A forum for networking and idea gathering, Green Drinks — Business Edition provides an opportunity for business professionals to meet like-minded colleagues to discuss concerns, generate business leads, and stay current on local and national sustainability developments topics.
2007 Schedule:
(Dates and topics subject to change)
CHICAGO GREEN DRINKS
(Business Edition & Classic Combined)
Topic: The Variety of Paths to a Sustainability-Related Career
Sustainability-related career opportunities are available in a growing number of fields. This month's panelists share their insights into both their specific professional paths, as well as their observations on the most effective ways to enter the sustainability realm, whether it be in business, academia, non-profit or government. Come share your own insights and/or to learn what skills, experience and academic credentials are required, what next steps you can take!
Time: 5:30-9:00pm;
6:00-6:30 Power Networking!;
Moderated discussion from 7:15-8:15pm
Location: Jefferson Tap & Grille, 325 N. Jefferson
Cost: $5 ($2 student/low income, or support Green Drinks with a "Friend of Foresight" donation of $20+)
Age: 21+
Registration: No registration necessary
Contact: greendrinks@foresightdesign.org, (773) 271-1990
Panelists:
David Wise
Professor of Ecology and Environmental Science,
University of Illinois at Chicago
David Wise's research program investigates how interactions in complex food webs affect ecosystem processes. Prof. Wise teaches in the UIC interdisciplinary graduate program in the ecology, restoration and management of integrated human/natural landscapes, called LEAP (www.leap.uic.edu).
Others TBA
