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APRIL 1, 2011, Time: Breakfast and Registration 7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. Program 7:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Extended Discussion 9:10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
April Corporate Roundtable
Hiring a sustainability provider - whether it be a strategic consultant or an engineering firm - to meet the growing and ever-changing needs of your business can feel like a project in itself. It can be a complex choice with many things to consider. You and your colleagues may not even know the right questions to ask. Our panel will discuss the ins and outs of finding the provider that is the best match for your company, and provides the results you demand. Christina Vernon, Senior Director, Sustainability and Environmental Strategy at the Cleveland Clinic Joe Wolfsberger, EHS/Sustainability Executive Scott Weyandt, Director of Sustainability and Compliance at Shearer's Foods
Location: Nance College of Business 1860 E. 18th, BU118 Cleveland, Ohio 44115
 

MARCH 25, 2011
Sustainability: Basics of the Business Case
At the March 25, 2011 GlobalGateway Luncheon, Mr. Dave Nash will elaborate upon how sustainability has become the norm rather than the exception, and its application to delivering meaningful results to the way you do business. He will explore how sustainability can create competitive advantage. Mr. Nash will also discuss risks and opportunities, external and internal drivers, sustainable business tools, and resources available on local, national, and global levels. Mr. Nash, a Partner at McMahon DeGulis, emphasizes traditional areas of environmental legal experience plus corporate sustainability, climate change, advanced and renewable energy, and emerging environmental technologies that are environmentally related in his practice. He is co-founder of Corporate Sustainability Network.
Location: Beachwood Community Center, 25225 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122
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DECEMBER 10, 2010, Breakfast and Registration 7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. Program 7:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
December Corporate Roundtable
IT has an integral role in maximizing operational efficiency - efficiency that equates into benefits applicable to the Triple Bottom Line. Please join the Corporate Roundtable for an active discussion with Alex Sheen, Process Innovation Manager for Hyland Software. About Hyland Software Gartner Inc.'s 2010 "Magic Quadrant" report says Hyland Software has "strong management, a clear strategy, happy customers and a vertical-market focus." Gartner Inc. recently placed the Westlake document management software firm alongside larger companies such as Microsoft, Oracle and IBM in its latest evaluation of companies in the Enterprise Content Management industry. Extended Discussion 9:10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Parking: Parking will be provided in the West Garage (WG). Click here for a campus map. Cost: Members - Free Non-Members - $30 Non-Member and guest payments can be made by check at the door or by calling 216-687-4750 in advance with a credit card. (Not a member? Click here for membership information)
Location: Nance College of Business 1860 E. 18th, BU118 Cleveland, Ohio 44115
 

NOVEMBER 12, 2010, Program 7:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Extended Discussion 9:10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
November Corporate Roundtable
The November 12th Corporate Roundtable features a panel discussion on Sustainable Finance focusing on the most vital issues related to the challenges and opportunities around integrating sustainability into the traditional financial structures. They will discuss the evolution toward more expanded reporting, which helps to mitigate risks, protect corporate advantage, differentiate it from its competition, and present a more accurate valuation in capital markets. Tom Tyrrell, Managing Partner of Collaborx will serve as moderator. Panelists include: Monica Alston, Corporate Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Eaton Doug Dean, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers Dave Fornari, Principal, Deloitte Steve Percy, past CEO, BP America Location: Nance College of Business 1860 E. 18th, BU118 Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Time: Breakfast and Registration 7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. Program 7:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Extended Discussion 9:10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Parking: Parking will be provided in the West Garage (WG). Click here for a campus map. Cost: Members - Free Non-Members - $30 Non-Member and guest payments can be made by check at the door or by calling 216-687-4750 in advance with a credit card.
Location: Nance College of Business 1860 E. 18th, BU118 Cleveland, Ohio 44115
 

JUNE 11, 2010, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
June Corporate Roundtable with PNC
Benson Gabler is the Manager of Corporate Sustainability for The PNC Financial Services Group. In this position, Benson is charged with the coordination of the company's sustainability strategy, which focuses on improving PNC's impact on the environment and educating its stakeholders on sustainability topics. His projects involve operational improvements in waste management, dining services and procurement decisions, as well as calculating the company's carbon footprint and coordinating its LEED™ application program. He also leads PNC's Product + Service Innovation Team, which evaluates materials and systems to utilize throughout its 3000+ facilities. Benson has previously worked on sustainability issues for Stonyfield Farm, Yale University, GreenBlue Institute, and Braungart Consulting. He holds a BA from the University of Virginia, and a MBA and a Master of Environmental Management (MEM) from Yale University.
Location: Nance College of Business, BU 118
 

MAY 14, 2010, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
May Corporate Roundtable
Sustainability is practiced by both individuals and by organizations. In organizations, sustainability doesn't happen overnight; it demands the translation between personal sustainability and institutionalized practices and systems. Join Dave Cowen, a longtime CRT member, as he discusses personal sustainability and how it relates to both individuals and their relationship to their organization.
Location: Note Special Location: River's Edge, 3430 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44111
 

APRIL 13, 2010, 8:30am to 2:30pm
Ohio By-Product Synergy (BPS) Network Kick-Off Meeting in Columbus
The Ohio BPS Network invites interested companies to attend a project kick-off meeting. Companies will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement. This will be a working meeting, and attendees will engage in a facilitated discussion of BPS opportunities. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, from 8:30am to 2:30pm at Worthington Industries in Columbus. For more information, please visit www.ohiobps.org or email Joseph Fiksel at fiksel2@osu.edu.
Location: Worthington Industries in Columbus
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APRIL 9, 2010, 7:30am - 9:00am
April Corporate Roundtable
As the environmental movement continues to gain momentum, corporations are called upon to respond to the expectations of consumers. These consumers are getting smarter about buying with sustainability in mind. They want to do business with companies who exhibit a strong commitment to the environment while making the products they will purchase. And for them, evaluating environmental commitments goes beyond green product offerings and extends to an evaluation of a company's commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility. Steve Revnew, vice president of product development for Sherwin-Williams, will provide insight into the state of green trends for the paints and coatings industry, and will discuss how Sherwin-Williams is meeting consumer expectations to be a green company from the inside out.
Location: The Nance College of Business, Cleveland State University/Room BU 118. (Auditorium on the first floor)
 

APRIL 7, 2010, 5:00pm
Lee Scott of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Presenting at the Cleveland Clinic
Lee Scott, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., will present at the Cleveland Clinic on April 7th at 5pm as part of the Ideas for Tomorrow series. Cleveland State University’s Nance College of Business is proud to be a sponsor of this event. This event is free, but registration is required. www.clevelandclinic.org/ideas
Location: Cleveland Clinic
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MARCH 30, 2010, 5:00pm
2010 City Club in the City Presents Majora Carter
Majora Carter, described as a green powerbroker and a visionary in environmentally sound urban renewal, simultaneously addresses public health, poverty alleviation, and climate change as one of the nation’s pioneers in successful urban green-collar job training and placement systems. Ms. Carter will speak at 5pm on March 30th at St. James AME Church. The event is free, but reservations are required. For more information, please visit www.cityclub.org.
Location: St. James AME Church
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MARCH 12, 2010, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
March Corporate Roundtable
As the largest construction management firm in the United States and the number one Green Builder (Engineering News Record, 2009), Turner has been involved in the sustainable design and construction community from its onset by promoting and implementing environmentally sensitive design and construction practices. Ed Paparone, Business Manager at Turner will describe how sustainability can be incorporated into every stage of construction from design to close-out. He will also highlight local projects that are pursuing LEED Certification and will feature the renovation of the Hanna Theatre and explain the sustainable construction techniques used to restore the building. After Turner Construction's presentation, please stay to hear about NEORSD's New Stormwater Management Program from 9:10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Betsey Yingling, Manager of Watershed Technical Support, will provide an overview of the new stormwater management program and how it will affect local businesses. She will also discuss sustainable practices to reduce stormwater fees.
Location: Hanna Theatre, 2067 E. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio
 

MARCH 1, 2010, March 1st and 2nd. See details below
Sustainability Symposium: Climate and Carbon
A two-day symposium featuring exciting speakers and relevant panel discussions. Featured Speakers: Senator Sherrod Brown “A Vision for a Clean Energy Economy” Dr. Susan Solomon, Keynote Speaker A senior scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Earth System Research Laboratory Chris Conner The CEO of Sherwin-Williams Corporation
Location: Sandstone III, Strosacker Hall, College Union 120 E. Grand St., Berea, OH
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FEBRUARY 12, 2010, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
February Corporate Roundtable
Ellis Yan started Technical Consumer Products, Inc. in 1996 with a vision and purpose to change forever household lighting in America. TCP is now the country's leading manufacturer of energy-efficient Compact Fluorescent lamps, and is rapidly growing its presence around the world. Ann Yan, along with Jim Crowcroft, Vice President of Marketing, will present details about TCP's plans to build the first CFL manufacturing plant in the USA. TCP hopes to engage the entire audience in a lively discussion about the challenges of securing local and governmental support for bringing such a new business venture to NE Ohio. After TCP's presentation, please stay to hear about the Ohio By-Product Synergy Network from 9:10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Dr. Joseph Fiksel is Executive Director of the Center for Resilience at The Ohio State University, and Principal and Co-Founder of the consulting firm Eco-Nomics LLC. He is a recognized authority on sustainable business practices, with over 25 years of research and consulting experience for multi-national companies, government agencies and consortia such as the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Currently the Center for Resilience and Dr. Fiksel have embarked on the Ohio By-Product Synergy (BPS) project with the goal of matching under-valued waste or by-product streams with potential users, helping to create new revenues or savings for the organizations involved while simultaneously reducing environmental burdens.
Location: The Nance College of Business, Cleveland State University/Room BU 118. (Auditorium on the first floor)
 

JANUARY 13, 2010, 8:30AM - 3:30PM
The New Energy Climate for Ohio Manufacturers II
A one-day workshop for Ohio’s manufacturers related to energy and environmental measures affecting industry. Ohio University’s Voinovich School and The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) are pleased to invite manufacturers to attend the second in a series of workshops: “The New Energy Climate for Ohio Manufacturers II.” With funding from the Ohio EPA’s Environ- mental Education Fund, the Voinovich School and OMA will provide information on current state and national energy and climate policy and share tools and examples of ways that Ohio manufacturers can prepare, adapt and succeed. Over 50 energy and business leaders from around the state attended the first workshop in June 2009.
Location: Quest Business and Conference Center, 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus, Ohio 43240
 

JANUARY 8, 2010
January Corporate Roundtable with Sam's Club
Please join us in welcoming Eric Voyles, Sam's Club's Sustainability and Compliance Manager, to the Corporate Roundtable. Mr. Voyles' presentation will focus on waste reduction, new energy initiatives installed recently, and developments in packaging.
Location: The Nance College of Business, Cleveland State University/Room BU 118. (Auditorium on the first floor)
 

DECEMBER 12, 2009
December Corporate Roundtable with Ed Aghajanian
Ed Aghajanian, founder and president of EZ Brite Brands, Inc., a "Zero Waste" company in Westlake, Ohio, that develops and manufactures over 40 natural, sustainable, food-safe soaps and kitchen-cleaning products, will be speaking about his 19 years as a Zero-Waste Manufacturer. EZ Brite is best-known for its original product, Penny Brite Copper Cleaner - a "must have" under kitchen sinks since 1947. But EZ Brite Brands also manufactures and distributes a complete line of people/pet/planet-friendly, kitchen-cleaning products, including private-label products for Calphalon Corp. and Corning-Revere. Recently named a "2009 Champion of Sustainability" in Northeast Ohio by Entrepreneurs For Sustainability (E4S), Mr. Aghajanian will explain how his decision to cancel the trash service and have his company's dumpster removed in 1991 marked the beginning of his 19-year Zero Waste sustainability track. He will discuss how operating at Zero Waste has impacted his business, including product quality, efficiencies, costs, etc. He will also address the challenges of moving to a Zero Waste operating level today. Finally, he will speak on EZ Brite's current green initiatives, including possible power cogeneration at his manufacturing facility from renewable sources, primarily wind energy.
Location: The Nance College of Business, Cleveland State University/Room BU 118. (Auditorium on the first floor)
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NOVEMBER 13, 2009, Program Begins at 7:30 AM
November Corporate Roundtable with Misys plc
Misys plc is a global consulting firm that provides innovative, integrated solutions for the banking, treasury, and capital markets and healthcare industries. The company is currently partnering with The Climate Registry to help the standards-setting organization develop a new online green house gas (GHG) emissions reporting system. The new system, due out in 2010, will support voluntary and mandatory emissions reporting and will have the ability to generate more comprehensive emissions reports and a more robust verification model. This partnership and the resulting program are the newest edition to Misys’ growing portfolio of environmental solutions for business. Misys will be at Corporate Roundtable on November 13th to discuss the company’s movements to integrate sustainability into their business practices.
Location: The Nance College of Business, Cleveland State University/Room BU 118. (Auditorium on the first floor)
 

OCTOBER 9, 2009, Program Begins at 7:30 AM
October Corporate Roundtable with Jeff Baldassari
The Taylor Companies, founded in 1816, has a long history of providing quality office furniture to its customers. The oldest furniture manufacturer in the United States, the Taylor Companies continue to lead by example with socially and environmentally responsible business practices. Jeff Baldassari will be sharing his company’s experience working with the State of Ohio to develop a new manufacturing facility for Taylor Companies on a brownfield remediation site in Bedford, Ohio. Baldassari will provide perspective on the Clean Ohio Program, the Ohio Enterprise Bond Program, the various incentive programs run by the state to encourage investment by the private sector into brownfield remediation, and how the experience of this project galvanized his Company’s efforts to become a socially responsible manufacturer that employs sustainable operations which are transparently reported.
Location: The Nance College of Business, Cleveland State University/Room BU 118. (Auditorium on the first floor)