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(https://www.eve= ntbrite.com/e/794842484267?aff=3Doddtdtcreator&mc_cid=3D7aa8b08ae8&mc_eid= =3DUNIQID) Mar. 13 / 12:00pm / Clean Concrete Roundtable (https://www.eventbrite.com/= e/clean-concrete-roundtable-tickets-803231355607?aff=3Doddtdtcreator&mc_ci= d=3D7aa8b08ae8&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) Mar. 28 / 4:00pm / USGBC-LA: Thought Leadership Series - Occupant Health (= https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usgbc-la-thought-leadership-series-occupant-h= ealth-tickets-782134253607?aff=3Doddtdtcreator&mc_cid=3D7aa8b08ae8&mc_eid= =3DUNIQID) May 23 / TBD / California Green Building Conference 2024 (https://usgbc-la= =2Eswoogo.com/CaliforniaGreenBuildingConference?mc_cid=3D7aa8b08ae8&mc_eid= =3DUNIQID) Look further into our 2024 event schedule! (https://usgbc-la.org/events/?m= c_cid=3D7aa8b08ae8&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) Upcoming USGBC-LA Trainings Feb. 21 / 2:00pm / LA Green Jobs - Virtual Career & Resource Fair (https:/= /www.eventbrite.com/e/la-green-jobs-virtual-career-resource-fair-tickets-8= 15991210677?aff=3Doddtdtcreator&mc_cid=3D7aa8b08ae8&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) Feb. 28 / 1:00pm / GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training += Exam (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gpro-fundamentals-of-green-building-vi= rtual-training-exam-tickets-824643038527?aff=3Doddtdtcreator&mc_cid=3D7aa8= b08ae8&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) Feb. 29 & Mar. 1 / 9:00am / GPRO Construction Management - 2 Day Virtual T= raining + Exam (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gpro-construction-management-= 2-day-virtual-training-exam-tickets-824695565637?aff=3Doddtdtcreator&mc_ci= d=3D7aa8b08ae8&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) Apr. 25 / 5:00pm / USGBC-LA Wildfire Defense Professional Certificate: Lan= dscapers Module (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usgbc-la-wildfire-defense-pr= ofessional-certificate-landscapers-module-tickets-824631343547?aff=3Doddtd= tcreator&mc_cid=3D7aa8b08ae8&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) Look further into our 2024 trainings schedule! 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USGBC-LA Partners and Sponsors (https://usgbc-la.org/sponsor/?mc_cid=3D7aa= 8b08ae8&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) provide operating support for all of our programs= and events as well as start-up funds for new green building programs and= initiatives. Please join us - we need your support! Contact Ben Stapleton (mailto:ben@u= sgbc-la.org) for more information. https://usgbc-la.org/become-a-sponsor/?mc_cid=3D7aa8b08ae8&mc_eid=3DUNIQID Your support is crucial in helping us advance our initiatives and transfor= m Southern California into a more sustainable region for all! Click here (https://usgbc-la.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-Annual-Re= port-RF.pdf?mc_cid=3D7aa8b08ae8&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) to learn how your contri= bution will help! Donate now! (https://usgbc-la.org/donate/?mc_cid=3D7aa8b08ae8&mc_eid=3DUNI= QID) Keep your access to exclusive USGBC-LA member benefits and resources! 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Thurs=2C Feb 15

Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM PT / Join us online or in-person!

Join us virtually or in person for Net Zero Accelerator (NZA) Demo Day 2024!

We'll be diving into live and interactive demonstrations by the NZA 2023 c= ohort=2C catching up with updates and case studies from NZA alumni=2C not= to mention=2C getting an EXCLUSIVE intro to companies in= our SoCal CleanTech Express program with the Consulate General of Canada.=

The agenda begins with an opening keynote from renowned innovator and arch= itect David= Hertz=2C followed by a dynamic panel featuring Jennifer Place=2C Principal at= Fifth Wall=2C and Matt Henigan=2C Deputy Directory of Sustainability at the Califo= rnia Department of General Services=2C discussing the= vital role of investment and public-private partnerships in scaling innov= ation in the built environment. Cap it off with immersive virtual breakout= s for solution-driven deep dives and connect on pilot projects featured in= the NZA Pilot Flight Manual.

Your voice matters. If you're planning to attend and want to share this ev= ent with your network=2C here is the Net Zero Accelerator Social Media Toolkit for= your convenience!

The 2024 NZA Cohort Application is now OPEN! (Deadline: March= 31)
A key requirement is to be growth-stage with some market success or at min= imum a market-ready solution=2C so you should already have most of the inf= o we need on hand for submittal.

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Spread the word with the NZA Soci= al Media toolkit
Get inspired at NZA Demo Day!
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Wed=2C Feb 21

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT / Join us in-person at the historic Ca= lEdison building in DTLA!

EXCLUSIVE USGBC-LA MEMBERS EVENT! Get an exclusive first look= of our 2023 Impact Report at our first community mixer of the year. Come mingle wi= th fellow green building enthusiasts and sustainability advocates! Treat y= ourself to complimentary sips and small bites=2C= while learning about everyone's 2024 sustainability goals. Plus-ones are= welcome and encouraged!

Thank you to our partners at Rising Realty
     

Not a member? Sign up today to join us next month for our Member M= ixer next month!
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Become a USGBC-LA Member!
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Wed=2C Feb 21

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PT / Join us online!

Look= ing for a new job within the sustainability industry? Join us at our first= LA Green Job= s: Virtual Career & Resource Fair of the year!

If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring manager= s in the sustainability industry for the built environment=2C this is a gr= eat opportunity for you! Seek advice from job placement specialists and jo= b readiness programs. Some of our participating employers include El= ite Talent Solutions=2C Chargie=2C Therapeutic Play Foun= dation=2C North East Trees=2C and more! Check out our Green Jobs Page for current opportunities. 

This is not just a career fair=E2=80=93we have professional development tr= aining opportunities thanks to our workforce development partners. Registe= r your profile in our Professional Directory to strengthen your professional develo= pment and connect with other sustainability professionals.  The USGBC= -LA is committed to helping you access a green job!
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Wed=2C Feb 28

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT / Join us online!

Disc= over the exciting shift in the construction industry towards greener=2C hi= gh-performance buildings! Our GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Vir= tual Training + Exam introduces the foundational concepts of sust= ainability principles and essential strategies for creating efficient=2C h= ealthy=2C and resilient structures.

"GPRO" bridges the gap between standard trade skills and the new awareness= required to implement sustainable and energy-efficient building practices= successfully. 

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Thurs-Fri=2C Feb 29 & Mar 1

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT / Join us online!

Disc= over the critical role of low-carbon=2C energy-efficient construction= in surpassing local and national building performance goals with our GPRO Construction Management - 2 Day Virtual Training + Exam! GP= RO Construction Management provides practitioners with sustainability best= practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction=2C as= well as how to avoid common mistakes.
 

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Wed=2C Mar 13

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PT / Join us in-person and online!
Address: LACI 525 South Hewi= tt Street Los Angeles=2C CA 90013

HYBRID EVENT! Join us for our "Clean Concrete Roundtable" as we dig into policy= and the procurement process for concrete and cement i= n our region! While these materials have helped us shape our world=2C they= account for ~7% of global emissions and more action is needed today to re= duce those impacts.


In this roundtable=2C we will explore the potential of incorporating low-c= arbon concrete into local supply chains. Come be a part of the c= onversation as innovative startups showcase their clean concrete=  solutions=2C engaging in a dynamic dialogue with established large l= ocal companies!

Note: This is a HYBRID event. Registrants will receiv= e the meeting Zoom link in the confirmation email!
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Curious about how your company can be a part of this event?= Click here to learn about sponsorship!
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Thurs=2C May 23

We h= ave extended our deadline for submissions until Wednesday=2C Febru= ary 14! Please share your ideas and expertise as we strive t= o accelerate positive change in these vital areas. We aim to delve in= to discussions addressing key areas such as climate justice=2C wor= kforce development=2C regenerative design=2C building decarbonization=2C and beyond!

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** Submission deadline: February 14th=2C 11:59 pm. **
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Submit your Session Abstract
Nominate your choice for the Civ= ic Building Awards
Nominate your choice for the= Civic and Product Awards
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Upcoming US= GBC-LA Events
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F= eb. 15 / 12:00pm / Net Zero Accelerator (NZA) Annual Demo Day
Feb. 21 / 4:00pm / Inland Empire Committee Meeting
Feb. 21 / 6:00pm / Member Mixer: Celebrating your Impact!
Mar. 13 / 12:00pm / Clean Concrete Roundtable
Mar. 28 / 4:00pm / USGBC-LA: Thought Leadership Series - Occupant Health
May 23 / TBD / Loo= k further into our 2024 event schedule!
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Feb. 21 / 2:00pm / LA Green J= obs - Virtual Career & Resource Fair
Feb. 28 / 1:00pm / GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual= Training + Exam
Feb. 29 & Mar. 1 / 9:00am / GPRO Construction Management - 2= Day Virtual Training + Exam
Apr. 25 / 5:00pm / USGBC-LA Wildfire Defense Professional Certi= ficate: Landscapers Module
 
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F= eb. 15 / 8:30am / AIA LA | An Inside Look into the Design & Construction Process o= f USC=E2=80=99s Newest Campus Building
Feb. 15 /  CMAA | Project Achievement Awards SUBMISSIONS DUE
Feb. 15 / 10:00am / SCE | Building Electrification Fundamentals 3
Feb. 19 / 5:00pm / IIDA | 20
Feb. 21 / 12:00pm / USGBC Central Valley | Sustainability Data Management Webinar Feb. 21-22 / 10:00am / USGBC | Future Proofing the Built Environment
Feb. 22 / 10:00am / SCE | Building Electrification Fundamentals 4 - Financ= ial Costs/Benefits
Feb. 22 / 11:00am / SD GBC | Design for Decarbonization Webinar
Feb. 22 / 12:00pm / Verdani Partners | GRESB Updates (and ESG integration)
Feb. 22 / 6:00pm / Laguna Art Museum | Choices in Sustainability: Food=2C Clothing &= ; Shelter (Threads of Change)
Feb. 23 / 9:00am / CMAA SC | CA Construction Law Update
Feb. 27 / 6:00pm / AWA+D X GFDA | NoHo Member Mixer
Feb. 28 / 8:30am / AWA+D | Self-Employed/Business Owner Group Morning Coffee
Feb. 28 / 5:30pm / ASHRAE SoCal (LA/OC) | Young Engineers + Young Professionals Mixer w= ith DBIA-WPR (in LA)
Feb. 28 / 6:00pm / Women in Cleantech & Sustainability | LA Chapter Cheers
March 1 / 8:00am / AIA LA | Technology Conference 2024
March 3-9 / N= AWIC-LA | Women in Construction Week
March 10 / 3:00pm / AWA+D | Women & Wine
May 1 / USGBC= | U.S. Market Insights Summit: Workforce Development in Green Building SU= BMISSIONS DUE
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US= GBC-LA Partne= rs and Sponsors provide operating support for all of our programs and= events as well as start-up funds for new green building programs and init= iatives.

Pl= ease join us - we need your support! Contact Ben Stapleton for more i= nformation.
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Click here to learn how your contribution will help!
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