Upcoming Events
July 14
Cambridge Local First - 6th Anniversary Party!
One of SBN's programs, Cambridge Local First, is turning 6 years old! Come join us from 7-9 this Thursday in Harvard Square.
September 13
HBSAB Case Study Night with Three Small Green Companies
Come learn from the CEO's and Founders of three local green companies, Taza Chocolate, West Falmouth Energy, Inc & My Generation Energy. You will hear the stories of how these companies got started, how they are succeeding in today's competitive environment and where they go from here.
September 24
Moving Planet -
A Day to Move Beyond Fossil Fuels
Join a worldwide rally in Boston, calling on elected leaders, businesses & communities to get serious about moving beyond fossil fuels.
September 28
Cambridge Local Economy Week
September 26 through October 2, 2011
Join us on September 28th as we celebrate Cambridge being designated as the nation’s first “Local Economy Community” for the second year and give out Cambridge Local First Directories.
October 1
Boston Local Food Festival
SBN's 2nd annual Boston Local Food Festival at Boston's Fort Point Channel, 11am - 5pm
October 6
CLF Business Seminar: Creating Value by Leading with Values
Build High Performance Teams that Wow Your Customers! Facilitated by Alicia Korten founder of ReNual.
October 21
NELBF's 2011 Fall Gathering – Home for the Holidays
The next regional gathering of the New England Local Business Forum (NELBF) will take place on Friday, October 21st in Portsmouth, NH. This gathering will focus on our 2nd annual New Enlgand holiday campaign, our integration with a first-ever national holiday campaign and how our member businesses can maximize their benefit of being local during this holiday shopping season.
October 25
SBLP Graduation
On October 25th, 2011 the Sustainable Business Leader Program will certify over thirty businesses as Sustainable Business Leaders. The ceremony, to be held at Boston City Hall, will feature representatives from the Mayor's office, the Boston ReDevelopment Authority, the City of Boston Environment Department and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Stay tuned for more details and a complete list of graduating businesses.
October 26
NISE! Sustainable Business Summit
SBN invites you to the NISE! Sustainable Business Summit.
The NISE! Sustainable Business Summit will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston on October 26, 2011. Take advantage of the opportunity to join other business leaders inventing the way toward business practices that produce profitable results while contributing to an equitable and ecologically sustainable economy.
November 3
EcoLogic's 2011 Annual Benefit: Why Not B. Green
SBN Member EcoLogic will be hosting its Annual Benefit: Why Not B. Green on November 3rd, 2011 at the Mass Audubon's Habitat Sanctuary. Show your support for the diverse portfolio of conservation and development programs that EcoLogic runs.
November 4-6
The Solar and Wind Expo, Massachusetts
Held at the Royal Plaza Trade Center, Marlborough, the Expo is the premier meeting place alternative energy and green companies to meet with those who are passionate about reducing their carbon footprint and living in a more environmentally friendly way. $12 entrance fee.
On Friday, November 4th from 1-2pm, Katrina Kazda and Will O'Brien of the Sustainable Business Leader Program will be teaching a seminar on the Business Case for Sustainability and an introduction to the Sustainable Business Leader Program.
December 6
Tenth Annual SBN Holiday Party at WBUR
SBN invites you to join us for our Tenth Annual SBN Holiday Party at WBUR on Tuesday evening December 6th (7-9pm). WBUR host of Here & Now, Robin Young, will interview Radio Boston co-hosts Anthony Brooks and Meghna Chakrabarti!
Following the success of last years event, this years party and auction is A Celebration of All Things Local- local food, local drinks, local radio, local businesses and local auction items!
January 23
ALLocal Dinner Series
SBN hosts "A Conversation about Localizing Food," the 12th installment of the ALLocal Dinner Series.
Join us at nourish for a tasty meal and a thoughtful discussion. Karen Masterson, founder and owner of nourish in Lexington Center, has been a champion of environmental and social justice for over 30 years and will be serving up a delectable three-course meal staying true to her mantra of Responsibly Sourced, Reasonably Priced.
January 28-29
Be Healthy Boston
Organized by SBN Member Be Healthy Boston, Be Healthy Boston is a two-day urban wellness retreat, right in the heart of Boston! Meant to educate, inspire and empower members of the Boston and surrounding communities to live and maintain healthy lifestyles.
