BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Missouri Gateway Green Building Council - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Missouri Gateway Green Building Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T173615Z CREATED:20260805T173539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T173615Z UID:10000092-1788453000-1788458400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ Alpha Brewing DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nAs emerging professionals (EP) it’s difficult to grasp all the possibilities and potential your career holds. Enjoy a pint of your favorite beverage at various Green Dining Alliance (GDA) certified locations every 1st Thursday @ 4:30 – 6:00 pm. This monthly happy hour event is for all community members to network with local green building and sustainability professionals while discussing opportunities to serve our communities. \nWHERE: Alpha Brewing\, 4310 Fyler Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63116 \nReduce your carbon impact: Connect with the Metro!  \nAll are welcome. Bring a colleague\, friend\, family or community member to meet and network with Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members and non-members\, and other emerging professionals while enjoying a beverage together and building your Green Buildings Are Better community! \nHOSTED BY Your Engagement & Outreach Committee! \nREGISTER NOW \nQUESTIONS? \nContact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854 \nCode of Conduct:\nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE\nRegistration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/emerging-professional-happy-hour-a-local-gda-certified-location-18-25/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/emerging-professionals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T170000 DTSTAMP:20260723T191004Z CREATED:20260723T191004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T191004Z UID:10000483-1788967800-1788973200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Missouri Green Schools Orientation DESCRIPTION:All current and new enrollees of Missouri Green Schools are required to attend an orientation to the changes rolling out during the 2026-2027 school year. Please click your preferred time below to register for that session and receive the Zoom link. \n\nSeptember 9\, 3:30-4:00pm – Register here\nSeptember 9\, 4:00-4:30pm – Register here\nSeptember 9\, 4:30-5:00pm – Register here\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please click here to set up a 1:1 meeting with Green Schools Coordinator\, Deborah Rogers Curtis. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/missouri-green-schools-orientation/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T130000 DTSTAMP:20260828T174530Z CREATED:20260819T144428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T174530Z UID:10000441-1789128000-1789131600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Advancing Circularity with TRUE DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER 11 WEBINAR \nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nThis session will cover an overview of circularity and how TRUE (and LEED) work to advance the circular economy. The session will provide an overview of circular principles and how zero waste goals align with circularity. This will include highlights from TRUE and LEED that support this as well as zero waste actions that attendees can take. This will also cover how to build a case for circularity and zero waste\, understanding the material\, waste\, cost\, and emissions impact. \nLive attendance at this session is eligible for 1 GBCI CE Hour – LEED BD+C. \nSpeaker: Lora Urbaniak\, Senior Specialist\, Zero Waste & Decarbonization\, USGBC \nREGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER 11 WEBINAR \n\nMarch 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-17/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T193000 DTSTAMP:20260914T023810Z CREATED:20260619T163957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T023810Z UID:10000465-1789493400-1789500600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BEPS: Energy Efficiency & Resilience Roundtable DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nThis program will spotlight how building owners\, architects\, and engineers are already navigating and succeeding within building energy performance standards (BEPS) both locally and nationally. Through real-world case studies and cross-sector perspectives\, the presenters and discussion panel will cover what’s working\, challenges\, tangible benefits\, and financial resources. Join us as we explore BEPS as an integrated\, strategic opportunity on cost savings\, efficiency\, and economic development. \nSpeakersAnica Landreneau\, Director of Sustainability\, HOKAaron Michels\, Director of Operations\, Energy Resources GroupMolly Gearin Corley\, Director of Operations\, Missouri History MuseumRob Lochner\, Vice President of Development\, Midas Hospitality \nWHERECortex – The Havana Room4240 Duncan Ave\, St. Louis MO\, 63110 \nWHENTuesday\, September 15 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nADMISSIONFree – Members of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council and full time students.$25.00 – Non-MembersNot a member? Join or renew now! \nQUESTIONS? Contact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854. \nREGISTER NOW  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Evening Program Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Michels\, Director of Operations\, Energy Resources Group\nAaron Michels is the Director of Operations at Energy Resources Group (ERG)\, where he leads energy audits\, retro-commissioning (RCx)\, and decarbonization planning. An active stakeholder involved with the BEIB\, OBP\, and Benchmarking & BEPS ordinances since 2018\, he advises building owners on BEPS compliance\, alternative compliance pathways\, and practical strategies for reducing energy use and emissions. After earning his bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with a focus on habitat preservation and ecotourism in Central America\, he explored ecovillage development\, biofuels\, and sustainable agriculture in California. After returning to St. Louis and working in organics recycling\, he rejoined ERG in 2013. Since then\, Aaron has helped building owners identify cost-effective solutions that cut energy waste and emissions while improving building performance. His broad experience informs a systems-oriented approach to climate and energy work\, motivated by a deep concern for the planet’s future and the world our kids and grandkids will inherit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anica Landreneau\, Global Sustainable Design Director\, HOK\nAnica is HOK’s global sustainable design director\, serving on the firm’s board of directors and design board. Anica also serves on the Board of the New Buildings Institute and Urban Land Institute Net Zero Imperative Steering Committee. She is former Chair of the USGBC LEED Steering Committee\, delivering LEED v5\, and a former chair of the AIA Codes and Standards Committee\, co-authoring with the AIA Blue Ribbon Panel on Codes “Disruption\, Evolution\, and Change: AIA’s Vision for the Future of Design and Construction”. Her testimony before US Congress and recommendations for building policies and incentives were included in the House Select Committee report “Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy\, Resilient\, and Just America”. Globally\, Anica is a consistent speaker and delegate to the annual UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP) and the UN Environment Programme Buildings and Climate Global Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Molly Corley\, Director of Operations\, Missouri Historical Society\nMolly Corley is the Director of Operations at the Missouri Historical Society (MHS). In this role\, she oversees the facilities and operations of MHS’s properties\, including the Missouri History Museum\, the Library and Research Center\, and the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. She plays a role in the long-range infrastructure planning at these locations\, including the resiliency and energy efficiency of the HVAC systems maintaining MHS’s historic collections. Prior to this role\, Molly also served as the David Lobbig Sustainability Coordinator at MHS\, where she handled BEPS reporting\, supported the submission of MHS’s alternative compliance plans\, and led the recertification of all three public locations to Gold under LEED O+M. Before her time at MHS\, she worked in various industries as a sustainability professional\, including apparel and parks and recreation. She is a St. Louisan\, born and raised\, and proud to play a role in maintaining St. Louis history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rob Lochner\, Vice President of Development\, Midas Hospitality \nRob Lochner is Vice President of Development at Midas Hospitality\, where he leads development activities from concept through occupancy\, including site selection\, due diligence\, acquisition\, zoning and permitting\, design management\, contractor negotiations\, and owner representation. With more than 30 years of experience in real estate development\, design\, and construction\, Rob has led commercial\, multifamily\, mixed-use\, self storage\, and retail projects throughout the country. His extensive development experience includes more than $1B in projects delivered. Prior to joining Midas Hospitality\, Rob held development leadership roles with private developers such as Keeley Properties and Cullinan Properties\, global REITS such as Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield\, and Fortune 500 retailer May Department Stores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW  \nCONTINUING EDUCATIONSubmitted for AIA CES. Eligible for self-reporting for GBCI CEs. \nCODE OF CONDUCTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nConsent to use Photographic ImagesThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/beps-energy-efficiency-resilience-roundtable/ LOCATION:Cortex – the Havana Room\, 4240 Duncan\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110 CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T233000 DTSTAMP:20260707T173759Z CREATED:20260707T173722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T173759Z UID:10000479-1789513200-1789515000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Registration Deadline DESCRIPTION:Calling all schools and professionals who want to take on a school sustainability initiative! The Green Schools Quest is a free program across Missouri and Southern Illinois that encourages students to lead the way on a sustainability initiative at their school. The Quest is a friendly competition where each school has to submit their final projects in March for the chance to win prize money! Each school is paired with a Mentor – a sustainability professional who is willing to volunteer up to 2 hours per month to support their school’s project from October-March. The projects are scored by a panel of Judges – a sustainability professional who is willing to volunteer up to 5 hours in the month of March to score projects and choose a winner in a specific age bracket. \nClick Here to register a school for the Green Schools Quest. \nClick Here to register a Mentor for the Green Schools Quest. \nClick Here to volunteer as a Judge for the Green Schools Quest. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-registration-deadline/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GSQ-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T173000 DTSTAMP:20260528T142919Z CREATED:20260528T142841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T142919Z UID:10000458-1790784000-1790789400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:All registered educators & mentors are invited to attend the 2026-2027 Green Schools Quest Kick-Off! \nThis is a free\, virtual event that will introduce participants to the program and the theme of Systems Thinking. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with their Mentor in break-out rooms to get communication started on the right foot\, and to network with other educators who are taking on a sustainability project. We will also dive into Systems Thinking and how it relates to school sustainability initiatives\, providing some project ideas and pathways. This year\, we are introducing a suite of lesson plans that can guide students as they brainstorm their project ideas and seek resources. \nThis event is free\, but please REGISTER HERE. \n  URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-kick-off-2/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR