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Connect with formal and informal educators from across Texas. Field trips, short and long courses, and overnight lodging included! Interested in leading a session? They need a few more presenters. Contact Linda Dunn at ldunn@wetlandcenter.com. More information on our Facebook page or TAEE.ORG.
The annual Renewable Energy Markets conference convenes a broad spectrum of industry professionals who are rapidly transforming the global clean energy marketplace. REM brings corporate leaders, policymakers, and suppliers together to collaborate and guide the rapidly expanding market. Attendees explore emerging trends in policy, exchange best practices in renewable energy procurement and marketing, review the latest technology and market innovations, and help shape the future for renewable energy.
The 2018 USGBC Texas Building Energy Summit is an executive forum for building owners/managers, energy and sustainability managers, engineers, federal and state government officials, consultants and other stakeholders focused on energy reduction and smarter technology solutions for buildings.  Sessions will cover four tracks: Case Studies, Technology, Optimized Operations, and Managing Your Building. Free parking available. For more information, visit usgbctexas.org.
Hurricane Harvey devastated large areas of Texas in August 2017 and is estimated to be the most expensive natural disaster in US history. Vulnerable groups are at higher risk for flood exposure and adverse social determinants of health (SDH), both of which can negatively influence health outcomes. This event brings together regional, state, and national leaders to explore the intersection of natural disasters, SDH, and child health. For more information, and to register, visit Eventbrite.
The State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) will be hosting the 2018 STAR Texas Recycling Summit October 28-31, 2018Â at Moody Gardens, 7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554. The Summit provides an opportunity to bring together professionals from the recycling industry to learn, collaborate, meet new people, share successes, and support recycling efforts in Texas.
Book rooms by October 6 2018 to ensure a discounted room rate.
The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association will hold its national conference, which will begin on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. and adjourn at noon on Nov. 2. Join them for three days of coastal science, policy, technology, and advocacy. It will include over 200 plenary and concurrent sessions and a poster session.
Visit asbpa.org for more information such as the Draft Program and registration fees.
25th Annual Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference where experts from various fields share their knowledge in fund development, |best practices, human resources, management strategies, marketing/public relations, organizational effectiveness, leadership, professional/career development and more, including:
- Helping to sustain the viability of nonprofits in tough economic climate & challenging times
- Improving participants’ effectiveness professionally and personally through education & available resources
- Increasing staff and volunteer morale, productivity and creativity
- Inspiring, motivating and energizing participants’ potential as they strive for excellence
For more information visit 2018 Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference.
AIA Houston invites you and the future leaders of your firm to participate in an exciting two days learning to build economic resilience in your practice. You will:
Don’t miss out on the discounted early-bird rate, as well as discounted rates for AIA members. Panel Highlight: Financial Jennifer Devine will show you how to utilize different accounting systems running in the cloud to manage the profitability on your projects. A CPA, Ms. Devine’s goal is to help all of her clients utilize whatever accounting system they are using to its fullest potential and to streamline as many of their accounting processes as possible. |
The 34th annual Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference is a celebration of vegetable production along the upper Gulf Coast region. Varying counties join Fort Bend to put on this event together, focusing on teaching sustainable practices to help producers maximize efficiencies and profitability.
The annual Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) Third Coast Conference is an opportunity for new and experienced CCL volunteers alike to learn, practice skills, inspire each other, and strategize how to move our country toward solving climate change. Conference participants will:
- Explore strategies for bridging the political divide
- Learn how to engage Congress effectively
- Hear from energy and carbon pricing leaders
- Examine opportunities that carbon pricing offers the Gulf Coast