2011-2012 Committee Chairs
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Cheryl Jacobs, Chair
AIA Miami |
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Natural Resources Goals
Continue to educate the business community on the issues and benefits of sustainability and provide a special focus on high level policy issues at the state and federal levels:
• Restart “Green Tips” in NewsBreak on a monthly basis
• Develop six programs on sustainability continuing the successful “Green Ham & Eggs” and “Inspiring Green Ideas” workshops
Educate and interface with other committees and entities on initiatives/issues that demonstrate overlap and potential synergies:
• Work with Transportation and Real Estate Committees to develop growth management/smart growth workshop
• Meet with other committee chairs to discuss including sustainability issues and discussions in their programming
Support and encourage the efforts of Miami-Dade County and other municipalities to implement their sustainability plans, as appropriate to potential business community impact:
• Hold a forum to discuss the county’s GreenPrint Program
Information You Can Use
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NEW: Everglades Restoration Chamber Presentation Jan. 26 Presentation
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Thimmakka Certified Green: Greening Restaurants in Miami, A model from California Presentation
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Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection Pollution Prevention Program Presentation
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FPL: Make Your Company Energy Efficient Presentation
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General Electric: "Going Green" Incentives for Business Presentation
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Miami-Dade County’s Parks and Open Space Master Plan Presentation
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State View of Water and Water Suppy Presentation and Notes
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County View of Water Presentation and Notes
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South Florida Commuter Services Presentation
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Conservation Education and Reports Web Page
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Presentation made to the Natural Resources Committee at the August 22 meeting about Miami-Dade County’s sustainability initiatives.
Fueling Florida's Energy Future Presentations
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Biofuels and the Challenge of Sustainability Presentation
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FPL Insuring a Clean, Reliable Energy Future for Florida Presentation
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Natural Gas: The Energy Imperative for Florida Presentation
Inspiring Green Ideas Event Presentations:
Additional Information
Contact: Kelly Saks 305-577-5462 | ksaks@miamichamber.com