[ESSP] Sustainable Step New England

[Vanessa Paulman]

Check out these 7 upcoming events. Please post widely. See 
http://ssne.org/news.htm for details.

Tomorrow! CT Society for Women Environmental Professionals and CT 
Sustainable Business Network present:
“Megatrends In Sustainable Business: How They’ll Impact Your Work”
March 25, 2004, from noon to 2:00 p.m
Yankee Silversmith Inn, Wallingford, CT
Featuring Lori Stocker, Project Geologist of LFR Levine Fricke and 
Paul Lipke, Director of Programs and Training for Sustainable Step 
New England
Full details at http://ssne.org/news.htm

The Construction Institute at the University of Hartford presents:
“A Glimpse of the Future” as part of the ConstruCT2004 Conference
March 30, 2004, 3:00-4:00 PM
Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd, Rte 372, Cromwell, CT
Featuring Paul Lipke of SSNE
What happens when we strive for buildings that are net energy 
producers, and that restore occupants' morale and heighten 
productivity? The session will address financial, design, 
construction and maintenance processes leading to high performance 
buildings.  For conference details contact: bgonyeau at construction.org

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Sustainable Step New 
England present:
“Solve Your Problems Using Strategic Questioning and 21st Century Innovation”
Tuesday, April 6th from 1:00-4:00 PM
Springfield Enterprise Center, Springfield, MA
Featuring Beth Tener and Paul Lipke of SSNE
Leadership through strategic questioning and sustainable business 
practices. Full details at http://ssne.org/news.htm

The Responsible Business Association presents:
“An Exploratory Dialogue on Building a Community of Sustainability in 
the Greater Boston Area”
April 8, 1-4 PM
Citizens Bank, The Exchange Building, 53 State Street, Boston, MA
The Boston area has a wealth of people and organizations promoting 
many elements of a transition to a sustainable future, yet we all 
face challenges to our success. How can our efforts be strengthened by
working together and supporting each other? Full details at 
http://ssne.org/news.htm

CERES presents:
“Moving beyond climate risk: why climate isn't the only 
sustainability issue threatening the bottom line
” as part of CERES 
conference, “Critical Decisions for Lasting Prosperity”
April 15, 2004
Hyatt Regency, Boston, MA
Beth Tener, SSNE's Executive Director, will be Session Moderator
Recent years have seen an increasing awareness that climate change 
poses clear financial risk to companies and their investors. 
However, it is not the only sustainability issue that has the 
potential to impact the bottom line. Participants in this session 
will explore the financial implications of sustainability issues such 
as water quality and availability, biodiversity, and environmental 
toxins, and discuss potential scenarios for companies and investors 
alike.
Full details at http://ssne.org/news.htm

Performance Track Participants Association presents:
“EPA Performance Track: Visioning for the Future”
Thursday, April 22, 2004, 10-11:15 AM
A part of the Performance Track 2004 Conference, April 20-23, 2004
Hyatt Regency, Baltimore, MD
Beth Tener of SSNE facilitator
What could the future vision of Performance Track (PT) be? How might 
PT support collaboration between government and business leaders in a 
transition to a sustainable economy? This interactive session will 
provide an opportunity to help create a longer-term vision for the PT 
program.
Details at www.ptpaonline.org

The MA Chapter of the American Planning Association, Tufts University 
Dep. of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, Tufts Student 
Planning and Policy Association and Sustainable Step New England 
present:
“How to Bring Sustainable Practices to Your Community: What We Can 
Learn from the Eco-municipalities of Sweden” -A workshop for 
planners, practitioners, students, and community activists
Tuesday, May 18, 2004, 9:00 am  3:30pm (3:30 pm Book-signing)
Rabb Room, Lincoln-Filene Center, Tufts University, Medford, MA
Featuring Sarah James of Sarah James and Associates, and Torbjörn 
Lahti, planner and economist formerly with the town of Övertorneå, 
Sweden. Full details at http://ssne.org/news.htm. Also details of the 
August 12-22, 2004 Sustainable Sweden Tour, are at 
http://www.sustainablesweden.org/tours/tour_2004.shtml



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Paul Lipke
Director of Programs and Training
Sustainable Step New England
31 South Street
Montague, MA 01351
Voice/Fax 413 367-2878
plipke at ssne.org
www.ssne.org
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Vanessa Paulman       
Science Outreach Coordinator
Center for Science Exploration
Hampshire College

phone: (413) 559-5792
fax: (413) 559-5438
Adele Simmons Hall #132

http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu


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