January’s theme was focused on Green Building. What are Green Buildings? Green building (also called sustainable design) refers to creating facilities that use energy and water in an efficient way. This method of building provides a healthier space for people and the environment. Green building not only refers to the structure itself, it extends to the land […]
GCNV September 2017 Luncheon – Transportation Innovation
September’s theme was Transportation Innovation. Why Transportation? Our Economy – According to the LVCVA, “In 2016, southern Nevada reported a record-high 42.9 million visitors, up 1.5 percent from the 42.3 million visitors reported in 2015. That number has increased 18.1 percent since 2009 and is expected to grow in 2017. Spending sourced to these 40-millionplus visitors is estimated to […]
GCNV August 2017 Luncheon – Agriculture in Schools
Our August 2017 theme was agriculture in schools. We know that locally grown food helps kids be healthier and higher achievers. We shared information about efforts to help kids eat better and learn more by growing food in schools. There was great information and tips about how to grow healthy food in your own […]
GCNV June 2017 Luncheon – Nevada’s 2017 Green Legislation Update
June 2017 Monthly Luncheon – Our Legislative Update The June 2017 theme was our legislative update. What are the bills being signed or proposed and how will they affect us? We caught up on the issues in what was proven to be a very busy political and legislative year. Our June Speakers Tom Polikalas – Nevada […]
GCNV May 2017 Luncheon – Is Marijuana Green?
Our May 2017 Luncheon The theme for our May 2017 Luncheon was “Is Marijuana Green?” Our May Speaker Beth Schwartz, Editor of Elevate Nevada Magazine Beth Schwartz is the editor of Elevate Nevada, a monthly cannabis magazine, that was founded in 2015 by Elevation Publishing to foster the cannabis conversation in Nevada as well as provide […]
GCNV April 2017 Luncheon- Here Comes The Sun? An Update On Solar in Nevada
Our April Luncheon In the month of April 2017, we focused on the state of solar energy in Nevada. This is a highly charged topic that has upset and enraged people on every side of the issue. We took a look at it with 2 keynote speakers giving their insights on the issues. Our April […]
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