Calendar

Oct
5
Fri
Texas Association for Environmental Education 2018 Conference @ Lakeview Methodist Conference Center
Oct 5 – Oct 7 all-day

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.

Oct
9
Tue
Renewable Energy Markets 2018 @ Marriott Marquis Houston
Oct 9 – Oct 11 all-day

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.

Oct
11
Thu
USGBC Texas Building Energy Summit @ Norris Conference Center at City Centre
Oct 11 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

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.

Oct
19
Fri
Policy to Practice: Addressing the Social Determinants of Child Health One Year Post-Harvey @ BioScience Research Collaborative, Rice University
Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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.

Oct
28
Sun
Texas Recycling Summit 2018 @ Moody Gardens
Oct 28 – Oct 31 all-day

The State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) will be hosting the 2018 STAR Texas Recycling Summit October 28-31, 2018 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.

Oct
30
Tue
ASBPA Symposium on Coastal Topics @ Galveston Island Convention Center
Oct 30 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 2 @ 12:00 pm

ASBPAThe 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.

Nov
14
Wed
​​2018 Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference​​ @ NRG Center
Nov 14 @ 7:45 am – 4:00 pm

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.

Jan
31
Thu
AIA Prosperity Summit, Building Economic Resilience in Practice @ AIA/Houston
Jan 31 @ 9:00 am – Feb 1 @ 3:00 pm

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:

  • Gain significant insight into what it takes to launch a firm, and sustain its profitability;
  • Learn how to develop your firm’s unique strategy,
  • Look into the future and explore innovative practice models,
  • Participate in a diversity workshop exploring unconscious bias,
  • Leave with an action plan to improve your firm’s bottom line.

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.

Feb
7
Thu
Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference @ Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Bldg. C & D
Feb 7 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Texas A&M AgriLifeThe 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.

Feb
9
Sat
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Regional Conference @ Student Center South, University of Houston
Feb 9 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Image result for citizens climate lobbyThe 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