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SUMMARY:Unlock your Project’s Potential: How C-PACE Can Finance Development in the Lehigh Valley (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Would you like to see more energy efficient and clean energy buildings in your community? Do you know of projects in need of funding? Regenerative Energy Initiative’s Elaine Evosevic-Lozada will explain how C-PACE can fund energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, water conservation\, indoor air quality and resiliency projects for commercial property. Garret Vassel\, developer of The Commodore\, will elaborate on how C-PACE was a critical funding piece in completing this focal property in the heart of Easton\, PA. Join us for this in-person follow-up to last year’s webinar.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column]Register for free![vc_column_text]\nThank you to our refreshment sponsor!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”4709″ img_link=”https://thesef.org/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/unlock-your-projects-potential-how-c-pace-can-finance-development-in-the-lehigh-valley-part-2/
LOCATION:The Commodore\, 100 Northampton St.\, Easton\, PA\, 18042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lehigh Valley
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SUMMARY:Branching Out - A Graver Arboretum of Muhlenberg College Tour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n1.5 LA CES PDH\nA guided experience focused on landscape and connection\nJoin CREW Lehigh Valley and Green Building United for an educational guided tour of the Muhlenberg College Arboretum – offering insight into the history\, landscape design\, and environmental stewardship of one of the region’s most distinctive campus green spaces.\n\nThis program provides attendees with an opportunity to learn about the arboretum’s evolving role in campus planning and preservation while engaging with fellow commercial real estate professionals in an informal\, outdoor setting. The experience is designed to highlight the intersection of land use\, landscape design\, and thoughtful site planning within a unique academic environment.\n\nParticipants will also have time to connect with CREW Lehigh Valley and Green Building United members throughout the tour\, fostering conversation and relationship-building in a relaxed\, educational context.\n\nParticipants may bring their own lunch or register for a ticket that includes a boxed lunch option.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″ shape_dividers=””][vc_column]Register Here!SpeakerTom Shotsbarger - Grounds Manager\, Graver AboretumGraver Arboretum is a research\, educational and community recreation facility of Muhlenberg College. The 63 acres have about 4 miles of trails with 3\,000 Rhododendrons\, 150 different types of conifer trees\, 5 ponds and lots of wildlife. \nTom Shotzbarger is a Board Certified Master Arborist\, Licensed Tree Expert\, Certified Horticulturist\, Master Watershed Steward and grounds manager for the Arboretum who will lead the tour\, talk about the natural environment and answer your questions. Come join us for a walk in the woods. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/branching-out-a-graver-arboretum-of-muhlenberg-college-tour/
LOCATION:Graver Aboretum of Muhlenberg College\, 1581 Bushkill Center Rd\, Bath\, PA\, 18014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lehigh Valley
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SUMMARY:Lehigh Valley Community Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ready to mix\, mingle\, and sip on some craft brews?\n\n\nJoin us for a GBU Lehigh Valley Community Happy Hour at Seven Sirens Brewing in Bethlehem\, PA on Thursday\, January 23rd!\n\nNetwork with like-minded green building professionals\, learn about GBU’s mission and goals\, and have a blast. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the community\, this is a great chance to connect and discover new opportunities to kick off the year.\n\nFood will be available for purchase from a local food truck.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″ shape_dividers=””][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Register for free[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”bottom” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″ shape_dividers=””][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nThank you to our event sponsor!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4310″ img_link=”https://www.theshg.com/” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/lehigh-valley-community-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Seven Sirens Brewing Company\, 327 Broadway\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lehigh Valley
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SUMMARY:Revolutionizing Waste Recycling in the Lehigh Valley: A Tour of Revolution Recovery & Community Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n★1 AIA LU approved\, 1 LA CES PDH\, & 1 GBCI CEU pending\nJoin Green Building United’s Lehigh Valley Community for an exclusive tour of Revolution Recovery in Allentown. See firsthand how construction and demolition (C&D) waste is diverted from landfills and processed for recycling. This behind-the-scenes look will showcase innovative waste management practices and highlight the critical role of material recovery in sustainable building.\nFollowing the tour\, we’ll head to HiJinx Brewing for a casual networking social. This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow green building professionals and discuss the future of sustainable development in our region.\nPlease note: all visitors must wear long pants and sturdy\, closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hats\, safety glasses\, and high visibility safety vests are also required. Please bring PPE if you have your own\, otherwise the facility will have some available for you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Register Now![/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New to the green building space? Consider becoming an Emerging Professional member today and secure a free ticket to this event! Sign up for membership\, then contact Alicia Hamilton (ahamilton@greenbuildingunited.org) to receive a discount code.\n\n \n\nThanks to Revolution Recovery\, food and drinks will be covered for everyone who joins the tour. If you’re only attending the happy hour\, food and beverages will be pay-as-you-go.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3850″ img_link=”https://revolutionrecovery.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/revolutionizing-waste-recycling-in-the-lehigh-valley-a-tour-of-revolution-recovery-community-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Revolution Recovery\, 644 S 10th St\, Allentown\, PA\, 18103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lehigh Valley
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SUMMARY:Unlock your Project’s Potential: How C-PACE Can Finance Development in the Lehigh Valley
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nWould you like to see more energy efficient and clean energy buildings in your community? Do you know of projects in need of funding? Sustainable Energy Fund’s Elaine Evosevic-Lozada will explain how C-PACE can fund energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, water conservation\, indoor air quality and resiliency projects for commercial property. Garret Vassel\, developer of the Commodore\, will elaborate on how C-PACE was a critical funding piece in completing this focal property in the heart of Easton\, PA.\nIf you are a property owner\, lender\, contractor\, real estate or economic development professional\, this event will help you navigate what C-PACE is\, how it works\, and how it can help move your project over the finish line!\nThis is a FREE webinar\, hosted by Green Building United’s Lehigh Valley Community.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Register today![/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThanks to our event partners!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”3938″ img_link=”https://thesef.org/” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”3934″ img_link=”https://www.bethlehem-pa.gov/” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”3935″ img_link=”https://www.bethlehemeac.org/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”3936″ img_link=”https://www.allentownpa.gov/en-us/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”3937″ img_link=”https://www.easton-pa.com/” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”3942″ img_link=”https://nurturenaturecenter.org/” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/unlock-your-projects-potential-how-c-pace-can-finance-development-in-the-lehigh-valley/
LOCATION:Private: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lehigh Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T173000
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SUMMARY:Lehigh Valley Community Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ready to mix\, mingle\, and sip on some craft brews? Join us for a GBU Lehigh Valley Community happy hour sponsored by The Stone House Group at Seven Sirens Brewing in Bethlehem\, PA! Network with like-minded green building professionals\, learn about GBU’s mission and goals\, and have a blast.  Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and discover new opportunities this fall!\n\nClick here to register for free\, walk ins welcome!\n \n\n \nThank you to our sponsors:\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2553″ align=”center” img_link=”https://www.theshg.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/lehigh-valley-community-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Seven Sirens Brewing Company\, 327 Broadway\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lehigh Valley
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SUMMARY:Embodied Carbon: Alternatives to Construction Today
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]★2 AIA LUs\, 4 Phius CEUs for in-person and virtual attendees; 3 GBCI CEs approved for in-person participants only.\nExplore alternative construction materials & methods to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment. .\nJoin GBU’s Lehigh Valley Community for an insightful event on Embodied Carbon– exactly what it means and its impact on sustainable development in the area & beyond. Discover how this critical aspect of construction and design influences our environment and future. Engage with industry leaders & experts as they share innovative strategies and solutions for reducing embodied carbon emissions. The lineup of esteemed speakers promises diverse perspectives and actionable insights. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to network\, learn\, and contribute to a greener\, more sustainable future for our communities! \nA free tour of ATAS International’s Manufacturing Facility is offered following the program to all in-person attendees\, worth 1.5 AIA LUs. Folks are encouraged to sign up for the tour in advance via the sign up form that will be included in the email confirmation following event registration. Contact Alicia (ahamilton@greenbuildingunited.org) with questions. \n\n*UPDATE: This event is offering virtual tickets at registration. Attendees will receive a virtual meeting platform link 24 hours prior to the event via email.\nClick here to register.\nNew GBU Member?\nReach out to Alicia Hamilton (ahamilton@greenbuildingunited.org)\nfor a discount code to attend this event for FREE!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nThank you to our event sponsors!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2357″ align=”center” img_link=”https://www.atas.com/” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2403″ img_link=”https://www.heidelbergmaterials.us/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2402″ img_link=”https://www.timberhp.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”1850″ img_link=”https://www.usgbc.org/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2458″ img_link=”https://www.stevenglickmanarchitect.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Schedule (subject to change)[vc_column_text]\n8:00am – Registration & Breakfast \n \n8:30am – GBU Introduction | Green Building United Staff \n \n8:40am – USGBC Introduction | Tia Metzger\, USGBC \n \n8:45am – Host Welcome\, Metal Panel Manufacturing | LeeAnn Slattery\, ATAS International \n \n9:00am – Embodied Carbon: Challenges and Opportunities | Chris Magwood\, Rocky Mountain Institute \n \n9:40am – Means to Reduce Global Warming Potential & Embodied Carbon in Concrete & Cement | Steve Somerville\, Heidelberg Materials \n \n10:05am – The Carbon Impact of Wood | Shannon Williams\, WoodWorks \n \n10:30am – Hempcrete | Cameron McIntosh\, Americhanvre \n \n10:55am – Industry Trends | Larry Eighmy\, The Stone House Group \n \n11:20am – Q&A and Networking \n \n11:50am – Closing Remarks | GBU Lehigh Valley Community \n\n.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/embodied-carbon-alternatives-to-construction-today/
LOCATION:ATAS International\, Inc. or Virtual\, 6612 Snowdrift Road\, Allentown\, PA\, 18106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lehigh Valley
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