Upcoming Events
2009 Event Partner
• NEW - Exam Prep Course Developed by USGBC Mississippi Headwaters Chapter!
Stay competitive in the marketplace with USGBC's newest professional credential - LEED Green Associate. The LEED Green Associate Credential is now available for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This accreditation denotes knowledge of green design, construction, and operations and is perfect for those that work in a field that promotes sustainability but are not implementing LEED, such as business development, marketing, teachers, students, lawyers, realtors, brokers, product manufacturers, journalists, etc. The Green Associate credential also serves as the first step for professionals pursuing a LEED AP specialization.
Register now to hold your spot in the LEED Green Associate Exam Prep course. This 16-hour, instructor-led LEED Green Associate Exam Prep training series is available locally October 6-27.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, October 6-27, 2009, 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Location: Dunwoody College of Technology; 818 Dunwoody Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Cost: $595; Include 16 hours of instruction, sample exam questions, student materials & continental breakfast
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• Target Center Green Roof Tour
Are you ready to take a walk on the largest green roof in Minnesota? We’ve obtained special permission from the City of Minneapolis to bring a group up to the new 2.5 acre vegetated roof on top of the Target Center. After your close up look at the first green arena roof in North America (not to mention a bonus bird’s eye view of the new Target Field ballpark) we will learn all the details about this sustainable roofing option from Angie Durhman of Tecta America Corp, the largest green roof contractor in the nation.
Date/Time: Thursday, October 15, 2009
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.: Registration/Networking
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.: Presentation & Tour
Location: The Target Center Arena, 600 First Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Cost: $15/Chapter members, $25 non-members, $5 students with valid ID. Rates increase by $10 after Thursday, October 8, 2009. Cancellations must be received in writing by October 8, 2009; no refunds will be made after this date. No shows will be invoiced if cancellation is not received by the deadline.
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• 5th ANNUAL CHAPTER MEETING
Please join us for the Chapter’s 5th Annual Meeting, which will include tours of TCF Bank Stadium, seeking LEED Certification, networking, sponsor exposition and trade show, silent auction, Chapter awards and recognition, an overview of Chapter activities, unveiling of the new Chapter logo and website, and an opportunity to provide input for the future direction of the Chapter. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Cash bar available.
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: TCF Bank Stadium – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Cost: No charge for USGBC-Mississippi Headwaters Chapter Members, $25 for students, $50 for non-members (including individuals from USGBC member firms)
Join the Chapter now to attend for free by visiting www.usgbc.org and click Chapters/Join a Chapter. Forward your membership confirmation to rmolstad@usgbcmn.org with your request to register at the member rate. Email confirmation will be sent to you via email. Tour list
Registration must be received by October 12. Rates for all registrations received after 10/12 increase by $10. Cancellations must be received in writing by October 12; no refunds will be made after this date.
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• LEED Core Concepts & Strategies Workshop.
If you are planning to take a LEED Green associate exam prep course, join a study group or are just seeking a better understanding of LEED through essential knowledge of the LEED Rating Systems and sustainable building concepts sign up now for the LEED Core Concepts & Strategies Workshop. Space is limited, register early as the session fills quickly. This workshop presents LEED concepts at the credit category level - across building types and rating systems - and basics on the building certification process. Real project examples help demonstrate and reinforce learning.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the key components of the LEED Rating System.
• Discuss overall LEED certification process.
• Describe the intents and associated concepts of each LEED credit category.
• Recognize LEED strategies and measurements for achieving credit category goals.
• Explain regulations, recognitions and incentives related to each credit category.
Presented by Richard Graves. Continuing Education Credits available for AIA/CES, BOMI, CoreNet, IDCEC, CSI and IFMA.
Date: Thursday, December 3, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Center for Changing Lives, 2400 Park Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN
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