BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Missouri Gateway Green Building Council - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Missouri Gateway Green Building Council 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260312T164429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T203926Z UID:10000437-1777636800-1777640400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market 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 MAY 1 WEBINAR \nState of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nUSGBC’s Advocacy & Policy Team will share the state of play for existing buildings policy in the U.S. We will highlight developments in local and state government\, including the latest on building performance standards and LEED tools\, and financing with PACE. We will also introduce a Federal policy proposal to incentivize investment in building efficiency through an efficiency investment tax credit. \nLive attendance at this session is eligible for 1 GBCI CE Hour – General. \nREGISTER FOR MAY 1 WEBINAR \n2026 Schedule \n\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-13-17-14/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260406T192646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T194411Z UID:10000088-1778171400-1778176800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ City Foundry STL DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nAs emerging professionals (EPs) 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: The Kitchen Bar at City Foundry STL\, 3730 Foundry Way\, St. Louis\, MO 63110 United States \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 314-577-0884 \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-18-21/ LOCATION:The Kitchen Bar at The Foundry\, 3730 Foundry Way\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States 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:20260508T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T133000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260208T221342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T191209Z UID:10000431-1778239800-1778247000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:LEED v5 Unpacked: Driving Performance\, Carbon Reduction\, and Resilience DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nLEEDv5 is the latest version of the world’s leading green building standard. The updated rating system offers clear steps to achieve near-zero carbon\, prioritize people and build for resilience. LEEDv5 promotes solutions to align the built environment with essential goals\, defined through LEEDv5’s three impact areas: \n\nDecarbonization by targeting reductions in operational\, embodied\, refrigerants\, and transportation emissions.\nQuality of life by improving health\, well-being\, resilience\, and equity for building occupants and their communities\, making spaces not just environmentally friendly but also people friendly.\nEcological conservation and restoration by emphasizing strategies that limit environmental degradation and contribute to the restoration of ecosystems\, ensuring that our built environment exists harmoniously with nature.\n\nLEEDv5 provides a comprehensive global framework for sustainable practices designed to guide the market toward a near-zero carbon future that is equitable\, resilient\, and encourages the responsible\, safe use of all resources. \nJoin us to learn about all the exciting updates in the new rating system with local LEED and sustainability experts. We will cover BD+C\, ID+C and O+M and updates to Arc as a unified platform. \nLunch will be provided! \nSpeakers: \n\nMadeline Dunaway\, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Alma Environmental\nEmily Hand\, Director & Chief of Staff at Verdical Group\nAngela Moore\, Sustainability Consultant\, Sustainable Buildings at UL Solutions\n\nADMISSION:$30.00 for MGGBC Members | $50 for non-members Not a member yet? Join now!  \nCONTINUING EDUCATION: This in-depth session will provide 1.5 GBCI CE Hour and will be submitted for 1.5 AIA CES. \nNote: this session was previously scheduled for March 27 and was rescheduled for May 8.  \nREGISTER NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Program Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\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 Madeline Dunaway\, Co-Founder & Managing Partner\, Alma Environmental Partners\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP\, Fitwell Ambassador\, LFA\nMadeline Dunaway is a dynamic leader in sustainability and resilience within the built environment\, advancing innovative\, cost-effective strategies that drive impact across architecture\, engineering\, and construction projects. As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alma Environmental Partners\, she leads with a mission-driven approach to help clients across the United States embed sustainability into every phase of planning\, design\, and development. Based in St. Louis\, she helps clients integrate environmentally responsible solutions throughout planning\, design\, and construction\, with a focus on certifications such as LEED\, WELL\, and Fitwel\, as well as decarbonization and long-term performance. Before founding Alma\, Madeline served as Director of Sustainability Services at Clayco\, where she began as an intern and went on to build and lead the firm’s sustainability consulting group. Her work reflects a commitment to practical\, high-impact solutions that support both environmental goals and business outcomes. Her leadership is rooted in advancing high-performance buildings and communities that are sustainable\, resilient\, and economically viable. \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 Emily Hand\, Director & Chief of Staff\, Verdical Group\, LEED AP BD+C\, Fitwel Ambassador\, GGP\nEmily Hand is Director & Chief of Staff at Verdical Group\, where she leads business development for green building and sustainability projects nationally. She oversees the Client Solutions team\, guiding pursuits\, proposals\, and strategic partnerships\, while also serving as a key advisor and integrator for the firm’s executive leadership. With over a decade of experience\, Emily specializes in project management and client relationships\, helping organizations achieve certification and sustainability goals aligned with a net zero future. As Verdical Group’s first intern and employee\, she has contributed across marketing\, operations\, and leadership. Previously\, she worked at Ernst & Young (EY)\, advising Fortune 500 companies on sustainable practices and securing over $50 million in tax incentives tied to more than 100 million square feet of certified projects. \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 Angela Moore\, Sustainability Consultant – Sustainable Buildings\, UL Solutions\, LEED AP O+M\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador\, TRUE Advisor\nAngela A. Moore is a nationally recognized sustainability professional specializing in green building certification\, operational performance\, and organizational sustainability strategy. She has led projects to achieve LEED Operations & Maintenance and TRUE Zero Waste certifications across a range of building types\, translating complex sustainability frameworks into practical\, measurable outcomes. Angela is a sought-after speaker and facilitator\, delivering workshops and presentations on sustainable building practices and organizational strategies. She also has served on multiple advisory boards and councils for sustainability and built environment initiatives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CODE 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 OF 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. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number R341. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837\, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such\, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling\, using\, distributing\, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/leedv5-in-depth-session/ LOCATION:Guarantee Electrical\, 3405 Bent Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63116\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/education-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260128T203257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T205050Z UID:10000424-1778684400-1778688000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Missouri Green Schools - Health & Well-Being of Students & Staff DESCRIPTION:Learn from Missouri Green Schools who have implemented sustainability practices that have led to better health outcomes for both staff and students. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/missouri-green-schools-health-well-being-of-students-staff/ 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:20260519T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T193000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260330T213532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T170506Z UID:10000449-1779211800-1779219000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Ink: Writing Sustainability into Construction Specifications DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW  \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) – Greater St. Louis Chapter! \nAs we all know\, sustainability for the built environment is more than just materials and administrative procedures. Sustainability involves the spatial design of a structure\, its location and orientation on a site\, and the owner’s operation of the building after occupation. However\, those characteristics are rarely conveyed from one party to another through detailed contract requirements. This is where specifications play a role in establishing the material and installation requirements\, as well as the administrative procedures to ensure those requirements are being met during construction. This session does not focus on specific sustainable requirements\, but how those requirements are commonly provided in the contract documents through the specifications. \nPresenterRon Geren\, Principal/Owner at RLGA Technical Services\, LLC \nFollowing the presentation\, Ron will be joined by Olivia Paxson of KPFF and Chris Wilson of Mackey Mitchell Architects for a panel discussion moderated by David Charles of Built Solutions. \nWHERE: HOK701 Market St Suite 400 | St. Louis\, MO 63101 \nWHEN: Tuesday\, May 19 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nADMISSIONFree \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 Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\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 Ronald Geren\, Principal\, RLGA Technical Services\nRonald Geren is a nationally recognized thought leader in specifications\, building codes\, and professional practice\, with over 40 years of experience across the design and construction industry. He is the owner of RLGA Technical Services\, a specifications and building code consulting firm in Scottsdale\, Arizona. Ron has coauthored CSI’s Project Delivery Practice Guide and was lead author for the Construction Specifications Practice Guide. Ron is a Registered Architect (Arizona)\, a Certified Construction Specifier\, a Certified Construction Contract Administrator\, a Construction Documents Technologist\, a Certified Building Plans Examiner\, and a Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner. He also contributes to the profession through active leadership and engagement in industry organizations\, including as past chair of the AIA MasterSpec Architectural Review Committee\, current member of the AIA Documents Committee and former CSI Board of Directors chair. Ron holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Arizona\, and is an adjunct professor of architecture at The School of Architecture\, Founded by Frank Lloyd Wright\, where he teaches building codes. \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 Olivia Paxson\, Structural Project Engineer\, KPFF Consulting Engineers\nOlivia Paxson is a Structural Project Engineer at KPFF working towards building a more sustainable future. She received her Bachelors and Masters in Civil Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland\, Ohio and now resides in St. Louis. She serves as a committee member on the SE2050 SEI Committee\, focusing on design and specification based embodied carbon reduction strategies and encouraging structural engineers around the country to reduce their buildings’ embodied carbon. \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 Chris Wilson\, Sustainable Design Coordinator\, Mackey Mitchell Architects\nAs the Sustainable Design Coordinator for Mackey Mitchell Architects\, Chris guides project development\, with the charge of maximizing social\, economic\, and environmental benefit for clients\, occupants\, and the community. Chris earned a BS in Environmental Design from the University of Missouri and an MArch from the University of Michigan. After practicing and teaching in Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, Boston and Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, and Portland\, Oregon\, Chris returned to the University of Missouri as a lecturer at the School of Architectural Studies and Sustainability Manager for the University. In his current role at Mackey Mitchell\, Chris continues to guide sustainability efforts in planning\, design\, construction\, and facility operations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW  \nCONTINUING EDUCATIONThis program has been submitted for AIA 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/green-ink-writing-sustainability-into-construction-specifications/ LOCATION:HOK\, 701 Market St Suite 400\, St. Louis\, MO 63101\, MO\, 63108\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/education-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260512T162417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T164954Z UID:10000089-1780590600-1780596000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery & Biergarten 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: UCBC Midtown\, 3229 Washington Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63103 \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 314-577-0884 \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-18-22/ LOCATION:Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery and Biergarten\, 3229 Washington Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States 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:20260605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260507T163503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T200117Z UID:10000438-1780660800-1780664400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment 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 JUNE 5 WEBINAR \nSustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nSustainable finance is reshaping how buildings are designed\, financed\, insured\, and valued. But what does this mean in practice for projects and portfolios today? This session offers a curated look at key sustainable finance trends affecting the built environment and how USGBC and GBCI tools are increasingly referenced in financial decision making. Participants will gain insights into market trends\, industry research\, and real-world case examples\, along with expert interpretation of how lenders\, investors\, and insurers assess performance\, risk\, and certification. The session includes an interactive discussion focused on practical member questions and highlights opportunities for deeper engagement with USGBC education\, tools\, and initiatives.”\nLive attendance at this session is eligible for 1 GBCI CE Hour – General. \nREGISTER FOR JUNE 5 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-13-17-13/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T193000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260507T180014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T195845Z UID:10000452-1781026200-1781033400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Communicating the Value of Green Building: How to Get Clients on Board DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Society of Marketing Professional Services – St. Louis! \nAs sustainability expectations continue to reshape the built environment\, design and construction professionals are increasingly being asked to do more than deliver high-performing projects—they must also communicate their value in ways that resonate with clients\, stakeholders\, and decision-makers. This program will explore how architects\, engineers\, contractors and marketing professionals effectively make the case for green building in real-world project conversations. \nHighlighting perspectives from across the building industry\, panelists will share how sustainability communication happens in practice: when key conversations occur\, how messaging adapts for different client and project types\, and which strategies help move conversations beyond “that sounds expensive” toward long-term value\, resilience\, health\, and performance. The discussion will also examine how firms position their sustainability expertise through branding\, storytelling\, project experience\, and organizational identity. Attendees will gain practical insights into what strategies communicate the business\, environmental\, and human benefits of green building more effectively\, and help to build client trust\, strengthen collaboration\, and advance more sustainable outcomes across the industry. \nModeratorNora Knox\, Co-Founder\, Bold Branch Collective \nPanelistsMatt Cale\, National Program Manager\, Farnsworth Group IncDrew Hustedde\, Senior Architect I & Sustainability Lead\, BSA LifeStructuresMary Peterein\, Preconstruction Director\, McCarthy Building CompaniesAbigail Sirevaag\, Vendor Program Manager\, Branch Real Estate\, Edward Jones \nWHEREMcCarthy Building Companies12851 Manchester Rd | St. Louis\, MO 63131 \nWHENTuesday\, June 9 – 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 Moderator\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 Nora Knox\, Co-Founder\, Bold Branch Collective\nNora Knox is a marketing leader with more than 15 years of experience translating sustainability-driven solutions into stories that move people. After a decade at the U.S. Green Building Council\, where she helped scale LEED globally\, she co-founded Bold Branch Collective to partner with organizations in the sustainability and green building sectors to turn technical sustainability into real business outcomes. Nora’s approach combines data-driven digital strategy with high-level brand positioning to drive measurable global growth. She thrives on helping mission-driven organizations spark action and inspire decision-makers through clarity and creativity. Nora holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and recently earned a Sustainable Marketing\, Communications and Brand Management certificate from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). \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 Matt Cale\, National Program Manager\, Farnsworth Group Inc\nMatt Cale is a National Program Manager serving as a client-focused technical expert integrating sustainability\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, resilience\, and decarbonization practices into Farnsworth Group’s projects. He combines companywide talent from all disciplines to provide broad-reaching expertise to match client needs and expectations. Matt joined Farnsworth Group in 2018 and has provided these services for clients from local school districts to entire medical campuses. Matt has more than 20 years’ experience in the design\, performance evaluation\, sustainable certification\, commissioning\, and energy modeling of the built environment. \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 Drew Hustedde\, Senior Architect I & Sustainability Lead\, BSA LifeStructures\nDrew Hustedde is a Senior Architect I and Sustainability Lead at BSA\, where he works with clients and project teams to integrate high-performance\, sustainable design strategies into the built environment. A licensed architect and LEED AP BD+C\, Drew brings experience in translating complex sustainability goals into practical\, client-focused solutions that support long-term value\, resilience\, and performance. He has led sustainability initiatives across justice\, higher education\, and healthcare projects\, guiding teams through green building certification processes\, and helping clients align their operational and business goals with climate realities and long-term sustainability.  Beyond individual projects\, Drew’s passion lies in building collaborative connections — across the industry\, within his firm\, and on every project — to eliminate negative environmental impacts and strengthen the relationship between buildings\, the people who use them\, and the environments they inhabit. \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 Mary Peterein\, Preconstruction Director\, McCarthy Building Companies\nMary Peterein is a Senior Preconstruction Director within the Central region at McCarthy Building Companies\, Inc. and has worked in the construction industry for over 25 years. She received her Bachelors in Civil Engineering from the Missouri University of Science & Technology. In addition to her estimating role\, Mary is frequently an internal advisor and resource for McCarthy’s LEED projects and regularly collaborates with her Business Development and Marketing colleagues. \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 Abigail Sirevaag\, Vendor Program Manager\, Branch Real Estate\, Edward Jones\nAbigail is a Vendor Program Manager and Sustainability Strategist at Edward Jones. Her career so far has provided opportunities for the advancement of sustainability in the areas of interior design and corporate social responsibility. During her tenure at Edward Jones\, she has had the opportunity to drive environmental sustainability strategy and change. Abigail has a master’s degree in Sustainability from St. Louis University and is an adjunct instructor at Maryville University\, teaching a Designing for Sustainability & Health Course that will review general green building design concepts\, the LEED rating system\, the WELL Building Standard\, and serve as high-level preparation for the LEED Green Associate exam. Abigail currently serves as Board Chair for MGGBC\, is a Green Schools Quest mentor\, and previously she served on the Education Committee\, co-chairing the committee in 2018. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW  \nCONTINUING EDUCATIONSubmitted for 1.5 AIA 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/communicating-the-value-of-green-building-how-to-get-clients-on-board/ LOCATION:McCarthy Building Companies\, 12851 Manchester Road\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63131\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260128T202809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T190129Z UID:10000423-1781784000-1781787600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Missouri Green Schools Pollinator Paradise DESCRIPTION:Missouri Green Schools participants will share how they successfully planned for\, implemented\, and supported their pollinator gardens on their school campus. Learn from their example\, and celebrate National Pollinator Week at the same time! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThis event is part of the national celebration of Pollinator Week through the Pollinator Partnership\, and will feature schools in Missouri who have successfully supported pollinators through school gardens. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/missouri-green-schools-pollinator-paradise/ 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:20260626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260519T025027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T201048Z UID:10000454-1782475200-1782496800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Summer Member Social & Community Workday DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nFor this year’s Summer Member Social\, we are gathering as a community to help a local school community. Washington Montessori\, an SLPS school located in the Fountain Park neighborhood\, was in the direct path of the EF3 tornado that tore through St. Louis neighborhoods on May 16\, 2025. The 200+ students were incredibly lucky to make it through the tornado unharmed\, but the school itself was badly damaged. Students and staff were displaced and only recently returned to the building in January of this year. \nWhile the district was able to renovate the school itself\, the school’s beloved garden has not been repaired. This essential outdoor classroom was a beautiful space with over 20 raised beds that grew fresh produce for the cafeteria and for families to take home and cook with their children. It hosted a flower garden for the pollinators. It had a sensory garden designed for their 78 preschoolers and over 15% special education population. \nOur objectives include: \n\n(1) removing & repairing broken beds and nails to make the space safe for children(2) restoring the mulch and soil that was completely wiped out by the winds(3) jumpstarting the renovations so that the local partners in the area can get back to doing what they do best – supporting their local school \nWe hope you can join us to spruce up Washington Montessori’s garden. The workday will be followed by a happy hour at Built Solutions / DIRTT. \nIf you can help out with supply donations\, material donations\, a check\, or your time\, please reach out to us at info@mogreenbuildings.org \nWHEN12pm – 4pm – Community WorkdayCome for the whole time or for a couple of hours to help out – many hands make light work! 4:30 – 6:00 pm – Happy Hour at Built Interiors / DIRTT It’s okay to attend the happy hour if you can’t make the work day. \nWHEREWashington Montessori\, 1130 North Euclid\, St. Louis\, MO 63113Built Interiors / DIRTT\, 2818 Locust\, St. Louis\, MO 63103 \nREGISTER NOW \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCode of Conduct:Missouri 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 images: This 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/summer-member-social-community-workday/ CATEGORIES:Community & Member,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260602T170122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T142949Z UID:10000090-1783614600-1783620000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ Schlafly Bottleworks 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: Schlafly Bottleworks\, 7260 Southwest Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63143 \nPlease note this happy hour has been pushed back a week to avoid the July 4th holiday weekend. \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-18-23/ 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:20260710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260602T171923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T175634Z UID:10000439-1783684800-1783688400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category 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! \nREGISTER FOR THE JULY 10 WEBINAR \nInnovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nThe historical Innovation credit category has evolved in LEED v5 to become the Project Priorities and Innovation credit category. These strategies serve as a mechanism for ongoing development and inclusion of unique credits\, addressing different project priorities. This session will engage our members on recent and upcoming developments of Project Priority credits that address different priorities unique to various regions\, as well as international alternative compliance paths for core rating credits. The session supports our ongoing\, participatory process in collaboration with all LEED stakeholders. \nREGISTER FOR THE JULY 10 WEBINAR \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. \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-13-17-15/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T193000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260528T220613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T143724Z UID:10000459-1784050200-1784057400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Building Tour - Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW!  \nJoin us for our annual green building tour – we look forward to visiting the Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building on the Washington University School of Medicine\, which earned LEED Gold certification. Opened in 2024\, the 11-story\, 609\,000-square-foot facility was designed as a central hub for neuroscience research and collaboration at Washington University School of Medicine. The building brings together more than 100 interdisciplinary research teams that were previously spread across multiple locations\, creating a shared environment for scientists studying disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease\, Parkinson’s disease\, ALS\, brain tumors\, psychiatric illnesses\, and other neurological conditions. Organizing researchers around scientific themes instead of academic departments\, the building encourages collaboration across specialties. \nThe tour will identify key sustainability strategies that helped the building earn LEED certification and that reflect Washington University’s broader commitment to sustainability\, operational efficiency\, and the long-term health of both the campus and the surrounding St. Louis community. Sustainability features include high-efficiency chillers and cooling towers\, heat- and energy-recovery technology\, LED lighting throughout the building\, and computer-controlled airflow systems that reduce energy consumption while maintaining safe laboratory conditions. The building also incorporates low-flow plumbing fixtures\, native landscaping\, and energy-efficient ultra-low temperature laboratory freezers that consume less electricity than conventional models. The Healthier Hospital Initiative\, a national effort that encourages the elimination of chemicals\, antimicrobials and flame retardants\, guided the selection of furniture and interior materials. The parking structure also achieved a Parksmart certification and includes 36 electric vehicle charging stations and 100 covered bicycle racks and a bicycle fix-it station. \nWHEN: July 14\, 2026\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nWHERE: Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building | 4370 Duncan Ave | St. Louis\, MO 63110 \nADMISSIONFree – Members of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council and full time students.$25.00 – Non-MembersNot a member? Join or renew now! \nREGISTER NOW!  \nQUESTIONS? Contact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0884 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Evening Program Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CODE 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 OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGERegistration/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/greenbuildingtourfortnrb/ LOCATION:Jeffrey T Fort Neuroscience Research Building\, 4370 Duncan Avenue\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/community.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T123000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260526T152535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T152612Z UID:10000457-1785326400-1785328200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Informational Session DESCRIPTION:Interested in taking on a sustainability project with your students during the 2026-2027 school year? Join the Green Schools Quest! This free program is open to all Missouri and Southern Illinois schools who are excited about environmental initiatives in their school community. This year’s theme is Systems Thinking\, and free professional development will be provided throughout the year to help schools take on a project that impacts not just their local context\, but the broader environment. \nPlease REGISTER for this event so you can receive the link and a calendar invite. \nInformational Session Agenda: \n\nIntroduction to the program structure & requirements\nIntroduction to free resources and professional development offered to both educators and mentors\nRole of the Mentor and potential ways to get involved\nExamples of past projects\nIntroduction to Systems Thinking & resources that will be made available to participants\nQ & A URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-informational-session-2/ 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:20260806T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20240723T143249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211550Z UID:10000091-1786033800-1786039200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ a local GDA certified location! 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:  \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-18/2026-08-06/ 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:20260807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20250331T155404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T224103Z UID:10000440-1786104000-1786107600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars 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. \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-13-17/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T193000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112511 CREATED:20260529T201905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T161315Z UID:10000461-1786469400-1786476600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Ground Source Heat Pumps - Opportunities & Case Studies DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nProgram Presented in partnership with: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to explore opportunities for integrating ground source heat pumps into your projects. We plan to discuss design considerations and challenges for renovations and new construction\, financial incentives\, case studies and more! Stay tuned for more information\, including speakers. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSIONFree for MGGBC\, ASHRAE-St. Louis\, I2SL-St. Louis and full-time studentsASHRAE and I2SL members please register with your respective organizations to get member pricing!$25.00 for non-members \nREGISTER NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONTINUING EDUCATION: To be submitted for AIA 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. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number R341. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837\, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such\, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling\, using\, distributing\, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/groundsource/ LOCATION:Missouri History Museum\, 5700 Lindell Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/education-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 CREATED:20260529T205715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T210922Z UID:10000462-1787313600-1787317200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Building Break - TRUE: Certification for Zero Waste DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \n\nThis program is presented in partnership with the St. Louis Regional Green Business Challenge and U.S. Green Building Council \nJoin us to learn about TRUE certification for zero waste at this free webinar! By closing the loop\, TRUE projects cut greenhouse gases\, manage risk\, reduce litter and pollution\, reinvest resources locally\, create jobs and add more value for their company and community. \nWe will hear from:  \nStephanie Barger the Director\, Market Transformation & Development for TRUE Certification. Stephanie is responsible for the growth and development of the TRUE Certification\, which was acquired by GBCI in 2016 and was previously known as U.S. Zero Waste Business Council\, which Barger formed in January 2012. \nTrue Manufacturing Company – a Missouri company with locations O’Fallon\, Bowling Green\, Mexico\, and Pacific – that achieved TRUE Gold certification for their building in O’Fallon. True Manufacturing committed to a goal of zero waste in 2017 and achieved a 92.24% diversion rate with their 2026 TRUE certification. They will share their journey to zero waste. \nWHEN: Friday\, August 21 at noon \nWHERE: Virtual via Zoom \nADMISSON: Free! Register to received virtual meeting info. \nStay tuned for more details! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nREGISTER NOW\n \nCode of Conduct:Missouri 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.\n\n\nConsent to use photographic images: This 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/truezerowaste/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 CREATED:20240723T143249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211550Z UID:10000092-1788453000-1788458400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ a local GDA certified location! 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:  \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-18/2026-09-03/ 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:20260904T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 CREATED:20250331T155404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T224103Z UID:10000441-1788523200-1788526800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars 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. \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-13-17/2026-09-04/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T173000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 CREATED:20240723T143249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211550Z UID:10000093-1790872200-1790877600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ a local GDA certified location! 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:  \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-18/2026-10-01/ 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:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 CREATED:20250331T155404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T224103Z UID:10000442-1790942400-1790946000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars 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. \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-13-17/2026-10-02/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 CREATED:20240723T143249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211550Z UID:10000094-1793896200-1793901600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ a local GDA certified location! 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:  \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-18/2026-11-05/ 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:20261106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 CREATED:20250331T155404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T224103Z UID:10000443-1793966400-1793970000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars 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. \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-13-17/2026-11-06/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 CREATED:20240723T143249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211550Z UID:10000095-1796315400-1796320800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ a local GDA certified location! 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:  \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-18/2026-12-03/ 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:20261204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 CREATED:20250331T155404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T224103Z UID:10000444-1796385600-1796389200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars 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. \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-13-17/2026-12-04/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 CREATED:20250331T155404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T224103Z UID:10000445-1798804800-1798808400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars 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. \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-13-17/2027-01-01/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 CREATED:20240723T143249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211550Z UID:10000096-1799339400-1799344800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ a local GDA certified location! 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:  \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-18/2027-01-07/ 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:20270204T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260607T112512 CREATED:20240723T143249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211550Z UID:10000097-1801758600-1801764000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ a local GDA certified location! 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:  \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-18/2027-02-04/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/emerging-professionals.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR