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STS-AIChE – Third Friday Networking Lunch
Topic:  A Bold Vision: EHS Compliance in a Rapidly Evolving 21st Century World
Jed will walk us through regulatory compliance – past, present, and future—with a special focus on how to position yourself and your company to take advantage of some dramatic changes that appear to be coming in the regulatory compliance sector in the era of Trump. Come prepared with questions in your areas of concern. It promises to be extremely informative and relevant.
Speaker:Â Jed Anderson Esq
Mr. Anderson is recognized nationally and regionally as a leading expert in the areas of air quality and climate change law. He was formerly with the nationally prestigious law firms of Baker Botts, and Vinson & Elkins, and “of counsel†to the law firm of Bracewell & Giuliani. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Houston Law School.
Jed has given invited testimony to the Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee, and his work has caught the attention of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as a catalyst for positive change on this complex issue.
Costs:  There is no registration fee. The lunch menu ranges from $8 to $12, and the South Texas Section will subsidize lunches by $3 per attendee. STS members, as well as non-members, are welcome to attend. We only request that you pre-register at the STS-AIChE.org website so we can get an accurate headcount for the restaurant.
Join USGBC Texas’ Gulf Coast Region for a celebration of Houston’s latest LEED Platinum Projects! Local Owners, Developers, and Architects will discuss their insights from pursuing the highest level of LEED Certification for Core & Shell (CS), New Construction (NC), and Commercial Interiors (CI) projects. The presentations will be followed by a tour of HOK’s LEED Platinum Office. Â
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Join the USGBC Gulf Coast Chapter and the GBRC for a celebration of these excellent Houston projects. Local Owners, Developers, and Architects will discuss their insights from pursuing the highest level of LEED Certification for Core&Shell, New Construction, and Commercial Interiors projects, followed by a tour of HOK Architects’ LEED Platinum Office. CEU’s available.
The Center’s Summer Salons are a series of casual breakfast conversations, bringing big-picture thinkers and regional experts together with broader audiences, for an extended deep-dive discussion of issues that matter most to our future, with a focus on the next steps for creating a sustainable and competitive Houston region.
Following Houston’s Future Breakfast Series:
August 8 – Follow the Construction: Development in the Post-Harvey World
September 12 – Follow the Big Ideas: Smart Cities
The Center’s Summer Salons are a series of casual breakfast conversations, bringing big-picture thinkers and regional experts together with broader audiences, for an extended deep-dive discussion of issues that matter most to our future, with a focus on the next steps for creating a sustainable and competitive Houston region.
Following Houston’s Future Breakfast Series:
September 12 – Follow the Big Ideas: Smart Cities
The first person to hear the idea to create Houston Tomorrow around the mission of improving the quality of life for everyone in Houston was Ann Hamilton, then of Houston Endowment. In 1998, when Houston Tomorrow created the region’s quality of life movement, we began to look around the nation and the world to see what was working in cities to bring measurable improvement to people’s lives. Thousands of people changed Houston’s story; It’s time to celebrate them.
Party limited to 150 people; casual, wine/beer, snack provided. Tickets $50.
51 inches of rain in four days devastated Houston in August 2017, inflicting injuries, infectious diseases, chemical exposures and mental trauma on residents. What are Harvey’s lessons for leaders? On September 27, 2018, 6-8 p.m., join David E. Persse, Public Health Authority, City of Houston, and Joshua M. Sharfstein, Vice Dean, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, for a special discussion, followed by a networking reception.
Space is limited. To RSVP or for more information, visit globalhealthnow.org.
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects. It the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth – a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired! For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit houston.makerfaire.com.
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects. It the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth – a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired! For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit houston.makerfaire.com.
What do Houston toads, Attwater’s prairie chickens, and black bears have in common? They are all part of our diverse Texas wildlife and the Zoo works with other organizations to help save them in the wild. Come enjoy a night out at the Houston Zoo just for Educators!  This one of a kind evening will feature ambassador animals, new STEAM activities, a special keeper chat and much more.  Earn 3 CPE hours while enjoying a night out just for you.  Light appetizers and drinks will be provided. For more information, and to register, visit houstonzoo.doubleknot.com/event.