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Greening Your Business for Advantage ~ November 4, 2009

From Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living:

Sustainability 101 ~ Greening Your Business for Advantage!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 ~ 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Cost: FREE!
At the Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living
17 Gordon Ave., Providence, RI

Environmental and sustainability trends present risks and opportunities for businesses.  If you are a business leader looking for a practical approach to sustainability and identifying opportunities to take action in your business, then this workshop was designed for you!  Develop a strategy that takes advantage of changes in the environment, and benefit from learning how to save energy and other costs in your existing business practices.

Greening Your Business for Advantage ~ November 4, 2009

From Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living

Sustainability 101 ~ Greening Your Business for Advantage!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 ~ 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Cost: FREE!
At the Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living
17 Gordon Ave., Providence, RI

Environmental and sustainability trends present risks and opportunities for businesses.  If you are a business leader looking for a practical approach to sustainability and identifying opportunities to take action in your business, then this workshop was designed for you!  Develop a strategy that takes advantage of changes in the environment, and benefit from learning how to save energy and other costs in your existing business practices.

United Natural Foods Open House ~ October 17, 2009

UNFI Invites You To Visit Our New Providence Headquarters
 

United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) along with Mayor Cicilline will celebrate the opening of the Company’s new state-of-the-art Providence Corporate Headquarters with an Open House event and dedication ceremony on Saturday October 17th.  Family, friends and the media are cordially invited to tour the facilities – located at the American Locomotive Works development on 313 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI – and enjoy a taste of the natural products industry.  We are excited about our new space and hope to see you there!

Space is limited:  please register with Scott Eckstein at 212-827-3776 / seckstein@mww.com

WHEN        Saturday, October 17th 2009
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern

Energy Auditor Job Training Info Sessions ~ October 6, 8, & 13, 2009

From Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living:

FREE* Energy Auditor Job Training
Attend one of the Mandatory Information Sessions to get started:

Tues., October 6, 7pm
Thurs., October 8, 1pm
Tues., October 13, 7pm

The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living, in partnership with the Community College of RI, proudly presents an Energy Auditor Job Training class that begins this month.

Start or Expand Your Career in the field of Residential Energy Efficiency!  Build your resume with 8 state and nationally recognized certifications! Learn Hands-on with some of the State’s best known experts!

This Program Will Begin the Week of October 26th, 2009.

Any interested candidates must attend one of the following Mandatory Information Sessions:

Tuesday, October 6, 2009; 7:00pm
Thursday, October 8, 2009; 1:00pm
Tuesday, October 13, 2009; 7:00pm

Location:

The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living Headquarters
17 Gordon Avenue, 2nd Floor
Providence, RI 02905

*This Program is free for individuals who qualify for eligibility under Workforce Investment Act funding guidelines.  For a list of eligibility qualifications, please read below.  Interested applicants who do NOT qualify for WIA are also encouraged to apply!

About the Class:

Classes start the week of October 26, 2009
300 Hours Total
8 State and Nationally recognized certifications:
Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Certification (36 hrs. and 8 hours test)
CCRI: Introduction to Energy Auditing (40 hrs.)
Apeiron: Introduction to Principles of Weatherization, Green Building, and Sustainability (104 hrs.)
OSHA Safety Training (40 hrs.)
Lead Contractor (40 hrs. + 8 hour test)
Asbestos (16 hrs.)
Confined Space Entry (4 hrs.)
CPR/ First Aide (4 hrs.)
General Qualifications for FREE* class:
*This Program is free for individuals who qualify for eligibility under the Workforce Investment Act, Title I funding guidelines.

Job seekers first must meet basic WIA eligibility requirements for WIA-funded services. To be eligible to participate in WIA Title I services, all candidates, including dislocated workers:

Must be 18 years or older
Must be a citizen, or non-citizen authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be a Rhode Island resident
Must meet specified income requirements
Must meet Military Selective Service registration requirements 
For more information on WIA eligibility requirements, please join us for one of the information sessions.

Questions???

Contact Dr. Mark DeMoranville
Associate Director, Sustainable Business Training
The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living
17 Gordon Avenue, Suite 207
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 228-7930
markd@apeiron.org
www.apeiron.org

New Energy Funding Opportunities in RI ~ October 14, 2009

From URI Energy Center:

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm EDT
URI Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Room 010, 120 Flagg Rd, Kingston, RI


This discussion will provide an overview of upcoming energy funding opportunities in Rhode Island, including those which are being developed as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. URI students, faculty and staff alike are encouraged to attend to learn about potential funding sources for energy projects and to preview Rhode Island's energy future. Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of the URI Energy Center. Ken Payne is on the research faculty of the College of Environment and Life Sciences at the University of Rhode Island. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) in Regional Planning, with a concentration in economic development planning. He has held policy positions for State, Federal, and local government in Rhode Island. He served as Senior Policy Advisor to the Rhode Island Senate (1997-2007), was Federal Projects Coordinator for U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell (1988-1996), and was Executive Director of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns (1977-1986). Throughout his career, Ken Payne has been involved in in energy issues affecting Rhode Island. Currently he coordinates staff support to the Energy Review Team, which advises the State on ARRA-Energy applications and their implementation. Please RSVP by Friday, October 9 by contacting Rachel Sholly at rachel.sholly@gmail.com or 874-5558.

Apeiron Center Open House ~ October 3, 2009

From Apeiron Institute for Sustainability:

The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living is pleased to open its award-winning Center for Sustainable Living in Coventry, RI as part of the National Solar Homes Tour. The center is a work in progress created by over 2,000 volunteers and 120 businesses. It features signed nature trails, edible landscapes, streams and meadows, and an ecological housing model that showcases over 50 green building systems, technologies and products. Click here for more information on the center. The center will be open Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and tours will be held at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Suggested donation is $5.00. For more information, please contact Apeiron at info@apeiron.org or 401-228-7930.

Green Buildings Open House ~ October 3, 2009

From NESEA:

Make your plans now to join us on October 3rd for the annual Green Buildings Open House (GBOH). It is the largest sustainable energy event in the Northeastern USA!

Rhode Island has seven site in Bristol, Tiverton, Coventry, Providence, and Jamestown Including:

Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living
451 Hammet Road
Coventry, RI

Island Solar
170 Walcott Ave.
Providence, RI

Wolcott St. Eco-Building
28 Wolcott Street
Providence, RI

17 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI

See the NESEA Green Buildings page for more details.

E-Waste Fest 2009 ~ September 26, 2009

FIRST ANNUAL E-WASTE FEST 2009 ANNOUNCES RECYCLED ITEMS LIST AND ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
 
 
WEST WARWICK, R.I. On Saturday, September 26, Internet broadcast history will be made as worldwide mover, Arpin Group, joins forces with ABC6 (WLNE), Rhode Island News Channel 5, and Cartridge World to produce a televised festival focused on saving the environment.
 
E-Waste Fest 2009 is a folk festival and e-waste recycling collection event which will be broadcast live on http://www.ewastefest.com from the Arpin Group campus in West Warwick.  This daylong campaign will feature musical acts, entertainment and family activities.  A percentage of all donations received from electronic waste collections at E-Waste Fest will benefit Save The Bay, a Rhode Island-based non-profit committed to protecting, restoring and exploring Narragansett Bay.

Ocean Policy Task Force Public Meeting ~ September 24, 2009

Obama Administration Officials to Hold Ocean Policy Task Force Public Meeting
in Providence, RI, on September 24, 2009

PROVIDENCE, RI – Obama Administration officials will hold their third regional Ocean Policy Task Force Public Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island on September 24, 2009. The Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force, led by White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley, consists of senior-level officials from Administration agencies, departments, and offices.

Eclectoberfest ~ October 1, 2009

From Clean Water Action:

Thursday October 1, 2009    6-9PM

Hot Club 575 S. Water Street, Providence

Donation: $25 and up

Your support for our political programs is a long-term investment in preventing pollution, building an economy based on environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowering all Americans to take charge of our environmental future. Say YES to help educate and mobilize voters to elect pro-environment candidates!

RSVP to (401) 331-6972

Annie Costner and Sheila Dormody
Clean Water Action
www.cleanwateraction.org/ri/
741 Westminster St.
Providence RI 02903