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May 20, 2025, Webinar 12:00PM & Happy Hour 5:30PM

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Location:  Webinar — Virtual | Happy Hour — Illinois Green Alliance Office, 180 N LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60601

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 Cost:  Webinar — Free | Happy Hour — $10.00

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 Event Contact:  Ryan Wilmington | Email

Join the Illinois Green Auxiliary Board’s Green Building Policy 101 event dedicated to advancing sustainable building practices and policies. This two-part event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, architects, engineers, and sustainability advocates to discuss the current state of green building policy in Illinois and how you can leverage your positions to shape the future of green building in Chicago and beyond.

Speakers
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  • Jack Jordan — Executive Director, Climate Action Evanston
  • Jonathan Nieuwsma — Council Member, City of Evanston
  • Paula Scholl — Evanston Environment Board Member
  • Iyana Simba — City Programs Director, Illinois Environmental Council


Event Structure: 

  • Lunch Time Virtual Webinar, 12 PM to 1 PM: A free virtual lecture on current green policy initiatives in Chicago, where you will learn why green building voices are important, what building professionals can accomplish in green building policy, and how you can get involved.
  • In-Person Happy Hour, 5:30 to 7:30 PM: Join us for a happy hour to facilitate a discussion-based collaborative workshop. This session will provide a relaxed environment for attendees to network, share ideas, and collaborate on innovative solutions. Happy hour admission is $10.