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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250124T230609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T225358Z UID:10000325-1739293200-1739300400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Evening Program - Building Resilience: Collaborative Strategies for Flood Mitigation in Cahokia Heights & Brentwood DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nWe are excited to partner with the National Society of Black Engineers – Gateway Chapter for a discussion on regional flooding challenges\, including stormwater and flash flooding\, exploring how municipalities\, communities\, engineers and designers are addressing and preparing for local environmental impacts from climate change. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Between polar vortex winter storms paralyzing midwestern cities to four raging wildfires in Los Angeles wiping out entire neighborhoods\, we are immersed in cataclysmic weather events that are more intense\, frequent and damaging due to climate change. Like all intensifying weather and natural disaster events across the globe\, the specific threats depend on location and context – and magnify the impact of existing risks in a particular place based on climate\, topography\, historic and current development trends\, and more. \nHere in the St. Louis metro region\, our location along the Mississippi River and at the confluence of several large rivers places us at particular risk to flooding. Climate change promises to take advantage of existing vulnerabilities in the system and exacerbate impacts to our cities\, communities\, livelihoods and homes. In an effort to strengthen local resilience against such risks\, regional entities and organizations are coming together with local municipalities and communities to develop strategies to mitigate damage and protect communities\, while improving the resilience of the region as a whole. \nJoin us for a timely discussion on regional flooding challenges – including stormwater and flash flooding – exploring how municipalities\, communities\, engineers and designers are addressing and preparing for local environmental impacts from climate change. We’ll hear about regional planning and mitigation efforts\, then learn about two local communities – Cahokia Heights (IL) and Brentwood (MO) – examining the history of flooding and community impact\, and the mitigation strategies being pursued and implemented. \nSpeakers \n\nMatt Jones\, Project Manager\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\nNicole Nelson\, Equity Legal Services & Ms. Yvette Lyles\, Cahokia Heights resident\nEric Gruenenfelder\, Director of Parks & Recreation\, City of Brentwood & Elise Ibendahl\, Global Principal\, Flood Modeling and Planning\, Jacobs – Brentwood Bound\n\n  \nADMISSIONThis event is free to attend\, but please register! \nREGISTER NOW \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 Matt Jones\, Project Manager\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – St. Louis District \nMatt Jones is a Project Manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, St. Louis District. His experience in the Army Corps has mainly focused on flood risk management projects and the Corps Planning phase of work. He currently serves at the Program Manager for the St. Louis District’s Silver Jackets\, Planning Assistance to States\, and Floodplain Management Services Programs in addition to the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Program. He served as the District’s Environmental Justice Coordinator and also as the Flood Risk Management Coordinator. \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 Eric Gruenenfelder\, Director of Parks & Recreation\, City of Brentwood\nEric has worked in municipal recreation for the past twenty-three years\, spending the last ten years as the Director of Parks & Recreation/Assistant City Administrator at the City of Brentwood. In his tenure at Brentwood\, the department has taken over responsibilities of park maintenance and the city’s urban forest\, which was previously supervised by the Public Works Department. Eric was named the City’s Assistant City Administrator in 2022. As a member of the City’s Brentwood Bound Administration Project Team\, Eric has focused on the park and greenspace development as well as assisting with the procurement and management grants related to Brentwood Bound. Eric enjoys spending time with his family\, playing and watching soccer\, hiking and biking. \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 Elise Ibendahl\, Global Principal for Flood Modeling and Planning\, Jacobs\nElise Ibendahl is the Jacobs Global Principal for Flood Modeling and Planning. With over 27 years of experience in engineering and hydraulic modeling\, she leads the development of effective strategies and solutions to mitigate the impact of floods on communities and infrastructure. She utilizes advanced modeling techniques\, data analysis\, and collaborations with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive flood studies and mitigation plans\, particularly in urban environments. Elise’s passion for protecting communities and her commitment to sustainable development make her a leading contributor in addressing the challenges posed by floods and ensuring resilient and safe environments. She is a champion of innovation for flood modeling technologies\, and throughout her career she has performed the roles of project manager and/or subject matter expert for over 90 projects related to flood risk management for Federal\, State\, and Local entities. She has contributed to projects throughout the United States and globally in over 15 countries. \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 CONTINUING EDUCATION: To be submitted for AIA CES. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES\nThis 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 STATEMENT\nMissouri 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/evening-program-flooding-flood-remediation/ LOCATION:Alberici Corporation\, 8800 Page Ave\, St. Louis\, 63114 CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20240903T171400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T195108Z UID:10000303-1739379600-1739383200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Connect on the Quest: Holistic School Wellness DESCRIPTION:All Green Schools Quest School Leaders and Mentors are invited to join experts in the field for free professional development on Holistic School Wellness to continue our theme of “Biodiversity + Wellness.” \nOur learning outcomes include: \n(1) Define and identify the types and phases of teacher burnout \n(2) Create a plan for approaching administrators to get passion projects approved \n(3) Define whole school sustainability and create a plan of holistic wellness through sustainability initiatives \n(4) Review Missouri Green Schools and START tool \nParticipants will also hear from veteran Mentors and School Leaders on their approach to the Green Schools Quest project\, and gain practical tips on how to complete this year’s project. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/connect-on-the-quest-holistic-school-wellness/ LOCATION:MO CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250113T210544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T192402Z UID:10000324-1739953800-1739984400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:GPRO Construction Management (CM) Training DESCRIPTION:Sorry – this session is being postponed due to low enrollment. Check back soon for an updated date!  \nGreen Professional Building Skills Training – Construction Management\nLearn how to make the construction process more sustainable from start to finish! \nLow-carbon\, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in complying with building codes and achieving ambitious climate goals. These projects require an understanding of new technologies\, implementation of new processes and improved coordination across disciplines. GPRO Construction Management provides students with sustainability best practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction. Learn how to avoid common construction mistakes and leave the training with practical steps to manage successful\, sustainable and cost-effective projects. \nThis training is ideal for a range of construction professionals\, including: construction managers and general contractors\, experienced tradespersons and trade forepersons\, owner’s representatives\, project managers and site superintendents\, estimators and other office personnel\, and students and apprentices in construction fields. \nFEE\n$250 – Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Members\n$300 for non-members \nFee includes continental breakfast\, lunch\, course materials and certificate exam.\nDiscounts and scholarships may be available. Please contact Emily Andrews at 314-577-0854 to inquire. \nINSTRUCTOR\nMalachi Rein\, Building Energy Exchange – St. Louis \nCONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS\n7 GBCI\, AIA\, and PDH credits \nBY THE END OF THIS TRAINING YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:  \n\nExplain the key coordination issues and documentation requirements that are unique to high-performance construction at each stage of a project.\nDescribe the responsibilities of the construction manager and project team to ensure building performance.\nImplement sustainable construction processes and communicate required information to subcontractors and trades.\nCoordinate testing\, inspection\, and commissioning activities to ensure intended performance.\n\nWHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT?\nGPRO CM is an 8-hour training that is taught live by a highly knowledgeable instructor with industry experience. You are encouraged to ask questions and participate during classroom discussions and activities. After completing the training\, you can earn a GPRO CM certificate by passing a 30-question multiple choice exam. Additionally\, you’ll gain access to short on-demand bonus courses on topics like construction waste management\, energy code inspections\, systems commissioning and more. \nThis training qualifies under LEED Pilot Credit 81 which allows projects to achieve a LEED point by training personnel on the project team. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/gpro-constructionmanagement/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/energy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250205T171727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T223923Z UID:10000348-1740139200-1740142800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Building Break - Tour of St. Louis Art Museum - East Wing DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \n\n\nJoin us for a tour of St. Louis Art Museum’s East Wing\, which opened in June 2013 and was designed by David Chipperfield Architects\, in collaboration with St. Louis-based HOK. The tour will highlight and discuss the sustainable features and approaches of this LEED Gold® project and how it has performed during its first decade. \n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\nMeeting Place & Parking: We will meet for the tour at 12pm at the loading dock entrance on the west side of the main museum building. Kyle will be there buzzing people in – press the buzzer on the door if you aren’t buzzed in immediately. Parking is available in the West Lot across Fine Arts Drive from the museum where you can easily walk to the loading dock entrance indicated on the map. Keep in mind there is no parking available near the loading dock\, so do not drive down the lane. See below maps for reference! Please try to arrive promptly so that we can start the tour on time. \n\n  \nIn 2024\, our Coffee Break Series transitioned to a slightly longer Green Building Break Series. These sessions will take place on the 3rd or 4th Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm\, varying between in-person tours and Zoom webinars. Join us for a free learning lunch break exploring local green buildings and discussing green building hot topics with local\, national\, and sometimes international featured guests! Check our CoffeeBreakPlaylist on YouTube for recordings of past sessions. \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 photographic images: \nThis 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-building-break-tour-of-st-louis-art-museum-east-wing/ LOCATION:St. Louis Art Museum\, 1 Fine Arts Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, 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:20250227T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250129T191556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T214714Z UID:10000329-1740673800-1740682800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Business Challenge Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin the St. Louis Regional Green Business Challenge for a happy hour kick off to the 2025 Challenge! \nThe Green Biz Showcase will feature networking and presentations spotlighting sustainable product and service offerings from over 20 Challenge Participants. Presentations will focus on integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals with business practices and local green job development. \nWHEN: Thursday\, February 27\n4:30 – 7:00 pm \nWHERE: Cortex Innovation District\n4240 Duncan Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63110 \nADMISSION:\nEvent is FREE\, but registration is required. \nREGISTER NOW!  URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/greenbizshowcase/ LOCATION:Cortex Innovation District\, 4240 Duncan\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110 CATEGORIES:Community & Member,Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SUST-Green-Business-Challenge-Logo-25-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T093000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20240126T211606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T214244Z UID:10000251-1741077000-1741080600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL Owner & Operator Series DESCRIPTION:Do you own or operate buildings? Would you like to implement more energy efficiency and high performance building strategies? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2024 Owner/Operator series for commercial buildings. \nEvent is free (with coffee and donuts) – please register at https://www.be-exstl.org/events-be-ex \n2025 Building Energy Exchange Owner – Operator Series \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-owner-operator-series-financing-energy-efficiency-projects/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250214T193539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T204235Z UID:10000074-1741278600-1741284000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ Blueberry Hill 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: Blueberry Hill\, 6504 Delmar Blvd\, University City\, MO 63130 \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-18-9/ LOCATION:Blueberry Hill\, 6504 Delmar Blvd\, University City\, MO\, 63130\, 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:20250307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250214T203734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T213730Z UID:10000334-1741348800-1741352400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - LEED v5 as a Tool for Decarbonizing the Built Environment DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education\, but in 2025\, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated\, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \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 THE MARCH WEBINAR \nMarch 7 | LEED v5 as a Tool for Decarbonizing the Built Environment\nLEED v5 prioritizes decarbonization. This session will describe how LEED’s newest rating system was redesigned to provide users with a framework for decarbonizing the built environment and to put buildings on a 1.5 degree Celsius pathway. \nBuilding design\, construction\, and operations have a dominant impact on global carbon emissions because of the scale of the building sector and its range of emission sources. Direct impacts include emissions from energy used in buildings\, refrigerant emissions\, and emissions from the creation of products used in buildings. And indirect impacts include the emissions from transportation going to and from buildings. \nAs a multi-attribute certification\, LEED is uniquely well-positioned to address all the emissions impacted by building design and operations. LEED v5 has been crafted to be as effective as possible at reducing carbon emissions from all sources and to provide buildings with an intuitive recipe for achieving those reductions. \nJoin key technical contributors to LEED v5 as they provide an overview of the LEED Building Design and Construction rating system\, an introduction to the LEED v5 impact areas\, and how LEED v5 was redesigned to deliver ultra-low carbon buildings. \nREGISTER FOR THE MARCH WEBINAR \n2025 Schedule \n\nFebruary 7 | Live | Green Careers\, Bright Futures: Strategies for Success in the Sustainability and Advanced Energy Workforce Pipeline\nMarch 7 | LEED v5 as a Tool for Decarbonizing the Built Environment\nApril 4 | Live  | Digging into SITES \nMay 2 | New Launch for Real Estate Portfolios: Accelerating Action\, Performance\, and Verification\nJune 6 | Live | Green Finance Tools and Resources\nJuly 11 | Implementing LEED v5 Operations + Maintenance Worldwide \nAugust 1 | Live | LEEDv5 Updates and Discussion\nSeptember 5 | Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal\nOctober 3 | Live | TRUE Total Resource Management\nNovember 7 | Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED’s Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities\nDecember 5 | Live | Information Forthcoming\nJanuary 2026 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-15/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250305T195158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T195159Z UID:10000374-1741683600-1741687200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL - Data Verifier Training DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nJoin BE-Ex STL for a Data Verifier Training! \nREGISTER NOW \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-data-verifier-training-2/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Energy Efficiency,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250128T230922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T193006Z UID:10000327-1741712400-1741719600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Evening Program - Mass Timber Construction – From Conception to Life Cycle Analysis DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nWith an increased focus on limiting environmental impact and reducing carbon emissions in our built environment\, architecture and construction professionals are increasingly exploring mass timber as a key strategy for creating greener\, healthier buildings. Mass timber can be used in place of steel or concrete to create structures that offer durable\, cost-effective performance with less embodied carbon. Still\, while mass timber offers environmental\, budgetary and aesthetic benefits\, the process for evaluating its application within specific projects can be complex. With mass timber’s growing popularity\, teams are learning how to navigate this complex decision-making given project parameters such as building typology\, height\, location\, budget\, timeline\, and sustainability goals. \nThis program aims to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the environmental benefits and potential applications of mass timber as well as a road map for teams on how to evaluate the potential application of mass timber in your projects. Led by industry experts from WoodWorks\, HDR\, Clayco-Lamar Johnson Collaborative and Trivers\, the session will provide actionable insights for how to apply mass timber and realize its full potential in the built environment. Speakers will share key insights from real-word projects that will help attendees understand the best applications for mass timber and how best to make the case to clients considering cost-benefit analysis\, life cycle assessment and budget constraints. \nSpeakers: \n\nErika Winters-Downey\, Director\, Sustainable Structures at Clayco-Lamar Johnson Collaborative\nColin Rohlfing\, Vice President | Director of Sustainable Development at HDR\nRoss Welch\, Senior Project Architect | Associate at Trivers\n\nModerated by Jason Bahr\, Regional Director at WoodWorks \nADMISSIONFree – Members of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council and full time students. Please note – you must be logged into your account to receive free member pricing!$25.00 – NON-Members \nREGISTER NOW \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 Jason Bahr\, Regional Director\, WoodWorks\nJason Bahr\, PE is a Regional Director for Woodworks where he assists building designers\, builders and owners on incorporating wood structure into their designs and educates them on the latest updates in the wood industry.  This feeds his goal of seeing more wood leveraged as a more sustainable material and bringing its natural aesthetic into the built environment. He has previously worked as a design structural engineer\, a timber frame designer and contractor.  Jason holds combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University. \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 Colin Rohlfing\, Associate AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, Vice President and Director of Sustainable Development\, HDR\nColin is an industry expert on Sustainable / Regenerative Design and is the Director of Sustainable Development for HDR’s Global Architecture practice. He facilitates sustainable design integration among all departments and business units and is acutely involved in refining the firm’s design process through the creation of new sustainable tools and processes. Over the past 20 years\, Colin has held various design and leadership roles\, as well as being actively involved with President Obama’s Export Council Sustainability Committee\, the United States Green Building Council\, the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment\, the Biomimicry Guild and the International Living Future Institute. He is Key Opinion Leader and an active speaker with over 100 speaking engagements throughout the globe. Colin has been recognized on Building Design + Construction magazine’s and Design Futures Council’s “40 Under 40” lists and Engineering News-Record magazine’s “20 Under 40” list. \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 Ross Welch\, Senior Project Architect & Associate\, Trivers\nRoss is a Project Manager and Associate with Trivers in St. Louis where he has nearly ten years of experience with wood-framed multifamily housing. Prior to that he built experience with higher education\, science\, and master planning design\, as well as several years of hands-on education as a residential carpenter. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Master of Architecture degree from Washington University. Ross is a member of AIA St. Louis and serves on the board of STLNOMA. He is a past member of Urban Land Institute-St. Louis and the MGGBC\, where he has been a Green Schools Quest mentor. Ross’ most successful application of mass timber was at Woodward Lofts\, an adaptive reuse project of a 1925 printing factory that received a 2023 AIA National Housing Award. He has led several project pursuits for continued use of mass timber on residential projects in St. Louis\, and has shared his experience on a panel at the 2022 AIA Conference on Architecture\, and most recently with the Midwest Sustainable Design Leaders. \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 Erika Winters-Downey\, SE\, LEED BD+C\, Associate & Director of Sustainable Structures\, Clayco-Lamar Johnson Collaborative\nErika Winters-Downey\, SE\, LEED AP BD+C\, is an Associate Principal and Director-Sustainable Structures for the Clayco/Lamar Johnson Collaborative enterprise.  She has spent her career building relationships to foster the sharing of best practices in structural design and construction.  With a breadth of experience spanning structural design\, a technical institute\, and construction\, her experience allows her to drive success from project pursuits through design and construction.  In her current role\, she works across the enterprise to lead embodied carbon reduction strategies.  She has established prototype client deliverables for Embodied Carbon studies\, as well as a pilot testing program to assist clients in implementing low-carbon concrete designs.  She is the current board chair for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Central Plains chapter\, and a member of the inaugural board of the Kansas City Building Energy Exchange.  An accomplished speaker and author\, she thrives on the ability to distill technical topics for all to understand and apply. \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   \nCONTINUING 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 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. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/evening-program-masstimber/ LOCATION:Cortex – the Havana Room\, 4240 Duncan\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110 CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250305T195333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T195333Z UID:10000356-1741768200-1741773600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL - Benchmarking 101 DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nJoin BE-Ex STL for Benchmarking 101! \nLearn how to use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to Energy Benchmark your building(s). This FREE tool is vital for managing facilities and making informed capital decisions. \nEnergy Benchmarking is REQUIRED in the City of St. Louis for Buildings over 50\,000sf and in Clayton for Buildings over 100\,000sf \nREGISTER NOW \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-benchmarking-101-2/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Energy Efficiency,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250305T195507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T195508Z UID:10000362-1741773600-1741775400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL - Data Verification 101 DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nJoin BE-Ex STL for Data Verification 101! Building Owners in the City of St. Louis are required to have their 2024 Benchmarking Data verified by a 3rd party.  This is a simple process for those that keep good records- learn what you need to do in order to make this a breeze! \nREGISTER NOW \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-data-verification-101-2/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Energy Efficiency,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250305T195720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T195720Z UID:10000368-1741775400-1741780800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL - Data Jam DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nJoin BE-Ex STL for a Data Jam! Bring your data and questions to a free in-person help session supported by BE-Ex STL and OBP staff! This is the easiest way to talk through specific questions or challenges with Benchmarking and BEPS compliance. \nREGISTER NOW \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-data-jam-2/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Energy Efficiency,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20241205T175457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T195045Z UID:10000310-1741791600-1741795200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Missouri Green Schools 201: How to Achieve Sprout Level DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will cover all requirements of the Sprout Level designation and how to achieve them\, including: \n\nThe START survey\nEstablishing a Green Team and maintaining that Team despite staff turnover\nHow to measure one area of consumption: waste\, water\, energy\n\nAll Seed level schools and below should attend. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/missouri-green-schools-201-how-to-achieve-sprout-level/ LOCATION:MO CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250129T193416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T193504Z UID:10000328-1743163200-1743168600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Building Break - Innovative Solutions for Green Buildings from Canada DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \n\nJoin your Missouri Gateway Green Building Council & the Consulate General of Canada for a virtual Green Building Break and an opportunity to learn about innovative green building solutions from our neighbors in Canada! We are excited to host the following companies and presenters in this webinar\, which will be moderated by Abigail Sirevaag\, Chair Elect of our Board of Directors and Senior Sustinability Leader at Edward Jones.  \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CarbonCure is a leader in low-carbon concrete solutions and is a semi-finalist in the $20 million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE Challenge. Based out of Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, CarbonCure’s technology is an affordable retrofit to existing concrete plants that allows producers to recycle waste carbon dioxide (CO2) during production to make more environmentally-friendly concrete. The company applies its technologies to both ready-mix and masonry producers across North America and was awarded the 2018 Global Cleantech 100 Award. The most recent development for the company is an announcement from Thomas Concrete Inc.\, the largest independent ready-mixed producer in Georgia\, North Carolina\, and South Carolina\, who will install CarbonCure’s retrofit technology into an additional 16 ready-mix concrete plants in early 2018. \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 Jamie Rogers\, Senior Director of Carbon Strategies at CarbonCure Technologies \nJamie Rogers oversees development of CarbonCure’s carbon credit program and serves as a subject matter expert on climate and industrial decarbonization policies. Jamie joined CarbonCure in 2023 as Director of Public Policy. Prior to joining CarbonCure\, he was a Senior Vice President at Bank of America managing climate risk reporting and Governance. In addition\, he has worked with carbon removal advocacy organization OpenAir Collective to draft multiple state-level carbon removal bills\, including model low-carbon concrete procurement legislation that has become law in New York and New Jersey. Jamie also helped found and manage operations\, governance and policy response for the Direct Air Capture (DAC) Coalition\, the premier nonprofit dedicated to growing DAC as a viable climate change solution. Previously\, Jamie was Director of Operations at Camber Property Group\, an affordable housing development startup. Jamie has a JD from Cornell University and BA from Connecticut College. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Founded in 1986 in Surrey\, British Columbia\, Reliable Controls designs and manufactures internet connected green building controls\, also known as BACnet building automation systems\, or facility energy management systems. Between 2016-2017\, Reliable Controls expanded sales to Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa\, as well as established a training center in Singapore. Most recently\, the company unveiled its SMART-Sensor that monitors room environmental conditions and can be integrated across any third party BACnet system. The system also hosts over seven languages. Projects have been delivered by Reliable Controls across Australia\, El Salvador\, South Africa\, Malaysia\, and China\, to name a few. One of those projects\, The Port Klang Free Trade Zone\, a high-tech container port\, partnered with Reliable Controls to install a MACH-system that covers four blocks of eight-story office buildings. The system’s mechanical and electrical services interact with Reliable Controls to manage ventilation\, cold water services\, lighting\, and monitoring the status of the transformers and standby generators of the buildings. \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 Tom Zaban\, President at Reliable Controls \nTom is a registered professional engineer in two Canadiana provinces\, a past president of the Vancouver Island Chapter of ASHRAE\, and a LEED Green Associate. He continues to be an influential force on the design and operations team of the only LEED Platinum certified facility in his municipality and has been an enduring and passionate proponent of sustainability in the built environment. Since 1990\, he has been deeply involved in the application and design of building automation systems and an advocate of simple\, flexible\, and sustainable solutions that empower building operators. In 1996\, he became a principal of Reliable Controls Corporation\, and his unique leadership style has earned him the privilege to stand at the helm of the company as its president since 2019. Mr. Zaban views the second half of this decade as a critical period to decarbonize the built environment and welcomes any opportunity to collaborate to successfully achieve this goal. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is a renewable energy company that specializes in recovering heat from wastewater to be used for water heating and space conditioning. After six years of research and development\, SHARC Energy Systems has moved into commercialization of its patented SHARC™ and PIRANHA™ systems. With new offices in Glasgow\, Scotland\, and successful installations across North America\, the UK\, and Australia\, SHARC Energy Systems is growing its business worldwide. One of SHARC’s recent projects is in Scotland\, where its wastewater heat exchange system works by intercepting wastewater from a town sewer line operated by Scottish Water. The technology pulls from the natural warmth contained within wastewater and transfers the heat via a heat exchanger. The recovered heat is then sent through heat pumps to generate the appropriate temperatures for use in the nearby college campus\, and supplies the majority of the college’s annual heating and hot water demand\, saving 150 tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually. The project recently won the Best Innovation Award at the Scottish Green Energy Awards. \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 Michael Albertson\, President & CEO at SHARC Energy \nMichael Albertson serves as President & CEO of SHARC Energy and is a renewable thermal energy expert with over 40 years of experience. A leader in Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) and district energy\, Albertson has designed and implemented thousands of geothermal and renewable energy projects globally. Previously\, he held senior roles at WaterFurnace International and contributed to advancing federal tax incentives for geothermal technologies. A former Chairman of IGSHPA\, Albertson’s expertise drives SHARC Energy’s mission to decarbonize the built environment with innovative wastewater energy transfer (WET) solutions. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NxLite makes advanced energy control coatings for windows and window like substrates.  Our coatings are designed to keep the heat outside in the summer and cold outside in the winter.  Our chemistry is based on earth-abundant\, environmentally friendly materials and are lower cost. We are the only company in the world that offers a solar coating that is open air stable.  This means our coatings do not oxidize or corrode when exposed to oxygen. Lastly\, we are the only company in the world that can provide energy coatings on Polymeric substrates like PMMA (acrylic) and Polycarbonate. \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 David Mather\, CEO & Chairman of the Board at NxLite \nDavid Mather is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors for NxLite. As an active investor with a background in tech and growth executive leadership\, Mather brings an accomplished history of expanding and growing teams and companies to the next level. He has held senior executive positions in several major technology companies\, including Compaq Computer Corporation\, Hewlett Packard\, and Unisys. Most recently\, he served as the President and CEO of Alegion Inc.\, a leading AI software company in Austin\, TX. Prior to his roll at Alegion\, he was the CEO and President of MTPV Power Corporation\, an advanced technology company in clean energy as well as President of Hoovers Inc.\, a leading SaaS based information company and wholly owned subsidiary of Dun & Bradstreet. Mather holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Northeastern University and completed executive programs at both Babson College and Warton Business School. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geosource Energy is North America’s  premier geothermal geoexchange construction specialist with an unblemished track record of system performance. Since 2004\, we pride ourselves on quality workmanship and superior client servicing helping our partners achieve exceptional long-term operational cost savings while meeting their low carbon goals. Specializing in the implementation of on-site renewable energy for the past 21 years\, we have enabled over 400 commercial buildings to improve energy performance and lower carbon emissions. With headquarters in Toronto and New York City\, Geosource provides cutting edge drilling solutions for multifamily\, healthcare\, industrial\, municipal\, and many other building asset classes. \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 Stan Reitsma\, CEO at Geosource Energy \nStan Reitsma\, P.Eng.\, PhD\, is currently serving as CEO and Owner of Geosource Energy Inc. and is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in geothermal energy and environmental engineering. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Queen’s University\, an M.A.Sc. In Earth Sciences\, and a B.A.Sc. in Geological Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Since Geosource’s inception in 2004\, Stan has been instrumental in pioneering geothermal drilling in North America. His ongoing research focuses on advancing drilling techniques\, heat exchangers\, building control strategies\, thermal storage solutions\, and other innovations related to geothermal systems. Geosource Energy has successfully drilled millions of feet and installed thousands of geothermal loops\, effectively operating hundreds of multi-family residential and commercial systems in Canada and the USA. \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 \n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n  \nIn 2024\, our Coffee Break Series transitioned to a slightly longer Green Building Break Series. These sessions will take place on the 3rd or 4th Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm\, varying between in person tours and Zoom webinars. Join for a free learning lunch break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local\, national\, and sometimes international featured guests! Check our CoffeeBreakPlaylist on YouTube for recordings of past sessions. \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/innovativesolutionsforgreenbuildings/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom 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:20250401T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T093000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250321T152832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T153130Z UID:10000252-1743496200-1743499800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL Owner & Operator Series - What’s New With Utility Incentives DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nWe will look at the changing landscape of utility incentives to help you understand how you can take advantage of this year’s programs. \nREGISTER NOW \nDo you own or operate buildings? Would you like to implement more energy efficiency and high performance building strategies? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2025 Owner/Operator series for commercial buildings. \n2025 Building Energy Exchange Owner – Operator Series \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-owner-operator-series-financing-energy-efficiency-projects-11-2/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250321T153424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T153437Z UID:10000380-1743602400-1743606000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL - Data Verifier Training Hybrid Event DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nJoin BE-Ex STL for a Data Verifier Training! \nREGISTER NOW \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-data-verifier-training-3/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Energy Efficiency,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250320T211241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T212810Z UID:10000075-1743697800-1743703200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ The Kitchen Bar at The Foundry 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: The Kitchen Bar at The Foundry / Located in the Food Hall / 3730 Foundry Way St. Louis\, MO 63110 \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-18-10/ 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:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250320T213429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T155144Z UID:10000335-1743768000-1743771600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars - Implementing LEED v5 Operations + Maintenance Worldwide DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education\, but in 2025\, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated\, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \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 THE APRIL WEBINAR \nApril 4 | Implementing LEED v5 Operations + Maintenance Worldwide \nThis session is for those that want to know about the what\, why and how of LEED v5 O+M: Existing Buildings. We will share how we arrived at the current version of LEED v5 O+M\, why project teams will want to pursue LEED O+M v5 and how the rating system has international applicability. Our panelists\, Existing Buildings Consensus Committee members\, will lead attendees through the rating system highlighting lessons learned from Public Comment and the beta program\, a program where dozens of projects implemented a draft version of LEED v5 O+M over the past year. Panelists will share how the rating system will promote project teams to decarbonize\, embrace social equity\, plan for a resilient future and provide a healthy indoor environment. \nThese international presenters will share how performance metrics are staying at the core of the rating system\, how the rating systems continues encouraging a scaled impact as well as alignment with global reporting standards. Learn about the state of decarbonization and why it is so important to educate the market on elements of a good\, long-term decarbonization plans. \nParticipants will gain firsthand knowledge of practical international implementation strategies when meeting the imperatives of LEED v5 on a variety of project types and the global green building community. The session will provide an update on the direction of LEEDv5 O+M\, recertification and the various resources that will be made available for the formal launch in early 2025. \nREGISTER FOR THE APRIL WEBINAR \n2025 Schedule \n\nMay 2 | New Launch for Real Estate Portfolios: Accelerating Action\, Performance\, and Verification\nJune 6 | Live | Green Finance Tools and Resources \nJuly 11 | Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal\nAugust 1 | Live | LEEDv5 Updates and Discussion\nSeptember 5 | Digging into SITES\nOctober 3 | Live | TRUE Total Resource Management\nNovember 7 | Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED’s Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities\nDecember 5 | Live | Information Forthcoming\nJanuary 2026 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-16/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250228T210948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T214129Z UID:10000350-1744185600-1744192800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Monthly Program - Moving the Needle On Building Performance in St. Louis DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nWe are excited to partner with the Building Energy Exchange – St. Louis to take a look at local building performance data and to discuss ways we can work together towards a more energy efficient and climate resilient future! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n St. Louis has been a leader in moving the needle on buildings here in the Midwest\, working to make our buildings cleaner and healthier places for our community. The Building Energy Awareness Ordinance passed in the City of St. Louis in 2017 and requires most buildings over 50\,000 square feet to benchmark and report their energy and water use annually. Compliance rates have risen to around 90%. Following in the City’s footsteps\, Clayton recently passed a similar ordinance for buildings over 100\,000 square feet. This simple task opens many doors that we didn’t have the information to unlock before. Join us for a discussion with local experts and stakeholders about what we can learn from the valuable information that benchmarking has provided so far. What story does it tell us about our buildings and how they’re performing now? How are our buildings performing compared to national averages and the City’s Building Energy Performance Standard?* What opportunities does it reveal? How can we use this data to unlock the hidden potential in our buildings – driving further energy efficiency improvements\, reducing greenhouse gas emissions\, and boosting local economic growth and job creation within the City of St Louis and the broader region \n*Building on the 2017 Ordinance requiring benchmarking\, the City of St. Louis passed a Building Energy Performance Standard Ordinance (BEPS) in 2020\, which requires that all municipal\, institutional\, commercial and multifamily buildings equal to or greater than 50\,000 square feet must consume energy at or below a standard set by the City. The BEPS aligns with the City’s climate goals and its Pathways to 100% Clean Energy report which recommends a BEPS. Pursuing this policy also aligns with the City’s goals in making significant carbon reductions. \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSIONFree – but please register! \nREGISTER NOW \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 Adam Rustige\, Director of Energy Analytics\, Saint Louis University\nAdam Rustige has been the Director of Energy Analytics at St. Louis University since October 2024. In this role he’s working to save energy and reduce the university’s carbon footprint. Prior to working at Saint Louis University Adam spent the prior 16 years working for Automatic Controls and a variety of consulting firms doing energy efficiency work and building commissioning. \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 Andrew Boerschig\, Facility Solutions Project Manager\, Guarantee Electrical\nAndrew is a Facility Solutions Project Manager at Guarantee Electrical Company with over twelve plus years of experience in finding and implementing energy-efficient and technically advanced solutions for clients seeking long-term green power solutions. He has successfully led and completed multiple projects in lighting maintenance and conversion services\, energy-saving controls\, power filtration solutions\, solar power installations\, EV charging\, and other alternative energy projects. He has also partnered with local utilities to provide sustainable solutions to the commercial and industrial lighting industry\, helping clients save over 50 million kilowatt hours of energy and receive over $2.5 million in incentives. \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 Annie Smith\, Associate Principal\, Introba\nAnnie has over 12 years of experience in energy consulting to help her clients reduce their portfolio’s carbon footprint and make informed decisions to meet their project goals. She provides portfolio-level carbon and energy analysis and strategy\, calling upon her experience in campus benchmarking\, energy audits\, retro-commissioning studies\, facility assessments\, energy modeling\, life cycle cost analysis\, and incentive procurement. \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 Malachi Rein\, Director\, Building Energy Exchange St. Louis\nMalachi Rein has a passion for creating a more sustainable built environment. A lifelong resident of the region\, he joined BE-Ex STL in September 2022 and was named Building Operator of the Year by the Smart Buildings Center and Building Operator Certification Program in 2023. Malachi brings experience in facilities management\, operations\, and project management to this role. He is a graduate of Focus St. Louis’ Leadership St. Louis and was a 2024 St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONTINUING EDUCATION: Approved for AIA CES. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the background\, scope and aim of the City of St. Louis’s Building Energy Awareness ordinance\, which requires that buildings over 50\,000 square feet benchmark total energy and water usage and report it to the City.\nDiscuss key takeaways from analysis of the benchmarking data reported for covered buildings from 2017-2023\, including the performance metrics for different building types\, how the City’s buildings are performing against national averages and what issues might exist in the data.\nDescribe strategies for leveraging benchmarking data to identify areas for improvement\, to develop and implement energy efficiency strategies and to make informed decisions about energy efficiency projects.\nExplore buildings that are performing well in comparison to similar buildings and national averages to hone in on what strategies and conditions are driving higher performance.\n\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 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. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/monthly-program-moving-the-needle-on-building-performance-in-st-louis/ LOCATION:Cannon Design\, 1100 Clark Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63102\, 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:20250410T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250321T153603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T153603Z UID:10000357-1744273800-1744279200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL - Benchmarking 101 Hybrid Event DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nJoin BE-Ex STL for Benchmarking 101! \nREGISTER NOW \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-benchmarking-101-3/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Energy Efficiency,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250321T153731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T153732Z UID:10000363-1744279200-1744281000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL - Data Verification 101 DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nJoin BE-Ex STL for Data Verification 101! \nREGISTER NOW \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-data-verification-101-3/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Energy Efficiency,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20250321T153943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T153944Z UID:10000369-1744281000-1744286400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL - Data Jam DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nJoin BE-Ex STL for a Data Jam! \nREGISTER NOW \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-data-jam-3/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Energy Efficiency,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112728 CREATED:20241015T174912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T214705Z UID:10000306-1744824600-1744831800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Annual Green Schools Event DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 18th annual celebration event for all of our Show-Me Green Schools program participants at the Missouri History Museum! All students\, staff\, mentors\, and families of participants in the Green Schools Quest\, Missouri Green Schools\, and US Department of Education Green Ribbon Award programs are invited to attend. \n**Please note: this is a HYBRID event – you can come in person to the Missouri History Museum\, or join online via Zoom. Please register at the correct link! Email Deborah Rogers Curtis with questions at drogers@mobot.org.  \nFor in-person attendees: Please see below for our in-person agenda\, and make sure you register for the in-person event so that we have enough food & beverage for all. \n\n5:30 – Doors Open\n5:30-6:15 – Students display and present project posters to guests\, food & beverage served\, Missouri History Museum sustainability tours will be available\n6:15-7:15 – Awards Ceremony\n7:15-7:20 – Group Photo\n7:20-7:30 – Student displays taken down\n7:30 – Doors close\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER IN PERSON \n  \nFor virtual attendees: If you are unable to travel to the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis for this event\, we hope you will join us online for our virtual ceremony! See below for the virtual agenda: \n\n5:30 – Virtual Meeting Opens\n5:30-6:15 – Breakout Rooms for Student Project Presentations\n6:15-7:15 – Awards Ceremony at the Missouri History Museum will be broadcast via Zoom\n7:15 – Virtual Group Photo\n7:20 – Virtual Meeting Ends\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL EVENT  \nThanks to our event sponsor:\nSt. Louis Composting – Total Organics Recycling  \nThanks to our annual Green Schools Sponsors: \nChampions: Ameren Missouri | Block | ESCO Technologies | Innovative Technology Education Fund\nMissouri Botanical Garden\nSupporters: Cordogan Clark | St. Louis County Department of Public Health\nPromoter: Ameresco \nAdditional Green Schools Support is provided by: \nAmerican Water Charitable Foundation\nMissouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education\nSt. Louis Jefferson Solid Waste Management District & Missouri Department of Natural Resources \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 IMAGES\nThis 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/annual-green-schools-event/ LOCATION:Missouri History Museum\, 5700 Lindell Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States 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:20250421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112729 CREATED:20250411T161015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T161015Z UID:10000375-1745229600-1745233200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL - Data Verifier Training DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nJoin BE-Ex STL for a Data Verifier Training! \nREGISTER NOW \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-data-verifier-training-4/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Energy Efficiency,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112729 CREATED:20241205T180436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T214854Z UID:10000311-1745334000-1745337600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Missouri Green Schools 301: Waste\, Water\, and Energy Audits DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will cover how to conduct a waste\, water\, and energy audit at your school. While this session is open to enrolled schools at any level\, these are more advanced skills and we recommend this session for Level Sprout and above. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/missouri-green-schools-301-waste-water-and-energy-audits/ LOCATION:MO 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:20250501T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112729 CREATED:20250408T220655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T221957Z UID:10000076-1746117000-1746122400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ 4 Hands + Peacemaker Kirkwood 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: 4 Hands + Peacemaker Kirkwood\, 150 W. Argonne Ave\, Kirkwood MO 63122 \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-18-11/ LOCATION:MO 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:20250502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112729 CREATED:20250411T164151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T164152Z UID:10000336-1746187200-1746190800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - New Launch for Real Estate Portfolios: Accelerating Action\, Performance\, and Verification DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education\, but in 2025\, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated\, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \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 THE MAY 2 WEBINAR \nMay 2 | New Launch for Real Estate Portfolios: Accelerating Action\, Performance\, and Verification \nThe urgency of global challenges requires the green building community to accelerate action across new and existing building portfolios. To achieve sustainable and resilience commitments\, USGBC and GBCI are scaling our expertise and products to support not just buildings\, but entire real estate portfolios. \nUSGBC and GBCI have gathered expertise from more than 100 real estate portfolio owners and managers to launch a third-party verification of key sustainability performance metrics for real estate portfolios. In the first of several planned releases\, the new verification provides a supplement to the rapidly evolving sustainability and climate reporting landscape. \nThis session features practical insights and tools from portfolio managers across diverse building types and new tools to drive large-scale improvements at the portfolio-level. Attendees will hear on-the-ground examples of how portfolios are making progress towards short- and long-term goals and the benefits of providing verified transparency to their stakeholders. \nBuilding portfolios looking to scale up their work should attend this session\, especially for small—to medium-sized organizations\, asset managers\, business units or brands\, privately held portfolios\, and public sector portfolios. \nREGISTER FOR THE MAY 2 WEBINAR \n2025 Schedule \n\nJune 6 | Live | Green Finance Tools and Resources\nJuly 11 | Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal\nAugust 1 | Live | LEEDv5 Updates and Discussion\nSeptember 5 | Digging into SITES\nOctober 3 | Live | TRUE Total Resource Management\nNovember 7 | Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED’s Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities\nDecember 5 | Live | Information Forthcoming\nJanuary 2026 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T112729 CREATED:20241205T181358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T214828Z UID:10000312-1746543600-1746547200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Missouri Green Schools 401: Pillars of Green Ribbon DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will cover the three pillars of the US Department of Education Green Ribbon Award: \n\nReduce environmental impact and costs\nImprove the health and wellness of schools\, students\, staff\, and community\nProvide effective environmental education\n\nThis session is open for all MGS enrolled schools\, however this is most applicable to those schools who are planning on seeking recognition as a US Department of Education Green Ribbon Award Winner. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \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. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/missouri-green-schools-401-pillars-of-green-ribbon/ LOCATION:MO CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250509 DTSTAMP:20260430T112729 CREATED:20250425T194329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T150620Z UID:10000392-1746662400-1746748799@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Give STL Day DESCRIPTION:We are excited to once again participate in Give STL Day! Please consider making a donation to Missouri Gateway Green Building Council to help support our work to connect people\, places and planet for a healthier and greener future.\n\nEvery May\, the St. Louis region comes together to collectively support over one thousand local nonprofits. On Give STL Day\, every St. Louisan has the opportunity to join their friends\, neighbors\, and coworkers by making a donation to the nonprofits that do so much for our community. Give STL Day was created by the St. Louis Community Foundation in 2014. In its 11 year history\, Give STL Day has raised more than $34 million for thousands of local nonprofits! URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/give-stl-day/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Community & Member,Featured END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR