at emilybarton@motorola.com or 847.576.2356


May 7th, 2009 (National Workshop)

EHS and Sustainability UNconference

Amalfi Hotel, Chicago, IL - Register Now

In one-day you’ll get:
-A regulatory update with a focus on GHG developments
-Instant benchmarking data on EHS Staffing and Structure
-A lively discussion about critical EHS & Sustainability Issues
-A look at the State of Corporate Sustainability in today’s business climate
-Great networking with your Lake Michigan Chapter members

The EHS & Sustainability UNconference format will feature a more intimate setting in the morning where we collectively decide the most important issues, and then break out into smaller groups for discussion and problem solving. The afternoon will feature traditional sessions on EHS regulatory updates, staffing and sustainability.

Here’s the link to view more information on the event: http://naem.org/2009unconference/chicago/index.php . To take advantage of the buy-one-get-one discount, register as usual through this link and then on the “check out” screen, click the “add another person” button. There is no charge for the second registration.

July 23, 2009

Developing Successful Corporate-NGO Partnerships

Date and Time: Thursday, July 23, 11:30 a.m.
Location: Motorola's Global Headquarters, 1303 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60196
Cost: $25 NAEM members, $35 for non-members (cash or check at the door)

September 17, 2009

Hot Topics In EHS and Sustainability -- Energy/Climate Policy Updates, Nanotechnology and EHS, and Renewable Energy Strategy Development

Date and Time: Thursday, September 17, 2:30 p.m.
Location (tentative): IIT Stuart Graduate School of Business, 565 West Adams Street, Chicago
Cost: $25 NAEM members, $35 for non-members (cash or check at the door)

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If you have any other topic ideas, please submit them to Emily at emilybarton@motorola.com

For the National NAEM website, including information on membership, regional workshops, web seminars and the annual Forum, visit http://www.naem.org/

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