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Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00am - Get a Green Career with CareerEco
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Thursday, March 26 at 5:00pm - Go Eco and Get a ‘Green’ Career
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- Greenest Companies - Newsweek Rankings 12:19pm Oct 10
- Oct 27th Breakfast event - Meet the Venture Capitalist and Environmental Law Experts 12:14pm Oct 10
- Statewide Solar Tour 5:45pm Sep 24
Career Eco "If you choose to work in a green environment, you can."
Source: live.psu.edu
University Park, Pa. -- Clean technology is a growing industry. As the world grapples with the energy crisis, jobs in sectors such as wind power, solar, biofuels and biomaterials, conservation and efficiency are in higher demand. ...
Career Eco What is your biggest career concern?
If you haven't seen this list yet, I suggest you look it over if you want to join a company that is staking a claim on 'doing the right thing' by treating sustainability as a core business strategy...
Career Eco What is your best job hunting technique? At CareerEco- Networking is key http://careereco10-27-09.eventbrite.com
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CareerEco presents CareerEco: Get a Green Career - October 27 -- Tuesday, October 27, 2009 -- Atlanta
Career Eco
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Nelson Chu - Kinetic Ventures - Managing Director
Nelson joined Kinetic Ventures, a venture firm involved in CleanTech, in early 1998. His investment activities focus on IT Infrastructure technologies (e.g., hardware systems and components, enterprise software), Int...ernet software, database-related applications, and other emerging software and hardware technologies. He has led and/or been actively involved with a broad range of Kinetic investments including BroadWare, VerticalOne, FoodBuy, Vertical Acuity, and Alereon. Prior to joining Kinetic Ventures, Nelson was a management consultant with McKinsey & Company and prior to that he was a Development Manager with Oracle Corporation. Nelson received his MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School, his MS in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his BS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Stephen O'Day - Smith, Gambrell and Russell, LLP - Partner -Environmental Law & Sustainability Practice
Mr. O’Day has been heavily involved in environmental litigation, consultation and negotiations during his more than 29 years of practice. Mr. O’Day leads the sustainability Practice Group at SGR. The Group provides focused legal advice and representation to companies and entities regarding sustainability intitiatives, business issues, planning and litigation. He studied Civil Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and earned a B.A. degree, summa cum laude, in political science from Furman University in 1976. He received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1979, where he served as Chairman of the Harvard Environmental Law Society. Mr. O’Day has been named as a “Georgia Super Lawyer” in environmental law since the inception of that list, by Atlanta Magazine and Law & Politics Media, Inc. He has also been named by Chambers USA as one of “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” in environmental law, again since the inception of that publication, and as a Best Environmental Lawyer in Corporate Counsel magazine. He has been awarded one of the Best Lawyers in America in Environmental Law.
Gil Rogers - Southern Environmental Law Center - Senior Attorney
Gil Rogers is a senior attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center in Atlanta. SELC is a regional nonprofit legal organization dedicated to protecting natural resources and special places throughout the Southeast. Gil is a native of Birmingham, AL, and graduated Princeton University in 1998 with a degree in ecology and evolutionary biology and a certificate in environmental studies. He went on to Harvard Law School, where he graduated in 2002. Gil’s work at SELC focuses on water management and water quality issues in both Georgia and Alabama. In 2005, Gil was named Water Conservationist of the Year by the Georgia Wildlife Federation.
Schedule of Events:
7:00 - 7:30 am- Registration & Networking
7:30 - 8:15 am - Featured Guests
8:15 - 8:45 am - Group Q&A
8:45 - 9:00 am - Final Comments, Drawings, AnnouncementRead More
Nelson Chu - Kinetic Ventures - Managing Director
Nelson joined Kinetic Ventures, a venture firm involved in CleanTech, in early 1998. His investment activities focus on IT Infrastructure technologies (e.g., hardware systems and components, enterprise software), Int...ernet software, database-related applications, and other emerging software and hardware technologies. He has led and/or been actively involved with a broad range of Kinetic investments including BroadWare, VerticalOne, FoodBuy, Vertical Acuity, and Alereon. Prior to joining Kinetic Ventures, Nelson was a management consultant with McKinsey & Company and prior to that he was a Development Manager with Oracle Corporation. Nelson received his MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School, his MS in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his BS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Stephen O'Day - Smith, Gambrell and Russell, LLP - Partner -Environmental Law & Sustainability Practice
Mr. O’Day has been heavily involved in environmental litigation, consultation and negotiations during his more than 29 years of practice. Mr. O’Day leads the sustainability Practice Group at SGR. The Group provides focused legal advice and representation to companies and entities regarding sustainability intitiatives, business issues, planning and litigation. He studied Civil Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and earned a B.A. degree, summa cum laude, in political science from Furman University in 1976. He received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1979, where he served as Chairman of the Harvard Environmental Law Society. Mr. O’Day has been named as a “Georgia Super Lawyer” in environmental law since the inception of that list, by Atlanta Magazine and Law & Politics Media, Inc. He has also been named by Chambers USA as one of “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” in environmental law, again since the inception of that publication, and as a Best Environmental Lawyer in Corporate Counsel magazine. He has been awarded one of the Best Lawyers in America in Environmental Law.
Gil Rogers - Southern Environmental Law Center - Senior Attorney
Gil Rogers is a senior attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center in Atlanta. SELC is a regional nonprofit legal organization dedicated to protecting natural resources and special places throughout the Southeast. Gil is a native of Birmingham, AL, and graduated Princeton University in 1998 with a degree in ecology and evolutionary biology and a certificate in environmental studies. He went on to Harvard Law School, where he graduated in 2002. Gil’s work at SELC focuses on water management and water quality issues in both Georgia and Alabama. In 2005, Gil was named Water Conservationist of the Year by the Georgia Wildlife Federation.
Schedule of Events:
7:00 - 7:30 am- Registration & Networking
7:30 - 8:15 am - Featured Guests
8:15 - 8:45 am - Group Q&A
8:45 - 9:00 am - Final Comments, Drawings, AnnouncementRead More
CareerEco holds a Breakfast Event for Green Professionals
Time:7:00AM Tuesday, October 27th
Location:Centergy Building- 3rd Floor Wayne Hodges Room
The Georgia Solar Energy Association Hosts Statewide Solar Tour; Powers Festival at Glenwood Park (SCHEDULE LISTED BELOW!) Tickets on sale now for October events highlighting solar technologies available to residents and businesses ATLANTA )– The 2009 Georgia Solar Tour and Festival, presented by t...
Career Eco What were you doing on 9-11-01?
This is not the first time you've heard that employers are checking soc-nets for potential candidate's profiles, activity, andinformation but my guess is that you hadn't realized how often this has really happened!...
Career Eco CE spent some time today discussing job applications and the resume details with eco-job seekers. The job search can be stressful... What's the hardest part for you?
Career Eco what is your dream career?
Venture Firm’s ‘Green’ Funds Top $1 Billion By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER - Published: August 31, 2009 "Vinod Khosla, the prominent venture capitalist who has been investing hundreds of millions of his own dollars in green technology companies... keep...
By Eve Tahmincioglu msnbc.com contributor "There’s a lot of talk about so-called “green” jobs lately, and many of you are wondering how you can get a piece of the action, especially if you’re out of work. Well, ...
Career Eco Are you looking for a job? post your resume to be found on our Employment Forum.
Source: careereco.com
jobs, career, eco, green, sustainability, social responsibility
Career Eco
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CareerEco holds another Green Career Event - Summer Breakfast Series Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 7:00-9:00 am at the Centergy Building in Midtown. Register Today & Read about New Parking Info Below!
SEE VIDEO FROM OUR LAST CAREERECO EVENT: http://careereco.com/g...roups/
Join CareerEco as we host a panel of Eco Execs:
Lewis Perkins - The Mohawk Group - Director of Sustainable Strategy - A long-time advocate for “doing the right thing,” Lewis Perkins is a champion for sustainability – personally and professionally. Perkins works with companies both big and small on creating a programs and awareness for environmental and social initiatives. Over the past several years, Perkins led the "green" charge as director of sustainable strategies for The Mohawk Group, a leading carpet manufacturer and commercial division of Mohawk Industries, Perkins draws on this passion to help advance the company’s mission of environmental and social responsibility. He has also just been named to the advisory board for Sustainable Life Media where he joins an assembly of thought leaders who will help steer the sustainability content and direction of the Sustainable Brands annual conference. Perkins holds a Master of Business Administration in marketing and strategy with a focus on social responsibility from Emory University and a Bachelor of Arts from Washington & Lee University
Dennis Creech - Southface - Executive Director - Dennis Creech is a co-founder and executive director of Southface, a non-profit that addresses the southeast region’s need for research and education in energy policy, sustainable technologies, and applied building science. During his 31-year tenure as Southface’s executive director, the organization’s staff has grown to include more than 50 professionals who deliver education, research, advocacy and technical assistance programs that reach more than 40,000 individuals each year. Southface’s influence on regional and national policy is further reflected by its 200 million annual news media impressions. Named one the “100 Most Influential Georgians” by Georgia Trend magazine, Mr. Creech was nominated in 2009 for the prestigious Hanley Award. He is widely viewed as a thought leader on matters pertaining to regional and national energy and sustainability policy, and is a sought-after speaker who is frequently quoted in the media.
Lynette Young - Sustainable Atlanta - Executive Director - Lynnette Young is Executive Director of Sustainable Atlanta and is the President and CEO of Damespointe, Inc., a management consulting firm assisting in the development and implementation of strategic environmental sustainability programs and the effective governmental relations strategies. In 2007, Damespointe served as the lead consulting firm for the launch of Sustainable Atlanta, which addressed all of city government’s operations and internal polices. Since 2008, Damespointe has expanded its Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability practice to the corporate sector. Previously, Ms. Young served as the Chief Operating Officer of the City of Atlanta under Mayor Shirley Franklin for five years. In this role, she had responsibility for the day-to-day operation and management of city government. Mayor Franklin charged Ms. Young with re-energizing and refocusing city staff while establishing best practices throughout city government. Ms. Young graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and completed the Certificate Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Schedule of Events:
7:00 - 7:30 am- Registration & Networking
7:30 - 8:15 am - Featured Guests
8:15 - 8:45 am - Group Q&A
8:45 - 9:00 am - Final Comments, Drawings, Announcement
Tickets:
Business Professionals: Event fee is $20 in advance or $30 to register at the door. Students: Event is free if registered in advance with student ID at the door (limited seating available)
All Registered CareerEco Members receive a 25% discount on the event. When you register put CareerEcoMember in the Discount Box to receive your discount.
Location of Event: Centergy Building - 75 Fifth Street, NW - 3rd Floor Wayne Hodges Room, Atlanta, GA 30308-- Registration begins at 7:00 am and the event ends at 9:00 am. (See Transportation and Parking directions below)
Food and Refreshments: Light Breakfast will be provided by
For additional information on the Go Eco and Get a ‘Green’ Career forum, call 770-980-0088 or visit www.careereco.comRead More
CareerEco holds another Green Career Event - Summer Breakfast Series Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 7:00-9:00 am at the Centergy Building in Midtown. Register Today & Read about New Parking Info Below!
SEE VIDEO FROM OUR LAST CAREERECO EVENT: http://careereco.com/g...roups/
Join CareerEco as we host a panel of Eco Execs:
Lewis Perkins - The Mohawk Group - Director of Sustainable Strategy - A long-time advocate for “doing the right thing,” Lewis Perkins is a champion for sustainability – personally and professionally. Perkins works with companies both big and small on creating a programs and awareness for environmental and social initiatives. Over the past several years, Perkins led the "green" charge as director of sustainable strategies for The Mohawk Group, a leading carpet manufacturer and commercial division of Mohawk Industries, Perkins draws on this passion to help advance the company’s mission of environmental and social responsibility. He has also just been named to the advisory board for Sustainable Life Media where he joins an assembly of thought leaders who will help steer the sustainability content and direction of the Sustainable Brands annual conference. Perkins holds a Master of Business Administration in marketing and strategy with a focus on social responsibility from Emory University and a Bachelor of Arts from Washington & Lee University
Dennis Creech - Southface - Executive Director - Dennis Creech is a co-founder and executive director of Southface, a non-profit that addresses the southeast region’s need for research and education in energy policy, sustainable technologies, and applied building science. During his 31-year tenure as Southface’s executive director, the organization’s staff has grown to include more than 50 professionals who deliver education, research, advocacy and technical assistance programs that reach more than 40,000 individuals each year. Southface’s influence on regional and national policy is further reflected by its 200 million annual news media impressions. Named one the “100 Most Influential Georgians” by Georgia Trend magazine, Mr. Creech was nominated in 2009 for the prestigious Hanley Award. He is widely viewed as a thought leader on matters pertaining to regional and national energy and sustainability policy, and is a sought-after speaker who is frequently quoted in the media.
Lynette Young - Sustainable Atlanta - Executive Director - Lynnette Young is Executive Director of Sustainable Atlanta and is the President and CEO of Damespointe, Inc., a management consulting firm assisting in the development and implementation of strategic environmental sustainability programs and the effective governmental relations strategies. In 2007, Damespointe served as the lead consulting firm for the launch of Sustainable Atlanta, which addressed all of city government’s operations and internal polices. Since 2008, Damespointe has expanded its Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability practice to the corporate sector. Previously, Ms. Young served as the Chief Operating Officer of the City of Atlanta under Mayor Shirley Franklin for five years. In this role, she had responsibility for the day-to-day operation and management of city government. Mayor Franklin charged Ms. Young with re-energizing and refocusing city staff while establishing best practices throughout city government. Ms. Young graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and completed the Certificate Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Schedule of Events:
7:00 - 7:30 am- Registration & Networking
7:30 - 8:15 am - Featured Guests
8:15 - 8:45 am - Group Q&A
8:45 - 9:00 am - Final Comments, Drawings, Announcement
Tickets:
Business Professionals: Event fee is $20 in advance or $30 to register at the door. Students: Event is free if registered in advance with student ID at the door (limited seating available)
All Registered CareerEco Members receive a 25% discount on the event. When you register put CareerEcoMember in the Discount Box to receive your discount.
Location of Event: Centergy Building - 75 Fifth Street, NW - 3rd Floor Wayne Hodges Room, Atlanta, GA 30308-- Registration begins at 7:00 am and the event ends at 9:00 am. (See Transportation and Parking directions below)
Food and Refreshments: Light Breakfast will be provided by
For additional information on the Go Eco and Get a ‘Green’ Career forum, call 770-980-0088 or visit www.careereco.comRead More
CareerEco hosts a Get a Green Career Breakfast Series
Time:7:00AM Wednesday, September 23rd
Location:Centergy Building, 3rd Floor Wayne Hodges Room
