This event is organized by Venture Forward Strategies and Eco Speaks CLE and sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company. We were blown away by the attendance and response we received at our first Eco Meet CLE last September that we are doing it again. Thank you for your ideas and feedback!
Please join us on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in the Great Lakes Brewing Tasting Room for our second Eco Meet CLE. Doors open at 5 p.m. At 5:40 pm, we will have a guided networking game, and at 6:00 pm, we will begin a panel discussion on local climate initiatives featuring city and county leaders. The discussion will be moderated by Danielle Doza and provide a regional view of climate actions being taken and some takeaways from attendees of COP 27.
Climate Panelists:
Please register by February 15th.
Who should attend
Anyone working in sustainability or interested in sustainability -- nonprofits to corporate professionals, and government and community folks. This is a gathering of like-minded people to make connections and spark conversations. It is an opportunity to capture the work of the past and present and to connect around the work we need to do now for the future.
Event Agenda
5:00 - 5:40: Check In
5:40 - 6:00: Networking Game
6:00 - 6:45: Climate Panel Discussion
6:45 - 7:30: Networking
Location
2701 Carroll Ave, Cleveland, Ohio. The entrance is on the corner of W.26th and Carroll.
Food & Drink
Complimentary snacks and a cash bar
Parking
There are a few parking options in the surrounding area.
1) There is a private lot on W. 26th ($8)
2) The West Side Market parking lot can be accessed from Lorain Avenue just east of the Market and from W. 24th Street, which is off Bridge Avenue. Guests will have 90 minutes of complimentary parking, after which there will be a $1/hour fee, with a maximum daily fee of $10.
Accessibility
Due to the venue’s historic build, there is no elevator access to the Tasting Room; chairlift access only.
About the organizers
Venture Forward Strategies wants to live in a world with healthy, flourishing ecosystems that provide abundance to all stakeholders. Partners Victoria Avi and Danielle Doza provide corporate sustainability consulting with a focus on supporting clients by building capacity to advance sustainability strategy, reporting, employee engagement, waste reduction, and providing solutions to unique sustainability challenges.
Eco Speaks CLE podcast. Hosted by Diane Bickett and produced by Greg Rotuno, this podcast helps the eco-curious explore the unique and thriving environmental community in Northeast Ohio. Diane is the retired executive director of the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District and Greg is a producer with Clum Creative in Cleveland. Together, Diane and Greg help people connect, learn, and live with the planet in mind.
Main Event Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Andrés Prada, Ph.D., E.I.T., is a dynamic professional based in Champaign, IL, with extensive experience in data analytics and environmental research. Currently, he applies his expertise at FrostDefense EnviroTech Inc, developing predictive tools and machine learning models to optimize agricultural products' application, significantly reducing uncertainty and enhancing effectiveness. At the Prairie Research Institute, he excels as an Assistant Research Scientist, leading initiatives on PFAS and microplastics mitigation, securing substantial funding, and contributing to impactful collaborations. Prada's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a strong publication record, showcasing his commitment to environmental solutions and advanced data analysis.
Liz has worked at BNW for just over 8 years and is currently a Community Engagement Senior Program Manager, where she oversees the implementation of the organizations water quality monitoring program 'Riverwatch' which include volunteer baseline water chemistry monitoring, HABs monitoring and public outreach, PFAS surface water testing and E. Coli monitoring efforts as well as microplastic data collection, currently focusing on Nurdles. Liz manages the Young Environmental Leaders Program, which engages local high school districts, and environmental organizations to implement place-based environmental justice programming for college credit. Liz is also highly involved in the organizations PFAS and Plastic Pollution policy and advocacy efforts.
Dr. Yongli Wager is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wayne State University. Her research focuses on water treatment and water quality that has been funded by NSF, EPA, NIEHS, DOE, Microsoft, Great Lakes Protection Fund, and Great Lakes Water Authority. Her group’s microplastic research includes understanding the fate and transport of microplastics in natural and engineered water systems, developing high throughput microplastics sensing technologies, developing data tools to identify sources and pathways of waste plastics entering into the environment, and conducting community outreach campaigns to reduce plastic pollution.
.png)
.svg)
