Sustainable Business

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The local Texas Campaign for the Environment office is hosting follow up meetings about the gas drilling issue  in Dallas. TCE is also launching a statewide campaign to urge Wal-mart to start a take back recycling program for old and obsolete electronics and this will be a forum to discuss this program. Electronic waste is toxic waste (it contains lead, mercury and many hazardous chemicals) that doesn’t belong in D/FW landfills – which are often situated close to area waterways. TCE is thus urging Walmart to match the recycling program Best Buy is offering in their retail stores nationwide, and we launched a “social media action”.  

The event will bring local farmers, chefs and purveyors together at Lee Park in Dallas. From 1 to 5 p.m., patrons will enjoy bites by more than 30 of the area’s most talented chefs, sip on great wines and cocktails, and listen to tracks spun by local DJs. In addition, event goers can visit a pop-up farmers’ market featuring products by local artisans.  Tickets and more information here.

Tickets $60 each or $110 for two 

You must be at least 21 years old to attend "Mixin' It Up On The Boulevard"

http://www.chefsforfarmers.com/

Been thinking about a career change? Were you laid off, but offered assistance to learn another profession? Would you like training and education so you can apply to work in the solar energy industry or related fields? Perhaps you're considering opening a solar energy business of your own?

 Saturday's meeting offers answers!
 
The topic of our meeting will be "College Education in the Field of Renewable Energy" with Dr. Chuck Dale, Ed.D, presenting. Dr. Dale is Eastfield College's Department Chairman, and Professor of Renewable Energy, Electronics, and Mechatronics.He has been teaching at the college level for over 46 years. He's been a pioneer in the field of Electronics Program development with the first Digital Electronics program in the State of Texas. He co-founded the most successful Telecommunications Program, as well as one of the most successful Mechatronics programs in the state.

April 13 – Capitalism for Good 

Dan Pallotta, Author of “Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential“ & Founder of the Charity Defense Council 

A pioneering social entrepreneur and expert in nonprofit sector innovation, Dan Pallotta’s “Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential” has been acclaimed by The New York Times, The Economist, and The Stanford Social Innovation Review.  He is the founder of Advertising for Humanity and the Charity Defense Council.  Pallotta is a William J. Clinton distinguished lecturer and a regular contributor to The Harvard Business Review Online, where he writes about transforming the nonprofit paradigm.   

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Business professionals in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area are invited to attend a free, Special Reception hosted by the new Texas Green Chamber of Commerce. Join and meet other sustainable-minded business persons interested in promoting sustainable economic development through: 

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All Day Two Day Festival
APRIL 21-22
FAIR PARK
FREE ADMISSION

Earth Day Dallas features two days of engaging exhibits, compelling speakers, music, entertainment, food and fun for everyone. Join us April 21-22, 2012 in Fair Park to see how you can make a difference.
Mission:  Learn. Grow.

Celebrate Earth Day at this fun festival with exhibits, speakers, films, music, food & more focused on making a positive impact on our environment.

The heart of the festival is the Eco Expo, and exhibitors will use their presence to promote their achievements as green leaders, and teach attendees how to take environmentally responsible action by better utilizing available resources, switching to eco-friendly products, or joining their organizations.

In addition to the Eco Expo, attendees will have a number of educational entertainment options, which will include:

We are excited to have Kief Schladweiler, Coordinator of Cooperating Collections of the Foundation Center (New York), conducting the class.  Please take advantage of this opportunity. 

Non-profit Grantseeking Basics with Foundation Directory Online

Thursday, March 15­ 10:00 a.m.

George W. Hawkes Central Library, 101 East Abram Street 
Community Room, Lower Level

If you work with a non-profit organization, or are new to grantseeking  and want to learn about obtaining grants, this workshop will provide you with:

· an opportunity to network with other organizations.

· an overview of the funding research process: building a credible nonprofit organization; the world of grant makers; finding funding partners; and grantseeking resources.

· tips on how best to identify funding sources, using the free electronic and print resources available at the George W. Hawkes Central Library.

Panel Featuring Susan Hoff of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Regina Nippert of the Center on Communities and Education at Simmons, Todd Williams of Commit!, and Danny Henley of the Zero-to-Five Funders Collaborative

Stanford Social Innovation Review’s 2010 feature, “Collective Impact,” asserts that large-scale change requires broad, cross-sector coordination. Dallas is home to several such programs who share the ambitious mission of improving student educational achievement. DSVP will assemble a stellar panel of local thought leaders, including Susan Hoff of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Todd Williams of Commit!, Regina Nippert of the Center on Communities and Education at Simmons, to discuss how this model is impacting our region.

Dan Pallotta, Author of “Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential“ & Founder of the Charity Defense Council

A pioneering social entrepreneur and expert in nonprofit sector innovation, Dan Pallotta’s “Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential” has been acclaimed by The New York Times, The Economist, and The Stanford Social Innovation Review. He is the founder of Advertising for Humanity and the Charity Defense Council. Pallotta is a William J. Clinton distinguished lecturer and a regular contributor to The Harvard Business Review Online, where he writes about transforming the nonprofit paradigm.