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CORPORATE NEXUS

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February 25, 2009
8–10am

IIT Stuart School of Business
565 W Adams  10th Floor
Chicago,  IL 60661

Topic
Setting the Sustainable Business Agenda

Does Chicago provide a conducive atmosphere to grow sustainability-minded companies? What role should Chicago’s multinational corporations play in local sustainability initiatives? Who’s setting the agenda, who’s following, and where are we going exactly? CSBA:CORPORATE NEXUS features a panel of senior sustainability executives and provides local professionals with the opportunity to build connections and knowledge.

Move beyond sit-and-listen events!

  • Industry-specific tables encourage targeted interaction
  • The breakfast will culminate in a lively group discussion designed to catalyze a more vibrant and engaged community.

Panelists:
Pat Bartholomew
EHS Director - Management Systems, Baxter International Inc.
Over 30 years of experience in managing technical environmental, health & safety issues globally. Since 1996 Pat has helped over 20 plants achieve and maintain ISO 14001 certification. Pat is a Six Sigma Green Belt engineer and CSP, CHMM, and CIH.

Kaj Jensen
Vice President of Public Policy, Bank of America

Dan Probst
Global Sustainability Officer, Jones Lang LaSalle
Dan Probst was the founding member of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Global Environmental Sustainability Board and currently serves as Chairman of Energy and Sustainability Services.  He is responsible for developing and delivering products and services to help clients reduce energy costs and their real estate related environmental footprint through innovative portfolio and occupancy strategies, workplace standards, and operating practices.

Moderator:
Peter Nicholson
Executive and Creative Director, Foresight Design Initiative

Industry Tables:
Sustainability Professionals
Hosted by Sundee Wislow
, U.S. Equities

Communications and Branding

Hosted by John Davidoff
, Davidoff Communications

Finance
Hosted by Steve Sherman
, GreenChoice Bank

Entrepreneurs
Hosted by Dawn Hancock
, Firebelly Design

Important Notes

Cost(s)
$25 for CSBA/Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Members, $40 for Non-members
Ages
All ages
Contact

(773) 271-1990

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