USGBC-- Northern California Chapter

USGBC-NCC seeks a dynamic, flexible, hardworking Program Assistant to provide logistical, administrative, and communications-related support to the Program Coordinator and other staff in executing our strategic plan.
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Join the newly formed Diablo East Bay Branch for our Inaugural Kick-off Gala at the beautiful historic Wente Vineyards. The winery draws from approximately 3,000 acres of sustainably farmed Estate vineyards in the scenic Livermore Valley. Wente was founded over 125 years ago and is still under ownership and management by the Fourth and Fifth Generations of the Wente family. Keynote Speaker Gil Friend, CEO of Natural Logic and author of The Truth About Green Business, will provide a motivational presentation from his 37 years in business. Live music will be provided by The Hurricane Band, and many great items will be raffled off. Buy your ticket!

USGBC-NCC Events

In chronological order

Leaders of Silicon Valley: Visioning our Green, Clean Future

2009 has been a year of great economic turmoil, yet there is great optimism in Silicon Valley for the future. Silicon Valley is where the unique convergence of creative energy, venture capital, educational and technical infrastructure and innovative people from many cultures allows it to continually reinvent itself to brew tomorrow's ideas into reality.

USGBC Silicon Valley Branch has asked key representatives of the best of the Valley to express their vision for the future of our region, our nation and our world as it relates to their perspectives on what has been happening and what needs to be happening in the green building / clean tech movement. Come join us to see the vision.

EGB Silicon Valley: Net Zero Energy Building Tour

September 23rd, IDeAs Z2 Design Facility

Join EGB Silicon Valley for a tour of one of the first Net Zero Energy, Zero Carbon commercial buildings in the Bay Area, the IDeAs Z2 design facility. The tour will highlight cutting edge green technology as well as design challenges and successes. Come see firsthand a building that teaches. Following the tour, we will be gathering at Aqui's in Willow Glen for food, drinks, and networking. Space is limited so sign up early!

Sacramento residents use twice the amount of water per capita than cities in the southern part of our state! With growing concern about demand and increasing scientific data on the supply challenges in our state, everyone needs to step up and do their part to conserve this precious resource. We will view a new 22 minute film - "A Climate of Change" - produced jointly by the State Department of Water Resources and the nonprofit Water Education Foundation. Following the film will be a panel presentation from City, State and Regional Water Department staff on what can be done individually and collectively to address water conservation. Panelists will include Summer Christensen from the County of Sacramento Department of Water Resources; Linda Higgins from the Regional Water Authority; and
Project Landscape Architect David Campbell, CRLA/LEED AP, from the HLA Group. Register!

Start off West Coast Green right! Meet and mingle with other people interested in sustainability - including green business, design, architecture, engineering, organics, clean energy, and more. Enjoy a complimentary green drink and delicious appetizers. Reconnect with friends and colleagues, discover like-minded green building professionals, learn about upcoming tradeshows, and network with influential leaders in the green building movement. Learn more and register.

Green Building Super Heroes Awards Gala v3

Mingle with the "Who's Who" of the green building industry at the world's most exciting science museum, the LEED Platinum California Academy of Sciences. Guests will enjoy music, delicious organic cuisine and an open bar while exploring exhibits such as the four-story Rainforest Dome, Steinhart Aquarium and Living Roof. Register today!

Special discount to West Coast Green for USGBC-NCC Chapter members!

November 19th - St. Regis, San Francisco

Join the Sustainable Industries Economic Forum for a keynote presentations by Paul Hawken, who draws from his wealth of expertise and vision to address both the triple-bottom-line opportunities and frank economic realities of these extraordinary times - all in an exclusive dialogue with the Sustainable Industries community. We're hitting the road to "re-inspire" the inspired; to highlight the infinite multi-sector economic development potential of Sustainable Industries with expert panels of local business leaders; and to connect attendees through high-caliber networking with the purpose of getting business done. Learn more and register!